Kali Yama's original Hunchback was renowned for its devastating firepower at close ranges, but the design's rapid heat buildup often hampered its battlefield effectiveness. In response to this flaw, the Kalidasa-based manufacturer fitted the Hunchback with Star League-tech double heat sinks, which effectively solved the problem.

Kalidasa didn't stop there, however. In addition to double heat sinks, the manufacturer also provided the new HBK-5M Hunchback with a SunGlow Prism-Optic small pulse laser in place of the original version's Diverse Optics Type 10 small laser, as well as Cellular Ammunition-Storage Equipment to reduce the danger of internal ammunition explosion. Although this modification reduces the amount of autocannon ammunition the Hunchback can carry, most MechWarriors believe that the greater safety provided by the CASE far outweighs this cost.

Source: Technical Readout 3050
Armament:
1 Autocannon/20
2 Medium Lasers
1 Small Pulse Laser