Dire Wolf (Daishi)

This article is about the OmniMech. For the WarShip, see Dire Wolf (Individual Sovetskii Soyuz-class WarShip).

Dire Wolf
Production information
Manufacturer	Svarstaad Industriplex Delta Wolf Clan Site #1 Unnamed production complex on Paxon
Production Year	3010
Model	Prime
Class	Assault
Cost	29,350,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan OmniMech
Mass	100 tons
Chassis	Titan HX
Armor	Compound 12B2 Standard
Engine	Starfire 300 XL
Communications System	TJ6 "Bell" Integrated Communication System
Targeting Tracking System	Mars System 9
Heat Sinks	22 double
Speed	54 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 4x ER Large Laser 4x Medium Pulse Laser 2x Ultra Autocannon/5 1x LRM-10
BV (1.0)	2,341
BV (2.0)	2,712

Description

The Dire Wolf is one of the OmniMechs that became feared throughout the Inner Sphere during the initial Clan Invasion, and rightly so. The Dire Wolf weighs in at an impressive one hundred tons and has a relatively slow cruising speed of 32.4 km/h provided by a 300 XL engine. Its speed and armor protection matches that of an Atlas, but it has superior potential firepower with fifty and a half tons of free pod space for weapons and equipment. It is these traits which saw the 'Mech code-named Daishi (pseudo-Japanese for "Great Death") by the criminal underbelly of the Draconis Combine, a name that would be proven grimly accurate time and time again.

The Dire Wolf was the brainchild of the Clan Wolf scientist caste, but was actually first produced by Clan Smoke Jaguar. Hearing rumors that Clan Wolf was developing the "Ultimate Assault OmniMech", the Jaguars won the plans and production rights in a Trial that, rumor has it, was fought dishonorably. Production commenced on Huntress in 3010. In 3019, Clan Wolf began production of the OmniMech on Strana Mechty as well; Star Colonel Ulric won a Trial of Possession to expand manufacture into Clan Wolf. Beyond the limited manufacture of the Dire Wolf on Outreach, all Dire Wolfs outside of Clans Smoke Jaguar and Wolf (or Wolf's Dragoons) are either gifts, isorla, or were acquired through trade.

Weapons and Equipment

In its primary configuration, the Dire Wolf carries an extensive long range payload that is backed up by good close combat weapons. Its primary weapons are four ER Large Lasers which give the Dire Wolf an impressive long range punch. These are backed up by two Ultra Autocannon/5s for even more direct fire capability and an LRM-10 launcher to give the Dire Wolf some indirect fire capability. For close combat, the Dire Wolf has a simple yet effective array of four Medium Pulse Lasers. A hefty 22 Double Heat Sinks provide heat mitigation for its impressive arsenal, though it still falls on the pilot to regulate weapons use to avoid overheating.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A 

  The A configuration of the Dire Wolf is configured to engage its enemies at a variety of ranges. The primary long range weapon carried in this configuration is a Gauss rifle. This is backed up by three impressive Large Pulse Lasers which are effective at any range. For close combat, the A configuration carried two streak SRM-6 launchers and, for additional defense against incoming missiles, an anti-missile system; six extra heat sinks are mounted BV (1.0) = 2,689; BV (2.0) = 2,896 or 2,855

• Alternate Configuration B 

  The B configuration is armed for long-range engagements with four Ultra Autocannon/2s which have a reach of 810 meters and are backed up by a pair of ER PPCs for even greater punch. An LB 10-X Autocannon provides excellent medium to long range firepower and allows the Dire Wolf B to act in a variety of roles including vehicle hunting and anti-aircraft. For close combat, the B configuration has two Medium Pulse Lasers and an ER Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 2,127; BV (2.0) = 2,609

• Alternate Configuration C 

  The C configuration is configured to be highly mobile and flexible. The Dire Wolf C can jump up to ninety meters. The primary weapons carried are a pair of ER PPCs. These are supported by two new ATM 6 launchers which are capable of firing missiles that are intended for short, intermediate, and long ranges. The C configuration also carries four Medium Pulse Lasers and a One-Shot Streak SRM-4 launcher. The direct fire weapons are all linked to a Targeting Computer, increasing their lethality, and the C configuration is protected from enemy electronic warfare equipment with an ECM Suite; eight extra heat sinks handle some of the load. BV (1.0) = 3,290; BV (2.0) = 3,610

• Alternate Configuration D 

  This variant mounts two of the largest weapon in the Clan arsenal, the HAG 40. Ten tons of ammunition ensure that the 'Mech will not quickly run out. The uncharacteristically light backup weapons include a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers, a Streak SRM-6, and a single ER Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 3,403

• Alternate Configuration E 

  Introduced during the Dark Age this configuration carries an LB 10-X autocannon in each arm. Each autocannon is supported by a quartet of Medium Pulse Lasers. Long range fire support is provided by a Streak LRM-10 launcher, and a Watchdog Combined Electronic Warfare System jams enemy sensors and finds hidden foes. Autocannon and LRM ammunition is stored in the side torsos, which are protected by CASE II. BV (2.0) = 2,814

• Alternate Configuration H 

  A simple direct-fire configuration of the Dire Wolf, the H configuration carries a pair of Gauss rifles as its primary long range weaponry. These are backed up by two Heavy Large Lasers for medium to short ranges. Finally, for short range combat, the H configuration has a Medium Pulse Laser and a Flamer, with five extra heat sinks. All of this configuration's weapons are linked to a Targeting Computer, increasing their accuracy. BV (1.0) = 2,517; BV (2.0) = 2,992

• Alternate Configuration S 

  The S configuration is intended for the close confines of urban and jungle warfare. The S configurations primary weapon is a massive LB 20-X Autocannon which is capable of disabling most light and medium 'Mechs in a single blast. This is backed up by a single Large Pulse Laser to provide some long-range firepower should the Dire Wolf S be caught in the open. Additional short-range firepower is provided by five Medium Pulse Lasers and two Streak SRM-4 launchers. Two Anti-Personnel Pods and two Machine Guns provide exceptional anti-infantry capabilities. The S configuration has added mobility with three jump jets allowing it to jump up to ninety meters. Five extra heat sinks lessen the need for caution. BV (1.0) = 2,875; BV (2.0) = 2,985

• Alternate Configuration T 

  This Clan Hell's Horses configuration was introduced in 3149. Each arm carries a HAG 20, two ER Medium Lasers, and two Medium Pulse Lasers. For long range support a Streak LRM-10 is carried in the left torso. To increase speed, an engine Supercharger is fitted. A Light Active Probe detects hidden foes. Five extra double heat sinks are carried as well. BV (2.0) = 3,317

• Alternate Configuration U 

  The U configuration is configured for underwater combat. It makes use of the experimental BattleMech HarJel System, MASS, and a trio of UMUs allow it to travel underwater as quickly as it walks on land. The weapons load has been optimized for subsurface combat as well: A trio of SRT-6 launchers appears in each side torso while each arm mounts an ER PPC and pair of Medium Pulse Lasers. The beam weapons are tied into a Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 3,360

• Alternate Configuration W 

  This Wolf's Dragoons variant is effective at both long and short range. For long range, it uses a Gauss Rifle, an ER Large Laser, and an LRM-20. At close range, an Ultra Autocannon/20, ER Small Laser, and a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers provide devastating firepower. Twenty double heat sinks allow the design to almost continually fire all of its weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,951

• Alternate Configuration X 

  This variant carries a Targeting Computer to guide the fire of a Large Pulse Laser, Heavy Medium Laser, twin ER Micro Lasers, an Ultra AC/10 and the solid shot of an LB 5-X autocannon. To provide missile support, the Dire Wolf X carries an ATM 6 with a ton of each ammunition type, a head-mounted Streak SRM-2, and an SRM-4 and LRM-15. The SRM-4 and LRM-15 are each equipped with an Artemis IV FCS. BV (2.0) = 2,645

Custom Configurations

• Hohiro 

  The Hohiro configuration of the Dire Wolf is used by Hohiro Kurita and has a mixed long and short range weapons profile. For long range hitting power, an ER PPC and a Gauss rifle provide overwhelming punch. To engage enemies at long to medium ranges, three Large Pulse Lasers are carried. One ER Small Laser and one Streak SRM-6 round out this configuration with some short range punch. BV (1.0) = 2,676; BV (2.0) = 3,048

• Prometheus 

  The preferred configuration of Archon-Prince Victor Ian Steiner-Davion, the Prometheus configuration carries a blistering array of weapons that increases its damage potential as it closes range. The primary long range weapons are a pair of ER Large Lasers supported by three Large Pulse Lasers. For close combat, an Ultra Autocannon/20 and an SRM-6 launcher are carried. BV (1.0) = 2,319; BV (2.0) = 2,900

• Widowmaker 

  The preferred configuration of the Black Widow Natasha Kerensky, the Widowmaker can do a great deal of damage at any range. For long range combat, an ER PPC backed up by a Large Pulse Laser mounted in each arm. For close combat, the Widowmaker carries two ER Medium Lasers, an ER Small Laser, and an Ultra Autocannon/20. This mix of weaponry served Natasha Kerensky well until her death at the hands of Jade Falcon Star Commander Joanna. The Widowmaker now rests on the floor of the Great Gash on Twycross, in silent memorial to its legendary pilot. BV (1.0) = 2,534; BV (2.0) = 3,041

• Widowmaker LRM 

  The configuration of Dire Wolf was piloted by Natasha Kerensky at her Trial of Position to test out as a MechWarrior. It carried LRM launchers on its shoulders and an autocannon and three lasers in its torso. Each arm ended in two unidentified weapon barrels, in an over-under arrangement. No record sheet or statistics have been provided for this configuration, though the (apocryphal) MechWarrior 5: Clans version below is a good match for this description.

• Lone Wolf 

  The configuration piloted by Phelan Wolf at his Trial of Position to test out as a MechWarrior on 21 July 3051. Configured by Khan Natasha Kerensky (who was piloting the LRM variant of her Widowmaker in the same Trial). For long range, the Lone Wolf variant was armed with shoulder-mounted twin LRM-20 launchers with 24 racks, first half being Swarm LRMs, backed up by a Gauss rifle in the left arm. For close combat, the Lone Wolf carried three Medium Pulse Lasers in its right arm, and a stubby LB 20-X AC with cluster rounds underslung on the right torso. It also carried an SRM-6 one-shot launcher above the cockpit, just aft of the hatch. No record sheet or statistics have been provided for this configuration.

Apocryphal Configurations

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

From MechWarrior 4: Vengeance and MechWarrior 4: Black Knight:

• Evanda Castro's Daishi

  Evanda Castro fought Ian Dresari over a weapons cache in this custom variant. Three LB 10-X Autocannons gave this custom variant devastating close-range firepower, backed up by two Machine Guns (or possibly two Machine Gun Arrays of four Machine Guns each). A LRM 20 was the sole long-range weapon.

• William Dresari's Daishi

  During his final duel with his cousin, William Dresari used an all-energy loadout consisting of one ER PPC and two ER Large Pulse Lasers as its primary armament, supported by five ER Medium Pulse Lasers.

• Ian Dresari's Daishi

  By the time of his battle against the Black Knight Legion, Ian Dresari had refitted his Daishi (possibly formerly one of the above two) with a mixed-tech armament: three Inner Sphere Large X-Pulse Lasers and one Clan ER Large Laser for long-range striking power, with a Clan Ultra Autocannon/20 for close-in work.

From MechWarrior Online:

• DWF-C 

  With MechWarrior Online lacking the mechanics for One-Shot Missile Launchers, the MWO version of the Alternate Configuration C listed above removes a single heat sink to carry a half ton of Streak missiles and increase the ATM ammo by a ton.

• DWF-C (Store Version)

  The version of the DWF-C listed in the MWO-Store drops the SRM4-Streak launcher of the Warden Pack version and replaces them with a NARC launcher with 1 ton of ammunition. Interestingly it also drops the Targeting Computer and yet another heat sink, reducing the total amount of heat sinks to 21 and leaving 4.5 tons unused.

• DWF-UV "Ultraviolet" 

  A customized variant of the Dire Wolf. Piloted by Jin Mehta, the Ultraviolet uses a quartet of Ultra Autocannon/2s, two in each arm, supported with two tons of ammo. Both side torsos utilize an ER PPC, supported by a Medium Pulse Laser. Finally, the center torso sports an LRM 10 with a ton of ammo.

From MechWarrior 5: Clans:

• DWF-P 

  Resembling an earlier-tech version of the DWF-C, this long-range configuration has an ER PPC and LRM 20 in each arm, with a NARC launcher in the head for extra guidance capability. Four torso-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers provide close-range defense. Three Jump Jets and an ECM suite give even this beast a measure of subterfuge.

• DWF-WM "Widowmaker" 

  A good match for the description of the canonical-but-undefined "Widowmaker LRM" above, this variant carries an ER PPC, a Large Pulse Laser, and a LRM 10 in each arm. For closer-range engagements, the right torso has an Ultra AC/10, two ER Medium Lasers, and an ER Small Laser.

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Design Quirks

The Dire Wolf has the following Design Quirks:

• Improved Targeting (Long)
• Difficult Ejection

Related OmniMechs

• Hauptmann - the Lyran Alliance based the design of its first OmniMech on captured Dire Wolf OmniMechs.

Notable pilots

See Category:Notable Dire Wolf (Daishi) Pilots

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to Höhlenwolf. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was left unchanged.

Gallery

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  Original Dire Wolf from TRO:3050

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  Dire Wolf Prime from TRO:3050 Upgrade

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  Dire Wolf from RG:ilClan v13

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  Daishi in combat from CityTech, Second Edition

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  Victor Steiner Davion's Daishi Prometheus from BT:Legends

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  Dire Wolf in colors of 10th Lyran Guards from Endgame

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  Camouflaged Dire Wolf

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  Dire Wolf Prime in motion from CCG

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  Dire Wolf A in combat from CCG

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  Dire Wolf B in motion from CCG

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  Dire Wolf S in motion from CCG

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  Dire Wolf Widowmaker of Natasha Kerensky from CCG

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  Dire Wolf Prometheus of Victor Steiner-Davion from CCG

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  Model of Dire Wolf from MW4: Mercenaries

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  MechWarrior Online Concept Art of the Dire Wolf

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  Dire Wolf miniature (with Inner Sphere codename Daishi) from CityTech, Second Edition

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  Dire Wolf miniature from BattleTech: Clan Command Star

Bibliography

• BattleMech Manual
• Blood Legacy (novel)
• Combat Operations
• MechWarrior 5: Clans (video game)
• MechWarrior Online Warden Pack Sale Page
• Operation Audacity (novel)
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13
• Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New
• Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3060
• Technical Readout: Clan Invasion
• The Wars of Reaving