Editing Wendigo

{{otheruses|the 50-ton OmniMech|other uses|Wendigo (disambiguation)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Wendigo TRO3145DC.jpg
|name=''Wendigo''
|manufacturer=[[LAW-Avon Alpha]]
| production year = 3135
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6402/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=Prime
|introduced=
|class=Medium
|cost=
|mass=50
|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type=omni
|feet=2
|chassis=[[Mynx Type Medium Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Gamma Special Reflective]]
|engine=[[Consolidated 300 XL]]
|comsys=[[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]]
|T&T=[[Build 5 CAT TTS]]
|heat sinks=12
|speed=97
|speed with MASC=
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets=
|armament=
Primary Configuration
*1x [[LRM-10]]
*1x [[Ultra AC/2]]
*1x [[Streak SRM-6]]
*4x [[ER Medium Laser]]
|BV (1.0) =
|BV (2.0) = 2,122<ref name=TRO:3145DCp37>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 37: "Wendigo"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 146</ref>
}}

==Description==
Designed in the middle of the [[thirty-second century]], the '''''Wendigo''''' is a Medium Class [[OmniMech]] designed and produced originally for [[Clan Nova Cat]]. The 'Mech's creation stems from the results of the Clan's prolonged efforts with [[Draconis Combine]]'s [[Luthien Armor Works]] to produce a replacement design for [[Clan Nova Cat Touman|its ''touman'']]. The resulting ''[[Avalanche]]'' turned out to be less than what the Clan had hoped for, so using the basic premise of the ''Avalanche'' design, the results of Clan Scientists would become the ''Wendigo''.

The ''Wendigo'' was first deployed just after the [[Draconis Combine]] commenced its invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. After deployment of early prototype models, a more refined ''Wendigo'' would emerge to become the Nova Cat's frontline OmniMech.  However, near the end of the "Nova Cat Rebellion," the ''Wendigo'''s production facilities would be badly damaged by fighting between [[Amphigean Light Assault Group|Combine forces]] and Nova Cat's [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Gamma Galaxy]].  The end of the rebellion and death of the Nova Cats would lead to the ''Wendigo'' being dispersed among [[Clan Sea Fox]] and [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 36: Wendigo - Background</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Built strictly with Clan technology, the ''Wendigo'' uses [[Technology Rating|advanced technology]] innovations in its design.  Among these new advances are the 9.5 tons of [[Reflective Armor]] on its hull, and a relocated cockpit in the [[Torso-Mounted Cockpit|torso]].  The design features at its heart a 300-rated [[XL fusion engine]], allowing it to reach speeds upwards of 97 km/h.

Allotted 19.5 tons of pod space, the OmniMech's primary configuration features a wide range of long-range and short range weaponry.  These include a single [[LRM-10]] missile launcher, with an [[Ultra Autocannon/2]] for long range engagements.  For close-range engagements the 'Mech features four [[ER Medium Lasers]] and a single [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher.<ref name=TRO:3145DCp37/>

==Alternate Configurations==
*;Alternate Configuration A : Two arm-mounted [[Large Pulse Lasers]], with a single [[LRM-15|LRM-15 Launcher]] mounted in the head. BV (2.0) = 2,072<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 92: Wendigo - A Configuration Info</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 147</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration B : Designed for intermediate and close range fighting, the B Configuration features eight [[Improved Jump Jets]] allowing maneuverability to bring its four ER Medium Lasers and six [[ER Small Lasers]] to bear on would-be opponents. The design's protection is augmented with a [[Guardian ECM]]. BV (2.0) = 2,369<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 93: Wendigo - B Configuration Info</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 148</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration C : This configuration features Improved Lasers and precision missile systems. These include two head-mounted [[Improved Heavy Medium Lasers]], with a single [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] mounted in the right arm actuator. A single [[Streak LRM-15]] Launcher is mounted in other arm. Rounding out the components is a single ER Small Laser and an additional Double Heat sink help cope with the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,548<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 94: Wendigo: B Configuration Info</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 149</ref>

==Variants==
Before it entered full production, the ''Wendigo'' had limited number of prototypes made. These similar forerunners were also OmniMechs featuring a smaller engine with only 10 double heat sinks, but had Pod capacity. These slower designs were among units first sent into the Republic as part of the Combine's invasion force. However, these prototypes were flawed and fraught with glitches. It was decided to sacrifice its large carrying capacity for more speed and thus were scrapped in favor of the production model.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', pp. 36–37, 95–96: Wendigo - Configurations Info</ref>
*;''Wendigo''-VP Prime : The Prototype Prime's main weapons were an ER PPC and LB 10-X Class Autocannon. These weapons were backed up by pair of [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] and single ER Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,360<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 150</ref>

*;''Wendigo''-VP A : Designed with long-range and anti-infantry missions in mind, the A featured an [[ER Large Lasers]] and an [[AP Gauss Rifle]] in each of its arms. Mounted in the head is a third AP Gauss Rifle. A [[Targeting Computer]] increased the design's accuracy. BV (2.0) = 2,414<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 151</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Wendigo'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:
*[[Distracting]]

==Notable Pilots==
:See: [[:Category:Notable Wendigo Pilots]]

==Related OmniMechs==
* ''[[Avalanche]]'' - The ''Wendigo'' was created as an improvement of the poorly regarded ''Avalanche'' using the latter as a basis for the design.
* ''[[Stormwolf]]'' - Ramiel Bekker would use this design to form this OmniMech for the [[Clan Wolf Touman|Clan Wolf ''touman'']].

==Origin==
The ''Wendigo'' was originally created for WizKids' MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game. The 'Mech first appeared in print as part of the MWDA Novel ''[[Heretic's Faith]]'', written by [[Randall N. Bills]]. In this novel, the 'Mech weaponry would first appear in print. The variant that was piloted by the novel's protagonist, [[Kisho Nova Cat]], would become the ''Wendigo-VP''.

==BattleMech Gallery==
<gallery>
Wendigo TRO3145DC.jpg|''Wendigo'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine|TRO:3145DC]]''
Wendigo (Nebula) BTLegends.jpg|[[Kisho|Kisho Nova Cat's]] ''Wendigo''-VP ''Nebula'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]''
Wendigo MWDA.jpg|''Wendigo'''s original MechWarrior Dark Age figure
Wendigo_3135_Dark_Age_PDA_Journal.JPG|Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals ''Wendigo'' field report
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
* ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20071224195503/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/soldier/pda.asp?a=40283 WizKids Website (Archived)]''


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