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− | Alt. Config. A - The ''Mad Dog A'' can bring devastating fire on targets at any range, mounting an [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon|ER PPC]] and a [[LB 5-X AC]], with which it can | + | Alt. Config. A - The ''Mad Dog A'' can bring devastating fire on targets at any range, mounting an [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon|ER PPC]] and a [[LB 5-X AC]], with which it can easily cripple enemies from long range. Should it get close enough, it's six [[SRM-6]] racks ensure the demise of nearly any foe. BV (1.0)=1,462 |
− | Alt. Config. B - A more general purpose configuration, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts more laser weaponry, with two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the left arm, and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the other. For additional close-range firepower, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts only one [[LRM-20]] | + | Alt. Config. B - A more general purpose configuration, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts more laser weaponry, with two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the left arm, and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the other. For additional close-range firepower, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts only one [[LRM-20]] having replaced the other with two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. BV (1.0)=1,855 |
− | Alt. Config. C - The ''Mad Dog C'' greatly differs from the other configurations, | + | Alt. Config. C - The ''Mad Dog C'' greatly differs from the other configurations, having replaced its missiles with two massive [[Gauss Rifle]]s for a powerful long-range punch. BV (1.0)=1,659 |
Alt. Config. H - Built with new Heavy Laser technology, the ''Mad Dog H'' downgrades the [[LRM-20]] launchers to [[LRM-15]]s, so it can mount it's arsenal of a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and three [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, making it much more capable at close range. BV (1.0)=1,686 | Alt. Config. H - Built with new Heavy Laser technology, the ''Mad Dog H'' downgrades the [[LRM-20]] launchers to [[LRM-15]]s, so it can mount it's arsenal of a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and three [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, making it much more capable at close range. BV (1.0)=1,686 |
Revision as of 09:37, 11 September 2007
Mad Dog | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Unknown |
Model | Vulture |
Class | Heavy |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 60 tons |
Chassis | Standard |
Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | 300 XL |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Armament |
Primary Configuration
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BV (1.0) | 1,823 |
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Description
The Mad Dog is a heavy Clan OmniMech used for long-range indirect fire support. With hunched shoulders, a protruding head, and reverse-jointed legs, the design resembles a vulture, and it was codenamed the Vulture by the Inner Sphere forces which first encountered it (namely the Draconis Combine and Free Rasalhague Republic)[1]. With it's ample firepower and decent speed of 86.4 km/h, it makes a highly mobile firing platform, and as such has spread to near ubiquity among the forces deployed by the Clans, although the design is favored more by Clan Ghost Bear MechWarriors. The Mad Dog carries eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor for decent protection, although it will not be able to stand up to heavy fire.
Armament
For it's fire support purposes, the Mad Dog is armed with twin shoulder-mounted LRM-20 missile racks, which allow the 'Mech to inflict heavy damage on any opponent it may target. The Mad Dog is also more than capable of going on the offensive, mounting dual large and medium-sized pulse lasers, one on each arm. Mad Dog pilots have been known for showering missiles on opponents before swooping down with a finishing blow from the lasers, much like a vulture swooping down for carrion.
In the case that the Mad Dog must retreat or face down heavier opponents, it can adequately do such as well- the pulse lasers it mounts are much more accurate than standard lasers, allowing it to move and fire at the same time. This allows it to stall opponents and slowly back into a more defendable position, although overheating may become an issue.
Variants
Alt. Config. A - The Mad Dog A can bring devastating fire on targets at any range, mounting an ER PPC and a LB 5-X AC, with which it can easily cripple enemies from long range. Should it get close enough, it's six SRM-6 racks ensure the demise of nearly any foe. BV (1.0)=1,462
Alt. Config. B - A more general purpose configuration, the Mad Dog B mounts more laser weaponry, with two ER Large Lasers in the left arm, and three Medium Pulse Lasers in the other. For additional close-range firepower, the Mad Dog B mounts only one LRM-20 having replaced the other with two Streak SRM-6 launchers. BV (1.0)=1,855
Alt. Config. C - The Mad Dog C greatly differs from the other configurations, having replaced its missiles with two massive Gauss Rifles for a powerful long-range punch. BV (1.0)=1,659
Alt. Config. H - Built with new Heavy Laser technology, the Mad Dog H downgrades the LRM-20 launchers to LRM-15s, so it can mount it's arsenal of a Heavy Large Laser and three Heavy Medium Lasers, making it much more capable at close range. BV (1.0)=1,686