Wendigo

This article is about the 50-ton OmniMech. For other uses, see Wendigo (disambiguation).

Wendigo
Production information
Manufacturer	LAW-Avon Alpha
Production Year	3135
Model	Prime
Class	Medium
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan OmniMech
Mass	50 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	Primary Configuration 1x LRM-10 1x Ultra AC/2 1x Streak SRM-6 4x ER Medium Laser
BV (2.0)	2,122

Description

Designed in the middle of the thirty-second century, the Wendigo is a Medium Class OmniMech designed and produced originally for Clan Nova Cat. The 'Mech's creation stems from the results of the Clan's prolonged efforts with Draconis Combine's Luthien Armor Works to produce a replacement design for its touman. The resulting Avalanche turned out to be less than what the Clan had hoped for, so using the basic premise of the Avalanche design, the results of Clan Scientists would become the 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," the Wendigo's production facilities would be badly damaged by fighting between Combine forces and Nova Cat's Gamma Galaxy. The end of the rebellion and death of the Nova Cats would lead to the Wendigo being dispersed among Clan Sea Fox and Draconis Combine.

Weapons and Equipment

Built strictly with Clan technology, the Wendigo uses advanced technology innovations in its design. Among these new advances are the 9.5 tons of Reflective Armor on its hull, and a relocated cockpit in the torso. The design features at its heart a 300-rated XL fusion engine, allowing it to reach speeds upwards of 97 km/h.

Allotted 19.5 tons of pod space, the OmniMech's primary configuration features a wide range of long-range and short range weaponry. These include a single LRM-10 missile launcher, with an Ultra Autocannon/2 for long range engagements. For close-range engagements the 'Mech features four ER Medium Lasers and a single Streak SRM-6 launcher.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A 

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

• Alternate Configuration B 

  Designed for intermediate and close range fighting, the B Configuration features eight Improved Jump Jets allowing maneuverability to bring its four ER Medium Lasers and six ER Small Lasers to bear on would-be opponents. The design's protection is augmented with a Guardian ECM. BV (2.0) = 2,369

• Alternate Configuration C 

  This configuration features Improved Lasers and precision missile systems. These include two head-mounted Improved Heavy Medium Lasers, with a 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 an additional Double Heat sink help cope with the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,548

Variants

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

• Wendigo-VP Prime 

  The Prototype Prime's main weapons were an 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 with long-range and anti-infantry missions in mind, the A featured an ER Large Lasers and an AP Gauss Rifle in each of its arms. Mounted in the head is a third AP Gauss Rifle. A Targeting Computer increased the design's accuracy. BV (2.0) = 2,414

Design Quirks

The Wendigo has the following Design Quirks:

• Distracting

Notable Pilots

See: Category:Notable Wendigo Pilots

Related OmniMechs

• Avalanche - The Wendigo was created as an improvement of the poorly regarded Avalanche using the latter as a basis for the design.
• Stormwolf - Ramiel Bekker would use this design to form this OmniMech for the Clan Wolf touman.

Origin

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

BattleMech Gallery

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  Wendigo from TRO:3145DC

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  Kisho Nova Cat's Wendigo-VP Nebula from BT:Legends

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  A Wendigo in Beta Strike colors from Empire Alone

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  Wendigo's original MechWarrior Dark Age figure

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  Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals Wendigo field report

Bibliography

• Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged
• Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine
• WizKids Website (Archived)