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The '''Hephaestus''' is a [[Clan]] light scouting and spotting [[Hovercraft]] introduced with MWLL 0.4. All variants are equipped with advanced electronics packages, allowing it to spot enemies early with [[BHP]] while remaining undetected itself using [[GECM]] or providing cover for friendly units with [[AECM]]. Every Hephaestus has a infantry bay that can carry up to one [[Battle Armor]] (unfortunately at this time the battle armor loses it's larger weapons when it enters the Hephaestus.)
 
The '''Hephaestus''' is a [[Clan]] light scouting and spotting [[Hovercraft]] introduced with MWLL 0.4. All variants are equipped with advanced electronics packages, allowing it to spot enemies early with [[BHP]] while remaining undetected itself using [[GECM]] or providing cover for friendly units with [[AECM]]. Every Hephaestus has a infantry bay that can carry up to one [[Battle Armor]] (unfortunately at this time the battle armor loses it's larger weapons when it enters the Hephaestus.)
  
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===Prime===
 
===Prime===
A close range brawler, the prime is able to harass smaller mechs and tanks thanks to its twin small and medium clan pulse lasers. The Hephaestus prime is also one of the only units at the start of the game with AECM allowing it to cover its allies from enemy NARCs all game and its fast enough to avoid most fire coming its way. One glaring weakness of the Hephaestus is its fast speed, while slower then a harasser it will still have trouble bringing its full damage on a single spot due to its high speed. It is a cheap brawler though and very well adapt to poking at partisans or other light units and should never be underestimated.
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A close range brawler, the prime is able to harass smaller mechs and tanks thanks to its twin [[CSPL|small]] and [[CMPL|medium pulse lasers]]. The Hephaestus prime is also one of the few early units with [[AECM]] allowing it to cover its allies from enemy [[NARC]]s all game and its fast enough to avoid most fire coming its way. One glaring weakness of the Hephaestus is its fast speed, while slower then a harasser it will still have trouble bringing its full damage on a single spot due to its high speed. It is a cheap brawler though and very well adapt to poking at partisans or other light units and should never be underestimated.
  
 
===Variant A===
 
===Variant A===
A spotter, that trades one pulse laser and some armor for [[LRM]] and a [[TAG]]. Those allow it to give long range fire support or to use its speed and stealth to attack from long range, only to vanish into cover right afterwards. With its lack of free tons it can't stay in the field long by itself.
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A spotter, that trades one pulse laser and some armor for [[LRM]] and a [[TAG]]. Those allow it to give long range fire support or to use its speed and stealth to attack from long range, only to vanish into cover right afterwards. With its 2 [[free tons]] it can stay in the field long by itself.
  
 
===Variant B===
 
===Variant B===
This variant exchanges all the pulse lasers of the prime for 2 [[CERMBL]]s and a [[DSSRM4]], giving it a longer range on the medium lasers and a stronger short range punch.
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This variant exchanges all the pulse lasers of the prime for 3 [[CSPL|cSPL]]s and a [[ATM6#High Explosive|ATM6 (HE)]], making it probably the best brawling variant. With extra 1 ton of armor, its [[GECM]] to get close and [[C3]] for nearby allies. Its sole [[SHS|heatsink]] will strugle to keep heat in check in prolonged engagements thou.
  
 
===Variant C===
 
===Variant C===
Only armed with 1 [[ATM9]], this variant is intended for a supporting role. It uses its [[AECM]] to provide cover for friendly units and the combination of [[C3]] and a [[BHP]] to feed them radar data far more detailed then they could gather themselves.
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Only armed with 1 [[cERLBL]] for poking, 1[[cERSBL]] for defence and [[cNARC]], this variant is intended for a supporting role. It uses its [[AECM]] to provide cover for friendly units and the combination of [[C3]] and a [[BHP]] to feed them radar data far more detailed then they could gather themselves.
  
 
===Variant D===
 
===Variant D===
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D is hit and run variant. Because its twin [[cUAC5]]s jam on third salvo, its best to hide and wait for it to cool down. [[BAP]] and [[Eoptics]] should help with finding the right engagement.
  
 
===Variant E===
 
===Variant E===
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Competing with B for best brawler, E with its combination of 2 [[HML]]s and [[cDSRM4]] is certainly up to the task. 4 [[SHS]] are enough for its weapons. Combination of [[BAP]]
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and [[GECM]] will help with awareness in fight.
  
 
===Variant F===
 
===Variant F===
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Twin [[cLBX2]] and single [[ATM6#Extended Range|ATM6 (ER)]] makes F extreme long-range firesupport. [[TAG]] is there for allies with missiles, as well as guiding its [[ATM]]s. Single [[free tons|free ton]] for its [[ATM]] launcher should keep you in the field for a while.
  
 
===Variant G===
 
===Variant G===
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This one is meant to be mid-range firesupport, with its duo of [[cERMBL]]s and single [[ATM6]] launcher its ideal range is around 600~700m. [[GECM]] and [[BAP]] is there to help with that. Its huge disadvantage is its lack of [[SHS]], which makes G run rather hot, because it cant afford to stop firing as mid-range support. Use of [[coolant]] is necessary, otherwise you wont be able to provide the support your brawlers deserve.
  
 
==Canon==
 
==Canon==

Revision as of 12:00, 13 February 2019

Hephaestus
Hephaestus.jpg
Hephaestus.jpg
Class: Hovercraft
Faction Clan
Ticket cost: 1 upon destruction
Tier: 4
Tonnage: 30 tons
Speed:

84 km/h

Turret rotation: 360°
Turret pitch: -10° to +70°
Variant Armament
Variant Weapons Equipment
Prime:
Price: 46 100 CBills
Total armor: 18 434
Engine: Fusion 110
A:
Price: 39 500 CBills
Total armor: 17 055
Engine: Fusion 110
B:
Price: 40 400 CBills
Total armor: 21 194
Engine: Fusion 110
C:
Price: 42 250 CBills
Total armor: 17 055
Engine: Fusion 110
D:
Price: 35 750 CBills
Total armor: 18 434
Engine: Fusion 110
E:
Price: 42 050 CBills
Total armor: 18 434
Engine: Fusion 110
F:
Price: 36 300 CBills
Total armor: 18 434
Engine: Fusion 110
G:
Price: 40 550 CBills
Total armor: 18 434
Engine: Fusion 110
Armor Points Distribution
H
L
R
F
T
B
1875
3029
3029
4039
3433
3029

All stats current as of release 0.15.3 </div>

The Hephaestus is a Clan light scouting and spotting Hovercraft introduced with MWLL 0.4. All variants are equipped with advanced electronics packages, allowing it to spot enemies early with BHP while remaining undetected itself using GECM or providing cover for friendly units with AECM. Every Hephaestus has a infantry bay that can carry up to one Battle Armor (unfortunately at this time the battle armor loses it's larger weapons when it enters the Hephaestus.)

Roles and Gameplay Hints

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Prime

A close range brawler, the prime is able to harass smaller mechs and tanks thanks to its twin small and medium pulse lasers. The Hephaestus prime is also one of the few early units with AECM allowing it to cover its allies from enemy NARCs all game and its fast enough to avoid most fire coming its way. One glaring weakness of the Hephaestus is its fast speed, while slower then a harasser it will still have trouble bringing its full damage on a single spot due to its high speed. It is a cheap brawler though and very well adapt to poking at partisans or other light units and should never be underestimated.

Variant A

A spotter, that trades one pulse laser and some armor for LRM and a TAG. Those allow it to give long range fire support or to use its speed and stealth to attack from long range, only to vanish into cover right afterwards. With its 2 free tons it can stay in the field long by itself.

Variant B

This variant exchanges all the pulse lasers of the prime for 3 cSPLs and a ATM6 (HE), making it probably the best brawling variant. With extra 1 ton of armor, its GECM to get close and C3 for nearby allies. Its sole heatsink will strugle to keep heat in check in prolonged engagements thou.

Variant C

Only armed with 1 cERLBL for poking, 1cERSBL for defence and cNARC, this variant is intended for a supporting role. It uses its AECM to provide cover for friendly units and the combination of C3 and a BHP to feed them radar data far more detailed then they could gather themselves.

Variant D

D is hit and run variant. Because its twin cUAC5s jam on third salvo, its best to hide and wait for it to cool down. BAP and Eoptics should help with finding the right engagement.

Variant E

Competing with B for best brawler, E with its combination of 2 HMLs and cDSRM4 is certainly up to the task. 4 SHS are enough for its weapons. Combination of BAP and GECM will help with awareness in fight.

Variant F

Twin cLBX2 and single ATM6 (ER) makes F extreme long-range firesupport. TAG is there for allies with missiles, as well as guiding its ATMs. Single free ton for its ATM launcher should keep you in the field for a while.

Variant G

This one is meant to be mid-range firesupport, with its duo of cERMBLs and single ATM6 launcher its ideal range is around 600~700m. GECM and BAP is there to help with that. Its huge disadvantage is its lack of SHS, which makes G run rather hot, because it cant afford to stop firing as mid-range support. Use of coolant is necessary, otherwise you wont be able to provide the support your brawlers deserve.

Canon

The first Hephaestus scouting tanks left assembly in 3064. They are being produced exclusively by Clan Hells Horses. Matching its reconnessaince role, it is equipped with a fixed Active Probe and has moderate protection through five tons of armor. Five ton of weaponry allow it to defend itself against lighter opponents. The prime configuration is designed for electronic warfare, carrying TAG and ECM.

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