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==Configurations and Variants==
 
==Configurations and Variants==
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*;Alt. Config. A : This configuration switches up all of the Mad Cat Mk IV's armament by replacing the [[ER PPC]]s with [[ER Large Lasers]] and each pack of [[SRM-6]] with a single [[ATM 9]]. The remaining tonnage is spent on four [[Small Pulse Lasers]], two in the center torso and one in each side torso, respectively. BV = 2,413<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 100, "Mad Cat IV A" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 53</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. A : This ''Mad Cat Mk IV'' configuration replaces both [[ER PPC]]s with [[ER Large Lasers]] and the four [[Streak SRM-6]] missile launchers with two [[ATM 9]]s. The remaining tonnage is spent on four [[Small Pulse Lasers]], two in the center torso and one in each side torso. BV = 2,413<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 100, "Mad Cat IV A" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 53</ref>
  
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*;Alt. Config. B : This refit is a radical makeover of the original ''Mad Cat Mk IV'' which completely scraps the weapons of the original. Its right side only has a massive [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]], which is linked both to the right arm and the right torso, giving the 'Mech its main punch at all ranges. The rest of empty pod space is used to fit an [[ATM 9]] into the left torso instead of the original's SRM launchers. Lastly, the 'Mech sports an [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] in its left arm. To mount such massive equipment, this configuration sacrifices two [[Double Heat Sinks]]. BV = 2,606 <ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 101, "Mad Cat IV B" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 54</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. B : A radical departure from the original ''Mad Cat Mk IV'', the right arm carries a massive [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]] which spills into the right torso, giving the 'Mech its main punch at all ranges. The remaining pod space is spent on an [[ATM 9]] in the left torso and an [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] in its left arm. This configuration, to mount such massive equipment, uses two fewer [[Double Heat Sinks]] compared to the Prime. BV = 2,606 <ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 101, "Mad Cat IV B" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 54</ref>
  
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*;Alt. Config. C : This configuration mirrors the equipment of the classic ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Timber Wolf]]'' Prime. It sacrifices two [[Double Heat Sink]]s to mount the needed equipment. It downgrades to [[LRM-15]] launchers, but the weight savings are used to equip each of them with [[Artemis V]]. The last difference in the equipment is the switch of Timber Wolf's two [[Machine Guns]] for an additional [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. BV = 2,796<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 102, "Mad Cat IV C" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 55</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. C : This configuration mirrors the classic ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Timber Wolf]]'' Prime, though it sacrifices two [[Double Heat Sink]]s to mount its weaponry. It downgrades the [[LRM-20]]s to [[LRM-15]] launchers, using the weight savings on[[Artemis V]] systems. The remaining change replaces the ''Timber Wolf'' Prime's two [[Machine Guns]] for an additional [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. BV = 2,796<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 102, "Mad Cat IV C" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 55</ref>
  
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*;Alt. Config. PR : This chassis and configuration, along with the PR2, swap out the XXL engine with an XL engine (greatly reducing the cost) and replaces the Ferro-Lamellor armor with Ferro-Fibrous. It also exchanges one [[Double Heat Sink]] for a [[ER Small Laser]] added to the left torso. The PR and PR2 were presumably the prototypes taken by the Jade Falcons.  BV = 2,702<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 103, "Mad Cat IV PR" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 56</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. PR : This chassis, along with the PR2, used an XL engine instead of the production model's XXL. Ferro-Fibrous armor is used instead of Ferro-Lamellor armor, and it also uses one fewer [[Double Heat Sink]]s, carrying an [[ER Small Laser]] in the left torso instead. The PR and PR2 were presumably prototypes taken and used by Clan Jade Falcons.  BV = 2,702<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 103, "Mad Cat IV PR" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 56</ref>
  
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*;Alt. Config. PR2 : A configuration based off the original PR config. It retains the ER PPCs, the ER Small Laser and the extra [[Double Heat Sink]]. The real change is in the missile racks which had all the [[Streak SRM-6]]s replaced with two [[ATM 6]]s facing the front and two [[ATM 3]]s facing the rear of the 'Mech. BV = 2,666<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 104, "Mad Cat IV PR2" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 57</ref>
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*;Alt. Config. PR2 : A variant of the original PR configuration, the PR2 retains the ER PPCs, the ER Small Laser and the sixteen [[Double Heat Sink]]s. The secondary missile weaponry is altered, with the four [[Streak SRM-6]]s replaced with two front-facing [[ATM 6]]s and two rear-facing [[ATM 3]]s. BV = 2,666<ref> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 104, "Mad Cat IV PR2" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 57</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==

Revision as of 15:26, 9 September 2021

Savage Wolf (Mad Cat Mk IV)
Mad Cat Mk IV
Production information
Manufacturer Manufacturing Plant SFF-TU1[1]
Production Year 3136[2]
Model Prime
Class Heavy
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan OmniMech
Mass 75 tons
Chassis Type W4 Endo Steel
Armor Composite Alpha-V1 Ferro-Lamellor
Engine Model 49b XXL Engine
Communications System Khan Series (Type 6c)
Targeting Tracking System Series XIV OPT
Speed 86 km/h
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (2.0) 2,681[1][3]


Description

Renewing the Mad Cat legend, the Mk IV used some of the most powerful configurations of its grand brother, while also incorporating easier to find and replace components. Clan Sea Fox expected to experience the same success with this model as it had with previous ones. The development of the Mad Cat Mk IV had its origins in an illicit collaboration between the Clan Jade Falcon and Spina Khanate's Beta Aimag, led by ovKhan Sha Clarke. When this arrangement came to light—and was repudiated by Clan Sea Fox as a whole—all connection with the Falcons was severed (though the Falcons did manage to retain an unspecified number of non-Omni prototypes). OvKhan Petr Kalasa of Spina's Delta Aimag was granted the right to pursue development of the OmniMech, sold as the Mad Cat Mk IV to the Inner Sphere and as the Savage Wolf to the Clans.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

This 'Mech used the same weapons loadout previously seen on the Timber Wolf's alternate configuration D: twin ER PPCs provide a strong energy punch at long range, while four Streak SRM-6 deal a similarly powerful short range punch. Just as with that configuration, two Streak SRM-6 were mounted facing to the rear, providing the design with a 360° fire arc.[1]

Configurations and Variants

  • Alt. Config. B 
    A radical departure from the original Mad Cat Mk IV, the right arm carries a massive Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30 which spills into the right torso, giving the 'Mech its main punch at all ranges. The remaining pod space is spent on an ATM 9 in the left torso and an Improved Heavy Large Laser in its left arm. This configuration, to mount such massive equipment, uses two fewer Double Heat Sinks compared to the Prime. BV = 2,606 [6][7]
  • Alt. Config. PR 
    This chassis, along with the PR2, used an XL engine instead of the production model's XXL. Ferro-Fibrous armor is used instead of Ferro-Lamellor armor, and it also uses one fewer Double Heat Sinks, carrying an ER Small Laser in the left torso instead. The PR and PR2 were presumably prototypes taken and used by Clan Jade Falcons. BV = 2,702[10][11]
  • Alt. Config. PR2 
    A variant of the original PR configuration, the PR2 retains the ER PPCs, the ER Small Laser and the sixteen Double Heat Sinks. The secondary missile weaponry is altered, with the four Streak SRM-6s replaced with two front-facing ATM 6s and two rear-facing ATM 3s. BV = 2,666[12][13]

Design Quirks

The Mad Cat Mk IV is subject to the following Design Quirks:[1]

Notable Pilots

  • Alaric Wolf - He piloted "an ER large laser configuration of the Mad Cat Mk IV with deadly efficiency. An accomplished strategist and tactician, Alaric is a decisive and inspiring leader on the battlefield, held in almost mythic regard by Clan Wolf warriors. His example has led many to seek out the Mad Cat Mk IV, perhaps bringing the venerable Timber Wolf full circle by making it once again a favorite among the Wolves."[14] This was most likely the Alt. Config. A.

Gallery

  • Mad Cat Mk IV MWDA Clix miniature

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, pp. 42-43, "Mad Cat Mk IV"
  2. ↑ Online date for the Savage Wolf (Mad Cat Mk IV)
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 52
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 100, "Mad Cat IV A"
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 53
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 101, "Mad Cat IV B"
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 54
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 102, "Mad Cat IV C"
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 55
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 103, "Mad Cat IV PR"
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 56
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 104, "Mad Cat IV PR2"
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 57
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 42, "Notable Units"

Bibliography

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