Mad Cat III
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| Mad Cat III | |
| Timber Wolf III | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Sea Fox |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 12,358,925 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | DSAM Endo 7 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Forging Zk15 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 330 XL |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,913 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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Description
With the success of the 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.
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.
Armament
The Timber Wolf III carries a pair Type XX 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 Series 5K ER Medium Lasers, two Series 3K ER Small Lasers, and four Series 1K ER Micro Lasers. 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 sinks allow this 'Mech to fire all weapons and not worry about heat so long as it sticks to its cruising speed.
Variants
- 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 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