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{{otheruses|the 55-ton BattleMech|other uses|Mad Cat (disambiguation)}}
 
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|image=Timber Wolf III.jpg
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|image = Mad Cat III TROPrototypes.jpg
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|name=Timber Wolf III
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|name = ''Mad Cat III''
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|manufacturer=[[Clan Sea Fox]]
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|manufacturer = [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]]
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|class=Medium
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|production year = 3086
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|cost= 12,358,925 C-bills
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4561/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|mass=55
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|cost = 12,358,925 [[C-bill]]s
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|chassis=DSAM Endo 7 [[Endo Steel]]
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|Tech Base = Clan
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|armor=Forging Zk15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|engine=330 XL
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|mass = 55
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|speed=97
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|chassis = [[DSAM Endo-6]] [[endo-composite|endo-composite]]
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|armament=
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|armor = [[Forging Zk15 Ferro-Fibrous]]
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*2x [[LRM-20]]s
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|engine = 330-rated [[XL engine]]
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*2x [[ER Medium Lasers]]
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|comsys =[[Comset 1]]
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*2x [[ER Small Lasers]]
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|T&T = [[J-Track 52]] with [[Artemis V]]
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*4x [[ER Micro Laser]]s
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]
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|BV (1.0)=1,913
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|speed = 97
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|BV (2.0)=???
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|armament =  
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* 2x [[LRM-20]]s
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* 4x [[ER medium laser]]s
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* 6x [[ER micro laser]]s
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|BV (1.0) = N/A
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|BV (2.0) = 2,400<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 148-149, "Mad Cat III Profile"</ref>
 
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==Description==
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With the success of the ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' design, [[Clan Diamond Shark]] developed the '''''Mad Cat III''''' as a medium 'Mech to accompany the heavy ''[[Mad Cat]]'' and assault ''Mad Cat II''. Intended for sale to both Inner Sphere and Clan customers, it has been shunned by the Clans save for the [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile|Exiled Wolves]] as "...an outrage against everything Nicholas Kerensky stood for and taught us." However, it has proven popular with the Successor States and the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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With its top speed of 97 km/h thanks to a 330-rated [[extralight engine]] combined with an [[endo-composite]] structure, the ''Mad Cat III'' can quickly close with enemies to bring its short-range armament to bear. Eight and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor offer adequate protection, though with only 10 [[double heat sink]]s the design can be easily overheated.<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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Armed with twin [[LRM-20]]'s equipped with [[Artemis V]], six [[ER micro laser]]s, and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in each arm, the ''Mad Cat III'' can quickly inflict a lot of damage on its opponent after closing in.<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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==Variants==
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*; ''Mad Cat III-X'' : This version was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] for sale to the [[Inner Sphere]] in [[3076]]. It uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[endo-composite]] skeleton for weight savings while leaving enough room for weapons. Protected by 10 tons of [[ferro-lamellor]] armor, the ''Mad Cat III-X'' carries an [[ER medium laser]] and [[ER small laser]] in each arm, while each side torso carries an [[Artemis V FCS]]-equipped [[LRM-20]] and a pair of [[ER micro laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,232<ref name=XTRO:Cp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 5</ref>
  
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*; ''Mad Cat III'' 3 : This variant carries two [[LRM-20]]s enhanced with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Two [[ER medium laser]]s are in the left arm, while the right arm carries a single [[ER PPC]]. This variant also uses a standard [[endo steel]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 2,515<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 127</ref>
  
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==Description==
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*; ''Mad Cat III'' 4 : This variant uses an [[endo steel]] internal structure. Its weapons consist of a pair of [[LRM-20]]s for use at long range, though each launcher only has enough ammunition for six shots. When it closes, it can use an all-energy configuration of two [[ER medium laser]]s, two [[ER small laser]]s, and four [[ER micro laser]]s. 16 [[double heat sink]]s allow this 'Mech to fire all weapons and not worry about heat so long as it sticks to its cruising speed. An [[anti-missile system]] increases its protection. BV (2.0)= 1,913<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 60</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,061<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 128</ref>
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With the success of the ''[[Timber Wolf Mk II | Timber Wolf II]]'' design [[Clan Diamond Shark]] developed the '''''Timber Wolf III''''' as a medium 'Mech to accompany the heavy ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' and assault ''Timber Wolf II''. With the sales of both ''Timber Wolf II'' and ''Timber Wolf III'' to [[Inner Sphere]] Houses, the other [[Clans]] censured the Diamond Sharks for selling superior technology to enemies of the Clans. This pushed the Diamond Sharks to make their final move to the Inner Sphere where they reverted to their original name [[Clan Sea Fox]], and began their nomadic merchant ways.
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*; ''Mad Cat III'' 5 : This variant removes all of the lasers, replacing them all with a pair of [[heavy medium laser]]s, enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to 150 meters, and maxes out the armor. Heat is no longer a concern, though the limited ammunition of the missile launchers is more of a liability. BV (1.0) = 2,081<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 61</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,053<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 129</ref>
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===Custom Variants===
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*; ''Mad Cat III'' Eve : Used by [[Republic of the Sphere]] Knight [[Eve Kincaid]] during the invasion of [[Liao]] in 3134, this ''Mad Cat III'' 3 was equipped with an [[ER PPC]] and two [[ER medium laser]]s controlled by a [[targeting computer]]. The [[LRM-20]]s were downgraded to [[LRM-10]] racks, but augmented with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. BV (2.0) = 2,393<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Liao'', p. 26</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,5946.msg350149.html#msg350149 Dev-Level Errata]</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Mad Cat III'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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* [[Bad Reputation]]
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* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
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* [[Improved Communications]]
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The ''Mad Cat III-X'' variant has the following Design Quirks:<ref name=XTRO:Cp5/>
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* [[Difficult  to  Maintain]]
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* [[Prototype]]
  
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With its top speed of 97 km/h, the ''Timber Wolf III'' can quickly close with enemies to bring its short-range armament to bear. Nine tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor provide ample protection, as does the [[Anti-Missile System]] it includes. The 'Mech makes use of weight-saving technologies in the form of an [[XL Engine]] and an [[Endo Steel]] structure.
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==Notable Pilots==
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Please see [[:Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots]]
  
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==Related Designs==
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* ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)]]'' - The ''Timber Wolf'' was used as the inspiration for the ''Mad Cat III''.
  
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==Armament==
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* ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' - Clan Diamond Shark tried to use the success of the ''Mad Cat Mk II'' to kick-start the design of this Clan medium mech.
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The ''Timber Wolf III'' carries a pair Type XX [[LRM-20]]s for use at long range, though each launcher only has enough ammunition for six shots. When it closes, it can use an all-energy configuration of two Series 5K [[ER Medium Laser]]s, two Series 3K [[ER Small Laser]]s, and four Series 1K [[ER Micro Laser]]s. With its mix of long range missiles and lasers, the ''Mad Cat III'' continues to be a good seller for the Sea Foxes. Sixteen [[double heat sink]]s allow this 'Mech to fire all weapons and not worry about heat so long as it sticks to its cruising speed.
 
  
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* ''[[Savage Wolf (Mad Cat Mk IV)|Mad Cat Mk IV]] (Savage Wolf)'' - The third [[Clan Sea Fox]] BattleMech evoking the weapons loadout and visage of the ''Timber Wolf'', the 75-ton ''Savage Wolf'' is very similar to the original, emulating the "D" configuration.
  
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==Variants==
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==Gallery==
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* ''Timber Wolf II'' - This variant removes all of the lasers. The tonnage that is freed up is used to add a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, enough [[jump jet]]s to vault the 'Mech up to 150 meters, and maxes out the armor. Heat is no longer a concern, though the limited ammunition of the missile launchers is more of a liability. BV (1.0) = 2,081
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<gallery>
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Mad Cat III TROPrototypes.jpg|''Mad Cat III'' from  ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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Mad Cat III Eve RS3145.jpg|''Mad Cat III'' Eve from ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao|DATP:Liao]]''
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Mad Cat III-X XTROClans.jpg|''Mad Cat III-X'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans|XTRO:Clans]]''
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Mad Cat III MWDA.png|Original ''Mad Cat III'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers
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Image:MadCatIII.jpg|''Mechwarrior Dark Age'' Miniature of the ''Mad Cat III''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/DA-113.pdf Kendrick Fetladral's Dossier]
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*[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/DA-140.pdf Mason Dunne's Dossier]
 
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*[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]
 
  
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans]]''
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* ''[[Ghost War]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 17:38, 11 March 2024

This article is about the 55-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Mad Cat (disambiguation).
Mad Cat III
Mad Cat III
Production information
Manufacturer Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1
Production Year 3086[1]
Class Medium
Cost 12,358,925 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 55 tons
Chassis DSAM Endo-6 endo-composite
Armor Forging Zk15 Ferro-Fibrous
Engine 330-rated XL engine
Communications System Comset 1
Targeting Tracking System J-Track 52 with Artemis V
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 97 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) N/A
BV (2.0) 2,400[2]


Description[edit]

With the success of the Mad Cat Mk II design, Clan Diamond Shark developed the Mad Cat III as a medium 'Mech to accompany the heavy Mad Cat and assault Mad Cat II. Intended for sale to both Inner Sphere and Clan customers, it has been shunned by the Clans save for the Nova Cats and Exiled Wolves as "...an outrage against everything Nicholas Kerensky stood for and taught us." However, it has proven popular with the Successor States and the Republic of the Sphere.[2]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

With its top speed of 97 km/h thanks to a 330-rated extralight engine combined with an endo-composite structure, the Mad Cat III can quickly close with enemies to bring its short-range armament to bear. Eight and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor offer adequate protection, though with only 10 double heat sinks the design can be easily overheated.[2]

Armed with twin LRM-20's equipped with Artemis V, six ER micro lasers, and a pair of ER medium lasers in each arm, the Mad Cat III can quickly inflict a lot of damage on its opponent after closing in.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • Mad Cat III 4 
    This variant uses an endo steel internal structure. Its weapons consist of a pair of LRM-20s for use at long range, though each launcher only has enough ammunition for six shots. When it closes, it can use an all-energy configuration of two ER medium lasers, two ER small lasers, and four ER micro lasers. 16 double heat sinks allow this 'Mech to fire all weapons and not worry about heat so long as it sticks to its cruising speed. An anti-missile system increases its protection. BV (2.0)= 1,913[5] BV (2.0) = 2,061[6]
  • Mad Cat III 5 
    This variant removes all of the lasers, replacing them all with a pair of heavy medium lasers, enough jump jets to vault the 'Mech up to 150 meters, and maxes out the armor. Heat is no longer a concern, though the limited ammunition of the missile launchers is more of a liability. BV (1.0) = 2,081[7] BV (2.0) = 2,053[8]

Custom Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Mad Cat III is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]

The Mad Cat III-X variant has the following Design Quirks:[3]

Notable Pilots[edit]

Please see Category:Notable Mad Cat III Pilots

Related Designs[edit]

  • Mad Cat Mk II - Clan Diamond Shark tried to use the success of the Mad Cat Mk II to kick-start the design of this Clan medium mech.
  • Mad Cat Mk IV (Savage Wolf) - The third Clan Sea Fox BattleMech evoking the weapons loadout and visage of the Timber Wolf, the 75-ton Savage Wolf is very similar to the original, emulating the "D" configuration.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Mad Cat III
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout: Prototypes, pp. 148-149, "Mad Cat III Profile"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Clans, p. 5
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 127
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 60
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 128
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 61
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 129
  9. ↑ Dark Age Turning Points: Liao, p. 26
  10. ↑ Dev-Level Errata

Bibliography[edit]

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