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	* [[Jeremiah Rose]] piloted a ''Masakari'' salvaged from the [[Black Thorns]]’ defense of [[Borghese]].<ref name=ACtA012>''D.R.T'', p. 75</ref>		* [[Jeremiah Rose]] piloted a ''Masakari'' salvaged from the [[Black Thorns]]’ defense of [[Borghese]].<ref name=ACtA012>''D.R.T'', p. 75</ref>
	* [[Ranna Kerensky]] of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] has been documented to pilot a ''Warhawk''.<ref>''Operation Audacity'', ch. 3</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 68</ref>		* [[Ranna Kerensky]] of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] has been documented to pilot a ''Warhawk''.<ref>''Operation Audacity'', ch. 3</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 68</ref>
−	* [[Theodore Kurita]] was known to pilot a ''Masakari'' as of the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]].<ref>''Luthien'', p. 14</ref> This machine was likely taken from the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Wolcott]].	+	* [[Theodore Kurita]] was known to pilot a ''Masakari'' as of the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]].<ref>''Luthien'', p. 14</ref> This machine was likely taken from the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Wolcott]].
	* [[Vlad Ward]] piloted a ''Warhawk'' to defeat [[Vandervahn Chistu]] into releasing Clan Wolf from the Falcons.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref>		* [[Vlad Ward]] piloted a ''Warhawk'' to defeat [[Vandervahn Chistu]] into releasing Clan Wolf from the Falcons.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref>
	* [[Reinhardt Steiner]] of the [[10th Lyran Guards]] piloted a ''Masakari'' in the 3060s.<ref name=EGc14>''Endgame'', ch. 14</ref>		* [[Reinhardt Steiner]] of the [[10th Lyran Guards]] piloted a ''Masakari'' in the 3060s.<ref name=EGc14>''Endgame'', ch. 14</ref>

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = Warhawk RGilClan v20.png | name = ''Warhawk'' | manufacturer = [[Abysmal Manufacturing Complex]] ---- [[Imperial BattleMechs]] ---- [[Phan Industrialplex]]<ref name=TRCIp68f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 68–69: "Masakari"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U --> | model = Prime<ref name=TRCIp68f /> | cost = 26,425,323 C-bills | Tech Base = Clan | Mech type = OmniMech | mass = 85 |production year=2999 |year reference=<ref name=TRO3050U140>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 140–141: "Masakari OmniMech Profile"</ref> | chassis = [[Huntress WH]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | armor = [[Forging X85 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | engine = [[General Systems 340 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | comsys = [[Series 10 CBS MultiFreq]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | T&T = [[HawkEye J360]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | heat sinks = 20 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> | armament = Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp68f /> --> * 4x [[ER PPC]] * 1x [[LRM-10]] | BV (1.0) = 2,632<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref> | BV (2.0) = 3,194<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 130</ref> }} ==Description== Initially introduced by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] in [[2999]] in preparation for the anticipated return to the [[Inner Sphere]]. After the [[Dragoon Compromise]] stalled such plans, the Jaguars unleashed the powerful '''''Warhawk''''' on their [[Warden]] opponents to deadly effect. Deployed extensively in the Jaguar frontline forces, and often seen paired with the ''[[Dire Wolf]]'', the design truly came into prominence on the battlefields of the [[Invasion corridor - Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguars' Invasion Corridor]], where it earned the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] of '''''Masakari''''' - a Japanese battle-axe used on medieval [[Terra]] - from the [[DCMS]] warriors who faced it.<ref name=TRO3050U140/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 38–39: "Masakari OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 36–37: "Masakari OmniMech Profile"</ref> Though it appeared in the ''[[touman]]s'' of a number of other Clans, such as the [[Clan Ghost Bear|Ghost Bears]] and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], the Jaguars jealously guarded their production, and all examples of the highly prized 'Mech outside of the Jaguars were battlefield salvage until production lines and design specs finally spread to the [[Clan Fire Mandrill|Fire Mandrills]], [[Clan Diamond Shark|Diamond Sharks]] and [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]] after the [[Trial of Annihilation|Smoke Jaguars' Annihilation]].<ref name=TRO3050U140/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> Produced exclusively on the [[Clan Homeworlds]], the design was one of many lost to the Inner Sphere Clans after contact with the Homeworlds ceased during the [[Jihad]],<ref name=TRO3085>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 128</ref> with attrition steadily reducing the numbers of increasingly patchwork survivors by the [[ilClan era]].<ref name=RGiCV20p13>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'', p. 13: "Warhawk (Masakari)"</ref> Meanwhile in the [[Deep Periphery]], even following their Abjurement the Goliath Scorpions went to extreme lengths to maintain their ''Warhawk''s, resorting to cannibalizing severely damaged 'Mechs for parts. Cherishing the ''Warhawk'' for its pinpoint accuracy, the design was among those revived once resources allowed and prior to the [[Hanseatic Crusade]], where it played a key role in the [[Escorpión Imperio]]'s conquest of the [[Hanseatic League]]. The wealth of League resources following the Crusade allowed the new [[Scorpion Empire]] to retool the factory on [[Antwerp]] to resurrect the ''Warhawk'', rebuffing interest from [[Clan Sea Fox]] buyers to see to their own internal needs first.<ref name=RGiCV20p13/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Warhawk'' is powered by a massive 340 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 64.8 km/h and mounts thirteen and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor to protect itself from enemy fire. To dissipate the massive waste heat produced in its various configurations, it carries a staggering twenty [[double heat sink]]s. Additionally, though not truly fixed equipment on the chassis, the ''Warhawk'' manages to incorporate an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] into each of its configurations, making all of its direct fire weapons extremely accurate.<ref name=TRO3050U140/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/><ref name=RGiCV20p13/> In its primary configuration, the ''Warhawk'' has an impressive arsenal of long range weapons which are centered around four [[ER PPC]]s that take advantage of the 'Mech’s [[Targeting Computer]]. While unable to fire all of the ER PPCs at once it can use a [[volley fire]] strategy to manage its heat. These are backed up by an [[LRM-10]] launcher that allows the ''Warhawk'' a secondary weapon that can be utilized for long range combat.<ref name=TRO3050U140/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/><ref name=RGiCV20p13/> Due to space constraints dictated by the targeting computer and over-engineered cooling system, large-bore autocannons are infrequently mounted, the consequence of complex routing of ammo feeds. The Warhawk excels when using direct-energy weapons and ER PPCs are signature weapon on many configurations.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20, p. 13: "Warhawk (Masakari)"''</ref> ==Alternate Configurations== *; Alternate Configuration A : Configured for a more generalized combat role, the ''Warhawk'' A has two [[ER Large Lasers]] for long-range combat. These are supported by an [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannon]] that can fire both solid and cluster ammunition and an [[LRM-15]] launcher capable of providing long-range missile fire support. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a highly accurate [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher.<ref name=TRCIp68f /> BV (1.0) = 2,167,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,399<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 131</ref> *; Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration of the ''Warhawk'' is a generalist rather than focused variant. For long-range combat, the 'Mech carries a [[Gauss rifle]] which can do a great deal of damage at any range. For close combat, the 'Mech has three [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single [[ER Small Laser]] as well as two [[SRM-6]] launchers. Finally, the 'Mech also carries a [[Narc Missile Beacon]] launcher which is capable of tagging a 'Mech with a beacon that can be used by friendly units for more accurate missile fire on the designated target.<ref name=TRCIp68f /> BV (1.0) = 2,063,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,320<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 132</ref> *; Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration is a sort of compromise on the Primary configuration of the ''Warhawk''. The 'Mech carries two ER PPCs for deadly accurate long range fire, supported at close range by a pair of powerful and already highly accurate [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, the lethality of all four weapons only increased by the Targeting Computer standard to all configurations. The 'Mech carries a [[Flamer]] as well for use against infantry and mounts three additional double heat sinks to handle the 'Mech's heat load.<ref name=TRCIp68f /> BV (1.0) = 2,522,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 2,998<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 133</ref> *; Alternate Configuration D : A 'Mech that can handle itself well at long range, the ''Warhawk'' D carries as its primary long range weapons a pair of ER Large Lasers which are supported by an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can fire at twice the rate as a standard autocannon. For short range the 'Mech has a single ER Small Laser and, as a sort of wild card, carries an [[ATM-9]] launcher which can fire ammunition for long, medium, and short ranges which carry larger warhead payloads as the 'Mech closes on its target.<ref name=TRCIp68f /> BV (1.0) = 2,238,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 138</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,474<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 134</ref> *; Alternate Configuration E : A sort of fusion of the B and C variants, the ''Warhawk'' E mounts an ER PPC, a [[Large Pulse Laser]], and an SRM-6. The new addition to the design is three [[Plasma Cannon]]s.<ref name=TRCIp68f /> BV (2.0) = 2,895<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 135</ref> *; Alternate Configuration F : Apparently designed to reduce heat, this configuration of the ''Warhawk'' carries a single ER PPC in each arm backed up by an LRM-20 and LRM-10. A torso-mounted [[Ultra AC/2]] rounds out the weapons. Like most ''Warhawk'' variants, this version carries an advanced Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 2,775<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 136</ref><ref name=RGiCV20p13/><ref name=RGiCV20p31>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'', p. 31: "Warhawk (Masakari) F"</ref> *; Alternate Configuration G : A brutal short-ranged juggernaut, the ''Warhawk'' G mounts a mammoth [[LB 20-X|LB 20-X Autocannon]] in its right arm, supported by paired [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]]s and a Streak SRM-6 in its left. Fitted with a [[Supercharger]] to rapidly close to optimum range, the expected Targeting Computer ensures maximum efficiency of the three tons of LBX rounds and single ton of Streak missiles. BV (2.0) = 2,909<ref name=RGiCV20p13/><ref name=RGiCV20p32>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'', p. 32: "Warhawk (Masakari) G"</ref> *; Alternate Configuration H : A close combat configuration of the ''Warhawk'', the H configuration carries as its only true long-range weapon an LRM-10 launcher. This is backed up by a pair of Large Pulse Lasers and a pair of [[Heavy Large Laser]]s, which give the 'Mech incredible close-range damage potential. To handle the heavy heat load, the ''Warhawk'' H carries an additional four double heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp68f /> BV (1.0) = 2,185,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 213</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,601<ref name=TRCIp68f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 137</ref> *; Alternate Configuration I : Built as a long-range sniper, this configuration of the ''Warhawk'' carries an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser in each arm, supported by an [[LRM-5]] and an SRM-6 in the center torso. Carrying a ton of reloads for each missile launcher and two extra Double Heat Sinks, an advanced Targeting Computer ensures its primary weapons are deadly accurate. BV (2.0) = 3,026<ref name=RGiCV20p13/><ref name=RGiCV20p33>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'', p. 33: "Warhawk (Masakari) I"</ref> *; Alternate Configuration L : A multi-range brawler, the L configuration carries an [[ATM 12]] with three tons of ammo in a [[CASE II]]–protected ammo bay in its right arm, supporting paired [[PPC Capacitor]]-equipped ER PPCs and two [[ER Flamer]]s in its left arm. To maximise its abilities, the ''Warhawk'' L is fitted with a [[Watchdog CEWS]] package, a Targeting Computer and Supercharger. BV (2.0) = 3,687<ref name=RGiCV20p13/><ref name=RGiCV20p34>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'', p. 34: "Warhawk (Masakari) L"</ref> *; Alternate Configuration T : A mixed-technology short-ranged brawler configuration, the ''Warhawk'' T carries twin IS-Grade [[plasma rifle]]s in its right arm alongside two Clan-tech ER PPCs in its left arm. Three tons of Plasma reloads and a Targeting Computer give it plenty of combat utility before the last-ditch [[Rocket Launcher 10]] in its center torso comes into play. BV (2.0) = 2,938<ref name=RGiCV20p13/><ref name=RGiCV20p30>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'', p. 30: "Warhawk (Masakari) T"</ref> ===Custom Configuration=== *; ''Warhawk'' Tara : Piloted by [[Major]] [[Tara Lucas (31st c.)|Tara Lucas]] of [[Zeta Battalion]], this ''Warhawk'' variant replaces the LRMs of the primary configuration with extra heat sinks and a ER Small Laser.<ref>''Tales of the Jihad: the Last Day of Zeta''</ref> ==Apocryphal Configurations== {{ApocryphalContentStart}} These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media. ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' *; WHK-NQ "Nanuq" : A customized variant of the ''Warhawk'', reportedly piloted by [[Hunter Tseng]]. The ''Nanuq'' uses a trio of [[ER Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]] in its left arm. The center torso carries an [[Active Probe]]. In its right torso carries an [[LRM-15]] with two tons of ammo and one ton of ultra autocannon ammo. The right arm carries a pair of [[Ultra Autocannon/10|Ultra Autocannon/10s]] with two tons of ammo.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes"</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ==Design Quirks== The ''Warhawk'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93 BattleMech Quirk Table - Archer Entry.</ref> * [[Improved Targeting (Long)]] ==Notable Pilots== * [[Diana Pryde]]’s chosen 'Mech throughout the early stages of her career was a ''Warhawk''.<ref>''Falcon Guard'', ch. 9</ref> She later switched to a ''[[Nova]]''.<ref>''Falcon Rising'', ch. 18</ref> * [[Jeremiah Rose]] piloted a ''Masakari'' salvaged from the [[Black Thorns]]’ defense of [[Borghese]].<ref name=ACtA012>''D.R.T'', p. 75</ref> * [[Ranna Kerensky]] of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] has been documented to pilot a ''Warhawk''.<ref>''Operation Audacity'', ch. 3</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 68</ref> * [[Theodore Kurita]] was known to pilot a ''Masakari'' as of the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]].<ref>''Luthien'', p. 14</ref> This machine was likely taken from the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Wolcott]]. * [[Vlad Ward]] piloted a ''Warhawk'' to defeat [[Vandervahn Chistu]] into releasing Clan Wolf from the Falcons.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref> * [[Reinhardt Steiner]] of the [[10th Lyran Guards]] piloted a ''Masakari'' in the 3060s.<ref name=EGc14>''Endgame'', ch. 14</ref> * [[Magon Scott]], Khan of the Scorpion Empire piloted a ''Warhawk'' during Hanseatic Crusade.<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'', p. 2</ref> ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to '''Kriegsfalke''' (literally: ''Warfalcon''). The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was left unchanged. * Some MechWarriors of the [[Inner Sphere]] dubbed the Masakari ''Massacre'' because they're very good at slaughtering their enemies.<ref>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Blind Arrogance'', p. 132</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> Masakari.jpg|Original ''Warhawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' 3050U Masakari.jpg|''Warhawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' Warhawk RGilClan v20.png|''Warhawk'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20|RG:iClan v20]]'' Battle of Tukayyid (29).jpg|''Warhawk'' under attack from ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' Day of Heroes (6).jpg|''Warhawk'' and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] warrior from ''[[Day of Heroes]]'' Masakari_PPC.jpg|''Warhawk'' firing its weapons from ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction|BT:25 Years]]''' CCG Unlimited Warhawk Prime.jpg|''Warhawk'' Prime in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' CCG Unlimited Warhawk A.jpg|''Warhawk'' A in motion from ''CCG'' CCG Unlimited Warhawk B.jpg|''Warhawk'' B in motion from ''CCG'' CCG Unlimited Warhawk C.jpg|''Warhawk'' C in motion from ''CCG'' Warhawk (Ice Queen) BTLegends.jpg|[[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine Wolf's]] ''Warhawk'' C "''Ice Queen''" from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' MW4-M Masakari.png|Model of ''Warhawk'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]'' MWO Warhawk.png|Concept art of ''Warhawk'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' Clan Fire Star - Warhawk.jpg|''Warhawk'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Fire Star]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Tales of the Jihad: the Last Day of Zeta]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' </div> [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:OmniMechs]] [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Goliath Scorpion BattleMechs]] [[Category:Scorpion Empire BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[Category:NARC Equipped BattleMechs]]

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