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Star Adder Gamma, Delta
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Diamond Shark Theta, Iota
Nova Cat Iota, Kappa

Long held as the model for other heavy OmniMechs to try and eclipse. Hated yet respected by many of their enemies. Foughten over number times since it first came off the production lines in 2945. The Timber Wolf has become the nightmare to numerous Spheroids since it first was spotted in the periphery by now Khan Phelan Ward and named the MadCat by ComStar's Anastasius Focht. Utilizing still 100 years after its conception the top of the line in all construction materials and methods. There was little call by Wolf warriors to upgrade the commonly seen configurations within the Clans. It wasn't until Khan Natasha Kerensky and saKhan Phelan Ward who both sought to make their units even faster post-Tukayyid made defending the exclusivity of the Timber Wolf less of a priority that this changed as an unintended consequence.

This decision had much greater impact within the Wolf Touman than was expected by the Khans. Many ardent Crusader Wolves challenged this decision and learned the hard way through Trials that the claws of Khan Kerensky have not dulled due to her age and time amongst the Spheroids, nor that the fangs of saKhan Ward are frail and brittle like some have rumored. Using this anger that the Crusader Wolves were feeling the Khans called for them to allay them towards their trothkin and defend the production rights against the Clans attempting to take it like true warriors on the field of battle. Though nearly all Clans attempted to achieve the rights to produce the Timber Wolf as a secondary mech the Crusader Wolves were only able to defend the acquisition of it from a handful of them. Loosing the rights to Nova Cats, Star Adders, Coyote & Diamond Shark they were able to triumph against the Jaguars, Hell's Horses, Ice Hellions, Bears, Vipers and Ravens.

With some very minor changes to Wolf configurations, these new Timber Wolf producing Clans are beginning to give the Timber Wolf a makeover in their own image based on their own needs and tactical ideals.


Timber Wolf

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Succession Wars
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-E-E-A
Production Year: 3025
Cost: 21,366,406 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,066

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 375 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    27.5 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   114 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             375                      19.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             15(30)                    5.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 230                 12.00
    Armor Locations: 1 HD, 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           36       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  9         
                                           L/R Torso     16           24       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     12           24       
                                             L/R Leg     16           32       



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Loadout Name: Prime                                          Cost: 24,064,141
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,700

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
LRM-15                                       RT        5         2         3.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
LRM-15                                       LT        5         2         3.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       RT        -         3         3.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 12

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 27
5          5       5       4       0      3     2   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 2


Downgrading the standard Twin LRM 20s for the smaller LRM 15s at first looks like a questionable move by Wolf Engineers, but the addition of Artemis Fire Control Systems to the twin launchers ensures that a higher consistent barrage of missiles strike their target. As an additional bonus is the increased ammo capacity this allows the design for any new extended missions. Dropping the Medium Pulse and Twin Machine Guns again for additional ammo capacity for its main weaponry in its LRM systems.


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Loadout Name: Alpha                                          Cost: 24,173,516
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,888

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
Streak SRM-6                                 RT        4         2         3.00
ECM Suite                                    RT        0         1         1.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           RA        4         1         2.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
Medium Pulse Laser                           LA        4         1         2.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           RT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 15

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 29
5          6       6       3       0      3     2   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Alpha Config has made the simple move of removing of a singular Medium Pulse Laser and 3 of its pod mounted Double Heat Sinks. Adding instead an additional Streak SRM 6 Launcher to exploit those weaknesses left by its twin ER PPCs. While this may strain the designs heat sinks it does ensure potential heat savings when its Streak systems fail to lock on target.


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Loadout Name: Beta                                           Cost: 24,226,016
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,814

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LA                                                     0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
3 ER Medium Lasers                           RT        15        3         3.00
ECM Suite                                    LT        0         1         1.00
Active Probe                                 LT        0         1         1.00
ER PPC                                       RA        15        2         6.00
Gauss Rifle                                  LA        1         6        12.00
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            LA        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 28
5          6       6       3       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


The last of the Wolf Configs it is the furthest in departure from its original. Stripping all of its weaponry besides the devastating Gauss Cannon. Wolf Designers have gone for a more direct fire and command configuration. Pairing the Gauss Cannon now with an ER PPC instead of its more accurate and shorter ranged Large Pulse Laser ensures the design has a range advantage verse most other foes. Stripping its SRM and LRM Pack as well as its singular Small Pulse Laser and instead replacing it with a trio of Extended Range Medium Lasers for those foes that close the distance. Outfitted now with an Active Probe and ECM suite to counter advanced targeting systems of its opponents and ensure the pilot is not surprised by an hidden foes it may come across.


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Loadout Name: Gamma                                          Cost: 23,705,391
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,492

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             18(36)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
3 Streak SRM-4s                              RT        9         3         6.00
3 Streak SRM-4s                              LT        9         3         6.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
@Streak SRM-4 (50)                           RT        -         2         2.00
@Streak SRM-4 (50)                           LT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 14

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 25
5          7       7       2       0      3     1   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

The first of the designs rolling off the Star Adder's new Timber Wolf production line on Sheridan. The Adders have adopted and modified the Wolves original D configuration and made it their own.
Removing the twin ER PPCs which while quite devastating ensured the design would overheat if ever the 'Mech moved and fired the two at the same time. Downgrading to twin Extended Range Large Lasers gives a slight range advantage as well as a buffer for its heat concerns. Downgrading from the Quad Streak SRM 6 packs the Adders have replaced them with 6 Streak SRM 4 packs. Adder engineers have done this as it may fool opponents into believing the 'Mech is actually armed with LRM 15s until such time as the 'Mech fires. An additional heat sink was added as an afterthought but it still overheats when alpha striking its opponents.


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Loadout Name: Delta                                          Cost: 23,880,391
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,750

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             18(36)                    3.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA, 2 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
2 LRM-15s                                    RT        10        4         7.00
2 LRM-15s                                    LT        10        4         7.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RA        10        2         2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LA        10        2         2.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       RT        -         3         3.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       LT        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 8

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 28
5          7       7       4       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 3/3/3, IF 3


The second of the configs from the Star Adders is a new configuration offered to the Clans. Inspired by the Prime config of Wolves it removes the twin ER Large Lasers and adds an additional twin LRM 15s for increased indirect fire. Bolstering its existing twin ER Medium Lasers with an additional two for when opponents close the distance. Adders have been pairing the Wolf's Primary with their own configuration for impressive fire support stars.


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Loadout Name: Zeta                                           Cost: 23,797,266
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,220

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    CASE Locations: LA, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
Active Probe                                 RT        0         1         1.00
Ultra AC/5                                   RA        1         3         7.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
Ultra AC/5                                   LA        1         3         7.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
@Ultra AC/5 (40)                             RA        -         2         2.00
@Ultra AC/5 (40)                             LA        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 19

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 22
5          4       4       4       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


The Coyotes have gone in a new direction with their take of the Timber Wolf. Removing the inconsistent firepower of Long Range Missiles, the Coyotes have instead added a twin battery of Ultra AC/5s. Paired with the twin Extended Range Lasers this design can harass opponents at long range. Pilots have been known for swapping out the Ultra AC for their LBX counterparts for partnering with the traditional Zeta config for assistance in Aerospace and the occasional contest with Hell's Horses or Blood Spirits and their vehicles.

Loadout Name: Kerenksy                                       Cost: 23,534,766
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,754

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
Gauss Rifle                                  RT        1         6        12.00
ER PPC                                       LT        15        2         6.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
ER Medium Laser                              RA        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LA        5         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            RA        -         3         3.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 16

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 28
5          6       7       3       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Tagging this configuration as the Kerensky Configuration. The Coyote engineers have reinvented the traditional weapons layout of General Kerenskys iconic Orion BattleMech. The Coyotes chose this config as to honor Kerensky memory and the Wolf's who have always been allies of the Coyotes


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Loadout Name: Theta                                          Cost: 23,644,141
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,263

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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    CASE Locations: LA, RA                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
ER Medium Laser                              RT        5         1         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              LT        5         1         1.00
Ultra AC/10                                  RA        3         4        10.00
LB 5-X AC                                    LA        1         4         7.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
@Ultra AC/10 (20)                            RA        -         2         2.00
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20)                       LA        -         1         1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (20)                          LA        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 17

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 23
5          5       5       3       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA


Diamond Sharks entrance into the Timber Wolf market had some observers questioning their weapons selections until they realized that the choices somewhat mirrored the Sharks Phoenix Hawk II design. Relying on the same Ultra AC 10 for its primary damage and instead of its twin counterpart adding an ER Large Laser and LBX 5 for extreme range damage capability. Bolstered by a pair of ER Medium Lasers for opponents that close in.

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Loadout Name: Iota                                           Cost: 23,396,953
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,694

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             22(44)                    7.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 1 LA, 2 RA
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
Large Pulse Laser                            RT        10        2         6.00
ER PPC                                       LT        15        2         6.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 12

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 27
5          5       5       5       0      3     1   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

The Sharks second unique configuration again has gone the route of removing the iconic shoulder mounted missile pods and with this config gone for a route where it does not need to rely on ammunition resupplies.They had instead gone with the choice of ER PPC and Large Pulse to pair with its iconic twin ER Large Lasers. This design runs hotter than the Cats counterpart but it has increased damage capacity.

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Loadout Name: Kappa                                          Cost: 24,791,484
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,706

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             17(34)                    2.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LA, 1 RA
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
Active Probe                                 RT        0         1         1.00
Anti-Missile System                          RT        1         1         0.50
LRM-10                                       RT        4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
ECM Suite                                    LT        0         1         1.00
Anti-Missile System                          LT        1         1         0.50
LRM-10                                       LT        4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           LT        -         1         1.00
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
ER Small Laser                               RA        2         1         0.50
Targeting Computer                           RA        -         2         2.00
ER Small Laser                               LA        2         1         0.50
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (12)                       RT        -         1         1.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    RT        -         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (12)                       LT        -         1         1.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    LT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 10

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 27
5          6       6       4       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, PRB, RCN, ECM, AMS, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 2[/code]

The Cats have choosen to make the Timber Wolf into a command mech for its Heavy Trinaries. Downgrading again its LRM pods to 10's. They also removed its secondary ER Medium Lasers instead adding an Active Probe and ECM Suite as well as twin Anti Missile Systems to knock down incoming missile fire.


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Loadout Name: Eta                                            Cost: 23,123,516
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-E-E-A                       BV2: 2,514

Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             22(44)                    7.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT, 1 RA
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA

Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
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ER Small Laser                               CT        2         1         0.50
ER Large Laser                               RA        12        1         4.00
Large Pulse Laser                            RA        10        2         6.00
ER Large Laser                               LA        12        1         4.00
Large Pulse Laser                            LA        10        2         6.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 12

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 25
5          5       5       5       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA

Like the Sharks the Cats have also chosen to go with an energy boat configuration. Twin ER Larges are instead paired with Twin Large Pulse Lasers. Nine additional double heat sinks are not enough to counter this massive heat per barrage but it can lay continuous fire down for an acceptable period of time before it needs to stop the firing of one of its lasers to cool off.



I WIN I returned the Iconic ER Small Laser[/size][/b]

Plenty of time Bradshaw to go over your entry the deadline is ten days away. 

Oh I know but I'm late to the party. Now that my configs are up I can look what others did to see if need to alter any so not the same. I still need to do Config fluff but thats minor and will take a few mins tomorrow.

Oh i know but thats the one advantage of going last its the ability to tweak your own or anothers design to make it better or different

Night Gyr is better to me differences in speed isnt enough to make it worth those lost tons in engine weight. Plus it has added mobility in its jump jets

The thing about the 75 ton weight bracket IIRC is that it hits 2 sweet spots: it's optimal for 5/8 with a XL engine and it's in the optimal slot for a 4/6 with a SFE (75-85 tons). Both are relatively expensive compared to smaller designs with the same engine/speed arrangement but you get the most effective tonnage from them.

So the Timber Wolf is basically ideal as a chassis for the Clans with their fast-heavy bias and it gets star billing in the initial Clan views with Aidan Pryde using one during the invasion and it being the first clan Mech seen by the Inner Sphere with Phelans battle ROMs.

If i was to build a series of mechs for a clan from scratch. I'd center it around 300 XL engine with 30 50 60 75 and 100 tonners using it for resource savings purposes

I could see a clan like Ice Hellion doing that one as it covers more of the lighter side of the spectrum.