Howler (Baboon)
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| Howler | |
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| Production Information | |
| Manufacturer(s) | Novy Minsky Armaments Plant[1]
CJF Factory Zone 5[2] |
| Production Year | 2871[3] |
| Model | Baboon |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,826,240 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Type-A endo steel |
| Armor | Type 2 Ferro Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | 140 Standard |
| Comms | Mercer 973 (Only confirmed for Howler (Baboon) 2)[1] |
| TTS | GEG Pattern 490/1 (Only confirmed for Howler (Baboon) 2)[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 119 km/h |
| Armament | 3x LRM-5 |
| B.V. (1.0) | 587 |
| B.V. (2.0) | 645[4] |
Description[edit]
Although this simian-looking BattleMech was conceived as a Totem 'Mech for Clan Fire Mandrill,[2] in the Inner Sphere where it was given the reporting name Baboon, the Howler was first observed among Clan Jade Falcon second-line units, though it has since been proven to be much more widespread. It is relatively fast for a 'Mech its size, topping out at 119 km/h. Its good speed and armament is made possible by the use of an endo steel structure and three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Howler is, essentially, a missile boat, very potent for its size. Meant to provide fire support to light garrison Stars, the 'Mech carries three LRM-5 launchers and three tons of ammunition. It is also used extensively as a training 'Mech.[2]
Variants[edit]
- Howler 2
- The Howler was redesigned by Clan Steel Viper scientists to improve their light second-line units after the Clan was expelled from the Inner Sphere by Clan Jade Falcon. A smaller extralight engine provides the space for four ATM-3s along with two tons of ammunition. Though the 'Mech's running speed is reduced, it uses MASC to accelerate to 130 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 634, BV (2.0) = 757[4]
- Howler 3 ("Devil")
- Clan Snow Raven scientists refitted captured Howler 2s with an ER PPC and a targeting computer, turning the 'Mech into a sniper. This variant was supposedly inspired by the 30-ton Devil, a BattleMech design in turn inspired by early Howlers Clan Snow Raven had captured from Clan Fire Mandrill.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,048, BV (2.0) = 1,277[4]
- Howler 5
- The standard Howler chassis has had its LRM-5s removed and replaced with six ER medium lasers, fitted in triple mounts in each side torso. BV (2.0) = 1,363[6]
- Howler 6
- Another close range combatant, this Howler variant carries a pair of SRM-6s in a shoulder turret. Two tons of ammunition are carried in a CASE II protected bay. BV (2.0) = 550[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Howler has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Related Designs[edit]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to Heuler. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was also perfectly translated to Pavian.
- Author Ashley Watkins stated in a blog entry that she designed stats and wrote background for Baboon as originally published in TRO:3055.
Gallery[edit]
Howler from RG:ilClan v8
Howler 2 from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Howler from Jade Falcon Sourcebook
Howler from Jade Falcon Sourcebook
Howler in combat from The Battle of Coventry
Howler in combat from CCG
Howler miniature from BattleTech: Clan Ad Hoc Star
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References[edit]
- ↑ a b c d Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 104: "Baboon 2"
- ↑ a b c Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 4: "Howler (Baboon)"
- ↑ MUL online date for Howler (Baboon)
- ↑ a b c Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 66
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 22
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 23
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 24
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Battlemech Quirk Table - Howler Entry
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 6