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Savage Coyote

Overview:

The Coyotes have always relied on missiles as their main weapons, usually in
conjunction with heavier direct-fire systems. But the Savage Coyote forgoes any
attempt to provide substantial energy or ballistic weapons to mount a truely
incredible array of long-range missile launchers. This 95-ton BattleMech can
launch eighty LRMs in a single volley and carries an onboard supply of 1,440
LRMs in its ammunition bins. Considered by many Clans as far too specialized,
it works for the Coyotes who use this Assault class war-machine as the keystone
of their heavy touman.

Capabilities:

The Savage Coyote masses 95-tons, but uses a 380-rate extra-light fusion engine
to acheive speeds of 43.2 kilometers per hour (walking) and 64.8 kph (running).
Endo-steel internal structure was used in the construction process, but there
was no room for ferro-fibrous. Instead, the Savage Coyote carries eighteen tons
of standard armor plating that provides 98.29% of maximum armor coverage.

The primary weapons of this BattleMech are concentrated in the arms, each of
which carries two LRM-20 launchers with Artemis IV Fire Control--for a total of
80 long-range missiles in a single volley. This installation required the
Coyotes to remove both the hand actuators and lower arm actuators from each
arm, but in exchange the design can 'flip' the missile pods to strike at
opponents behind them (and with no minimum range on the Clan LRMs, this is an
incredible amount of response to a dishonorable back attack).

To fed those hungry launchers, the Savage Coyote carries twelve full tons of
LRMs, all stored in the right and left torsos. This gives each launcher 18
salvoes. Since hostile missiles might pose a threat, the Savage Coyote carries
an Anti-Missile System in the head, fed from a one ton bin in the center torso
(24 shots). Thirteen double heat sinks are fitted to the chassis (all within
the engine) and provide enough heat dissipation to fire all four LRM launchers
and the AMS while walking without generating any excess overheat.

However, the launchers and munitions consumed so much tonnage that only four
tons remained. The Savage Coyote used that tonnage to fit four ER Medium Lasers
(two each in the right and left torso) as back-up weapons. A Warrior piloting
a Savage Coyote cannot fire these guns in conjunction with the missiles, but
they do provide a short-range backup in the event the missile launchers are
disabled or their magazines run dry.

Deployment:

Produced exclusively by the Coyotes, they are also one of the few users of this
highly specialized design. A handful are possessed by Clan Steel Viper, a Clan
which allow enjoys  missile heavy designs, but most Clans prefer to trade
Savage Coyotes captured as isorla for BattleMechs more suited to their style of
combat operations.

Variants:

Currently, there are no variants of the Savage Coyote in production. However,
it is vitually certain that if other Clans begin to operate this BattleMech in
quantity that additional variants will be forthcoming.

Savage Coyote Mk XCV Mod CC (Prime)

Mass: 95 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-D
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 27,148,225 C-Bills
Battle Value: 3,178

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 380 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    4  LRM-20s w/ Artemis IV FCS
    4  ER Medium Lasers
    1  Anti-Missile System
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   145 points                5.00
    Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             380                      20.50
    Walking MP: 4
    Running MP: 6
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             13(26)                    3.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 288                 18.00
    CASE Locations: CT, LT, RT                                             0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     30           45       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  10       
                                           L/R Torso     20           32       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     16           32       
                                             L/R Leg     20           40       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 LRM-20s                                    RA        12        8        10.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           RA        -         2         2.00
2 LRM-20s                                    LA        12        8        10.00
    Artemis IV FCS                           LA        -         2         2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           RT        10        2         2.00
2 ER Medium Lasers                           LT        10        2         2.00
Anti-Missile System                          HD        1         1         0.50
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (36)                       RT        -         6         6.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (36)                       LT        -         6         6.00
@Anti-Missile System (24)                    CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 2

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 32
4          6       6       4       0      4     4   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: AMS, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 4

Dire Wolf

Overview:

First encountered in 3040, the Dire Wolf was intended to be the most powerful
Clan BattleMech ever fielded. Massing a full 100-tons, this Wolf designed
war-machine would be slow moving but carry an array of weaponry more in line
with that of a naval battlecruiser than a BattleMech. And even though the
design was a complete success, in general Wolf Warriors did not like the
plodding beast--it was simply too slow.

But the Smoke Jaguars desired it, and in 3041--barely seven months after the
Dire Wolf fought its first trial--the Jaguars secured the rights to produce
this brute. Since then, this BattleMech has become the central focus of the
Jaguar touman.

Although the Wolves retain production rights, they only manufacture a handful
each year, and assign those Dire Wolves only to units specifically built to
handle the heaviest defensive fortifications. General field operations are
conducted by lighter, more mobile Assault- and Heavy-weight designs.

A few of the more suspicious minds among the Khans have whispered the question:
did the Wolves deliberately design the Dire Wolf to further slow the already
ponderous Jaguar touman in maneuver warfare? Such questions raise many issues,
but in some respects they are correct--for every Jaguar blood-named feels that
he must have a Dire Wolf if he commands or serves in an Assault Star (or even a
Heavy Star!). And the proliferation of this design has slowed the strategic and
tactical maneuvering ability of the Smoke Jaguars as a whole by roughly 25%.
The debate continues to this day.

The Wolves only grin when they are asked to speculate on the matter.

Capabilities:

Massing 100-ton, the mighty Dire Wolf is perhaps the slowest Clan BattleMech,
along with the Blood Drinker. It uses a 300-rate extra-light fusion engine for
a walking speed of 32.4 kilometers per hour and a running speed of 54 kph,
which is roughly the same as the most sluggish Heavy BattleMechs walking speed.
The design mounts no jump jets, so it cannot avoid rugged terrain that impairs
its strategic mobiity even further.

The Wolf designers opted to forgo any advanced construction materials, but did
fit the chassis with nineteen tons of standard armor plating--as much as the
ancient Atlas of the SLDF. This left a massive 55.5 tons for weapons,
equipment, and heat sinks.

However, the design team had to proceed cautiously at this point, because even
without Endo-Steel internal structure or Ferro-Fibrous armor plating, the
internal volume would too small to accomodate a sizable number of
double-strength heats--only twelve of which could be placed within the 300-rate
engine.

The final weapons layout was a mixture of ballistic, energy, and missile
systems that made the most efficient use of available heat dissipation and
internal volume. To maximize that volume, the design team eliminate both hand
actuators, but retained the lower arm actuators (which continues to point at
the entire project being a means to shackle the Jaguars, as the design cannot
direct any weapons to protect its rear).

The right arm carries a Gauss Rifle with 24 shots, while the left mounts an ER
PPC. Alongside the ER PPC is an LB-10X autocannon with 10 shots of cluster and
10 more of slug. The right torso carries an LRM-15 launcher with Artemis IV and
three tons of ammunition (24 salvoes), while the left carries a Streak SRM-6
launcher with 15 shots. One additional energy weapon (an ER Medium Laser) was
mounted in the center torso, and four AP Gauss Rifles (with 20 shots each) were
mounted in pairs in the right and left torsos.

Sixteen double-strength heat sinks were fitted to the chassis--enough to fire
all weapons except the Streak SRM-6 without generating any excess heat other
than that produced by movement. If the Streak successfully locks on to the
target, the Warrior piloting a Dire Wolf can maintain his heat balance by not
firing the quad APGs. Unlike many Clan heavy and assault-class BattleMechs, the
Dire Wolf does not mount an Anti-Missile System, although with its thick armor
plating it probably does not need to.

However, one flaw with the design (especially since the start of Operation
Revival Reborn) is the lack of any rear-firing weapon systems, of vital
improtance on a BattleMech so slow moving. It is interesting to note that the
Jaguars are planning to upgrade existing Dire Wolves by downgrading the LRM-15
to an LRM-10, reducing the ammunition to two tons, and fitting four rear-facing
ER Small Lasers to the right and left torso (2 each). None of these variant
Dire Wolves have so entered service with the Clan touman, however.

Deployment:

The majority of the Dire Wolf inventory is in the possession of Clan Smoke
Jaguar, who deploy the BattleMech in every Assault Star, and several Heavy
Stars. As one of only two producers of this Assault BattleMech, the Jaguars
consider it to be their pride and joy.

The second producer is Clan Wolf, who only deploys the Dire Wolf in specialized
Stars dedicated to reducing heavily defended fortifications. These Stars are
supported by lighter Clan elements and are comprised of two or three Dire
Wolves, support by Gargoyles or Timber Wolves. However, on a mobile
battlefield, the Dire Wolf has no place in the Wolf touman.

A handful of these BattleMech have reached other Clans, including the Jade
Falcons. Most have been impressed by the firepower, but many are leery of the
low speed. However, the Blood Spirits have indicated they will soon issue a
batchall for production rights--first against the Wolves, and if that fails
against the Jaguars. They are also trading furiously to acquire any isorla Dire
Wolves in the possession of other Clans.

Variants:

Other than the proposed Dire Wolf Mk C Mod SJ detailed above, this Assault
BattleMech retains its original weapons layout and configuration.

Dire Wolf Mk C Mod W (Prime)

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 23,382,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,906

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  Gauss Rifle
    1  LRM-15 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1  LB 10-X AC
    1  Streak SRM-6
    1  ER Medium Laser
    4  AP Gauss Rifles
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     152 points               10.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 3
    Running MP: 5
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 304                 19.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT, LA, RA                                         0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     31           45       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  14       
                                           L/R Torso     21           34       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     17           34       
                                             L/R Leg     21           42       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         6        12.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LA        2         5        10.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
LRM-15                                       RT        5         2         3.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
2 AP Gauss Rifles                            RT        2         2         1.00
2 AP Gauss Rifles                            LT        2         2         1.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            RA        -         3         3.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LA        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         LA        -         1         1.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (24)                       RT        -         3         3.00
@AP Gauss Rifle (40)                         LT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
@AP Gauss Rifle (40)                         CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 3

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 29
3          8       8       5       0      4     0   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1, FLK 1/1/1
Dire Wolf Mk C Mod SJ

Mass: 100 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E
Production Year: 3049
Cost: 23,322,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,852

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 300 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 32.4 km/h
Maximum Speed: 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    1  ER PPC
    1  Gauss Rifle
    1  LB 10-X AC
    1  LRM-10 w/ Artemis IV FCS
    1  Streak SRM-6
    1  ER Medium Laser
    4  AP Gauss Rifles
    4  ER Small Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                     152 points               10.00
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             300                       9.50
    Walking MP: 3
    Running MP: 5
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             16(32)                    6.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LL, 1 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               3.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA+LA    R: SH+UA+LA
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 304                 19.00
    CASE Locations: LT, RT, LA, RA                                         0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     31           45       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  14       
                                           L/R Torso     21           34       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                             L/R Arm     17           34       
                                             L/R Leg     21           42       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gauss Rifle                                  RA        1         6        12.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LA        2         5        10.00
ER PPC                                       LA        15        2         6.00
2 AP Gauss Rifles                            RT        2         2         1.00
LRM-10                                       RT        4         1         2.50
    Artemis IV FCS                           RT        -         1         1.00
2 (R) ER Small Lasers                        RT        4         2         1.00
2 AP Gauss Rifles                            LT        2         2         1.00
Streak SRM-6                                 LT        4         2         3.00
2 (R) ER Small Lasers                        LT        4         2         1.00
ER Medium Laser                              CT        5         1         1.00
@Gauss Rifle (24)                            RA        -         3         3.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LA        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         LA        -         1         1.00
@LRM-10 (Artemis) (24)                       RT        -         2         2.00
@AP Gauss Rifle (40)                         LT        -         1         1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15)                           LT        -         1         1.00
@AP Gauss Rifle (40)                         CT        -         1         1.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 1

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:     10    Points: 29
3          8       8       5       0      4     0   Structure:  5
Special Abilities: CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 1, FLK 1/1/1

Is there a difference between the Dun Stalker and the Dune Stalker?

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