Editing Woodsman

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image= Woodsman.jpg|191px
|name=''Woodsman''
|manufacturer=<span></span>
[[Wolf Clan Site|Wolf Clan Site 2]]
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[[Earthwerks Incorporated]]<ref name=trogc36>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 36</ref>
|model=Prime
|production year=2865
|year reference=<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 21, "Random Assignment Tables"</ref>
|cost=
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = OmniMech
|mass=75 
|chassis=[[WOD-1]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>
|armor=[[Durallex Heavy]]
|engine=[[Wolf 300]]
|comsys=[[WolfCom 3-4]]
|T&T=[[CW3]]
|heat sinks=17 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed=64
|speed with MASC=86
|jumpjets=by configuration
|armament=Primary Configuration
*2x [[ER Large Laser]]s
*3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
*2x [[LRM-15]]s
*2x [[Machine Gun]]s
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)= 2,623<ref name=GC>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 25</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The first heavy [[OmniMech]] developed by [[Clan Wolf]], the '''''Woodsman''''' was one of the most heavily tested weapons ever produced by the Clan. Every last detail was considered and problems were eliminated before production began. This resulted in a chassis that would not only function well in the Clan's front line forces for nearly a century, but also inspire the ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', ''[[Gargoyle]]'', and ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]'' OmniMechs.<ref name=GC/><ref name=TRO3055>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 140</ref><ref name=3055U>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 92</ref><ref name=3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 136</ref><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 138</ref>

Heavy armor provided excellent protection, while a [[fusion engine|standard fusion engine]] improved longevity on the battlefield. The light [[Endo Steel]] chassis allowed the ''Woodsman'' to devote 27 tons to pod space, allowing many mission specific loadouts and prototype weapon configurations. The permanently installed [[MASC]] system allowed a pilot to briefly exceed 80 km/h to either withdraw or capitalize on breaches in enemy ranks. Though it served the Wolf Clan well, it was eventually surpassed by newer designs. The ''Woodsman'' was relegated to second-line units, and then eventually phased out of service completely by the time of Operation Revival. There are some rumors that a few [[Dark Caste]] bandits may have a ''Woodsman'', but these reports remain unconfirmed.<ref name=EDGC>''Era Digest: Golden Century'',  p. 25 "WOODSMAN"</ref>

In [[3149]] the ''Woodsman'' was returned to production in the [[Wolf Empire]] to quickly rebuild the ''touman''.<ref name=trogc36/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The primary ''Woodsman'' configuration would be mirrored in the default ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' weapon load. Each arm carried an [[ER Large Laser]] and an [[ER Medium Laser]], and a pair of [[LRM-15]]s rounded out the configuration in each side torso. To provide anti-infantry capability, a pair of [[Machine Guns]] were mounted in the center torso. Five additional pod mounted [[double heat sink]]s brought the total up to seventeen, allowing the ''Woodsman'' to fire most of its weaponry without worrying about heat overloads.

The ''Woodsman'' was so versatile that it was often used by Wolf scientists to test new weapons and weapon configurations. The ''Naga'''s dual [[Arrow IV]] launcher configuration, for example, was tested on the ''Woodsman'' chassis.

==Alternate Configurations==
*;Alternate Configuration A : The most common alternate configuration in the ''Woodsman's'' long career mounted two [[ER PPC]]s, two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and [[ER Small Laser]] for backup. It keeps the same number of double heat sinks as the primary configuration, but relocates them across the torso. BV (2.0) = 2,741<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 34</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration B : This configuration is a low-heat high damage option for pilots. A [[Gauss rifle]] is mounted in the right arm while the left arm has an [[ER Large Laser]] and [[ER Medium Laser]]. The right torso has an [[SRM-4]] while the left torso carries an [[LRM-10]]. Both of these launchers have an [[Artemis IV FCS]]. For anti-infantry work, a [[Small Pulse Laser]] is carried in the center torso. BV (2.0) = 2,414<ref name=trogc37>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 37</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 114</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration C : In this configuration, the ''Woodsman'' carries two [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]]s in the left arm to remove large amounts of armor from opposing units. An [[LB 10-X]] autocannon in the right arm allows cluster shot to capitalize on armor breaches and immobilize vehicles. Electronic warfare support comes from a [[Watchdog CEWS]], and six additional double heat sinks are installed to handle the laser heat. BV (2.0) = 2,230<ref name=trogc37/><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 115</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration D : More of a support configuration, the D loadout carries a pair of [[Mech Mortar/4]]s in each of the side torsos. Four tons of mortar ammo sit in each side torso. Each arm carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers. The Watchdog CEWS carried in the C configuration is also found here. BV (2.0) = 1,902<ref name=trogc37/><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 116</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Woodsman'' and variants, unless specified otherwise, are subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 - Design Quirk Table - Woodsman Entry.</ref>
* [[Easy to Maintain]]

==Related OmniMechs==
* ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Timber Wolf]]'' - The ''Timber Wolf'' was one of three OmniMech chassis designed as replacements for the ''Woodsman'' OmniMech.  The ''Timber Wolf'' was meant to be a direct upgrade of the original, while the ''Gargoyle'' and the ''Naga'' OmniMechs were designed with more specialized roles in mind.<ref name=GC /><ref name=3050U />
* ''[[Gargoyle (Man O' War)|Gargoyle]]'' - By increasing both the size and engine of the ''Woodsman'' chassis, Clan Wolf engineers were able to create the ''Gargoyle'' Clan OmniMech.  The ''Gargoyle's'' armor protection and top speeds are virtually identical to that of the ''Woodsman'' without requiring a temperamental [[MASC]] system.  The drawback to removing the MASC was a 6-ton reduction in pod space.<ref name=TRO3055 /><ref name=GC /><ref name=TRO3050 />
* ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]'' - In regards to appearance, the ''Naga'' is strikingly similar to the ''Woodsman'' chassis.  However, the role of the ''Naga'' is very different from the very flexible ''Woodsman''; the ''Naga'' was adapted into a dedicated fire support/artillery unit, with fixed [[Arrow IV]] systems in each side torso.  This left only enough pod space for pilots to customize the ''Naga's'' secondary weapons, ammo load, or point defense.<ref name=GC /><ref name=TRO3055 /><ref name=3055U />
* ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]'' - Refit of the ''Naga'' mech derived from the Woodsman<ref> Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26 </ref>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''

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