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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Tundra Wolf 4 TRO3085.jpg |
| − | |name=Tundra Wolf | + | |name=''Tundra Wolf'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[ | + | |manufacturer=[[W-7 Facilities]]<ref name="JHS:3076p114+">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', pp. 114–115: "Tundra Wolf"</ref> |
| + | |production year=3076 | ||
| + | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3315/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
| − | |cost= 18, | + | |cost= 18,317,250 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| + | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
| − | |chassis=Mark XX Heavy | + | |chassis=[[Mark XX Heavy Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor=Beta Compound (Standard) | + | |armor=[[Beta Compound (Standard)]] |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=[[XL fusion engine|300 XL]] |
| + | |comsys=[[Khan Series (Type 3a)]] | ||
| + | |T&T=[[Build 4 MadCat TTS]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks=17 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
|speed=65 | |speed=65 | ||
|speed with MASC=86 | |speed with MASC=86 | ||
| − | |jumpjets=BMP Series XV | + | |jumpjets=[[BMP Series XV]] |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[ATM 9]] | + | * 1x [[ATM 9]]<br> |
| − | *4x [[ER | + | * 4x [[ER medium lasers]]<br> |
| − | *1x [[LRM-20]] | + | * 1x [[LRM-20]]<br> |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER large laser]]<br> |
| − | *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | + | * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=2,772 | + | |BV (1.0)=2,772<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 67</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=3,131 | + | |BV (2.0)=3,131<ref name="JHS:3076p114+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | }} | + | }} |
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | + | Initially rolling off the [[W-7 Facilities|W-7 Assembly lines]] on [[Tamar]] in 3076, the '''''Tundra Wolf''''' was the first brand new [[Clan Wolf]] BattleMech fully developed and solely produced in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="JHS:3076p114+"/> | |
| − | + | Its introduction so long after the end of the [[Clan Invasion]] was due to [[Khan of Clan Wolf|Khan]] [[Vlad Ward]]'s decision to avoid risking Clan standard factories within raiding distance of the [[Successor States]], a choice that put the Wolves at a disadvantage after being cut-off from the [[Clan Homeworlds]]. With losses mounting during the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]], rather than a costly and complex [[OmniMech]], Wolf technicians focused on producing a standard generalist design that could be readily manufactured and fill as many roles within their depleted ''[[touman]]'' as possible. First proving its worth during [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Delta Galaxy]]'s service with [[Devlin Stone]]'s Coalition against the Blakists, the ''Tundra Wolf'' continued to play an increasingly important role with the Wolves forces into the [[BattleTech eras|Republic era]].<ref name="JHS:3076p114+"/> | |
| − | + | While somewhat slow for a Clan-made 75-ton 'Mech, the ''Tundra Wolf'' made up for that with [[MASC]], that allowed it to sprint in bursts and [[jump jet|jump jets]], enabling it to leap up to 120 meters at a time. It was well-protected however, mounting fourteen and a half tons of armor with an [[ECM Suite]] providing additional protection from enemy electronics.<ref name="JHS:3076p114+"/> | |
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | The ''Tundra Wolf'' carries missile weapons capable of delivering their payloads at all ranges, including a Series 1 [[ATM 9]], a Type XX "Long Bow" [[LRM-20]], and a Smartshot MkV [[Streak SRM-4]]. At long range, it can add a Series 7K [[ER | + | The ''Tundra Wolf'' carries missile weapons capable of delivering their payloads at all ranges, including a [[Series 1]] [[ATM 9]], a [[Type XX "Long Bow"]] [[LRM-20]], and a [[Smartshot MkV]] [[Streak SRM-4]]. At long range, it can add a [[Series 7K]] [[ER large laser]], while its [[Series 2b]] [[ER medium laser]] is effective closer in. The variety of ranges and firepower on the ''Tundra Wolf'' allow it to be useful in many combat situations. A bevy of ammunition keeps the 'Mech well supplied in all but the longest engagements. Seventeen [[double heat sink]]s keep the design cool in all but the most taxing of situations.<ref name="JHS:3076p114+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | * ''Tundra Wolf'' 2 | + | *;''Tundra Wolf'' 2 : This variant removed a half ton of armor and all of the equipment and weapons except the large laser. In place of the standard weapons payload it carried an [[ER PPC]], six ER medium lasers and an [[LRM-15]]. All of the energy weapons are guided by a [[targeting computer]]. Two additional heat sinks were added. BV (1.0) = 3,128;<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 68</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,421<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 128: "Tundra Wolf 2 Records Sheet"</ref> or 3,626<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3316/tundra-wolf-2/ MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 2 variant]''</ref> |
| − | * ''Tundra Wolf'' 3 | + | *;''Tundra Wolf'' 3 : The second variant removed an additional three tons of armor and two of the medium lasers from the first variant. An additional ER PPC was added, though this necessitated the removal of the Targeting Computer and the Streak SRM-4 of the base design. BV (1.0) = 2,912;<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 69</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,092<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 129: "Tundra Wolf 3 Records Sheet"</ref> or 3,292<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3317/tundra-wolf-3/ MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 3 variant]''</ref> |
| − | * | + | *;''Tundra Wolf'' 4 : The fourth and most popular model with Wolf warriors, developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> was a heat-friendly brawler prepared for any battlefield contingency. This variant retained the left-arm mounted ATM-9 of the original, mounting a [[Delta Series]] [[large pulse laser]] in each torso, supported by a pair of Series 2b ER medium lasers, and two [[Tau-II]] [[anti-personnel Gauss rifle]]s in its right arm. Three tons of ATM reloads and one of Gauss reloads give the ''Tundra Wolf'' 4 impressive endurance.<ref name="TRO:3085p169+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 170-171: "Tundra Wolf 4"</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,873<ref name="TRO:3085p169+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 92</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3318/tundra-wolf-4/ MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 4 variant]''</ref> |
| − | [[ | + | *;''Tundra Wolf'' 5 : This variant was introduced in [[Introduction Year::3086]]<ref name="MUL3"/> during the Dark Age era. Downgrading the engine to a 225 XL for a top speed of 54 km/h, it carries an ER large laser, two Gauss rifles, four [[ER small laser]]s, an LRM-10, and [[SRM-4]] into combat. BV (2.0) = 2,645<ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6862/tundra-wolf-5/ MUL online entry for the ''Tundra Wolf'' 5]''</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 163</ref><ref>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 242</ref> |
| − | == | + | === MechWarrior Dark Age Variants === |
| − | *[[ | + | * Piloted by [[Tina Matsu-Hrung]], this variant swaps the Gauss rifles of the ''Tundra Wolf'' 5 for two [[Ultra AC/10]]s.<ref>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 251</ref> |
| − | [[ | + | == Design Quirks == |
| + | The ''Tundra Wolf'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: Design Quirk Table - Tundra Wolf Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Weak Head Armor|Weak Head Armor (1)]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
| − | + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Tundra Wolf Pilots]] | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | == Gallery == | |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | Tundra Wolf JHS3076.jpg|''Tundra Wolf'' from ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076|JHS:3076]]'' | |
| + | Tundra Wolf 4 TRO3085.jpg|''Tundra Wolf'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' | ||
| + | MWDA Tundra Wolf from dossier.jpg|''Tundra Wolf'' from [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MWDA CMG]] dossier of [[Kriya Wolf]] | ||
| + | Janella Lakewood Tundra Wolf MWDA.jpg|[[Janella Lakewood|Janella Lakewood's]] ''Tundra Wolf'' from the MWDA CMG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | [[ | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | [[ | + | * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) |
| − | [[ | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' |
| − | [[Category: | + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:13, 31 March 2024
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| Tundra Wolf | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | W-7 Facilities[1] |
| Production Year | 3076[2] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 18,317,250 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Mark XX Heavy Endo Steel |
| Armor | Beta Compound (Standard) |
| Engine | 300 XL |
| Communications System | Khan Series (Type 3a) |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 4 MadCat TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 17 double |
| Speed | 65 km/h (86 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | BMP Series XV |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 2,772[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 3,131[1][2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Initially rolling off the W-7 Assembly lines on Tamar in 3076, the Tundra Wolf was the first brand new Clan Wolf BattleMech fully developed and solely produced in the Inner Sphere.[1]
Its introduction so long after the end of the Clan Invasion was due to Khan Vlad Ward's decision to avoid risking Clan standard factories within raiding distance of the Successor States, a choice that put the Wolves at a disadvantage after being cut-off from the Clan Homeworlds. With losses mounting during the Word of Blake's Jihad, rather than a costly and complex OmniMech, Wolf technicians focused on producing a standard generalist design that could be readily manufactured and fill as many roles within their depleted touman as possible. First proving its worth during Delta Galaxy's service with Devlin Stone's Coalition against the Blakists, the Tundra Wolf continued to play an increasingly important role with the Wolves forces into the Republic era.[1]
While somewhat slow for a Clan-made 75-ton 'Mech, the Tundra Wolf made up for that with MASC, that allowed it to sprint in bursts and jump jets, enabling it to leap up to 120 meters at a time. It was well-protected however, mounting fourteen and a half tons of armor with an ECM Suite providing additional protection from enemy electronics.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Tundra Wolf carries missile weapons capable of delivering their payloads at all ranges, including a Series 1 ATM 9, a Type XX "Long Bow" LRM-20, and a Smartshot MkV Streak SRM-4. At long range, it can add a Series 7K ER large laser, while its Series 2b ER medium laser is effective closer in. The variety of ranges and firepower on the Tundra Wolf allow it to be useful in many combat situations. A bevy of ammunition keeps the 'Mech well supplied in all but the longest engagements. Seventeen double heat sinks keep the design cool in all but the most taxing of situations.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Tundra Wolf 2
- This variant removed a half ton of armor and all of the equipment and weapons except the large laser. In place of the standard weapons payload it carried an ER PPC, six ER medium lasers and an LRM-15. All of the energy weapons are guided by a targeting computer. Two additional heat sinks were added. BV (1.0) = 3,128;[4] BV (2.0) = 3,421[5] or 3,626[6]
- Tundra Wolf 3
- The second variant removed an additional three tons of armor and two of the medium lasers from the first variant. An additional ER PPC was added, though this necessitated the removal of the Targeting Computer and the Streak SRM-4 of the base design. BV (1.0) = 2,912;[7] BV (2.0) = 3,092[8] or 3,292[9]
- Tundra Wolf 4
- The fourth and most popular model with Wolf warriors, developed in 3077,[10] was a heat-friendly brawler prepared for any battlefield contingency. This variant retained the left-arm mounted ATM-9 of the original, mounting a Delta Series large pulse laser in each torso, supported by a pair of Series 2b ER medium lasers, and two Tau-II anti-personnel Gauss rifles in its right arm. Three tons of ATM reloads and one of Gauss reloads give the Tundra Wolf 4 impressive endurance.[11] BV (2.0) = 2,873[11][12][10]
MechWarrior Dark Age Variants[edit]
- Piloted by Tina Matsu-Hrung, this variant swaps the Gauss rifles of the Tundra Wolf 5 for two Ultra AC/10s.[16]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Tundra Wolf has the following Design Quirks:[17]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Tundra Wolf from JHS:3076
Tundra Wolf from TRO:3085
Tundra Wolf from MWDA CMG dossier of Kriya Wolf
Janella Lakewood's Tundra Wolf from the MWDA CMG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, pp. 114–115: "Tundra Wolf"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 67
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 68
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 128: "Tundra Wolf 2 Records Sheet"
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 69
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 129: "Tundra Wolf 3 Records Sheet"
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 3 variant
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 4 variant
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 170-171: "Tundra Wolf 4"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 92
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 MUL online entry for the Tundra Wolf 5
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 163
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 242
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 251
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: Design Quirk Table - Tundra Wolf Entry