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{{otheruses|the 90-ton BattleMech|other uses|Mad Cat (disambiguation)}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
| image        = madcatMkII.jpg
 
| image        = madcatMkII.jpg
 
| name        = ''Mad Cat Mark II''
 
| name        = ''Mad Cat Mark II''
| manufacturer = [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-94]]<ref name=TRJp36f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 36–37: "Mad Cat Mk II"</ref>, <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
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| manufacturer = [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-94]]
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Unnamed manufacturing plant on [[Vinton]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 130</ref>
 
 
|production year=3066
 
|production year=3066
 
|year reference=<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 58</ref><ref name=link>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,6620.575.html Production commenced in 3061, but sales did not begin until 3066]''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 58</ref><ref name=link>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,6620.575.html Production commenced in 3061, but sales did not begin until 3066]''</ref>
|model = (base)<ref name=TRJp36f />
 
 
|cost = 24,036,900 C-bills  
 
|cost = 24,036,900 C-bills  
 
|Tech Base=Clan
 
|Tech Base=Clan
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
| mass        = 90
 
| mass        = 90
| chassis      = [[DSAM Endo 4]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| chassis      = [[DSAM Endo 4]] [[Endo-steel]]
| armor        = [[Forging ZM15 Ferro Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| armor        = [[Forging ZM15]] [[ferro-fibrous]]
| engine      = [[Type 79 360 XL Fusion]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| engine      = [[Type 79 360]] [[XL engine|Fusion XL]]
| comsys      = [[MegaBand System 21]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| comsys      = [[Megaband System 21]]
| T&T          = [[Dtrac Suite 4]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| T&T          = [[Dtrac Suite 4]]
| heat sinks  = 14 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| heat sinks  = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
| speed        = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| speed        = 65
| jumpjets    = [[Grandthrust Mk. 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp36f /> -->
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| jumpjets    = [[Grandthrust Mk. 5]]
 
| armament    =
 
| armament    =
* 2x [[Gauss rifle]]
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*2x [[Gauss rifle]]s
* 2x [[LRM-10]]
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*2x [[LRM-10]]s
* 4x [[ER medium laser]]
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*4x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
 
| BV (1.0)    = 2,877<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 149</ref>
 
| BV (1.0)    = 2,877<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 149</ref>
| BV (2.0)    = 3,135<ref name=TRJp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 230</ref>
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| BV (2.0)    = 3,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 230</ref>
 
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The '''''Mad Cat Mk II''''' was in development for fifteen months by the time production began in 3061<ref name=link/>.  The sole rationale for the ''Mad Cat Mk II'' was to increase profits for [[Clan Diamond Shark]] after war with the [[Inner Sphere]] in the 3050s. Designed to be sold to fellow Clans, this rebuild of the ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' carries thirteen tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]] while being one of most nimble BattleMechs of its class, yet still packing serious weaponry.
 
The '''''Mad Cat Mk II''''' was in development for fifteen months by the time production began in 3061<ref name=link/>.  The sole rationale for the ''Mad Cat Mk II'' was to increase profits for [[Clan Diamond Shark]] after war with the [[Inner Sphere]] in the 3050s. Designed to be sold to fellow Clans, this rebuild of the ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' carries thirteen tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]] while being one of most nimble BattleMechs of its class, yet still packing serious weaponry.
  
Despite this, Mk II's most notable potential buyers, [[Clan Wolf]] and [[Clan Jade Falcon]], did not purchase even a single unit, though they won a number of them in Trials. Significant numbers of ''Mad Cat Mk II''s were sold to [[Clan Nova Cat]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067, p. 132''</ref>. The Mech also served in [[Clan Ice Hellion]]<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 115''</ref>, [[Clan Jade Falcon]]<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 116''</ref>, and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] <ref>''Combat Operations, p. 119''</ref> in addition to Diamond Shark itself.<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 112''</ref>
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Despite this, Mk II's most notable potential buyers, [[Clan Wolf]] and [[Clan Jade Falcon]], did not purchase even a single unit, though they won some numbers in Trials. Significant numbers of ''Mad Cat'' Mk II were sold to [[Clan Nova Cat]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067, p. 132''</ref>, and the Mech served also in [[Clan Ice Hellion]]<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 115''</ref>, [[Clan Jade Falcon]]<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 116''</ref>, [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] <ref>''Combat Operations, p. 119''</ref> in addition to Diamond Shark itself.<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 112''</ref>
  
On a limited basis, <ref>''Technical Readout: 3067, p. 132''</ref> Clan Diamond Shark sold unmodified ''Mad Cat Mk II''s to Inner Sphere factions, most notably the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The [[Lyran Alliance]]<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 132''</ref> also purchased an unknown number of ''Mad Cat Mark II''s.
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On a limited basis, <ref>''Technical Readout: 3067, p. 132''</ref> Clan Diamond Shark sold unmodified ''Mad Cat Mk II''s to Inner Sphere factions, most notably the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Federated Commonwealth]], and also the [[Lyran Alliance]]<ref>''Combat Operations, p. 132''</ref> bought an unknown amount of ''Mad Cat Mark II''s.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;''Mad Cat Mk. II''-Enhanced : Produced on the [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]] on [[Itabaiana]]. This version uses several [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] systems to increase its effectiveness on the battlefield. Each arm carries an [[Starlight C2]] [[ER Large Pulse Laser]] and an Series 2b [[ER Medium Laser]], while a pair of Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10's provide long range firepower. Four jump jets allow the ''Mad Cat Mk. II'' Enhanced to cover 120 meters at a time. The top speed of the 'Mech was reduced to 54 km/h, however, due to the use of twenty-five tons of [[Hardened Armor]]. This protection, outweighing some 'Mechs, ensures that the ''Mad Cat Mk. II-Enhanced'' can continue to fight long after most of its foes have been destroyed. BV (2.0) = 2,732<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 153</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 76</ref>
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*;''Mad Cat Mk. II'' 2 : This version of the ''Mad Cat Mk. II'' keeps a single Gauss Rifle, found in the right arm, and two ER Medium Lasers of the standard configuration. The torso LRM systems have been replaced by a quartet of [[Streak SRM-4]]s. The left arm houses a massive [[LB 20-X]] autocannon. Armor and movement profile remain the same, but to make room for the weapons this variant had to drop one heat sink, leaving it with thirteen. BV(2.0)=2,822<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 231</ref>
 
*;''Mad Cat Mk. II'' 2 : This version of the ''Mad Cat Mk. II'' keeps a single Gauss Rifle, found in the right arm, and two ER Medium Lasers of the standard configuration. The torso LRM systems have been replaced by a quartet of [[Streak SRM-4]]s. The left arm houses a massive [[LB 20-X]] autocannon. Armor and movement profile remain the same, but to make room for the weapons this variant had to drop one heat sink, leaving it with thirteen. BV(2.0)=2,822<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 231</ref>
  
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*;''Mad Cat Mk. II'' 6 : This version carries an [[ER PPC]] in each arm, backed up by a pair of ER Medium Lasers in each side torso. Each arm, leg, and torso location is equipped with a [[Harjel III]] repair system. BV (2.0) = 2,663<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 177</ref>
 
*;''Mad Cat Mk. II'' 6 : This version carries an [[ER PPC]] in each arm, backed up by a pair of ER Medium Lasers in each side torso. Each arm, leg, and torso location is equipped with a [[Harjel III]] repair system. BV (2.0) = 2,663<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 177</ref>
 
*;''Mad Cat Mk. II''-Enhanced : Produced on the [[Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1]] on [[Itabaiana]]. This version uses several [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] systems to increase its effectiveness on the battlefield. Each arm carries a [[Starlight C2]] [[ER Large Pulse Laser]] and a Series 2b [[ER Medium Laser]], while a pair of Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10's provide long range firepower. Four jump jets allow the ''Mad Cat Mk. II'' Enhanced to cover 120 meters at a time. The top speed of the 'Mech was reduced to 54 km/h, however, due to the use of twenty-five tons of [[Hardened Armor]]. This protection, outweighing some 'Mechs, ensures that the ''Mad Cat Mk. II-Enhanced'' can continue to fight long after most of its foes have been destroyed. BV (2.0) = 2,732<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 153</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 76</ref>
 
  
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
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*;MCII-DS ''Mad Cat Mk. II Deathstrike'': Named for the Diamond Shark's [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|elite Alpha Galaxy]], the so-called ''Deathstrike'' variant carries an [[Ultra AC/10]] and ER Medium Laser in each arm supported by twin Medium Pulse Lasers in each side torso. Built for the most part on the base frame of the ''Mad Cat Mk II'', the ''Deathstrike'' is fitting with nineteen double heat sinks and carries four tons of [[Ultra Autocannon]] reloads. <ref name=MWO/>
 
*;MCII-DS ''Mad Cat Mk. II Deathstrike'': Named for the Diamond Shark's [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|elite Alpha Galaxy]], the so-called ''Deathstrike'' variant carries an [[Ultra AC/10]] and ER Medium Laser in each arm supported by twin Medium Pulse Lasers in each side torso. Built for the most part on the base frame of the ''Mad Cat Mk II'', the ''Deathstrike'' is fitting with nineteen double heat sinks and carries four tons of [[Ultra Autocannon]] reloads. <ref name=MWO/>
 
*;MCII-MWK(LGD) ''Moonwalker'' : The ''Mad Cat Mk II'' [[Legendary 'Mech]] is built for long range, mounting a pair of [[Ultra AC/2]] in each arm, supported by a further Ultra AC/2 in both the right and center torsos alongside an ER PPC in the left torso. Built around a 300-rated XL engine with three jump jets for increased manageability, endo steel frame and ferro-fibrous armor, the ''Moonwalker'' carries eight tons of UAC ammo and is fitted with six extra heat sinks.[https://mwomercs.com/news/2023/03/2730-patch-notes-142740-21march2023]
 
 
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* ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' - Following the success of the ''Timber Wolf'' family, the ''Mad Cat III'' would be created to act as a companion to its elder designs.
 
* ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' - Following the success of the ''Timber Wolf'' family, the ''Mad Cat III'' would be created to act as a companion to its elder designs.
 
* ''[[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.
 
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
MadcatMkII.jpg|Original ''Mad Cat Mk II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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File:MadcatMkII.jpg|Original ''Mad Cat Mk II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
Mad Cat II-Enhanced TROPrototypes.jpg|Variant ''Mad Cat Mk II'' "Enhanced" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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Image:MadCatII-Enhanced.jpeg|Variant ''Mad Cat Mk II'' "Enhanced" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
MW4-M Mad Cat Mk II.png|Model of ''Mad Cat Mk II'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]''
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Image:MW4-M Mad Cat Mk II.png|Model of ''Mad Cat Mk II'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]''
MWO Mad Cat MkII.png|Model of ''Mad Cat Mk II'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
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Image:MWO Mad Cat MkII.png|Model of ''Mad Cat Mk II'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
  
[[Category:'Mechs]]
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[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]

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