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Revision as of 08:43, 16 December 2010

Arctic Wolf
Arctic Wolf
Production information
Manufacturer WC Site 1, Arc-Royal
Model ACW
Class Medium
Cost 7,768,693 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Type AR1 Endo Steel
Armor Royal-7 Standard
Engine Light Force (Extralight) 280
Speed 119 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,044[1]
BV (2.0) 1.330[2]


Description - Battlemech

Originally conceived as a test-bed for a future OmniMech, the Arctic Wolf BattleMech was produced on Arc-Royal by Clan Wolf-in-Exile to both bolster the Clan's touman and work out the kinks in production of its Omni-Pod at the same time. Like the Pack Hunter, some materials used in the design were obtained from the Kell Hounds, though the design is Clan-tech in every way that matters. This fast medium 'Mech is designed to close quickly and unleash over forty short-range missiles at an opponent before withdrawing just as quickly. The ten double heat sinks can be overwhelmed, but only if a MechWarrior insists on staying in the fight for going full-tilt for long periods. The Arctic Wolf is protected by six tons of standard armor.

Armament

The design of the Arctic Wolf is simple: get close, unleash a torrent of missiles, and get out. To do this, it is armed with six Type 1 SRM Six-Shooters and two Type 1 Cross-Pattern SRM-4 Launchers. Aiding the accuracy of these missiles is the Tracker Series Narc Missile Beacon. The Arctic Wolf also boasts an impressive four tons of ammunition for its launchers.

Variants

  • Arctic Wolf 2 - The one variant replaces the SRM-4s and two SRM-6s with an Alpha Series Large Pulse Laser. This gives the 'Mech some long-range capability and provides it with a punch weapon, as well as increased accuracy and a reduction on ammunition dependency. BV (1.0) = 1,207[1], BV (2.0) = 1,511

Description - OmniMech

Finally introduced in the lead-up to the Jihad, the OmniMech version of the 'Mech is a refinement of the design. While retaining the Endo Steel chassis and ten double heat sinks, the Omni version is now clad in Ferro-Fibrous Armor for increased armor protection but slower than its parent design with a maximum speed of 90 km/ph, the smaller engine increasing available pod space.[3]

  • Prime Config. - The Prime is based on original model the Arctic Wolf, but the extra space allows it switch to four SRM Streak 6 Launchers with four tons of CASE protected ammunition. The Arctic Wolf Prime has also been fitted with Jump Jets. BV (2.0) = 1,641[4]
  • Alt. Config. A - Also introduced in 3060s as well, this configuration is principally armed with a pair of shoulder mounted LRM 15 Launchers with four tons ammunition. For close-range fighting, the 'Mech utilizes a paired with a SRM 6 launcher with Small Pulse Laser in each arm acturator. For added protection, the 'Mech is fitted with a ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,587[5]
  • Alt. Config. J - Created during the Jihad, this configuration main weapon is a Plasma Cannon. The weapon has been given a ton of ammunition in combat. Main weapon is packed up with four Streak SRM 4 Launchers in arms and shoulders. The 'Mech has been given a single Heavy Medium Laser in left arm pods. As with the A configuration, Wolf also has ECM Suite fitted in right shoulder to added to its protection from some sophisticated weaponry. BV (2.0) = 1,786[6]

Notes

The OmniMech version of the Arctic Wolf has not been given separate article due at time of this writing, has no fluff.

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Combat Operations, p. 119
  2. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 222
  3. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, pp. 224-226 - Arctic Wolf Prime - design shown to be OmniMech design mention in original fluff.
  4. Record Sheets: 3060 Unbridged, p. 224 - Artic Wolf Prime
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 225 - A configuration A for the new Arctic Wolf OmniMech.
  6. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 226 - Jihad era J configuration of the Arctic Wolf

Bibliography