Wolverine (BattleMech)
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This article refers to the Wolverine BattleMech. For the Clan by the same name, see Clan Wolverine.
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| Wolverine | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries |
| Model | WVR-6R |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Crucis-A |
| Armor | Maximillian 60 |
| Engine | Core Tek 275 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Northrup 12000 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 957 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,101 |
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Description
The Wolverine was developed as a fast strike 'Mech. With a top speed of 86.4 kph and a jumping distance of one hundred and fifty meters, the Wolverine meets the speed requirements for just such a machine. The model has become known for its versatility and is considered a jack of all trades throughout the Inner Sphere. With the same electronics package as the Phoenix Hawk and mobility that allows it to keep up with most medium 'Mechs, the Wolverine is often used for command purposes when working with medium units. The jump jets on the design are prone to failure and, because of this, there are some variants that completely remove them from the design (in favor of more armor or weapons).
Armament
The Wolverine carries a weapons payload that is both versatile and, at the same time, limited by its ammunition dependencies. The primary weapon on board is a GM Whirlwind Autocannon/5. This weapon allows the Wolverine to cause damage to the enemy at respectable ranges. This is backed up for short range work by a Harpoon-6 SRM 6 launcher and a single Magna Mk II Medium Laser.
Variants
- WVR-6K - The 6K Wolverine is similar in many respects to the 6R. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a Large Laser with two Medium Lasers and one Small Laser utilized as backup weapons. The 6K also removes the jump jets from the Wolverine, adds two heat sinks and increases the armor protection by two tons. BV (1.0) = 970, BV (2.0) = 1,248
- WVR-6M - Constructed as a solution to the Wolverine's dependence on ammunition weapons, along with the Marik preference for lasers, the 6M variant is built around a large laser. The Autocannon has been removed from the design and, as the primary weapon, the 6M carries the aforementioned Large Laser. This is backed up by two Medium Lasers and the SRM 6. Finally the 6M carries two more heat sinks to help with the additional heat load. BV (1.0) = 1,059, BV (2.0) = 1,291
- WVR-7D - The 7D variant of the Wolverine is a major upgrade to the design. The standard engine on the 'Mech was replaced with an XL version and the armor has been upgraded to Ferro-Fibrous material. To increase the Wolverine's speed, MASC has been added, allowing it to move up 108 kph in bursts. Finally, the weapons payload has been upgraded as well. The Autocannon has been upgraded to an Ultra Autocannon/5 and the Medium Laser is now a Medium Pulse Laser. The design retains its jumping capability, as well as the SRM 6. BV (1.0) = 1,090, BV (2.0) = 1,276
- WVR-7K - Another major upgrade of the Wolverine, the 7K model is also built with an Extralight engine for power. The saved weight has allowed the 'Mech to increase and upgrade its arsenal. The primary weapon is a Large Pulse Laser, which is backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers and two SRM 6 launchers. The 'Mech uses thirteen double heat sinks to dissipate the added heat from the laser arsenal. Additionally, the 7K does have jump jets and can jump up to 150 meters. BV (1.0) = 1,165, BV (2.0) = 1,331
- WVR-7M - The 7M variant of the Wolverine has aspects of both the 7D and the 7K versions. The 'Mech uses an Extralight engine, which is augmented with MASC, so as to push the machine up to 108 kph, when needed. The 'Mech has twelve double heat sinks and, for a weapons package, it carries two ER Large Lasers, two Medium Pulse Lasers, and an SRM 6 for close range work. BV (1.0) = 1,309, BV (2.0) = 1,609
- WVR-8C - The 8C variant of the Wolverine is built on an Endo Steel chassis and uses an Extralight engine for power. The 'Mech carries a Large Pulse Laser as its primary weapon and a Medium Pulse Laser and Small Pulse Laser. This version also carries two Streak SRM 6 launchers and a C3 slave unit, which allows it to share targeting telemetry with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,356, BV (2.0) = 1,447
- WVR-8D - The 8D Wolverine is an update that incorporates some of the newest equipment to the AFFS. The 'Mech is built with an Endo Steel chassis and uses an Extralight Engine augmented with MASC, for speeds of up to 108kph. It's main gun is a Rotary Autocannon/2, backed up by an ER Medium Laser and a Streak SRM 6 launcher. Both the Rotary Autocannon and the ER Medium Laser are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer, making the Wolverine extremely accurate. BV (1,0) = 1,354, BV (2.0) = 1,493
- WVR-8K - The 8K Wolverine is built using an Extralight engine for power. The 'Mech uses fifteen double heat sinks for its high heat load and carries, as its main weapon is an ER PPC. This is backed up by an ER Medium Laser and a Medium Pulse Laser. Finally, to exploit any weak points in an enemy's armor, the 'Mech carries a Streak SRM 6 launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,481, BV (2.0) = 1,576
- WVR-9D - The 9D Wolverine has some similar qualities to the 8D, such as the Endo Steel chassis and the Extralight engine. The 'Mech carries, as its main weapon, a Rotary Autocannon/2. This is backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers and a Streak SRM 6 launcher. It also carries a TAG laser designator, to designate targets for Arrow IV artillery attacks. BV (1.0) = 1,123, BV (2.0) = 1,317
- WVR-9M - The Wolverine 9M is powered by an XL engine that allows the 'Mech to move at up to 86.4 km/h while sacrificing durability. The 9M can also jump up to one hundred and fifty meters, as with most other variants. The 9M is armed with a Heavy PPC as its primary weapon, which has a a similar damage profile to a Clan ER PPC, but at reduced ranges. This is backed up by an ER Medium Laser and Streak SRM-6 launcher for close combat.