Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)

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Timber Wolf
Production information
Manufacturer	Unknown
Model	Mad Cat
Class	Heavy
Technical specifications
Mass	75 tons
Chassis	Endo Steel
Armor	Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	375 XL
Speed	86.4 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 2xER Large Lasers 2xER Medium Lasers 1xMedium Pulse Laser 2xLRM-20s 2xMachine Guns
BV (1.0)	2,252

Description

Looking vaguely like a cross between the Catapult and Marauder, the Timber Wolf, also known by the code name Mad Cat in the Inner Sphere is a fast heavy OmniMech and vastly more powerful then either of the 'Mechs it resembles. Eponymous with the Clans' military might, the Timber Wolf was the first Clan OmniMech encountered by Inner Sphere forces on The Rock in 3049 by Phelan Kell. The Timbver Wolf uses its speed and firepower to engage an enemy at the range of its choosing. When first encountered by Inner Sphere forces the idea that a heavy 'Mech could move so swiftly while being as heavily armed and armored as the Timber Wolf with its twelve tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor and arsenal that rivals that of most assault 'Mechs at the time was completely alien to Inner Sphere military planners, commanders, and even the Precentor Marshall of ComStar. Since that time the secrets of the technology that makes the Timber Wolf capable have been learned of by the Inner Sphere but even with this information due to its reconfigurable weapons payload and advancements in Clan weapons sytems the Timber Wolf is a formidible enemy on the battlefield.

Armament

The default configuration of the Timber Wolf is well blended mix of energy and missile weaponry; primarily extended-range lasers and long range missile racks that give the Timber Wolf considerable firepower at medium and long range. A pair of Clan LRM-20 racks make up the bulk of the Timber Wolfs firepower. Even on the modern battleifeld the primary configuration of the Timber Wolf is a force to be reconed with.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt Config A - Configured specificly for long range direct fire combat the A configuration of the Timber Wolf is armed with a pair of ER PPCs. These give the Timber Wolf A the capability of stripping nearly two tons of armor off of an enemy 'Mech at extreme ranges. For close combat the A configuration has three Medium Pulse Lasers a ER Small Laser and finally a Streak SRM-6 to find any weak ponts in an enemy's armor. BV (1.0) = 2,470

• Alt Config B - Armned to engage an enemy at either short or long ranges the B configuration is an attempt to use the Timber Wolf in a workhorse role. For long range combat a Gauss Rifle and an LRM 10 launcher gives the Timber Wolf B a powerful long range punch. For short to medium range engagements a Large Pulse Laser is carried and finally for short ranges a Small Pulse Laser and SRM 4 launcher are carried. Additionally both of the missile launchers are linked to an Artemis IV Fire Control computer to allow for greater missile accuracy. BV (1.0) = 2,012

• Alt Config C - A long range configuration of the Timber Wolf the C configuration carries an assortment of long range weapons. For direct fire capabilities the Timber Wolf C mounts two ER Large Lasers and an Ultra Autocannon/5. For indirect fire support abilities two LRM 15 launchers make the C configuration capable of giving friendly units fire support. Finally for close range protection an ER Medium Laser and an Anti-Missile System are carried. BV (1.0) = 2,164

• Alt Config D - This configuration mounts as its primary weapons a pair of ER PPCs. These are supported by four Streak SRM-6 launchers with two in the left torso and two in the right torso. One Streak SRM 6 on both torsos is rear mounted. A single ER Small Laser rounds out the Timber Wolf Ds arsenal. BV (1.0) = 2,351

• Alt Config E - Configured to use the added flexibility of the new Advanced Tactical Missile system the E configuration mounts two ER Large Lasers as its primary direct fire weapons. The E Configuration also carries two ATM 9 launchers which can fire ammunition that is tailored to the ranges whichit is engaging the enemy at. Finally to allow the E configuration to call in advanced Arrow IV artiller fire a Light Tag designator is carried. BV (1.0) = 2,194

• Alt Config H - A configurationt hat is capable of engaging an enemy with devestatign efect at any range the H configuration carries for logn range firepower a pair of LRM 20 launchers linked to an Artemis IV fire control system. For close combat two Heavy Large Lasers are carried which can each strip a ton of armor from an enemy 'Mech at short ranges. Finally an ER Small Laser rounds otu the weapons mix. BV (1.0) = 2,095

• Alt Config S - A highly maneuverable urban combat configuration of the Timber Wolf the S configuration mounts five jump jets to allow it to jump up to one hundred and fiofty meters. To offset the inaccuracy from using jump jets the S configuration is armed with a Large Pulse Laser backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers. The S configuration also carries four SRM 4 launchers and two MAchine Guns making it a deadly close combat fighter. BV (1.0) = 2,229

Non Standard Configurations

• Pryde - A non-standard alternate configuration of the Timber Wolf this configuration was made famouns for its use by Star Colonel Aiden Pryde. The primary long range weapons are a pair of ER Large Lasers which are backed up by a pair of LRM 20s for long range combat. For close combat two ER Medium Lasers are carried as well as an ER Small Laser. The Pryde Configuration also mounts four jump jets making it highly maneuverable. BV (1.0) = 2,624

References

• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised