So a while back there was a rules clarification that MASC was actually a field grade upgrade, C or D, I forget.
But I had always considered it E like TSM since it dealt with Myomers.
It got me thinking about mechs to add MASC too but didn't do much else.
The other day I got to thinking of the 55 ton trio & the idea of MASC came back up again.
One of the other things about the 55 ton trio is they all got major upgrades in 3050 but none of them got a face lift field upgrade for Refit Kits.
There were also a lot of collaboration projects going on post Outreach conference back then which resulted in manufacturers from other realms working together.
It got to thinking about the Wolverine & how both Marik & Davion put MASC on it in 3050.
Well one thing lead to another & I decided to come up with a Wolverine that was a blend of the 3025 variants but also used MASC like the 3050 models that each of the 3 factions could produce in kits for everyone in 3050.
So I give you the Wolverine-7R
Wolverine 7R
IS TW non-box set
55 tons
BV: 1,512
Cost: 6,748,906 C-bills
Movement: 5/8(10)/5
Engine: 275
Double Heat Sinks: 11 [22]
Gyro: Standard Gyro
Internal: 91
Armor: 179/185 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 18 26
Center Torso (rear) 10
Right Torso 13 20
Right Torso (rear) 6
Left Torso 13 20
Left Torso (rear) 6
Right Arm 9 18
Left Arm 9 18
Right Leg 13 23
Left Leg 13 23
Weapons Loc Heat
ER Large Laser RA 12
Medium Laser HD 3
Streak SRM 2 LT 2
Streak SRM 2 LT 2
Ammo Loc Shots
Streak SRM 2 Ammo LT 50
Equipment Loc
Beagle Active Probe LT
MASC RT
I stuck with a single gun outside of the head ML like the traditional R/D models & did not add extras like the K/M, but, I did swap it out with a new ERLL for a K/M feel.
11 DHS replace the old Singles & a 1/2 ton of Armor was added while also switching over to Ferro Fibrous to bring the mech of up nearly 97% armor coverage.
The standard SRM6 pack is replaced by a pair of ammo efficient Streak Twin packs.
Finally a Beagle Active Probe & MASC were installed to improve the Wolverine's traditional role of Scout Lance Leader.
This kit can be installed in a Dropship or Repair Depot out in the field & adds significant endurance to an older mech.
Let me know what you think.