Storm Wolf - My first Quad.

[marauder648]

The Wolf Empire's continued divergence from Clan norms like the introduction of Stealth armour on a Totem Mech as well as continued research into Interface Cockpits also allowed the Clans Scientists to develop a new quadruped design.  Although it featured no new technology, the fact that it was a quad made it stand out.

A traditional heavy cavalry design, the new quad was a 75 ton machine capable of hitting 86kph although it could not jump.

Built on endo-steel bones to save weight the design features an XL engine and standard armour to save weight and space.  But fully armoured, the Mech was meant to be a hard nut to crack.

Due to the space constraints, the weapons load is limited but flexible.  A pair of large pulse lasers provide accurate and heavy fire at any ranges, whilst a LB-10X autocannon can engage Mechs or vehicles.  It was intended to put a HAG-20 on the design but this weapon would have to be imported and the LB-10 was available.  So in an effort to cut costs, the Scientists chose the readily available LB-10.
For close in defense and firepower a pair of SRM-6's, each mounted above the 'shoulder' of the forelegs and drawing from their own ammo bin can find holes the other weapons have punched in hostile machines, and thanks to the two tons of ammo, the pilot can vary his or her warloads.

Finally a micro-pulse laser provides some anti-infantry defence although it serves mainly as a deterrent rather than a sure-fire killer.

Sturdy, well armed and fast the Mech is currently undergoing trials.

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Storm Wolf
Clan experimental
75 tons 
BV: 2,311
Cost: 20,908,125 C-bills

Movement: 5/8
Engine: 350 XL
Heat Sinks: 14 [28]
Gyro: Standard Gyro

Internal: 122 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 247/247
                     Internal    Armor
--------------------------------------
Center Torso               23       35
Center Torso (rear)                 11
Right Torso                16       24
Right Torso (rear)                   8
Left Torso                 16       24
Left Torso (rear)                    8
Front Right Leg            16       32
Front Left Leg             16       32
Rear Right Leg             16       32
Rear Left Leg              16       32

Weapon                         Loc  Heat
----------------------------------------
Large Pulse Laser               LT    10
Large Pulse Laser               LT    10
LB 10-X AC                      RT     2
SRM 6                          FLL     4
SRM 6                          FRL     4
Micro Pulse Laser               HD     1

Ammo                           Loc Shots
----------------------------------------
LB 10-X AC Ammo                 RT    10
LB 10-X Cluster Ammo            RT    10
SRM 6 Ammo                      LT    15
SRM 6 Ammo                      RT    15

Equipment                      Loc
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Standard                       None
Standard                       None
Standard                       None



As always, thoughts and comments are most welcome!

[Major Headcase]

What Era? Also, what about mounting the main guns on a quad turret? Also also, got a pic of the inspiring machine? 😁

[marauder648]

Realised that somehow the Stormy had the engine of a 70 tonner not a 75, this prompted some changes and the addition of a turret for the pulse lasers and a change to the SRM's.

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Storm Wolf

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Quad
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-D-D-A
Production Year: 3132
Cost: 18,921,000 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,253

Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 375 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: None
    Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
    2  Large Pulse Lasers
    1  LB 10-X AC
    1  SRM-4
    1  ECM Suite
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Endo-Steel                   122 points                4.00
    Internal Locations: 1 CT, 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 FLL, 1 FRL, 1 RLL, 1 RRL
Engine:             XL Fusion Engine             375                      19.50
    Walking MP: 5
    Running MP: 8
    Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks:         Double Heat Sink             12(24)                    2.00
Gyro:               Standard                                               4.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: H+UL+LL+F    R: H+UL+LL+F
Armor:              Standard Armor               AV - 247                 15.50
    CASE Locations: LT, RT                                                 0.00

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     23           35       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  11       
                                           L/R Torso     16           24       
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  8         
                                       L/R Front Leg     16           32       
                                        L/R Rear Leg     16           32       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ECM Suite                                    HD        0         1         1.00
2 Large Pulse Lasers                         RT        20        4        12.00
LB 10-X AC                                   LT        2         5        10.00
SRM-4                                        FRL       3         1         1.00
@SRM-4 (25)                                  RT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Cluster) (10)                      LT        -         1         1.00
@LB 10-X (Slug) (10)                         LT        -         1         1.00
Quad Mech Turret                             RT        -         1         0.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 9

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      8    Points: 23
5          4       4       3       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/1



[Sabelkatten]

You need to right-click and actually assign the weapons to the turret as well... I suggest you add FF armor to get the weight for it.

[marauder648]

You need to right-click and actually assign the weapons to the turret as well... I suggest you add FF armor to get the weight for it.

Ahh I see!  Sorry not use to putting turrets on, and hmm, I'll have to have a looksee later when I'm at home but thank you for the heads up :)