Tomahawk (OmniMech)

Tomahawk
Production information
Manufacturer	Clan Wolf (Site Unknown)
Production Year	3065
Model	Prime
Class	Assault
Introduced	3065
Technical specifications
Mass	100 tons
Chassis	Standard
Armor	Standard Armor
Engine	XL Fusion Engine
Communications System	Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System	Unspecified
Heat Sinks	12 Double Heat Sinks
Speed	54 km/h
Armament	Primary Configuration 2 x Gauss Rifles 2 x ER Large Lasers 2 x Medium Pulse Lasers 2 x Streak 4 SRMs 1 x AMS
BV (2.0)	3,101

Description

The Tomahawk is an Assault-class OmniMech designed by Clan Wolf in 3065. By 2 September of that year, a few prototypes had been built and were being tested in trial runs. One was piloted by Nathan Wolf in a Circle of Equals on Tamar when he attained the rank of Star Colonel. Although he was victorious against a Summoner (Thor), it was noted that the Tomahawk still suffered from numerous system errors and gremlins and was not yet ready for mass production. Still, Nathan retained the 'Mech for his subsequent assignment to Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf) and successfully piloted it in combat on Novo Cressidas in the Star's End system on 11 April 3064.

The general public, it wasn't clear why the 'Mech failed to enter production. It is suspected that was due in part to the Clan's troubles during the Jihad.

However, after the Jihad, a new version of the 'Mech was produced, the Tomahawk II.

Armament and Capacities

The Prime Configuration features similary in its weapon layout to the later Tomahawk II. The Tomahawk's main weapons focus on pair of Gauss Rifles and ER Large Lasers, which are mounted in pairs in its arms. The Tomahawk's close-range weaponry include pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and Streak 4 launchers found in the side torsos. Other features include three additional Double Heat Sinks to 'Mech existing 12, an Anti-Missile System, and a ECM Suite.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A - Designed as a close-in fighter, this configuration features pair of hard hitting Ultra Class 20 Autocannons mounted each of the 'Mech arms. The arms are configured so the cannons are able to flipped over to face enemy coming up in the 'Mech rear. Addition to the Autocannons, the 'Mech also sports three Medium Pulse Lasers, two Streak 6 SRM Launchers and single ER Large Laser. Ammunition for the autocannons are stored in the 'Mech arms and side torsos. Three additional Double Heat Sinks are fitted in the 'Mech center torso and legs. BV(2.0)= 2,762>

• Alt. Config. B - The B is fitted out with mainly long range weaponry. Its main firepower comes from pair of arm mounted ER PPCs and ER Large Lasers. Backing up these weapons are six ER Medium Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers. Additional long-range firepower comes from a torso mounted LRM-10 Launcher with single ton of ammunition. The help cope with heavy heat load from its weapons, 13 additional Heat Double Sinks are fitted throught the 'Mech chassis. BV(2.0)=3,323

• Alt. Config. C - The C Configuration comes with large array of Pulse Laser and Advanced Tactical Missile batteries. Four Large Pulse Laser are mounted in the 'Mech arms which have had their lower-arm actuators removed. Two large ATM-12 launchers are fitted in each of the 'Mech side torso, with two tons of ammunition split between each of them. The 'Mech has ten Double Heat Sinks fitted thoughout the 'Mech. BV(2.0)= 2,985

Notes

The Tomahawk original did not have a image of its own when it was first created. The 'Mech's stats did not appear until Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans was published, where its successor first appeared. Included with new Tomahawk II, was the record sheets and brief background description of the Tomahawk.

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• The Price of Conviction
• Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans