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| − | A '''HERCULAN''' | + | A '''HERCULAN''' are a type of [[Mecha|mecha]] that feature in [[Earthsiege]]. |
| − | == | + | ==History== |
| − | + | '''Humaniform-Emulation Roboticized Combat Unit with Leg-Articulated Navigation''' (HERCULAN) were a type of large mecha that developed by mankind. They were created to serve as the latest generation of machines to fight their wars. These were two legged mecha that contained large weaponry and ranged from small models to larger battle machines. | |
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| + | The [[Cybrids]] were created to later man the machines and resulted in [[Prometheus (Starsiege)|Prometheus]] taking control of many units to overthrow his Human masters. | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | In appearance, HERCULANs were towering, heavily armored weapon systems that utilised a revolutionary bipedal walking drive that was designed for all-environment operations. They were noted for being similar to the armored fighting vehicles known as 'tanks' developed during the 20th century. Their main body consisted of a power source, fuel and support electronics. Energy requirements were provided by a fusion reactor where the output was collected in a '''Master Energy Pool''' that was an advanced capacitator. It allocated power as needed to the drive motors, weapon systems, shields and instrumentation. At its head was the pilot compartment where a heavily armored turret could rotate and elevate separately. Weapons were modular and mounted on hard points so that the pilot could aim and fire them through turret control without changing the vehicle's course. It allowed for faster target acquisition and a finer degree of aiming control than a fixed body design. Bipedal drive systems allowed the HERC to manage varying terrains where they could turn right or left, forward or reverse and pivot like a tracked vehicle. | ||
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| + | The only perceived limitations of these machines was the fallibility of the human pilots controlling them. Its main drawback was its relative vulnerability as Human HERC designs must devote shielding, armor and life support systems that sustained the pilot. | ||
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| + | Among the types of HERC's created included: | ||
| + | *'''Roadrunner''' : | ||
| + | *'''Colossus''' : | ||
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| + | HERCs were normally dropped near mission objectives by airborne carriers and picked up afterwards though in some cases they originated from bases for certain missions. | ||
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| + | It was noted that they were astronomically expensive to build and required a vast expenditure of precious resources. | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *HERCULANs were created by Dynamix where they featured in the Earthsiege universe. | ||
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| + | ==Appearances== | ||
| + | *''Metaltech: Earthsiege'': | ||
| + | *''Earthsiege 2'': | ||
| + | *''Starsiege'': | ||
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Revision as of 06:11, 1 March 2021
A HERCULAN are a type of mecha that feature in Earthsiege.
Contents |
History
Humaniform-Emulation Roboticized Combat Unit with Leg-Articulated Navigation (HERCULAN) were a type of large mecha that developed by mankind. They were created to serve as the latest generation of machines to fight their wars. These were two legged mecha that contained large weaponry and ranged from small models to larger battle machines.
The Cybrids were created to later man the machines and resulted in Prometheus taking control of many units to overthrow his Human masters.
Overview
In appearance, HERCULANs were towering, heavily armored weapon systems that utilised a revolutionary bipedal walking drive that was designed for all-environment operations. They were noted for being similar to the armored fighting vehicles known as 'tanks' developed during the 20th century. Their main body consisted of a power source, fuel and support electronics. Energy requirements were provided by a fusion reactor where the output was collected in a Master Energy Pool that was an advanced capacitator. It allocated power as needed to the drive motors, weapon systems, shields and instrumentation. At its head was the pilot compartment where a heavily armored turret could rotate and elevate separately. Weapons were modular and mounted on hard points so that the pilot could aim and fire them through turret control without changing the vehicle's course. It allowed for faster target acquisition and a finer degree of aiming control than a fixed body design. Bipedal drive systems allowed the HERC to manage varying terrains where they could turn right or left, forward or reverse and pivot like a tracked vehicle.
The only perceived limitations of these machines was the fallibility of the human pilots controlling them. Its main drawback was its relative vulnerability as Human HERC designs must devote shielding, armor and life support systems that sustained the pilot.
Among the types of HERC's created included:
- Roadrunner :
- Colossus :
HERCs were normally dropped near mission objectives by airborne carriers and picked up afterwards though in some cases they originated from bases for certain missions.
It was noted that they were astronomically expensive to build and required a vast expenditure of precious resources.
Notes
- HERCULANs were created by Dynamix where they featured in the Earthsiege universe.
Appearances
- Metaltech: Earthsiege:
- Earthsiege 2:
- Starsiege:
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