Wendigo

Wendigo
Production information
Manufacturer	LAW-Avon Alpha
Model	Prime
Class	Medium
Technical specifications
Mass	50 tons tons
Chassis	Mynx Type Medium Endo Steel
Armor	Gamma Special Reflective
Engine	Consolidated 300 XL
Communications System	Sipher CommCon SCU-9
Targeting Tracking System	Build 5 CAT TTS
Heat Sinks	12
Speed	97 km/h
Armament	Prime Configuration 1 x LRM-10 1 x Ultra AC/2 1 x Streak SRM-6 4 x ER Medium Laser
BV (2.0)	2,122

Description

Designed in the middle of the 32nd Century, the Wendigo is a Medium Class OmniMech designed & produced originally for Clan Nova Cat. The 'Mechs creation stems from the results of the Clan's prolonged efforts with Draconis Combine's Luthien Armor Works to produce an replacement design for it touman. Resulting Avalanche turn out to be less than what the Clan had hoped for, so using basic premise of the Avalanche design, Clan Scientists results would be come Wendigo.

The Wendigo was first deployed just after the Draconis Combine commenced its invasion of the Republic of the Sphere. After deployment of early prototype models, a more refined Wendigo would emerge to become the Nova Cat's frontline OmniMech. However, near the end of the "Nova Cat Rebellion", Wendgio's production faculties would be badly damaged by fighting between Combine forces and Nova Cat's Gamma Galaxy. The end of the rebellion and death of Nova Cats would lead to Wendigo being dispersed among Clan Sea Fox and Draconis Combine.

Armament and Capacities

Built strictly with Clan technology, the Wendigo uses advance technology innovations in its design. Among them these new advances, is use of 9.5 tons of Reflective Armor on its hull, while its cockpit is moved to torso. The design features at its heart a 300 rated Extra Light Engine, allowing it to move upwards of 97 kph.

Allotted 19.5 tons of pod space, the OmniMech's primary configuration features wide range of long-range and short range weaponry. These include single 10-Tubed Long-Range Missile launcher, with single Class 2 Ultra Autocannon for its long range engagements. For close-range engagements the 'Mech features four ER Medium Lasers and a single 6-tubed Streak Short-Range Launcher.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A - 2 arm mounted Large Pulse Lasers, with a single LRM-15 Launcher mounted in the head. BV (2.0) = 2,072

• Alt. Config. B - Designed for intermediate and close range fighting. The B Configuration features eight Improved Jump Jets to allow its four ER Medium Lasers and six ER Small Lasers to have effective attack its would-be opponents. The design protection is augmented with a Guardian ECM. BV (2.0) = 2,369

• Alt. Config. C - This configuration features number Improved Lasers and precise missile systems. These include two head mounted Improved Heavy Medium Lasers, with single Improved Heavy Large Laser mounted in the right arm actuator. A single Streak LRM-15 Launcher is mounted in other arm. Rounding out the components is a single ER Small Laser and additional Double Heat sink help cope with the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,548

Variants

Before it entering full production, the Wendigo had limited number of prototypes made. These similar forerunners were also OmniMechs featured a smaller engine with only 10 Double Heatsinks, but had a larger Pod capacity. These slower designs were among units first sent into the Republic as part the Combine's invasion force. However, these prototypes were flawed and fraught with glitches. It was decided to sacrifice its carrying large capacity for more speed and were scrapped in favor the production model.

• Wendigo-VP Prime - The Prototype Prime's main weapons were ER PPC and LB 10-X Class Autocannon. These weapons were backed up by pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and single ER Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,360

• Wendigo-VP A - Designed long-range and anti-infantry mission in mind. The A featured a ER Large Lasers and AP Gauss Rifle in each of its arms. Mounted in the head is 'Mech's third AP Gauss Rifle and a Targeting Computer increase the design's accuracy. BV (2.0) = 2,414

Notes

The Wendigo has the following Design Quirks:

• Distracting

Origin

The Wendigo was originally created for Wizkids' MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game. The 'Mech first appeared in print as part of MWDA Novel Heretic's Faith written by Randall N. Bills. In this novel, the 'Mech weaponary would first appear in print. The variant that was piloted by the novel's protagist, Kisho Nova Cat, would be come Wendigo-VP.

BattleMech Gallery

• Mechwendigo.jpg

  Wendigo's original MechWarrior Dark Age figure

Bibliography

• Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine
• Wizkids (Archived) Website