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|manufacturer=[[W-7 Facilities]], [[Wolf Clan Site 3]]
 
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|model=Prime
 
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|class=Medium
 
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A powerful medium scout and recon [['Mech]], the '''''Ice Ferret''''' was regarded as something of a foreign concept when it was first encountered by [[Inner Sphere]] forces.  Referred to as the  '''''Fenris''''' by Inner Sphere forces, the ''Ice Ferret'' is a very capable medium scout [[OmniMech]], which is well armored and fast, and can be configured as a strike/headhunter or as a fire-support 'Mech.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 22-23, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 20-21, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"</ref>
 
A powerful medium scout and recon [['Mech]], the '''''Ice Ferret''''' was regarded as something of a foreign concept when it was first encountered by [[Inner Sphere]] forces.  Referred to as the  '''''Fenris''''' by Inner Sphere forces, the ''Ice Ferret'' is a very capable medium scout [[OmniMech]], which is well armored and fast, and can be configured as a strike/headhunter or as a fire-support 'Mech.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 22-23, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 20-21, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"</ref>
  
Deployed extensively by [[Clan Wolf]], the ''Ice Ferret'' was actually designed to combat the pride of Clan Wolf, the ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' OmniMech.  Originally named the '''''Wolf Hunter''''', the ''Ice Ferret'' was first produced in the mid-2900s by [[Clan Ice Hellion]], but performed poorly due to lack-luster weapon configurations.  Annoyed by the constant Hellion harassment, but appreciating the potential of the new OmniMech, Clan Wolf warriors eventually began challenging for the OmniMech, and eventually won the production facility for the design.  The Wolves renamed the design after the only natural predator of the Ice Hellion, the Ice Ferret, and altered the configurations to improve performance.  The Ice Hellions would maintain a large number of the "''Wolf Hunter''s" in their touman during their existence.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> However, in the early years of the [[Jihad era]], the Ice Ferret's few production facilities would end up being destroyed during the chaotic fighting in Clan Homeworlds.  The design would end up being phased out of use and replaced by the [[Viper (Dragonfly)|Viper]].<ref>''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'', p. 17 Discarded Tools of War - Ice Ferret (Fenris) is listed as among the 'Mechs phased out due to its factory being destroyed during the Wars of Reaving.</ref>
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Deployed extensively by [[Clan Wolf]], the ''Ice Ferret'' was actually designed to combat the pride of Clan Wolf, the ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' OmniMech.  Originally named the '''''Wolf Hunter''''', the ''Ice Ferret'' was first produced in the mid-2900s by [[Clan Ice Hellion]], but performed poorly due to lack-luster weapon configurations.  Annoyed by the constant Hellion harassment, but appreciating the potential of the new OmniMech, Clan Wolf warriors eventually began challenging for the OmniMech, and eventually won the production facility for the design.  The Wolves renamed the design after the only natural predator of the Ice Hellion, the Ice Ferret, and altered the configurations to improve performance.  The Ice Hellions would maintain a large number of the "''Wolf Hunter''s" in their touman during their existence.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> However, in the early years of the [[Jihad era]], the ''Ice Ferret'''s few production facilities would end up being destroyed during the chaotic fighting in Clan Homeworlds.  The design would end up being phased out of use and replaced by the ''[[Viper (Dragonfly)|Viper]]''.<ref>''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'', p. 17 Discarded Tools of War - ''Ice Ferret (Fenris)'' is listed as among the 'Mechs phased out due to its factory being destroyed during the Wars of Reaving</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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*;Alt. Config. L : A powerful anti-infantry configuration, the ''Fenris'' L carries a [[Plasma Cannon]] and three [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s. All of its weapons are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], which makes it deadly in close combat. BV (2.0) = 1,380<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 61</ref>
 
*;Alt. Config. L : A powerful anti-infantry configuration, the ''Fenris'' L carries a [[Plasma Cannon]] and three [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s. All of its weapons are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], which makes it deadly in close combat. BV (2.0) = 1,380<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 61</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. U : An underwater specialist, this configuration carries an [[SRT-4]], [[LRT-5]], and a pair of ER Medium Lasers. To maneuver quickly through the water, it's equipped with seven [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) =  1,532<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged Old is the New New'', p. 138</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. U : An underwater specialist, this configuration carries an [[SRT-4]], [[LRT-5]], and a pair of ER Medium Lasers. To maneuver quickly through the water, it's equipped with seven [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) =  1,532<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New'', p. 138</ref>
  
 
==Apocryphal Configurations==
 
==Apocryphal Configurations==
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''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
*;IFR-RC "Rainbow Crow" : A customized variant of the ''Rainbow Crow''. Piloted by [[Karl Devalis]] the ''Rainbow Crow'', uses a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser|Heavy Medium Lasers]] in its left arm. The center torso carries a [[Guardian ECM]]. The right arm uses a single [[Heavy Machine Gun]] with one ton of ammo. In the right torso, a single [[Streak SRM-6]] with two tons of ammo. <ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes II"</ref>
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*;IFR-RC "Rainbow Crow" : A customized variant of the ''Rainbow Crow''. Piloted by [[Karl Devalis]], the ''Rainbow Crow'' uses a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s in its left arm. The center torso carries a [[Guardian ECM]]. The right arm uses a single [[Heavy Machine Gun]] with one ton of ammo. In the right torso, a single [[Streak SRM-6]] with two tons of ammo.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes II"</ref>
 
 
 
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==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
* [[Clan Wolf]] SaKhan [[Marialle Radick]] piloted an Ice Ferret most of her career.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 93</ref><ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 61</ref>
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* [[Clan Wolf]] saKhan [[Marialle Radick]] piloted an ''Ice Ferret'' most of her career.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 93</ref><ref>''The Falcon and the Wolf'', p. 61</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
In German products the unit's proper Clan name was translated to '''Eismarder''', which literally means ''Ice Marten''. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was left unchanged.
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Revision as of 21:54, 23 September 2020

Ice Ferret (Fenris)
Ice Ferret
Production information
Manufacturer W-7 Facilities, Wolf Clan Site 3
Production Year 2948[1]
Model Prime
Class Medium
Cost 12,543,588 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan OmniMech
Mass 45 tons
Chassis Hellion Medium Gamma ES Endo Steel
Armor Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Type II 360 XL
Communications System Hellion Special 354B
Targeting Tracking System Wolf Hunter MK VII
Heat Sinks 12 Double Heat Sinks
Speed 129.6 km/h
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (1.0) 1,529[2]
BV (2.0) 1,684[1]
1,678[3]


Description

A powerful medium scout and recon 'Mech, the Ice Ferret was regarded as something of a foreign concept when it was first encountered by Inner Sphere forces. Referred to as the Fenris by Inner Sphere forces, the Ice Ferret is a very capable medium scout OmniMech, which is well armored and fast, and can be configured as a strike/headhunter or as a fire-support 'Mech.[1][4][5]

Deployed extensively by Clan Wolf, the Ice Ferret was actually designed to combat the pride of Clan Wolf, the Timber Wolf OmniMech. Originally named the Wolf Hunter, the Ice Ferret was first produced in the mid-2900s by Clan Ice Hellion, but performed poorly due to lack-luster weapon configurations. Annoyed by the constant Hellion harassment, but appreciating the potential of the new OmniMech, Clan Wolf warriors eventually began challenging for the OmniMech, and eventually won the production facility for the design. The Wolves renamed the design after the only natural predator of the Ice Hellion, the Ice Ferret, and altered the configurations to improve performance. The Ice Hellions would maintain a large number of the "Wolf Hunters" in their touman during their existence.[1][4][5] However, in the early years of the Jihad era, the Ice Ferret's few production facilities would end up being destroyed during the chaotic fighting in Clan Homeworlds. The design would end up being phased out of use and replaced by the Viper.[6]

Weapons and Equipment

The Ice Ferret is built on a lightweight Endo Steel chassis that saves weight and is powered by a massive 360 XL engine that gives the Ice Ferret a top speed of 129.6 km/h and also accounts for one third of the 'Mech's total weight. The Ice Ferret has twelve double heat sinks mounted on the chassis and is protected by seven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, giving the 'Mech almost the maximum amount of armor protection for its weight.[1][4][5]

In its primary configuration, the Ice Ferret is capable of acting in a variety of roles. The Ice Ferret carries an Active Probe allowing the 'Mech to detect hidden enemy units. For close combat, the Ice Ferret prime has a Streak SRM-2 launcher and an ER Small Laser. For long range engagements, the 'Mech is armed with a single ER PPC, giving it excellent long range hitting power for its size.[1][4][5]

Alternate Configurations

  • Alt. Config. A 
    The A configuration carries a single LB-X Autocannon/2 for its excellent long range sniping capabilities. This is backed up by two ER Medium Lasers for close combat capabilities and a single Anti-Missile System for added defense against missile weapons. BV (1.0) = 1,210[2], BV (2.0) = 1,323[1][7]
  • Alt. Config. B 
    The Ice Ferret B has an ER Large Laser as its only long-range weapon. For close combat, the B configuration carries an SRM-4 and an SRM-6 launcher as well as a highly accurate Small Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,308[2], BV (2.0) = 1,461[1][8]
  • Alt. Config. C 
    A fire support configuration of the Ice Ferret, the C configuration has a trio of LRM-5 launchers, each linked to an Artemis IV fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For close range defense, the 'Mech has a single ER Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,057[2], BV (2.0) = 1,211[1][9]
  • Alt. Config. D 
    Configured for work as a harasser, the D configuration is armed with a simple arsenal of four highly accurate Medium Pulse Lasers and an Anti-Missile System for added defense from missile carrying enemies. BV (1.0) = 1,541[2], BV (2.0) = 1,653[1][10]
  • Alt. Config. E 
    The E configuration of the Ice Ferret carries as its primary weapon an ATM-9 launcher, which is capable of firing specialized ammunition for short, medium, and long ranges. Backing this up for close combat, is an ER Medium Laser and an ER Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,329[2][11], BV (2.0) = 1,483[1][12]
  • Alt. Config. H 
    Capable of engaging an enemy at a variety of ranges, the Ice Ferret H has an ER Large Laser for long range combat. For short ranges, the 'Mech has two Heavy Medium Lasers and a single SRM-6 launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,342[2], BV (2.0) = 1,619[1][13]
  • Alt. Config. U 
    An underwater specialist, this configuration carries an SRT-4, LRT-5, and a pair of ER Medium Lasers. To maneuver quickly through the water, it's equipped with seven UMUs. BV (2.0) = 1,532[15]

Apocryphal Configurations

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

From MechWarrior Online:

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Notable Pilots

Notes

In German products the unit's proper Clan name was translated to Eismarder, which means "Ice Marten" in English. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was left unchanged.

Gallery

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 124-125, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Combat Operations, p. 108
  3. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 54
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 22-23, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 20-21, "Fenris OmniMech Profile"
  6. The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 17 Discarded Tools of War - Ice Ferret (Fenris) is listed as among the 'Mechs phased out due to its factory being destroyed during the Wars of Reaving
  7. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 55
  8. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 56
  9. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 57
  10. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 58
  11. Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 72
  12. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 59
  13. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 60
  14. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 61
  15. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New, p. 138
  16. MechWarrior Online - "Clan Heroes II"
  17. Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 93
  18. The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 61

Bibliography