Dire Wolf (Daishi)

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Dire Wolf
Production information
Manufacturer	Unknown
Model	Daishi
Class	Assault
Technical specifications
Mass	100 tons
Chassis	Standard
Armor	Standard
Engine	300 XL
Speed	54 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 4xER Large Lasers 4xMedium Pulse Lasers 2xUltra Autocannon/5s 1xLRM-10
BV (1.0)	2,341

Description

The Dire Wolf is one of the OmniMechs that became feared throughout the Inner Sphere during the initial Clan invasion and rightly so. The Dire Wolf weighs in at an impressive 100 tons and has a relatively slow cruising speed of 54 km/h provided by a 300 XL engine, its armor protection rivals that an Atlas, but it has superior potential firepower with fifty and a half tons of free pod space for weapons and equipment. It is these traits which saw the 'Mech christened Daishi or 'great death' by the criminal underbelly of the Draconis Combine, a name that would be proven grimly accurate time and time again.

Armament

In its primary configuration the Dire Wolf carries an extensive long range paylod that is backed up by good close combat weapons. The primary long range weapons are four ER Large Lasers which give the Dire Wolf an impressive long range punch. These are backed up by two Ultra Autocannon/5s for even more direct fire capability and a LRM-10 launcher giving the Dire Wolf some indirect fire capabilities. For close combat the Dire Wolf has a simple yet effective array of four Medium Pulse Lasers.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt Config A - The A configuration of the Dire Wolf is configured to engage its enemies at a variety of ranges. The primary long range weapon carried in this congifuration is a Gauss Rifle. This is backed up by three impressive Large Pulse Lasers which are effective at any range. For close combat, the A configuration carries two Streak SRM-6 launchers and for additional defense against incoming missiles it carries an Anti-Missile System. BV (1.0) = 2,689

• Alt. Config. B - The B configuration is armed for long range engagements with four Ultra Autocannon/2s which have a reach of 810 meters and are backed up by a pair of ER PPCs for even greater punch. A LB-X Autocannon/10 provides excellent medium to long range firepower and allows the Dire Wolf B to act in a variety of roles including vehicle hunting and anti-aircraft. For close combat, the B configuration has two Medium Pulse Lasers and an ER Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 2,127
• Alt. Config. C - The C configuration is configured to be highly mobile and flexible. The Dire Wolf C can jump up to ninety meters. The primary weapons carried are a pair of ER PPCs. These are supported by two new ATM 9 launchers which are capable of firing missiles that are intended for short, intermediate, and long ranges. The C configuration also carries four Medium Pulse Lasers and a single shot Streak SRM-4 launcher. The direct fire weapons are all linked to a Targeting Computer, increasing their lethality, and the C configuration is protected from enemy electronic warfare equipment with an ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 3,290
• Alt. Config. H - A simple direct fire configuration of the Dire Wolf, the H configuration carries a pair of Gauss Rifles as its primary long range weaponry. These are backed up by two Heavy Large Lasers for medium to short ranges. Finally, for short range combat, the H configuration has a Medium Pulse Laser and a Flamer. All of this configuration's weapons are linked to a Targeting Computer increasing their accuracy. BV (1.0) = 2,517
• Alt. Config. S - The S configuration is intended for the close confines of urban and jungle warfare. The S configurations primary weapon is a massive LB-X Autocannon/20 which is capable of disabling most light and medium 'Mechs in a single blast. This is backed up by a single Large Pulse Laser to provide some long range firepower should the Dire Wolf S be caught in the open. Additional short range firepower is provided by five Medium Pulse Lasers and two Streak SRM-4 launchers. Two Anti-Personnel Pods and two Machine Guns provide exceptional anti infantry capabilities. The S configuration has added mobility with three jump jets allowing it to jump up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 2875

Non Standard Configurations

• Hohiro - The Hohiro configuration of the Dire Wolf is used by Hohiro Kurita and has a mixed long and short range weapons prifile. For long range hitting power, an ER PPC and a Gauss Rifle provide overwhelming punch. To engage enemies at long to medium ranges, three Large Pulse Lasers are carried. One ER Small Laser and one Streak SRM-6 round out this configuration with some short range punch. BV (1.0) = 2676
• Prometheus - The preferred configuration of Precentor Martial Victor Steiner-Davion, the Prometheus configuration carries a blistering array of weapons that increases its damage potential as it closes range. The primary long range weapons are a pair of ER Large Lasers supported by three Large Pulse Lasers. For close combat, a SRM-6 launcher and an Ultra Autocannon/20 are carried, making this a very destructive OmniMech configuration. BV (1.0) = 2,319
• Widowmaker - The preferred configuration of the late Black Widow Natasha Kerensky, the Widowmaker can do a great deal of damage at any range. Two ER PPCs are mounted for long range combat. These are backed up by a pair of Large Pulse Lasers. For close combat, the Widowmaker carries three ER Medium Lasers, an ER Small Laser and an Ultra Autocannon/20. This mix of weaponry served Natasha Kerensky well until her death at the hands of the Jade Falcon Star Commander Joanna. The Widowmaker now rests on the floor of the Great Gash on Twycross, in silent memorial to its legendary pilot. BV (1.0) = 2,534

References

• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised