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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=3050_WolfTrap.jpg
 
|image=3050_WolfTrap.jpg
|name=''Wolf Trap''
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|name=Wolf Trap
|manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRCIp118f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 118–119: "WFT-1 Wolf Trap"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U -->
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|manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
|production year=3051
 
|production year=3051
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3554/wolf-trap-tora-wft-1 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3554/wolf-trap-tora-wft-1 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=WFT-1<ref name=TRCIp118f />
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|model=WFT-1
|cost = 7,910,258 C-bills
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|class=Medium
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|cost = 7,910,258 C-bills  
|mech type=BattleMech
 
 
|mass=45
 
|mass=45
|chassis=[[Alshain Class 580 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|chassis=Alshain Class 580 [[Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Durallex Super Medium]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|armor=Durallex Super Medium with [[CASE]]
|engine=[[Hermes 270 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|engine=[[Hermes 270 XL]]
|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus 2]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus 2]]
|T&T=[[Eagle Eye 400 XX]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|T&T=[[Eagle Eye 400 XX]]
|heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|heat sinks=10
|speed=97 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|speed=97.2
|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> -->
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|armament=  
* 1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]
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*1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]
* 2x [[medium laser]]
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*2x [[Medium Laser]]s
* 1x [[LRM-10]]
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*1x [[LRM-10]]
|BV (1.0) = 827
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|BV (1.0)=827
|BV (2.0) = 1,070<ref name=TRCIp118f />
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|BV (2.0)=1,070<ref name=TRO3050U-53>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 53</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Wolf Trap''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that the [[Draconis Combine]] designed to be used as a long-range combat 'Mech. Originally called the ''Tora'', [[Luthien Armor Works]] hastily rechristened it the ''Wolf Trap'', the name [[Federated Commonwealth]] analysts had given it, to downplay its association with the Combine. The 'Mech is built on an [[endo steel]] chassis and protects the ammunition stores that it carries onboard with [[CASE]] that redirects the force of the explosion when an ammunition bin is hit by enemy fire. The 'Mech has a very respectable speed of 97.2 km/h, which it achieves through the use of a Hermes 270 [[XL engine]]. Finally, the 'Mech is protected with seven and a half tons of armor, giving it a good amount of armor protection for when it is in combat.  The ''Wolf Trap'' debuted in [[Introduction Year::3051]] but fell out of favor due to opponents targeting its ammunition bays.  Subsequently, the [[DCMS]] ended procurement in [[3061]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 52</ref>
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The '''''Wolf Trap''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that the [[Draconis Combine]] designed to be used as a long range combat 'Mech. Originally called the ''Tora'', [[Luthien Armor Works]] hastily rechristened it the ''Wolf Trap'', the name [[Federated Commonwealth]] analysts had given it, to downplay its association with the Combine. The 'Mech is built on a [[Endo Steel]] chassis and protects the ammunition stores that it carries onboard with [[CASE]] that redirects the force of the explosion when an ammunition bin is hit by enemy fire. The 'Mech has a very respectable speed of 97.2 km/h, which it achieves through the use of a Hermes 270 [[XL Engine]]. Finally, the 'Mech is protected with seven and a half tons of armor, giving it a good amount of armor protection for when it is in combat.  The ''Wolf Trap'' debuted in [[Introduction Year::3051]] but fell out of favor due to opponents targeting its ammunition bays.  Subsequently, the [[DCMS]] ended procurement in [[3061]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 52</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Wolf Trap'' carries as its main weapon an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X autocannon/10]], which allows it to fire both standard solid shells or cluster shells that act like a shotgun and cause damage all over the enemy. For added long range firepower, the ''Wolf Trap'' carries a [[Shigunga]] [[LRM-10]] launcher which allows it to fire directly and also give indirect fire support when needed. Finally, for close combat, the 'Mech carries a pair of [[Victory 23R]] [[medium laser]]s. This varied arsenal lets the ''Wolf Trap'' effectively engage an enemy at any range.<ref name=TRO3050U-53>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 53</ref>
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The ''Wolf Trap'' carries as its main weapon an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]], which allows it to fire both standard solid shells or cluster shells that act like a shotgun and cause damage all over the enemy. For added long range firepower, the ''Wolf Trap'' carries a [[Shigunga]] [[LRM-10]] launcher which allows it to fire directly and also give indirect fire support when needed. Finally, for close combat, the 'Mech carries a pair of [[Victory 23R]] [[Medium Laser]]s. This varied arsenal lets the ''Wolf Trap'' effectively engage an enemy at any range.<ref name=TRO3050U-53/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; WFT-2 : Despite no longer being produced, [[Luthien Armor Works]] authorized an upgrade program during the [[Jihad]] at their new plant on [[Abiy Adi]]. Though the ''Wolf Trap'' is unpopular, there were storehouses that abounded with the discarded 'Mech, giving the [[DCMS]] an upgraded machine in desperate times. The autocannon is replaced with a [[plasma rifle]], while the missile launcher is upgraded to an [[MML 9]]. These changes give the -2 increased flexibility at the cost of range. It also upgrades the lasers to [[ER medium laser]]s and adds a third. In addition, three [[light machine gun]]s are added and linked in a [[machine gun array]]. Finally, the [[heat sink]]s are upgraded to [[Double Heat Sink|doubles]] and armor is redistributed.<ref name=TRCIp118f /> BV (2.0) = 1,289<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 96</ref>
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*;WFT-2 : Despite no longer being produced, [[Luthien Armor Works]] authorized an upgrade program during the [[Jihad]] at their new plant on [[Abiy Adi]]. Though the ''Wolf Trap'' is unpopular, there were storehouses that abounded with the discarded 'Mech, giving the [[DCMS]] an upgraded machine in desperate times. The autocannon is replaced with a [[Plasma Rifle]], while the missile launcher is upgraded to an [[MML 9]]. These changes give the -2 increased flexibility at the cost of some range. It also upgrades the lasers to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and adds a third. In addition, three [[Light Machine Gun]]s are added and linked in a [[Machine Gun Array]]. Finally, the [[heat sink]]s are upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,289<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 96</ref>
  
*; WFT-2B : This variant of the ''Wolf Trap'' is roughly based on the "Bear Trap" model. The [[medium X-Pulse laser]]s and improved armor protection remain, as does the performance provided by the XL engine, but the [[silver bullet Gauss rifle]] has been replaced by a standard [[Imperator Dragon's Fire]] [[Gauss rifle]] to ease logistical concerns. This ''Wolf Trap'' variant is typically used by newer MechWarriors in less-prestigious units as a light cavalry unit. BV (2.0) = 1,439<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 107</ref>
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*;WFT-B : A minimal upgrade from [[Word of Blake]], the -B downgrades the missile launcher to an [[LRM-5]] to make room for an [[Improved C3 CPU]] and an additional half-ton of armor. BV = 1,021<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 97</ref>
  
*; WFT-B : A minimal upgrade from [[Word of Blake]], the -B downgrades the missile launcher to an [[LRM-5]] to make room for an [[improved C3 CPU]] and an additional half-ton of armor.<ref name=TRCIp118f /> BV = 1,021<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 97</ref>
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*;WFT-C : A minor modification of the ''Wolf Trap'', the C model is modified to carry a C3 slave unit onto the battlefield, allowing the ''Wolf Trap'' to share targeting telemetry with other friendly units. The 'Mech achieves this by removing one of the [[Medium Laser]]s that it carries. BV (1.0) = 865, BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 98</ref>
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*;WFT-2B : This variant of the ''Wolf Trap'' is roughly based on the "Bear Trap" model. The Medium X-Pulse Lasers and improved armor protection remain, as does the performance provided by the XL Engine, but the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle has been replaced by a standard [[Imperator Dragon's]] [[Gauss Rifle]] to ease logistical concerns. This ''Wolf Trap'' variant is typically used by newer MechWarriors in less-prestigious units as a light cavalry unit. BV (2.0) = 1,439<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 107</ref>
  
*; WFT-C : A field modification of the ''Wolf Trap'', the C model is modified to carry a C3 slave unit onto the battlefield, allowing the ''Wolf Trap'' to share targeting telemetry with other friendly units. The 'Mech achieves this by removing one of the medium lasers that it carries.<ref name=TRCIp118f /> BV (1.0) = 865; BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 98</ref>
 
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; WFT-1 ''Wolf Trap'' Daitama : A uniquely customized ''Wolf Trap'' created for former [[House Kurita|Kurita]] MechWarrior Daitama Muraki, refitted by [[Star League Defense Force]] techs from the shell of a ''Wolf Trap'' given to him. The tech fitted a 270-rated XL fusion engine and 10 double heat sinks into the 'Mech. The design retained the 'Mech's two medium lasers and LRM 10 Launcher, while adding an [[ER PPC|extended-range PPC]] in place of the autocannon. The [[Second Star League]] techs then added a [[Beagle active probe]] and [[C3i computer]] to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,019<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'', p. 6: Wolf Trap ''Daitama'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website</ref>
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*;WFT-1 ''Wolf Trap Daitama'' : A uniquely customized ''Wolf Trap'' created for former [[House Kurita|Kurita]] MechWarrior Daitama Muraki. Refitted by [[Star League Defense Force]] techs from the shell of a ''Wolf Trap'' given to him. The tech fitted a 270 Rated XL Fusion Engine and 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] into the 'Mech. The design retained the 'Mech's two Medium Lasers and LRM 10 Launcher, while adding a [[ER PPC|Extended Range PPC]] in place of its Autocannon. The [[Second Star League]] techs then added a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[C3i Computer]] to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,019<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 6 - Wolf Trap ''Daitama'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref>
  
*; WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap'' "Bear Trap" : A mid-[[Jihad]] testbed design of the ''Wolf Trap'', this 'Mech was used to test out [[Experimental Technology|Experimental Technologies]] under the supervision of [[Akihisa Inoue]]. This test model retains most of the 'Mech's equipment, however it replaced all of the weapons and armor.  Its standard armor was replaced by 8 tons of [[New Samarkand Royal]] [[ferro-fibrous armor]], and is armament consists of an Experimental silver bullet Gauss rifle with 2 tons of ammunition backed up by a pair of experimental [[Diverse Optics Type 25PX]] medium X-Pulse lasers. The 'Mech's heat sinks were replaced by double heat sinks.  BV (2.0) = 1,211<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 4, 17: Experimental Wolf Trap's fluff and stats</ref>
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*;WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap "Bear Trap"'' : A mid-[[Jihad]] test bed design of the ''Wolf Trap'', this 'Mech uses test out [[Experimental Technology|Experimental Technologies]]. This test model retains most of the 'mech equipment, however replace all of its weapons and armor.  Its standard armor was replaced by 8 tons of [[New Samarkand Royal]] [[Ferro Fibrous Armor]].  It armed with a Experimental [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] with 2 tons of ammunition.  Its backed up with a pair of experimental [[Diverse Optics Type 25PX]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s. The 'Mechs heat sinks were replaced by Double HeatsinksBV (1.0) = ???, BV (2.0) = 1,211<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 4, 17 - Experimental Wolf Trap's fluff and stats.</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''WFT-1B Wolf Trap '' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table -Wolf Trap Entry</ref>
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
 
 
The ''WFT-2B Wolf Trap'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
 
The ''WFT-2B Wolf Trap'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
 
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
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* [[Rumble Seat]]
  
==Notes==
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==BattleMech Gallery==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Fangeisen''''', commonly called a steel-jaw or gin trap in English. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FNG-1'''.
 
 
 
==Gallery==
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
3050 WolfTrap.jpg|Original ''Wolf Trap'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
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Image:3050U Wolf Trap.jpg|''WFT-1 Wolf Trap''
3050U Wolf Trap.jpg|WFT-1 ''Wolf Trap'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
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Image:WFT-2X Wolf Trap.jpg|''WFT-2X Wolf Trap'' "Bear Trap"
Wolf Trap WFT-2X XTROKurita.jpg|Experimental WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap'' "Bear Trap" from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita|XTRO:Kurita]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
  
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