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|name=''War Dog'' | |name=''War Dog'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Blackwell Corporation]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Blackwell Corporation]]<ref name=TRCIp170f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 170–171: "WR-DG-02FC War Dog"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |model=WR-DG-02FC | + | |model=WR-DG-02FC<ref name=TRCIp170f /> |
|production year=3052 | |production year=3052 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3476/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3476/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
| − | |chassis=Arc-Royal KH/9 | + | |chassis=[[Arc-Royal KH/9]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | |armor=StarSlab 511 | + | |armor= [[StarSlab 511 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | |engine=Vlar 300 XL | + | |engine=[[Vlar 300 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | |speed= | + | |comsys=[[Garret T-12A, Garret/Guardian Interface Model 2B]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |T&T=[[Garret O2j]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[Gauss | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | |speed=65 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp170f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 2x [[Streak SRM-2]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[large pulse laser]] |
| − | *1x [[Guardian ECM | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| + | * 1x [[small pulse laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[anti-missile system]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]] | ||
|BV (1.0)=1,553 | |BV (1.0)=1,553 | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,814<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 105</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,814<ref name=TRCIp170f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 105</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''War Dog''''' is a 'Mech that was originally designed by the [[Star League]] for use by the [[SLDF]] and was thought to be lost to time. Plans for the ''War Dog'' were rediscovered by [[Snord's Irregulars]] and were turned over to the [[Blackwell Corporation]]. The ''War Dog'' has since become a powerful and respected force on the modern battlefield. A Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] propels the 'Mech to a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The 'Mech is also built using [[double heat sink]] technology. This was done to dissipate the massive amount of heat from the ''War Dog'''s advanced weaponry. For protection from advanced enemy electronics, the ''War Dog'' carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian Interface Model 2B ECM Suite]]. Finally, the 'Mech bears twelve tons of | + | The '''''War Dog''''' is a 'Mech that was originally designed by the [[Star League]] for use by the [[SLDF]] and was thought to be lost to time. Plans for the ''War Dog'' were rediscovered by [[Snord's Irregulars]] and were turned over to the [[Blackwell Corporation]]. The ''War Dog'' has since become a powerful and respected force on the modern battlefield. A Vlar 300 [[XL engine]] propels the 'Mech to a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The 'Mech is also built using [[double heat sink]] technology. This was done to dissipate the massive amount of heat from the ''War Dog'''s advanced weaponry. For protection from advanced enemy electronics, the ''War Dog'' carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian Interface Model 2B ECM Suite]]. Finally, the 'Mech bears twelve tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]] for conventional protection. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''War Dog'' carries the long ranged and capable Grizzard [[Gauss | + | The ''War Dog'' carries the long ranged and capable Grizzard [[Gauss rifle]] as its primary weapon. It is backed up at medium to long ranges by a highly accurate Blankenburg [[Large Pulse Laser]]. For close combat situations, the 'Mech is armed with two Martell [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, a Martell [[Small Pulse Laser]], and two Holly Streak SRM-2 One Shot Packs [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. For added defense against missile attacks, the 'Mech carries a Burow [[anti-missile system]]. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Solaris variants : There are almost as many variants as there are ''War Dogs'' fighting in the arenas of Solaris VII.<ref name=TRCIp170f /> |
| − | *; ''''' | + | *; WR-DG-03FC : The only official Blackwell variant, the 03FC of the ''War Dog'' modifies the 'Mech to carry a more devastating close to intermediate range arsenal. The primary long range weapon is an [[ER PPC]]. As the 'Mech closes it brings its devastatingly powerful [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] to bear on an enemy. Finally, for close ranges, the 'Mech's weapons loadout is augmented with three [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two Medium Pulse Lasers. The 03FC model also carries a [[C3 slave]] unit to share targeting data with allied units.<ref name=TRCIp170f /> BV (1.0) = 1,522 BV (2.0) = 1,962<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 106</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; ''Masauwu'' : Developed by [[Clan Coyote]] as a dueling machine, scientists used an [[Endo Steel]] chassis as a base. It also carries an XL engine and sixteen double heat sinks. Four jump jets allowed it to jump one hundred twenty meters at a time. The right arm carried an [[LB 10-X]] and the left arm carried a pair of [[Large Pulse Laser]]s. The right and left torsos had a [[Streak SRM-2]] to capitalize on the damage inflicted by the heavier weapons. The right torso had an anti-missile system, while an [[ER small laser]] was mounted in the opposite torso. The AMS and Streaks each had one ton of ammunition and the LB 10-X had three tons of ammo. BV (2.0) = 2,299<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 35</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The | + | The ''War Dog'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 - Design Quirk Table - War Dog Entry.</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref> |
* [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (OS Streak SRM 2)]] | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (OS Streak SRM 2)]] | ||
* [[Fast Reload|Fast Reload (OS Streak SRM 2)]] | * [[Fast Reload|Fast Reload (OS Streak SRM 2)]] | ||
| + | <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> | ||
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | :''See [[:Category:Notable War Dog | + | :''See [[:Category:Notable War Dog Pilots]]'' |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was altered to '''Kampfhund''', which | + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''War Dog'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055. He added that it remains one of his favorite designs among those that he had created from scratch. |
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Kampfhund''''', which means ''Attack Dog''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KP-HD-02FC'''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Revision as of 20:08, 7 January 2023
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| War Dog | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blackwell Corporation[1] |
| Production Year | 3052[2] |
| Model | WR-DG-02FC[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 15,774,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Arc-Royal KH/9 |
| Armor | StarSlab 511 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL |
| Communications System | Garret T-12A, Garret/Guardian Interface Model 2B |
| Targeting Tracking System | Garret O2j |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,553 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,814[1][3] |
Contents
Description
The War Dog is a 'Mech that was originally designed by the Star League for use by the SLDF and was thought to be lost to time. Plans for the War Dog were rediscovered by Snord's Irregulars and were turned over to the Blackwell Corporation. The War Dog has since become a powerful and respected force on the modern battlefield. A Vlar 300 XL engine propels the 'Mech to a top speed of 64.8 km/h. The 'Mech is also built using double heat sink technology. This was done to dissipate the massive amount of heat from the War Dog's advanced weaponry. For protection from advanced enemy electronics, the War Dog carries a Guardian Interface Model 2B ECM Suite. Finally, the 'Mech bears twelve tons of ferro-fibrous armor for conventional protection.
Weapons and Equipment
The War Dog carries the long ranged and capable Grizzard Gauss rifle as its primary weapon. It is backed up at medium to long ranges by a highly accurate Blankenburg Large Pulse Laser. For close combat situations, the 'Mech is armed with two Martell Medium Pulse Lasers, a Martell Small Pulse Laser, and two Holly Streak SRM-2 One Shot Packs Streak SRM-2 launchers. For added defense against missile attacks, the 'Mech carries a Burow anti-missile system.
Variants
- Solaris variants
- There are almost as many variants as there are War Dogs fighting in the arenas of Solaris VII.[1]
- WR-DG-03FC
- The only official Blackwell variant, the 03FC of the War Dog modifies the 'Mech to carry a more devastating close to intermediate range arsenal. The primary long range weapon is an ER PPC. As the 'Mech closes it brings its devastatingly powerful Heavy Gauss Rifle to bear on an enemy. Finally, for close ranges, the 'Mech's weapons loadout is augmented with three ER Medium Lasers and two Medium Pulse Lasers. The 03FC model also carries a C3 slave unit to share targeting data with allied units.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,522 BV (2.0) = 1,962[4]
- Masauwu
- Developed by Clan Coyote as a dueling machine, scientists used an Endo Steel chassis as a base. It also carries an XL engine and sixteen double heat sinks. Four jump jets allowed it to jump one hundred twenty meters at a time. The right arm carried an LB 10-X and the left arm carried a pair of Large Pulse Lasers. The right and left torsos had a Streak SRM-2 to capitalize on the damage inflicted by the heavier weapons. The right torso had an anti-missile system, while an ER small laser was mounted in the opposite torso. The AMS and Streaks each had one ton of ammunition and the LB 10-X had three tons of ammo. BV (2.0) = 2,299[5]
Design Quirks
The War Dog is subject to the following Design Quirks:[6][7]
Notable Pilots
Notes
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the War Dog was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055. He added that it remains one of his favorite designs among those that he had created from scratch.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Kampfhund, which means Attack Dog. The model code was accordingly changed to KP-HD-02FC.
Gallery
WR-DG-02FC War Dog from TRO:3055
War Dog from TRO:3055 Upgrade
WR-Dg-02FC War Dog in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 170–171: "WR-DG-02FC War Dog"
- ↑ MUL online date for the War Dog
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 105
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 106
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 35
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95 - Design Quirk Table - War Dog Entry.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01), p. 9