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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = Wolfhound.jpg | + | | image = Wolfhound IIC (Grinner) BTL.jpg |
| − | | name = Wolfhound IIC | + | | name = ''Wolfhound IIC'' |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = |
|production year=3051 | |production year=3051 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3570/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3570/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | + | | cost = 5,694,030 [[C-bill]]s | |
| − | | cost = 5,694,030 C- | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
| mass = 35 | | mass = 35 | ||
| − | | chassis = [[Endo | + | | chassis = [[Endo steel]] |
| − | | armor = [[Ferro- | + | | armor = [[Ferro-fibrous]] |
| − | | engine = 210 [[ | + | | engine = 210 [[XL engine]] |
| + | | comsys = Unknown | ||
| + | | T&T = Unknown, with enhanced ECM suite | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 14 [[double heat sink]]s | ||
| speed = 97 | | speed = 97 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] |
| − | *3x [[Medium | + | * 3x [[Medium pulse laser]]s |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]] |
| BV (1.0) = 1,473 | | BV (1.0) = 1,473 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,579 | | BV (2.0) = 1,579 | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Wolfhound IIC''''' is the rebuilt version of "''Grinner''", [[Phelan Kell]]'s ''[[Wolfhound]]'' [[BattleMech]]. It is unclear whether this design ever achieved full production, and the only version of it known to be in existence is his. In authorizing the upgrade, [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] spared no expense. It uses an [[ | + | The '''''Wolfhound IIC''''' is the rebuilt version of "''Grinner''", [[Phelan Kell]]'s ''[[Wolfhound]]'' [[BattleMech]]. It is unclear whether this design ever achieved full production, and the only version of it known to be in existence is his. In authorizing the upgrade, [[Khan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] spared no expense. It uses an [[endo steel]] internal structure and an [[XL engine]] to save weight, while also mounting six and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, the most that can be squeezed onto the chassis. An [[ECM suite]] provides additional defense against enemy electronics. <ref name="T(SP)p10">''Tukayyid (scenario pack)'', p. 10, "Wolfhound II C"</ref> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | A direct upgrade of the ''Wolfhound'', its [[IIC]] version has better range, damage, and heat control. Its largest and longest-range gun is the arm-mounted [[ER | + | A direct upgrade of the ''Wolfhound'', its [[IIC]] version has better range, damage, and heat control. Its largest and longest-range gun is the arm-mounted [[Series 7K]] [[ER large laser]], supported by a trio of torso-mounted [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[medium pulse laser]]s which provide accurate firepower, and while a rear-mounted [[Series 2b]] [[ER medium laser]] worries any 'Mech that gets behind it. The use of 14 [[double heat sink]]s is enough to keep heat levels at a minimum as long as the rear-mounted laser does not see use.<ref>Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 70</ref> The design team charged with rebuilding ''Grinner'' were initially set on using some of the weight savings of the Clan technology to mount an [[anti-missile system]] in the design, but the technicians ultimately decided that it would go against the design specification of the ''Wolfhound'' as an all-energy weapon platform, without ammunition concerns. <ref name="T(SP)p10"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | + | Though technically a one-of-kind design, a number of sources posit entirely different weapon arrays from the canon loadout above: | |
| + | |||
| + | *; Phelan Kell Variant : The book ''More Tales of the Black Widow'' describes a version of the ''Wolfhound IIC'' more properly, a refit of his original ''Wolfhound'', retaining the Inner Sphere chassis but replacing other components with Clan versions. An [[XL engine]], [[double heat sink]]s, and six tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor frees up enough space to upgrade the weaponry to a [[large pulse laser]] and four [[medium pulse laser]]s, with an [[ECM suite]] added in the head.<ref>''More Tales of the Black Widow'', p. 61</ref> | ||
| + | <!-- ===Apocryphal Variants=== | ||
| + | {{ApocryphalContentStart}} | ||
| + | These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' | ||
| + | *; WLF-GR ''Grinner'' : Rather than a mixed-tech or purely Clan-tech design, MechWarrior Online's version of [[Phelan Ward]]'s ''Grinner'' is an entirely Inner Sphere technology replication of the main features of the ''Wolfhound IIC'' - an IS grade [[ER large laser]] in the right arm is supported by four forward facing standard [[medium laser]]s - two in the center torso and one in each side torso. Carrying an IS standard [[endo steel]] frame and just 10 IS [[double heat sink]]s free up weight to also mount a [[Guardian ECM suite]].<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' Resistance Heroes Sale Page</ref> | ||
| + | {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} --> | ||
== Notable Pilots == | == Notable Pilots == | ||
| − | The pilot of the original, and only confirmed version, Phelan Kell is one of the best-known [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] in history. Phelan piloted his ''Wolfhound IIC'', "''Grinner''", to victory over [[Vlad Ward]] in his bid to earn a [[Bloodname]], becoming the youngest ever to do so. By [[Extinction Era::3059]], however, Kell (now Khan of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]) had abandoned ''Grinner'' in favor of a ''[[Executioner (Gladiator)|Gladiator]]''. | + | * The pilot of the original, and only confirmed version, Phelan Kell is one of the best-known [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] in history. Phelan piloted his ''Wolfhound IIC'', "''Grinner''", to victory over [[Vlad Ward]] in his bid to earn a [[Bloodname]], becoming the youngest ever to do so. By [[Extinction Era::3059]], however, Kell (now Khan of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]) had abandoned ''Grinner'' in favor of a ''[[Executioner (Gladiator)|Gladiator]]''. |
| + | |||
| + | == Related BattleMechs == | ||
| + | * ''[[Wolfhound]]'' : [[Phelan Kell]] and his original ''Wolfhound'', nicknamed "Grinner", were captured by the forces of [[Clan Wolf]] during [[Operation Revival]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | + | * Like the ''Wolfhound'', the ''Wolfhound IIC'' is an original creation attributed to author [[Michael A. Stackpole]], making its first appearance in his novel ''[[Blood Legacy]]''. | |
| + | * An [[apocryphal]] version of the ''Wolfhound IIC "Grinner"'' was added to [[MechWarrior Online]] & [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries]] for the DLC "Heroes of the Inner Sphere" but is instead a variant of the ''Wolfhound'' chassis that utilizes Inner Sphere rather than Clan technology. The canon version was later ported into MechWarrior Online as the WLF-C ''Wolfhound''; the only ''Wolfhound'' variant in the game that is built with Clan technology. | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Wolfhound_IIC_Tukayyid.jpg|Phelan's ''Wolfhound IIC'' ''Grinner'' on [[Tukayyid]] | ||
| + | Wolfhound IIC Grinner TacOps.jpg|''Wolfhound IIC'' ''Grinner'' from ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| + | Wolfhound IIC (Grinner) BTL.jpg|''Wolfhound IIC'' ''Grinner'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* ''[[Blood Legacy]]'' | * ''[[Blood Legacy]]'' | ||
* ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' | * ''[[Grave Covenant]]'' | ||
| − | * | + | * [https://mwomercs.com/resistance-heroes MechWarrior Online - Resistance Heroes Sale Page] |
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' |
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
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| Wolfhound IIC | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Production Year | 3051[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,694,030 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Endo steel |
| Armor | Ferro-fibrous |
| Engine | 210 XL engine |
| Communications System | Unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown, with enhanced ECM suite |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,473 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,579 |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Wolfhound IIC is the rebuilt version of "Grinner", Phelan Kell's Wolfhound BattleMech. It is unclear whether this design ever achieved full production, and the only version of it known to be in existence is his. In authorizing the upgrade, Khan Ulric Kerensky spared no expense. It uses an endo steel internal structure and an XL engine to save weight, while also mounting six and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, the most that can be squeezed onto the chassis. An ECM suite provides additional defense against enemy electronics. [2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
A direct upgrade of the Wolfhound, its IIC version has better range, damage, and heat control. Its largest and longest-range gun is the arm-mounted Series 7K ER large laser, supported by a trio of torso-mounted Kolibri Omega Series medium pulse lasers which provide accurate firepower, and while a rear-mounted Series 2b ER medium laser worries any 'Mech that gets behind it. The use of 14 double heat sinks is enough to keep heat levels at a minimum as long as the rear-mounted laser does not see use.[3] The design team charged with rebuilding Grinner were initially set on using some of the weight savings of the Clan technology to mount an anti-missile system in the design, but the technicians ultimately decided that it would go against the design specification of the Wolfhound as an all-energy weapon platform, without ammunition concerns. [2]
Variants[edit]
Though technically a one-of-kind design, a number of sources posit entirely different weapon arrays from the canon loadout above:
- Phelan Kell Variant
- The book More Tales of the Black Widow describes a version of the Wolfhound IIC more properly, a refit of his original Wolfhound, retaining the Inner Sphere chassis but replacing other components with Clan versions. An XL engine, double heat sinks, and six tons of ferro-fibrous armor frees up enough space to upgrade the weaponry to a large pulse laser and four medium pulse lasers, with an ECM suite added in the head.[4]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- The pilot of the original, and only confirmed version, Phelan Kell is one of the best-known MechWarriors in history. Phelan piloted his Wolfhound IIC, "Grinner", to victory over Vlad Ward in his bid to earn a Bloodname, becoming the youngest ever to do so. By 3059, however, Kell (now Khan of Clan Wolf-in-Exile) had abandoned Grinner in favor of a Gladiator.
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Wolfhound : Phelan Kell and his original Wolfhound, nicknamed "Grinner", were captured by the forces of Clan Wolf during Operation Revival.
Notes[edit]
- Like the Wolfhound, the Wolfhound IIC is an original creation attributed to author Michael A. Stackpole, making its first appearance in his novel Blood Legacy.
- An apocryphal version of the Wolfhound IIC "Grinner" was added to MechWarrior Online & MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries for the DLC "Heroes of the Inner Sphere" but is instead a variant of the Wolfhound chassis that utilizes Inner Sphere rather than Clan technology. The canon version was later ported into MechWarrior Online as the WLF-C Wolfhound; the only Wolfhound variant in the game that is built with Clan technology.
Gallery[edit]
Phelan's Wolfhound IIC Grinner on Tukayyid
Wolfhound IIC Grinner from Tactical Operations
Wolfhound IIC Grinner from BT:Legends
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Wolfhound IIC
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tukayyid (scenario pack), p. 10, "Wolfhound II C"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 70
- ↑ More Tales of the Black Widow, p. 61