The leaders and high military commanders of the Free Worlds League have been awaiting the day when the Inner Sphere powers would shift their focus from their mutual Clan enemy to fighting among themselves once more. Seeking to be prepared for that day, the FWL military commissioned Free Worlds Defense Industries to design and produce a BattleMech that could effectively counter the Federated Commonwealth's Valkyrie design. The Hammer has proven effective at providing longrange covering fire to companies of lighter 'Mechs who routinely have no substantial missile cover in combat situations. The Hammer, while not having near the firepower of the Archer, which is also commonly used for fire support, can still force an opponent into a disadvantageous position.

Source: Technical Readout 3055
Armament:
2 LRM/5
3 Medium Lasers