Howler (Baboon)
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| Howler | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Novy Minsky Armaments Plant |
| Production Year | 2871[1] |
| Model | Baboon |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,826,240 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Type-A Endo Steel |
| Armor | Type 2 Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE |
| Engine | 140 Standard |
| Communications System | Unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 119 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 587 |
| BV (2.0) | 645[2] |
Contents
Description
The Howler was first observed among Clan Jade Falcon second-line units, though it has since been proven to be much more widespread. The BattleMech the Inner Sphere dubbed the Baboon is moderately fast for a 'Mech its size, topping out at 119 km/h. Its armament is at least partially enabled by the use of an Endo Steel structure and three tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.
Weapons and Equipment
The Howler is a potent missile boat for its size. Meant to provide fire support to light garrison Stars, the 'Mech carries three LRM-5 launchers and three tons of ammunition.
Variants
- Howler 2
- The Howler was redesigned by Clan Steel Viper scientists to improve their light, second-line units. A smaller, Extralight Engine provides the space for four ATM 3s along with two tons of ammunition. Though the 'Mech's running speed is reduced, it uses MASC to accelerate to 130 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 634, BV (2.0) = 757[2]
- Howler 3 ("Devil")
- Clan Snow Raven scientists refitted many captured Howler 2s with an ER PPC and a Targeting Computer, turning the 'Mech into a sniper. This variant was spotted in the Clan Jade Falcon occupied zone around 3055 by ComStar ROM agents and inaccurately reported in the 1993 Update Flyer as the TZ-1 Devil, which they initially falsely described as a 30-ton 'Mech with significantly higher speed and better armor (but no targeting computer).[3] BV (1.0) = 1,048, BV (2.0) = 1,277[2]
Design Quirks
The Howler has the following Design Quirk:[4]
Gallery
Baboon 2
Baboon in Combat
Baboon in Combat
TZ-1 Devil
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References
- ↑ MUL online date for Howler (Baboon)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 66
- ↑ 1993 Update Flyer, p. 7
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Howler Entry.