BattleMech Name: Dire Wolf D-99 "Revenant"
Tonnage: 100 tons
Role: Heavy Assault Juggernaut
Deployment Year: 3055
Era: Clan Invasion
Speed: 54 kph (3/5 movement)
Heat Management: Extreme (23 Double Heat Sinks)
Estimated Battle Value (BV): ~2,242
Cost: Approx. 34 million C-Bills
Loadout
Engine: Clan 300 XL Engine
Heat Sinks: 23 Clan Double Heat Sinks (providing maximum heat dissipation)
Armor: 19 tons of Clan Ferro-Fibrous, covering all locations for maximum protection
Weapons
Right Torso:
1x Gauss Rifle - 12 tons
1 ton of Gauss Rifle Ammo
Left Torso:
1x ER PPC - 6 tons
1x Large Pulse Laser - 6 tons
Right Arm:
4x ER Medium Lasers - 4 tons
Left Arm:
4x ER Medium Lasers - 4 tons
Additional Equipment
ECM Suite (Right Torso): Provides sensor disruption, enhancing battlefield survivability.
Targeting Computer (Left Torso): Improves accuracy for the Gauss Rifle, ER PPC, and lasers.
Anti-Missile System (AMS) (Head): Provides defense against missile-heavy enemies.
BattleMech Profile: Dire Wolf D-99 "Revenant"
The Dire Wolf D-99 "Revenant" is a Clan assault ‘Mech optimized for heavy assault roles with an estimated BV of 2,242, blending high firepower with substantial defenses. This configuration is designed to dominate the battlefield with powerful long- and medium-range weapons. Its Gauss Rifle and ER PPC enable it to strike at a distance, while its ER Medium Lasers provide reliable damage up close. The D-99 "Revenant" is heat-efficient, thanks to 23 double heat sinks, allowing it to sustain heavy fire without overheating.
The inclusion of an ECM Suite enhances the ‘Mech’s survivability by disrupting enemy targeting, and the Anti-Missile System (AMS) further boosts its defenses against missile threats. The Targeting Computer increases the accuracy of its heaviest weapons, maximizing the 'Mech’s potential for landing deadly critical hits.
Paint Scheme and Aesthetic
The "Revenant" is painted in a haunting, matte black with accents of crimson along the limbs and weapons. The cockpit glows with an eerie, pale green light, while the barrels of the Gauss Rifle and ER PPC emit faint, ghostly glows, adding to its reputation as a "spectral" presence on the battlefield.
Backstory: Dire Wolf D-99 "Revenant"
The Dire Wolf D-99 "Revenant" was engineered by Clan Wolf in 3055, designed as a psychological weapon as much as a battlefield juggernaut. As Clan Wolf's forces pressed further into Inner Sphere territory, they encountered increasingly fierce resistance. Clan Wolf sought to field an assault 'Mech that would not only overpower enemy forces but intimidate them as well. The Dire Wolf, known for its massive frame and iconic firepower, provided the perfect foundation for this new design.
Deployed for the first time on the battlefield of Satalice, the D-99 "Revenant" quickly earned its name. Inner Sphere survivors reported seeing it emerge from cover in the dead of night, with only the faint, ghostly glow of its weapons giving away its location. The D-99 "Revenant" struck fear into the hearts of enemy soldiers, who claimed it was impossible to detect until it was too late. Its formidable weaponry, combined with the ECM and AMS, gave it an almost supernatural ability to appear and disappear at will, like a haunting specter.
Since its deployment, the D-99 "Revenant" has become a symbol of Clan Wolf’s relentless might, its ghostly visage etched into the memories of those unlucky enough to survive its wrath. This powerful variant remains one of the most fearsome sights on the battlefield, both in reputation and in firepower.
