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− | {{ | + | {{otheruses|the 20-ton BattleMech|other uses|Howler (disambiguation)}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Baboon RGilClan v08.png | |image=Baboon RGilClan v08.png | ||
− | |name=Howler | + | |name=''Howler'' |
|manufacturer=[[Novy Minsky Armaments Plant]] | |manufacturer=[[Novy Minsky Armaments Plant]] | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | [[CJF Factory Zone 5]] | ||
|production year=2871 | |production year=2871 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/189/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/189/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=Baboon | |model=Baboon | ||
− | |cost= 1,826,240 C- | + | |cost= 1,826,240 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=Clan | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=20 | |mass=20 | ||
− | |chassis=Type-A [[ | + | |chassis=[[Type-A]] [[endo steel]] |
− | |armor=Type 2 | + | |armor= [[Type 2 Ferro Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] |
− | |engine=140 Standard | + | |engine=[[140 Standard]] |
− | |comsys= | + | |comsys=[[Mercer 973]] (Only confirmed for ''Howler (Baboon) 2'')<ref name=TRO3055p104/> |
− | |T&T= | + | |T&T=[[GEG Pattern 490/1]] (Only confirmed for ''Howler (Baboon) 2'')<ref name=TRO3055p104/> |
− | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=119 | |speed=119 | ||
− | |armament= | + | |armament= 3x [[LRM-5]] |
− | |||
|BV (1.0)=587 | |BV (1.0)=587 | ||
|BV (2.0)=645<ref name=MUL66>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 66</ref> | |BV (2.0)=645<ref name=MUL66>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 66</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | + | Although this simian-looking [[BattleMech]] was conceived as a [[Totem 'Mech]] for [[Clan Fire Mandrill]],<ref name=rgi8p4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 4</ref> in the [[Inner Sphere]] where it was given the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|reporting name]] '''''Baboon''''', the '''''Howler''''' was first observed among [[Clan Jade Falcon]] second-line units, though it has since been proven to be much more widespread. It is relatively fast for a 'Mech its size, topping out at 119 km/h. Its good speed and armament is made possible by the use of an [[endo steel]] structure and three tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | The ''Howler'' is a | + | The ''Howler'' is, essentially, a missile boat, very potent for its size. Meant to provide fire support to light garrison Stars, the 'Mech carries three [[LRM-5]] launchers and three tons of ammunition. It is also used extensively as a training 'Mech.<ref name=rgi8p4/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *;''Howler'' 2 : The ''Howler'' was redesigned by [[Clan Steel Viper]] scientists to improve their light | + | *; ''Howler'' 2 : The ''Howler'' was redesigned by [[Clan Steel Viper]] scientists to improve their light second-line units after the Clan was expelled from the [[Inner Sphere]] by Clan Jade Falcon. A smaller [[extralight engine]] provides the space for four [[ATM-3]]s along with two tons of ammunition. Though the [['Mech]]'s running speed is reduced, it uses [[MASC]] to accelerate to 130 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 634, BV (2.0) = 757<ref name=MUL66/> |
− | *;''Howler'' 3 ("Devil") : [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists refitted | + | *; ''Howler'' 3 ("Devil") : [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists refitted captured ''Howler'' 2s with an [[ER PPC]] and a [[targeting computer]], turning the 'Mech into a sniper. This variant was supposedly inspired by the 30-ton ''[[Devil]]'', a BattleMech design in turn inspired by early ''Howler''s Clan Snow Raven had captured from Clan Fire Mandrill.<ref name=TRO3055p104>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 104</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,048, BV (2.0) = 1,277<ref name=MUL66/> |
+ | |||
+ | *; ''Howler'' 4 : Developed by Clan Jade Falcon, this model drops two of the [[LRM-5]]s, installs [[jump jet]]s that can cover 210 meters, and reduce the carried ammunition to a single ton. It is prominently used as a trainer. BV (2.0) = 506<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 22</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | *; ''Howler'' 5 : The standard ''Howler'' chassis has had its [[LRM-5]]s removed and replaced with six [[ER medium laser]]s, fitted in triple mounts in each side torso. BV (2.0) = 1,363<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 23</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | *; ''Howler'' 6 : Another close range combatant, this ''Howler'' variant carries a pair of [[SRM-6]]s in a [[BattleMech Turret#Shoulder Turrent|shoulder turret]]. Two tons of ammunition are carried in a [[CASE II]] protected bay. BV (2.0) = 550<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 24</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
− | The ''Howler'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Howler'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Battlemech Quirk Table - Howler Entry.</ref> |
− | *[[Extended Torso Twist]] | + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] |
− | *[[Narrow/Low-Profile]] | + | * [[Narrow/Low-Profile]] |
− | *[[Searchlight (Design Quirk)|Searchlight]] | + | * [[Searchlight (Design Quirk)|Searchlight]] |
+ | |||
+ | ==Related Designs== | ||
+ | * ''[[Devil]]''<ref name=rg8p6>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 6</ref> - A 30 ton [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMech, which built off the ''Howler''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s design. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
+ | :''See [[:Category:Notable Howler (Baboon) Pilots]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | In German products the unit's proper Clan name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to '''''Heuler'''''. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was also perfectly translated to '''''Pavian'''''. |
+ | * Author [[Ashley Watkins]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121234813/https://panther6actual.blogspot.com/2015/10/technical-read-out-3055.html blog entry] that she designed stats and wrote background for ''Baboon'' as originally published in ''TRO:3055''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Baboon.jpg|Original [[Unseen]] ''Howler'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | Baboon.jpg|Original [[Unseen]] ''Howler'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | ||
− | Baboon RGilClan v08.png|''Howler'' | + | Baboon RGilClan v08.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8|RG:ilClan v8]]'' |
3055U Baboon.jpg|''Howler 2'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | 3055U Baboon.jpg|''Howler 2'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
Baboon_JFSBp097.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | Baboon_JFSBp097.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | ||
+ | Baboon_JFSBp7.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | ||
Battle of Coventry (9).jpg|''Howler'' in combat from ''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)|The Battle of Coventry]]'' | Battle of Coventry (9).jpg|''Howler'' in combat from ''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)|The Battle of Coventry]]'' | ||
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CCG Mercenaries Baboon.jpg|''Howler'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | CCG Mercenaries Baboon.jpg|''Howler'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
+ | Clan Ad Hoc Star - Howler.jpg|''Howler'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Ad Hoc Star]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | |
*''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Master Unit List]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:20 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:20 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
− | + | [[Category:Clan Fire Mandrill BattleMechs]] | |
− | [[Category:Clan | ||
[[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] |
Latest revision as of 10:10, 5 March 2024
- This article is about the 20-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Howler (disambiguation).
Howler | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Novy Minsky Armaments Plant
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Production Year | 2871[1] |
Model | Baboon |
Class | Light |
Cost | 1,826,240 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
Mass | 20 tons |
Chassis | Type-A endo steel |
Armor | Type 2 Ferro Fibrous with CASE |
Engine | 140 Standard |
Communications System | Mercer 973 (Only confirmed for Howler (Baboon) 2)[2] |
Targeting Tracking System | GEG Pattern 490/1 (Only confirmed for Howler (Baboon) 2)[2] |
Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
Speed | 119 km/h |
Armament |
3x LRM-5 |
BV (1.0) | 587 |
BV (2.0) | 645[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Although this simian-looking BattleMech was conceived as a Totem 'Mech for Clan Fire Mandrill,[4] in the Inner Sphere where it was given the reporting name Baboon, the Howler was first observed among Clan Jade Falcon second-line units, though it has since been proven to be much more widespread. It is relatively fast for a 'Mech its size, topping out at 119 km/h. Its good speed and armament is made possible by the use of an endo steel structure and three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Howler is, essentially, a missile boat, very potent for its size. Meant to provide fire support to light garrison Stars, the 'Mech carries three LRM-5 launchers and three tons of ammunition. It is also used extensively as a training 'Mech.[4]
Variants[edit]
- Howler 2
- The Howler was redesigned by Clan Steel Viper scientists to improve their light second-line units after the Clan was expelled from the Inner Sphere by Clan Jade Falcon. A smaller extralight engine provides the space for four ATM-3s along with two tons of ammunition. Though the 'Mech's running speed is reduced, it uses MASC to accelerate to 130 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 634, BV (2.0) = 757[3]
- Howler 3 ("Devil")
- Clan Snow Raven scientists refitted captured Howler 2s with an ER PPC and a targeting computer, turning the 'Mech into a sniper. This variant was supposedly inspired by the 30-ton Devil, a BattleMech design in turn inspired by early Howlers Clan Snow Raven had captured from Clan Fire Mandrill.[2] BV (1.0) = 1,048, BV (2.0) = 1,277[3]
- Howler 5
- The standard Howler chassis has had its LRM-5s removed and replaced with six ER medium lasers, fitted in triple mounts in each side torso. BV (2.0) = 1,363[6]
- Howler 6
- Another close range combatant, this Howler variant carries a pair of SRM-6s in a shoulder turret. Two tons of ammunition are carried in a CASE II protected bay. BV (2.0) = 550[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Howler has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Related Designs[edit]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to Heuler. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was also perfectly translated to Pavian.
- Author Ashley Watkins stated in a blog entry that she designed stats and wrote background for Baboon as originally published in TRO:3055.
Gallery[edit]
Howler from RG:ilClan v8
Howler 2 from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Howler from Jade Falcon Sourcebook
Howler from Jade Falcon Sourcebook
Howler in combat from The Battle of Coventry
Howler in combat from CCG
Howler miniature from BattleTech: Clan Ad Hoc Star
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for Howler (Baboon)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 104
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 66
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 4
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 22
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 23
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 24
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Battlemech Quirk Table - Howler Entry.
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 6