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{{otheruses|the original (prototype) ''Tomahawk'' OmniMech|the final production version and other uses|Tomahawk}}
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{{otheruses|the original (prototype) ''Tomahawk'' OmniMech|the final production version and other uses|Tomahawk II|Tomahawk (disambiguation)}}
 
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|BV (2.0)=3,101<ref name=TR:3145TCp52117>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 117: Tomahawk</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6298/tomahawk-prime MUL Profile for the Tomahawk including its BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 473</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=3,101<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp 52, 117 Tomahawk - BV2.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6298/tomahawk-prime MUL Profile for the Tomahawk including its BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 473</ref>
 
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The '''''Tomahawk''''' is an assault-class [[OmniMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolf]] in [[3065]]. By September of that year, a few prototypes had been built and were being tested in trial runs. One of these prototypes was piloted by [[Nathan Wolf]] in a [[Circle of Equals]] on [[Tamar]] when he attained the rank of [[Star Colonel]]. Although he was victorious against a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'', it was noted that the ''Tomahawk'' still suffered from numerous system errors and gremlins and was not yet ready for mass production. Still, Nathan retained the 'Mech for his subsequent assignment to [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omega Galaxy]] and successfully piloted it in combat on Novo Cressidas in the [[Star's End]] system on 11 April [[3064]].
 
The '''''Tomahawk''''' is an assault-class [[OmniMech]] designed by [[Clan Wolf]] in [[3065]]. By September of that year, a few prototypes had been built and were being tested in trial runs. One of these prototypes was piloted by [[Nathan Wolf]] in a [[Circle of Equals]] on [[Tamar]] when he attained the rank of [[Star Colonel]]. Although he was victorious against a ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'', it was noted that the ''Tomahawk'' still suffered from numerous system errors and gremlins and was not yet ready for mass production. Still, Nathan retained the 'Mech for his subsequent assignment to [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omega Galaxy]] and successfully piloted it in combat on Novo Cressidas in the [[Star's End]] system on 11 April [[3064]].
  
The 'Mech ultimately failed to enter production and remained a prototype, presumably due at least in part to the Clan's troubles during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TR:3145TCp52117/> After the Jihad, the design was revisited and improved, and became the ''[[Tomahawk II]]'' which did enter line production.
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The 'Mech ultimately failed to enter production and remained a prototype, presumably due at least in part to the Clan's troubles during the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp 52, 117 Tomahawk II Variants - Tomahawk's brief background info.</ref> After the Jihad, the design was revisited and improved, and became the ''[[Tomahawk II]]'' which did enter line production.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Prime configuration is similar in its weapon layout to the later ''Tomahawk II''. The ''Tomahawk'''s main weapons focus on pair of [[Gauss Rifles]] and [[ER Large Laser]]s, which are mounted in its arms. The close-range weaponry includes pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[Streak 4]] launchers found in the side torsos. Other features include three additional [[double heat sink]]s, an [[anti-missile system]], and an [[ECM suite]].<ref name=TR:3145TCp52117/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6298/tomahawk-prime MUL: Tomahawk Prime]</ref>
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The Prime configuration is similar in its weapon layout to the later ''Tomahawk II''. The ''Tomahawk'''s main weapons focus on pair of [[Gauss Rifles]] and [[ER Large Laser]]s, which are mounted in its arms. The close-range weaponry includes pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[Streak 4]] launchers found in the side torsos. Other features include three additional [[double heat sink]]s, an [anti-missile system]], and an [[ECM suite]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp 52, 117, "Tomahawk".</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6298/tomahawk-prime MUL: Tomahawk Prime]</ref>
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*;Alternate Configuration A : Designed as a close-in fighter, this configuration features pair of hard hitting [[Ultra AC/20|Ultra Class 20 Autocannons]] mounted in the arms. In this configuration, the arms can be flipped over to engage enemies in the rear arc. In this configuration the 'Mech also sports three Medium Pulse Lasers, two [[Streak-6]] SRM Launchers and a single ER Large Laser. Ammunition for the autocannons is stored in the arms and side torsos. Three additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted in the center torso and legs. BV(2.0)= 2,762<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 118: Tomahawk - A Configuration.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6299/tomahawk-a The MUL Profile of the A configuration BV]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 474</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration A : Designed as a close-in fighter, this configuration features pair of hard hitting [[Ultra AC/20|Ultra Class 20 Autocannons]] mounted in the arms. In this configuration, the arms can be flipped over to engage enemies in the rear arc. In this configuration the 'Mech also sports three Medium Pulse Lasers, two [[Streak-6]] SRM Launchers and a single ER Large Laser. Ammunition for the autocannons is stored in the arms and side torsos. Three additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted in the center torso and legs. BV(2.0)= 2,762<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 118 Tomahawk - A Configuration.</ref>><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6299/tomahawk-a The MUL Profile of the A configuration BV]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 474</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration is outfitted mainly with long-range weaponry. Its main firepower comes from pairs of arm mounted [[ER PPC]]s and ER Large Lasers. Backing up these weapons are six ER Medium Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers. Additional long-range firepower comes from a torso mounted [[LRM-10]] launcher with a single ton of ammunition. To help cope with heavy heat load from its weapons, thirteen additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted throughout the 'Mech chassis. BV(2.0)=3,323<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 121: Tomahawk - B configuration</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6300/tomahawk-b MUL Profile of the B Configuration BV.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 475</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration is outfitted mainly with long-range weaponry. Its main firepower comes from pairs of arm mounted [[ER PPC]]s and ER Large Lasers. Backing up these weapons are six ER Medium Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers. Additional long-range firepower comes from a torso mounted [[LRM-10]] launcher with a single ton of ammunition. To help cope with heavy heat load from its weapons, thirteen additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted throughout the 'Mech chassis. BV(2.0)=3,323<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 121 Tomahawk - B configuration</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6300/tomahawk-b MUL Profile of the B Configuration BV.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 475</ref>
  
*;Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration comes with a large array of Pulse Lasers and [[Advanced Tactical Missile]] batteries. Four Large Pulse Lasers are mounted in the arms, with the lower arm actuators being removed. Two large [[ATM-12]] launchers are fitted in each of the 'Mech side torso, with two tons of ammunition split between each of them. Ten additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted throughout the 'Mech. BV(2.0)= 2,985<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 121: Tomahawk - C Configuration.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6301/tomahawk-c MUL's Profile of the C Configuration BV.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 476</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration comes with a large array of Pulse Lasers and [[Advanced Tactical Missile]] batteries. Four Large Pulse Lasers are mounted in the arms, with the lower arm actuators being removed. Two large [[ATM-12]] launchers are fitted in each of the 'Mech side torso, with two tons of ammunition split between each of them. Ten additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted throughout the 'Mech. BV(2.0)= 2,985<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 52, 121 Tomahawk - C Configuration.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6301/tomahawk-c MUL's Profile of the C Configuration BV.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 476</ref>
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* [[Tomahawk II]] the mass-produced version of the prototype Tomahawk.
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* [[Tomahawk II]] The Tomahawk II is the mass-produced version of the prototype Tomahawk.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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