Howler (Baboon)
Howler | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Novy Minsky Armaments Plant, CJF Factory Zone 5 |
Production Year | 2871[1] |
Model | Baboon |
Class | Light |
Cost | 1,826,240 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
Mass | 20 tons |
Chassis | Type-A Endo Steel |
Armor | Type 2 Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE |
Engine | 140 Standard |
Communications System | Unknown |
Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 119 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 587 |
BV (2.0) | 645[2] |
Contents
Description
The Howler was first observed among Clan Jade Falcon second-line units, though it has since been proven to be much more widespread. The BattleMech the Inner Sphere dubbed the Baboon is moderately fast for a 'Mech its size, topping out at 119 km/h. Its armament is at least partially enabled by the use of an Endo Steel structure and three tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.
Weapons and Equipment
The Howler is a potent missile boat for its size. Meant to provide fire support to light garrison Stars, the 'Mech carries three LRM-5 launchers and three tons of ammunition. It is also used extensively as a training 'Mech.[3]
Variants
- Howler 2
- The Howler was redesigned by Clan Steel Viper scientists to improve their light, second-line units. A smaller, Extralight Engine provides the space for four ATM 3s along with two tons of ammunition. Though the 'Mech's running speed is reduced, it uses MASC to accelerate to 130 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 634, BV (2.0) = 757[2]
- Howler 3 ("Devil")
- Clan Snow Raven scientists refitted many captured Howler 2s with an ER PPC and a Targeting Computer, turning the 'Mech into a sniper. This variant was spotted in the Clan Jade Falcon occupied zone around 3055 by ComStar ROM agents and inaccurately reported in the 1993 Update Flyer as the TZ-1 Devil, which they initially falsely described as a 30-ton 'Mech with significantly higher speed and better armor (but no targeting computer).[4] BV (1.0) = 1,048, BV (2.0) = 1,277[2]
- Howler 4
- Developed by the Jade Falcons, this model drops two of the LRM-5s and installs Jump Jets that can cover 210 meters. The ammunition bay is reduced to a single ton. BV (2.0) = 506[5]
- Howler 5
- The standard Howler chassis has had its LRMs removed and six ER Medium Lasers are fitted in triple mounts in each side torso. BV (2.0) = 1,363[6]
- Howler 6
- Another close range combatant, this Howler variant carries a pair of SRM-6s in a Shoulder Turret. Two tons of ammunition are carried in a CASE II protected bay. BV (2.0) = 550[7]
Design Quirks
The Howler has the following Design Quirk:[8]
Notes
In German products the unit's proper Clan name was perfectly translated to Heuler. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was also perfectly translated to Pavian.
Gallery
Howler from RG:ilClan v8
Howler 2 from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Howler from Jade Falcon Sourcebook
Howler in combat from The Battle of Coventry
Howler 3 (falsely classified as TZ-1 Devil) from 1993 Update Flyer
Howler in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ MUL online date for Howler (Baboon)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 66
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 4
- ↑ 1993 Update Flyer, p. 7
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 22
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 23
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8, p. 24
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Howler Entry.