![]() Inner Sphere identification systems thus either render it as MAD/CAT or blink between the MAD and CAT designations on tactical displays. ![]() This is due to it's superficial similarities to the Marauder (abbreviated MAD), and the Catapult (abbreviated CAT). Within the Inner Sphere it is know as the MADCAT.In most sources, the Timber Wolf is always a 75 ton heavy 'Mech, but in MechAssault it appears as a 100 ton assault 'Mech.The sight of one of these 'mechs on a battlefield sends shivers even to the most experienced Atlas pilots. ![]() The Timber Wolf is able to outgun many IS Assault Class 'mechs. However to simply classify it as fire-support would be to overlook the massive PPCs and laser reserves it contains. The Timber Wolf is able to fill the role of a long-range support 'mech due to its heavy LRM-20s. Well be taking a look at the the Mad Cat - First known as the Timber Wolf. In the Inner Spherem, a Timber Wolf D is in the possession of Comacho's Cabelleros formerly the personal 'mech of Colonel Don Carlos Comacho, it now belongs to Kali "Lady K" MacDougal. Hey Guys, Lets talk about the BattleTech Universe. Other pilots include Khan Phelan Kell of Clan Wolf in Exile, Aiden Pryde, also known as the Jade Phoenix, who dies at the battle of Tukkayid whilst defending the fallen mech of his freeborn daughter, Diana. The symmetrical appearance, the rounded canopy, backward-two fron toe legs, and them missiles were what caught my eye, that and it was the first mech I ever saw. I know for myself was just the design and looks. At the helm of his Timber Wolf he will no doubt add to the legend and mystique of this remarkable Clan design. What do you think made the Timberwolf so iconic in the battletech community, as well as a crowd favorite for a lot of people. In the Battletech timeline, Khan Vladimir Ward of Clan Wolf currently stands poised to strike back into the Lyran Alliance and Arc-Royal Defence Cordon as a Crusader Clan waiting for the chance to breach the permanent ceasefire with the Inner Sphere. Timber Wolves have been piloted by numerous legendary MechWarriors. The Timber Wolf boasts an impressive balance of weaponry which gives it considerable firepower at all ranges. Its distinctive design has become emblematic of the MechWarrior series and the BattleTech universe in general. ![]() I can't hardly avoid them, since they pop up often and are genuinely good mechs, but I defiantly don't see them as a go-to mech as many others might.The 75-ton Timber Wolf ( IS: Madcat) is a powerful and deadly OmniMech fielded by the Clans. And the new variants that are keeping pace with modern design trends and new tech all ape the Prime too much for my taste, while the inefficacies of the Prime itself, while small and not too burdensome 20 years ago, have let it fall behind some of the very best most modern mechs. I really love jumping, but the Pryde is both rare and frustrating for having too few jets, and the S is too specialized for line use. So its little wonder that its the most famous mech.īut, for me, I don't use them too often. I figured Id get a test mini from this seller, a Timber Wolf to surprise. Its at just the right tonnage for its speed, uses all the advanced weight saving techs, and mounts a fairly nice suite of weapons that combine great aesthetics (so great that nearly all the new variants try to mimic the with symmetrical lasers and missiles) with very useful power and functionality (though I still favor holding the 'long range' missiles back for short ranged combat, due to the lack of minimum ranges and limited ammo).Īnd, to top it off, due to all this factors they've been assigned to a few notable characters and been central in a few notable battles, including the first ever depicted appearance of the Clans and the first Clan vs IS battle (Vlad and Phelan). My dad played BattleTech, as a lad, and Ive been wanting to get into it myself. This if, of course, because it looks fantastic, and so its also in game intros for video games and any other bit of art it can be fit into.īut, unlike many other iconic and beautiful mechs like the Atlas, Marauder, and so on, it really puts its money where its mouth is (that said, I love the Atlas and Marauder and use both in their classic forms often, but I do admit that the Atlas is a bit short ranged for such a big slow mech, and the Marauder could use a bit better heat management and a bit more armor). The Timby has long been one of the icon mechs, that end up in logos for the game and on the covers of books and other sorts of games (it was on the back of the BattleTech Cards, if memory serves).
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