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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Hitotsume Kozo TRO3145DC.jpg
|name = ''Hitotsume Kozo''
|manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works]]
|production year = 3136
|year reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6412/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = HKZ-1F
|mass = 55
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|cost = 13,372,315 [[C-bill]]s
|chassis = [[Luthien Class 52]] [[endo steel]]
|armor = [[New Samarkand Teppeki Hardened]]
|engine = [[Hermes 330 XL]]
|comsys = [[Sipher CommSys 4]]
|T&T = [[Neko Megane 7]]
|heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
|speed = 86.4
|speed with TSM = 108
|jumpjets = [[Icarus 81]]
|armament = 
* 1x [[heavy PPC]]
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]
* 1x [[hatchet]]
|BV (1.0) = N/A
|BV (2.0) = 1,967<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 41, 99: Hitotsume Kozo - BV2</ref><br>1,998<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6412/hitotsume-kozo-hkz-1f Battle Value of the Hitotsume Kozo and introduction year.]</ref>
}}
 
==Description==
Built by [[Luthien Armor Works]] of [[New Samarkand]], the '''''Hitotsume Kozo''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] designed to serve in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. Introduced in the 3130s, this 'Mech's creation was partially influenced by an unofficial cultural rebirth. Keeping this in mind, LAW styled the appearance of the ''Hitotsume Kozo'' after the ancient Japanese ''[[w:Bushido|bushido]]'' armor worn by the samurai warriors during that time period on [[Terra]].

When it first appeared, the 'Mech was not favored by front-line troops due its advanced features and high heat output, so production runs of the design were transferred to less-favored combat units, such as [[Ghost Regiments]]. However, these less fickle warriors adapted to the design's quirks and turned it into an effective combat unit.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 40–41</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Hitotsume Kozo''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weapon is its shoulder-mounted [[Heavy_PPC#Lord.27s_Light_3|Lord’s Light 3]] [[heavy PPC]], backed up by a pair of [[Diverse Optics Type 20X]] [[ER medium laser]]s mounted in its left arm. For melee combat, the 'Mech has a [[hatchet]] in the right arm, which has been stylized to appear to be an ancient Japanese double-ended sickle.

The 'Mech is powered by a [[Hermes 330 XL]] [[extralight engine]], which gives it enough power to overcome the slight reduction in mobility caused by its 14.5 tons of [[hardened armor]]. This heavy armor becomes even less of an issue once the 'Mech's [[Triple Strength Myomer]] is activated, as the enhanced musculature boosts the ''Hitotsume Kozo''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s speed and melee lethality. A new [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] assigned to it must careful; they must keep one eye on the 'Mech's heat levels, which is managed by only 12 [[double heat sink]]s. For tactical movement, the ''Hitotsume Kozo'' has four [[Icarus 81]] standard [[jump jet]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 40–41, 99</ref>

==Variants==
*; HKZ-1P : This variant of the 'Mech swaps out its 330-rated [[XL engine]] for a smaller engine, reducing its speed to 79 km/h while still retaining the same amount of [[hardened armor]]. For its weaponry, the [[hatchet]] is retained, but in place of the heavy PPC is a [[UAC/10]] with two tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's secondary weapons were also changed out for a pair of short-ranged [[medium pulse laser]]s, and also drops the amount of double heat sinks to 10. BV (2.0) = 1,611<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 40, 100</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 155</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*; HKZ-1FM ''Hitotsume Kozo Mulan'' : Debuted in [[3139]] on the [[King of the Mountain]] Arena and piloted by [[Ming-Na Salonga]], this variant replaces its [[hatchet]] for a [[Vibroblade #BattleMech|large vibroblade]] made to resemble a ''katana''. The original [[hardened armor]] is replaced with conventional [[standard armor]], making the 'Mech faster and more agile. Otherwise, the ''Mulan'' keeps to the original design. BV (2.0) = 1,772.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 15: "HKZ-1FM Hitotsume Kozo ''Mulan''"</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Hitotsume Kozo'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
* [[Stable]]

==Notable Pilots==
:''See: [[:Category:Notable Hitotsume Kozo Pilots]]''

==Notes==
* The 'Mech takes its name from the ''[[w:Hitotsume_Kozo|yōkai Hitotsume-kozō]]'', which is translated as "bald child with one eye" or as a "One-Eye Dwarf".

* The ''Hitotsume Kozo'' first appeared as part of [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as part of its Firepower expansion set. It was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] once it advanced the timeline to [[3145]].

==Errata==
* The 'Mech's 1F variant battle value from the Record Sheets is different from the one listed in the Master Unit List website. The ''Hitotsume Kozo'' is listed having a battle value of 1,998.

==References==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Hitotsume Kozo TRO3145DC.jpg|''Hitotsume Kozo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine|TRO:3145DC]]''
Mechhitotsunekozo-p.jpg|WizKids' MWDA Figure of the ''Hitotsume Kozo''
</gallery>

==Bibliography==
* ''[[Dragon Rising]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''

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