Wolfhound
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| Wolfhound | |
| Wolfhound | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | TharHes Industries Arc-Royal MechWorks |
| Model | WLF-2 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 3,141,180 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Arc-Royal KH/3 |
| Armor | Durallex Medium |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 903 |
| BV (2.0) | 1061[1] |
Contents
Description
A light, rugged, and dependable design; the Wolfhound made its first appearance in 3028. The 'Mech is built to be a direct counter to the Panther used by the Draconis Combine. The 'Mech's payload consists entirely of energy weapons, which means that if not careful, a poorly trained MechWarrior can easily overheat the machine, although the 'Mech does use double heat sinks to attempt to alleviate the heat buildup of the 'Mech. The Wolfhound is heavily armored for its size with seven and a half tons of armor and has a maximum speed of 97.2 kph. Because it does not use an extra-light engine and carries no explosive ammunition, the Wolfhound can potentially weather severe amounts of damage before being forced to retreat off of the field.
Armament
The Wolfhound has a very basic weapons array. The primary long-range weapon is a Cyclops XII ER Large Laser, which allows the Wolfhound to strike at ranges of up to five hundred and seventy meters. As secondary weapons for close combat, the Wolfhound is armed with four Defiance B3M Medium Lasers, one of which is rear mounted, giving it a powerful short-range punch.
Variants
- WLF-1 - The original Wolfhound model, produced from 3028 until the introduction of the WLF-2 variant in 3052. The pre-Helm Memory Core WLF-1's primary weapon is a standard Setanta Large Laser, making its striking distance shorter than that of the later model, while its ten standard heat sinks did not dissipate as much waste heat as the newer double heat sinks used on the WLF-2. BV (1.0) = 736, BV (2.0) = 949
- WLF-2X - Developed by Arc-Royal MechWorks in the midst of the Jihad, the extensively modified WLF-2X variant utilizes experimental technology. Using an Endo Steel chassis and extra-light engine to save weight, the 2X's main weapon is a right-arm mounted Heavy PPC enhanced by both a PPC Capacitor and an Actuator Enhancement System. The torso mounted weapons remain lasers - specifically, two ER Medium Lasers and a single ER Small Laser - while ten double heat sinks allow it to keep their increased thermal output in check. Enhanced defensive protection comes in the form of supercharger-enhanced speed and cosmetically styled Laser Reflective Armor. BV (2.0) = 2,017[2]
- WLF-3S - The 3S sacrifices some of the 'Mech's durability for an increase in firepower. The 'Mech is powered by a Light Fusion Engine which frees up space on the chassis for new equipment. The ER Large Laser has been removed and replaced with an ER PPC, extending its range even further. The Medium Lasers have been replaced with three forward facing ER Medium Lasers and a rear facing ER Small Laser. Finally, the chassis is now built using Endo Steel and the 'Mech has two additional double heat sinks to help handle the heavier heat burden.
- WLF-4W - The 4W is based on the WLF-2 model and is intended as a mid-range harasser. The 4W has an Endo Steel chassis and carries three Light PPCs mounted in the torsos and an ER Medium Laser and an ER Small Laser in the right arm.
- WLF-4WA - An electronic warfare variant of the WLF-4W model, the 4WA retains the trio of torso mounted Fusigon Longtooth Light PPCs, but exchanges the arm-mounted lasers for a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,050 [3]
- Wolfhound IIC - Phelan Kell and his Wolfhound, nicknamed "Grinner", were captured by the forces of Clan Wolf during Operation Revival When Phelan was inducted into the Wolf Clan as a Warrior, Khan Ulric Kerensky ordered his 'Mech rebuilt using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 1473, BV (2.0) = 1,176
Related Battlemechs
- Wolf Trap - The Draconis Combine designed the medium Wolftrap specifically to counter the Wolfhound. It shares the Wolfhound's movement profile, but is far more reliant on ammunition-consuming weapons.
Notable Pilots
Famous individuals in the BattleTech universe who piloted Wolfhounds include:
- Daniel Allard, who received one of the prototypes in 3028 after the destruction of his Valkyrie in 3027. Originally a stock WLF-1 model, it was later upgraded to WLF-2 standard and finally with Clan-tech weapons salvaged from the Battle of Luthien. Allard continued to pilot his Wolfhound even after rising to overall command of the Kell Hounds up until his death on Graceland in 3069 during combat against Clan Jade Falcon.
- Phelan Kell, son of Morgan Kell, also piloted a Wolfhound while serving with the Hounds until his capture by Clan Wolf in 3049. After being dissected and studied by Clan scientists, when Phelan was granted full warrior status Khan Ulric Kerensky authorized the reconstruction of his Wolfhound to become the aforementioned Wolfhound IIC variant.
Gallery
WLF-1 Wolfhound in Combat
WLF-2 Wolfhound
Experimental WLF-2X Wolfhound
- Battle of Tukayyid (6).jpg
Wolfhound in combat
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade pg.33
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs - p. 3, 16
- ↑ Starterbook: Wolf and Blake, pp. 28, 95.
Bibliography
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Starterbook: Wolf and Blake
- Technical Readout: 3039 - pp. 226-227
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade - pp. 32-33
- Wolf's Dragoons
- MechWarrior: Dark Age's Dossier Stormhammer officer Tamara Duke
- MechWarrior: Dark Age's Knight of the Sphere Marcel Thennes