BattleMech Name: Hunchback IIC-55 "Jack-O'-Lantern"
Tonnage: 50 tons
Role: Ambusher/Skirmisher
Year of Manufacture: 3055
Era: Clan Invasion
Speed: 97.2 kph (6/9 movement)
Heat Management: 1.13 efficiency
Battle Value (BV): ~1,300
Cost: Approx. 10.2 million C-Bills
Loadout
Engine: 250 XL
Heat Sinks: 12 Double Heat Sinks
Armor: 8.5 tons Ferro-Fibrous (maximum armor coverage)
Jump Jets: None
Weapons
Right Torso:
1x Ultra AC/5 ("Haunted Gun") - 9 tons, 4 critical slots
Capable of double-tap firing, adds a powerful burst effect for medium-range skirmishes.
Left Torso:
1x Large Pulse Laser ("Ghoul’s Gaze") - 6 tons, 2 critical slots
Medium-range laser with an eerie glow, representing the “glare” of the jack-o'-lantern.
Right Arm:
2x ER Medium Lasers ("Spectral Claws") - 2 tons, 2 critical slots
Close-range energy weapons for aggressive strikes.
Left Arm:
1x Flamer ("Wraith’s Breath") - 0.5 tons, 1 critical slot
Ideal for close-quarters intimidation and heating up opponents.
Ammunition
Right Torso:
2 tons of Ultra AC/5 Ammo (40 rounds)
Equipment & Special Features
ECM Suite: Concealed in the head, providing sensor dampening
Aesthetic:
"Jack-o'-lantern" theme with matte black and orange paint scheme
LEDs in the cockpit to create an eerie, flickering “face”
Backstory: Hunchback IIC-55 "Jack-O'-Lantern"
In 3055, Clan Ghost Bear engineers designed the Hunchback IIC-55 "Jack-O'-Lantern" to add psychological intimidation to their battlefield strategy. Based on the already fearsome Hunchback IIC chassis, this variant was created with a Halloween-inspired look and close-range firepower. With the Inner Sphere beginning to push into Clan territory, Ghost Bear needed a design that could dominate the field while striking fear into the hearts of its opponents.
The "Jack-O'-Lantern" was first deployed in limited engagements against Draconis Combine forces, where its glowing LEDs and "haunting" loadout created a supernatural effect on the battlefield. Tales of a “ghostly mech” spread quickly, earning it the name "Jack-O'-Lantern" among enemies. Although it was not mass-produced, it left a lasting impression and became a favorite for Ghost Bear warriors who valued its mix of intimidation and raw skirmishing power.
