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{{otheruses|the 55-ton BattleMech|other uses|Mad Cat (disambiguation)}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Mad Cat III TROPrototypes.jpg
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|image=Mad Cat III-X.jpg
|name = ''Mad Cat III''
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|name=Mad Cat III
|manufacturer = [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]]
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|manufacturer=[[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]]
|production year = 3086
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|production year=3086
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4561/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4561/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|cost = 12,358,925 [[C-bill]]s
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|class=Medium
|Tech Base = Clan
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|cost= 12,358,925 C-bills
|mech type = BattleMech
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|mass=55
|mass = 55
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|chassis=DSAM Endo-6 [[Endo-Composite|Composite]]
|chassis = [[DSAM Endo-6]] [[endo-composite|endo-composite]]
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|armor=Forging Zk15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
|armor = [[Forging Zk15 Ferro-Fibrous]]
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|engine=330 XL
|engine = 330-rated [[XL engine]]
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|comsys=[[Comset 1]]
|comsys =[[Comset 1]]
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|T&T=[[J-Track 52]] w/[[Artemis V]]
|T&T = [[J-Track 52]] with [[Artemis V]]
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]
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|speed=97
|speed = 97
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|armament=
|armament =  
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*2x [[LRM-20]]s
* 2x [[LRM-20]]s
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*4x [[ER Medium Lasers]]
* 4x [[ER medium laser]]s
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*6x [[ER Micro Laser]]s
* 6x [[ER micro laser]]s
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|BV (1.0)=
|BV (1.0) = N/A
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|BV (2.0)=2,400<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 148-149, "Mad Cat III Profile"</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,400<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 148-149, "Mad Cat III Profile"</ref>
 
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
With the success of the ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' design, [[Clan Diamond Shark]] developed the '''''Mad Cat III''''' as a medium 'Mech to accompany the heavy ''[[Mad Cat]]'' and assault ''Mad Cat II''. Intended for sale to both Inner Sphere and Clan customers, it has been shunned by the Clans save for the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile|Exiled Wolves]] as "...an outrage against everything Nicholas Kerensky stood for and taught us." However, it has proven popular with the Successor States and the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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With the success of the ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' design [[Clan Diamond Shark]] developed the '''''Mad Cat III''''' as a medium 'Mech to accompany the heavy ''[[Mad Cat]]'' and assault ''Mad Cat II''. Intended for sale to both Inner Sphere and Clan customers, it has been shunned by the Clans save for the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile|Exiled Wolves]] as "...an outrage against everything Nicholas Kerensky stood for and taught us." However, it has proven popular with the Successor States and the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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With its top speed of 97 km/h, the ''Mad Cat III'' can quickly close with enemies to bring its short-range armament to bear. Eight and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor offer adequate protection, though with only ten [[Double Heat Sinks]] the design can be easily overheated. The 'Mech makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[XL Engine]] and an [[Endo-Composite]] structure.<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
With its top speed of 97 km/h thanks to a 330-rated [[extralight engine]] combined with an [[endo-composite]] structure, the ''Mad Cat III'' can quickly close with enemies to bring its short-range armament to bear. Eight and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor offer adequate protection, though with only 10 [[double heat sink]]s the design can be easily overheated.<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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Armed with twin [[LRM-20]]'s equipped with [[Artemis V]], six [[ER Micro Laser|ER Micro Lasers]], and a pair of [[ER Medium Lasers]] in each arm, the ''Mad Cat III'' can quickly inflict a lot of damage on its opponent. Unlike the ''Mad Cat III-X'' that apparently inspired it, this version uses standard Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection, but retains the Endo-Composite skeleton. It has a top speed of 96 km/h.<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
 
 
Armed with twin [[LRM-20]]'s equipped with [[Artemis V]], six [[ER micro laser]]s, and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in each arm, the ''Mad Cat III'' can quickly inflict a lot of damage on its opponent after closing in.<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; ''Mad Cat III-X'' : This version was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] for sale to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3076]]. It uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[endo-composite]] skeleton for weight savings while leaving enough room for weapons. Protected by 10 tons of [[ferro-lamellor]] armor, the ''Mad Cat III-X'' carries an [[ER medium laser]] and [[ER small laser]] in each arm, while each side torso carries an [[Artemis V FCS]]-equipped [[LRM-20]] and a pair of [[ER micro laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,232<ref name=XTRO:Cp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 5</ref>
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*;''Mad Cat III-X'' : This version was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] for sale to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3076]]. It uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Endo-Composite]] skeleton for weight savings while leaving enough room for weapons. Protected by ten tons of [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor, the ''Mad Cat III-X'' carries an ER Medium Laser and ER Small Laser in each arm, while each side torso carries an [[Artemis V FCS]]-equipped [[LRM-20]] and a pair of [[ER Micro Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,232<ref name=XTRO:Cp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 5</ref>
  
*; ''Mad Cat III'' 3 : This variant carries two [[LRM-20]]s enhanced with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Two [[ER medium laser]]s are in the left arm, while the right arm carries a single [[ER PPC]]. This variant also uses a standard [[endo steel]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 2,515<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 127</ref>
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*; ''Mad Cat III'' 3 : This variant carries two LRM-20s enhanced with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Two ER Medium Lasers are in the left arm, while the right arm carries a single [[ER PPC]]. This variant also uses a standard [[Endo Steel]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 2,515<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 127</ref>
  
*; ''Mad Cat III'' 4 : This variant uses an [[endo steel]] internal structure. Its weapons consist of a pair of [[LRM-20]]s for use at long range, though each launcher only has enough ammunition for six shots. When it closes, it can use an all-energy configuration of two [[ER medium laser]]s, two [[ER small laser]]s, and four [[ER micro laser]]s. 16 [[double heat sink]]s allow this 'Mech to fire all weapons and not worry about heat so long as it sticks to its cruising speed. An [[anti-missile system]] increases its protection. BV (2.0)= 1,913<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 60</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,061<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 128</ref>
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*;''Mad Cat III'' 4 : This variant uses an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure. its weapons consist of a pair of [[LRM-20]]s for use at long range, though each launcher only has enough ammunition for six shots. When it closes, it can use an all-energy configuration of two [[ER Medium Lasers]], two [[ER Small Lasers]], and four [[ER Micro Laser]]s. Sixteen [[double heat sinks]] allow this 'Mech to fire all weapons and not worry about heat so long as it sticks to its cruising speed. An anti-missile system increases its protection. BV (1.0)= 1,913<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 60</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,061<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 128</ref>
  
*; ''Mad Cat III'' 5 : This variant removes all of the lasers, replacing them all with a pair of [[heavy medium laser]]s, enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to 150 meters, and maxes out the armor. Heat is no longer a concern, though the limited ammunition of the missile launchers is more of a liability. BV (1.0) = 2,081<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 61</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,053<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 129</ref>
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*;''Mad Cat III'' 5 : This variant removes all of the lasers. The tonnage that is freed up is used to add a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to 150 meters, and maxes out the armor. Heat is no longer a concern, though the limited ammunition of the missile launchers is more of a liability. BV (1.0) = 2,081<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 61</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,053<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 129</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; ''Mad Cat III'' Eve : Used by [[Republic of the Sphere]] Knight [[Eve Kincaid]] during the invasion of [[Liao]] in 3134, this ''Mad Cat III'' 3 was equipped with an [[ER PPC]] and two [[ER medium laser]]s controlled by a [[targeting computer]]. The [[LRM-20]]s were downgraded to [[LRM-10]] racks, but augmented with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. BV (2.0) = 2,393<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Liao'', p. 26</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,5946.msg350149.html#msg350149 Dev-Level Errata]</ref>
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*;''Mad Cat'' Eve : Used by [[Republic of the Sphere]] Knight [[Eve Kincaid]] during the invasion of [[Liao]] in 3134, this ''Mad Cat III'' was equipped with an [[ER PPC|Extended-range PPC]] and two [[ER Medium Lasers]] controlled by a [[Targeting Computer]]. The Missile Launchers were downgraded to [[LRM-10]] racks, but augmented with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. BV (2.0) = 2,393<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Liao'', p. 26</ref>
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==Related Designs==
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''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)]]'' - The ''Timber Wolf'' was use as the inspiration for the ''Mad Cat III''.  
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''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' - Clan Diamond Shark tried to use the success of the ''Mad Cat Mk II'' to kick-start the design of this Clan medium mech.
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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The ''Mad Cat III-X'' variant has the following Design Quirks:<ref name=XTRO:Cp5/>
 
The ''Mad Cat III-X'' variant has the following Design Quirks:<ref name=XTRO:Cp5/>
* [[Difficult  to  Maintain]]
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* Difficult  to  Maintain  
 
* [[Prototype]]
 
* [[Prototype]]
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
Please see [[:Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots]]
 
 
==Related Designs==
 
* ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)]]'' - The ''Timber Wolf'' was used as the inspiration for the ''Mad Cat III''.
 
 
* ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' - Clan Diamond Shark tried to use the success of the ''Mad Cat Mk II'' to kick-start the design of this Clan medium mech.
 
 
* ''[[Savage Wolf (Mad Cat Mk IV)|Mad Cat Mk IV]] (Savage Wolf)'' - The third [[Clan Sea Fox]] BattleMech evoking the weapons loadout and visage of the ''Timber Wolf'', the 75-ton ''Savage Wolf'' is very similar to the original, emulating the "D" configuration.
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Mad Cat III TROPrototypes.jpg|''Mad Cat III'' from  ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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Image:MadCatIII.jpg|'''Mechwarrior Dark Age''' Miniature of the ''Mad Cat III''  
Mad Cat III Eve RS3145.jpg|''Mad Cat III'' Eve from ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao|DATP:Liao]]''
 
Mad Cat III-X XTROClans.jpg|''Mad Cat III-X'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans|XTRO:Clans]]''
 
Mad Cat III MWDA.png|Original ''Mad Cat III'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers
 
Image:MadCatIII.jpg|''Mechwarrior Dark Age'' Miniature of the ''Mad Cat III''  
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao]]''
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Clans]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans]]''
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*''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao]]''
* ''[[Ghost War]]''
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*''[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/DA-113.pdf Kendrick Fetladral's Dossier]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
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*''[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/DA-140.pdf Mason Dunne's Dossier]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
  
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