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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the ''[[Sassanid]]''-class [[DropShip]]|Pouncer (Vessel)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Pouncer (1).jpg |name=Pouncer |manufacturer=[[WC Primary Facility 5]]<ref name=TRO3055U-88>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 88 "Clan OmniMechs - Pouncer"</ref> |model=Prime |production year=3050 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2563/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref> |class=Medium |cost= 8,755,687 C-bills |mass=40 |chassis=DSAM Endo 4 [[Endo Steel]] |armor=Forging ZM15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |engine=240 XL |comsys=[[Megaband System 21]] |T&T=[[Dtrac Suite 4]] |heat sinks=12 [[Double heat sinks]] |speed=97.2 |jumpjets=[[Grandthrust Mk. 4]] |armament= Primary Configuration *2x [[ER PPC]]s *1x [[ER Small Laser]] |BV (1.0)=2,191<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 111</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,557<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 136</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Pouncer''''' was originally a test bed design that was upgraded to combat specifications on the orders of then-[[IlKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]], as it was realized that a more mobile 'Mech was needed when combating [[Inner Sphere]] forces. The ''Pouncer'' is built on a lightweight DSAM Endo 4 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a 240 [[XL engine]] which gives it a maximum speed of 97.2 km/h. The 'Mech's mobility is enhanced with five Grandthrust Mk. Four [[jump jet]]s that allow it to jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Pouncer'' has a respectable six tons of Forging ZM15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Overall, the ''Pouncer'' is an excellent [[OmniMech]] with fifteen and a half tons of pod space, allowing it to carry a wide variety of weapons payloads.<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> The last of the ''[[Nova]]'' factories on Toshaka were later retooled to create ''Pouncers'' after the Wars of Reaving. <ref>The Wars of Reaving Supplemental p.17</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== In its primary configuration the ''Pouncer'' greatly resembles the [[Adder (Puma)|''Adder'']] OmniMech which it shares much of its design concepts with. The ''Pouncer'' has two [[ER PPC]]s for long range striking power. These are backed up by a single [[ER Small Laser]] for close combat. All of the weapons on the ''Pouncer'' Prime are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] that increases their accuracy.<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> ==Alternate Configurations== *;Alt Config. A : The A configuration of the ''Pouncer'' is a powerful long range bombardment configuration. The 'Mech has two [[LRM-15]] launchers allowing it to act as a fire support 'Mech. For close range combat, the 'Mech has four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single rear mounted [[ER Small Laser]].<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> BV (1.0) = 1,942<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,081<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 137</ref> *;Alt Config. B : The ''Pouncer'' B is a capable all around 'Mech. For long ranges, it has a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s and a single [[LRM-10]] launcher. When the ''Pouncer'' B closes with its enemies, it can bring to bear its two [[SRM-4]] launchers which can seek out weak points in an enemy's armor.<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> BV (1.0) = 1,588<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,836<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 138</ref> *;Alt Config. C : The C configuration relies on a powerful [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can fire twice as fast as a standard autocannon for its primary firepower. This is supported by a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a trio of [[ER Small Laser]]s for close range firepower.<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> BV (1.0) = 1,596<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,653<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 139</ref> *;Alt Config. D : A close combat configuration, the ''Pouncer'' D carries six [[ER Medium Laser]]s for its primary firepower. These are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] for increased accuracy. The 'Mech also has two highly accurate [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers which can eviscerate a target at close range. For protection from rear attacks, the 'Mech has a single [[ER Small Laser]].<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> BV (1.0) = 2,182<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,246<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 140</ref> *;Alt Config. E : Configured around the new Advanced Tactical Missile system, the E configuration carries as its primary weapons a pair of [[ATM-9]] launchers. These launchers can fire specialized munitions that increase in damage potential as the ranges close. The ATM launchers are supported in short range combat by an [[ER Medium Laser]] and two [[ER Micro Laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> BV (1.0) = 1,659<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 68</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 141</ref> *;Alt Config. F : Introduced during the [[Word of Blake ]] [[Jihad]], the F configuration is built for for anti-[[infantry]] and tank combat, mounting a [[Plasma Cannon]] supported by a pair of [[ER Flamer]]s and two [[Heavy Flamer]]s. Mounting an ER Medium Laser as well, the ''Pouncer'' F also carries a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]] and an [[Active Probe]]. BV (2.0) = 1,308[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4850/pouncer-f] *;Alt Config. H : The H configuration is a dedicated brawler. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapons four [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s and a [[Heavy Small Laser]], all of which are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]]. The 'Mech also carries two Streak SRM-6 launchers giving it impressive close range firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,586<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 69</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,784<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 142</ref> ==Custom Variants== *;''Pouncer'' Oren : An ''[[abtakha]]'' warrior adopted by [[Clan Ice Hellion]], Oren's unique tactical outlook of favoring speed and mobility over firepower made her an outcast among the Wolves, but meshed well with the similar views of the Ice Hellions. Still piloting the ''Pouncer'' she was captured with, the Hellions have refitted the now [[Star Captain]]-ranked warrior's 'Mech with a [[MASC]] system.<ref name=TRO3055U-88/> [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4848/pouncer-oren] ==Related Designs== ''[[Adder (Puma)]]'' - The ''Pouncer'' share many features with this Light OmniMech created by [[Clan Star Adder]], especially in its primary configuration, but adds 5 more tons. ==Gallery== <gallery> Image:Pouncer.jpg|Original image of the ''Pouncer'' Image:CCG Mechwarrior Pouncer A.jpg|''Pouncer A'' in Battle Image:CCG Pouncer B.jpg|''Pouncer B'' in Battle Image:CCG Mercenaries Pouncer C.jpg|''Pouncer C'' in Combat Image:CCG Arsenal Pouncer.jpg|''Pouncer D'' in Battle Image:CCG Mercenaries Pouncer Prime.jpg|''Pouncer Prime'' in Combat </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== *''[[Combat Operations]]'' *''[[Master Unit List]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:OmniMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan General BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Wolf-in-Exile BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]]