Hey, I'd buy a Mad Cat Mk IV regardless.
Meanwhile, Alaric going squish remains a just as viable (and still hillarious) option. Allways cloudy, the future is (until it's written down and released). Or, for that matter, the invasion of Fortress Republic being an utter fasilure that leads to the destruction of all things Wolf. We can but wait and see.
Meanwhile, have you considered a Vulture Mk IV upgrade incentive package?