Technical Data

	Battlemech:	Hatchetman
	Variant:	HCT-3E*
	Chassis Mass:	45 Tons
	Tech Base:	Inner Sphere
	Battle Value:	947

	Engine:	Fusion
	Gyro:	Standard
	Cockpit:	Standard
	Structure:	Standard
	Armor:	Standard

	Movement:	4/6/4
	Dissipation:	10
	Armor Mass:	8.5 Tons
	Armor Factor:	136

   HTAL

Weapons & Equipment

Weapon	Class	Location
AC/10		RT
MLas		LA
MLas		RA

   Threat Assessment

Key Metrics

	Run	ACD	Heat
	Baseline	90.6	0
	Optimized	90.6	0
	Redline	90.6	0

Test Results

The HCT-3E* has mediocre baseline damage output with almost no opportunity to optimize (+0 versus baseline). This Hatchetman variant rarely builds up heat and is extremely easy to manage.

   Redline Benchmark

   Optimized Benchmark

   Benchmark Comparison

Key Metrics

	Damage/Hit	7.1
	Critical Hits	2.6 per Game
	Time to Kill	14.9 Turns

Test Results

The HCT-3E* deals above average damage per hit, generates a below average amount critical chances and rarely delivers a killing blow.

   Lethality Test

   Cumulative Lethality

Key Metrics

	Armor Coverage	88.9%
	Survival Rate	48.8%
	Destruction Rate	51.2%

Test Results

This configuration of the Hatchetman has heavy armor coverage that is extremely weak on the arms and is slightly over spec on the legs. The HCT-3E* has average survivability and is infrequently destroyed by ammo explosions.

   Survivability Benchmark

   Ammo Analysis

   Cumulative Survivability

Key Metrics

	Ground MP	4/6
	Jump MP	4
	Target Mod (avg)	+1.8

Test Results

The Hatchetman HCT-3E* has fair mobility with good jump capabilities. This battlemech is very susceptible to actuator hits while maintaining a competitive average target modifier.

   Motive Hits

   Target Modifer Analysis

Key Metrics

	Battle Value:	947
	Effective Loss	24.3%
	Skill Sensitivity	0.572

Test Results

The HCT-3E* ranks in the middle of the efficiency curve while showing some response to increases in gunnery skill.

   Effective Damage Analysis

   Efficiency Rating

   Gunnery Sensitivity Analysis