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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3050_WolfTrap.jpg | |image=3050_WolfTrap.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Wolf Trap | + | |name=''Wolf Trap'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRCIp118f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 118–119: "WFT-1 Wolf Trap"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U --> |
|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 | + | |model=WFT-1<ref name=TRCIp118f /> |
| − | + | |cost = 7,910,258 C-bills | |
| − | |cost = 7,910,258 C-bills | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=45 | |mass=45 | ||
| − | |chassis=Alshain Class 580 | + | |chassis=[[Alshain Class 580 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Durallex Super Medium with [[CASE]] | + | |armor=[[Durallex Super Medium]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Hermes 270 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Hermes 270 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus 2]] | + | |comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus 2]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Eagle Eye 400 XX]] | + | |T&T=[[Eagle Eye 400 XX]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |speed=97 | + | |speed=97 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp118f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] | + | * 1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | *1x [[LRM-10]] | + | * 1x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=827 | + | |BV (1.0) = 827 |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,070<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,070<ref name=TRCIp118f /> |
}} | }} | ||
==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 | + | 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> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Wolf Trap'' carries as its main weapon an [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB-X | + | 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> |
==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 [[ | + | *; 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> |
| − | *;WFT- | + | *; 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> |
| − | *;WFT- | + | *; 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 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 | + | *; 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> |
| − | *;WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap "Bear Trap" | + | *; 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> |
==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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| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| + | * 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]]'' | |
| − | + | 3050U Wolf Trap.jpg|WFT-1 ''Wolf Trap'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | |
| + | 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 /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:33, 15 April 2024
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| Wolf Trap | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3051[2] |
| Model | WFT-1[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 7,910,258 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Class 580 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Durallex Super Medium with CASE |
| Engine | Hermes 270 XL |
| Communications System | Sipher Security Plus 2 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Eagle Eye 400 XX |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 827 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,070[1] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 3051 but fell out of favor due to opponents targeting its ammunition bays. Subsequently, the DCMS ended procurement in 3061.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 lasers. This varied arsenal lets the Wolf Trap effectively engage an enemy at any range.[4]
Variants[edit]
- 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 lasers and adds a third. In addition, three light machine guns are added and linked in a machine gun array. Finally, the heat sinks are upgraded to doubles and armor is redistributed.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,289[5]
- 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 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[6]
- 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.[1] BV = 1,021[7]
- 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 865; BV (2.0) = 1,001[8]
Custom Variants[edit]
- WFT-1 Wolf Trap Daitama
- A uniquely customized Wolf Trap created for former 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 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[9]
- WFT-2X Wolf Trap "Bear Trap"
- A mid-Jihad testbed design of the Wolf Trap, this 'Mech was used to test out 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[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The WFT-1B Wolf Trap has the following Design Quirks:[11]
The WFT-2B Wolf Trap variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[6]
Notes[edit]
- 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[edit]
Original Wolf Trap from TRO:3050
WFT-1 Wolf Trap from TRO:3050 Upgrade
Experimental WFT-2X Wolf Trap "Bear Trap" from XTRO:Kurita
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 118–119: "WFT-1 Wolf Trap"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Wolf Trap
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 52
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 53
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 96
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 97
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 98
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs, p. 6: Wolf Trap Daitama - Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, pp. 4, 17: Experimental Wolf Trap's fluff and stats
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table -Wolf Trap Entry