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BATTLETECH: The Wolfhound

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One of the most famous #LightMechs from the #InnerSphere, the #Wolfhound is more than just a pretty face. It has an earned, stellar reputation of note.

Of its operators, the #LyranCommonwealth, #FederatedSuns, #FederatedCommonwealth, #Kellhounds, #Wolfsdragoons, and other soldiers for hire, this #Battlemech has done nothing but impress since the days of the late #SuccessionWars.

House Steiner is far more than a House just filled with Atlas's. It is a military with many distinct capabilities, and Light Mechs are definitely one of their most impressive branches.

The #DraconisCombine was so badly outplayed by it, they built an entire mech to combat it, which failed to do so, spectacularly, only further enhancing its prestige.

There is a reason why this one is ranked as one of the best.

I used 2 short moments in this video that come from fanart:
https://www.deviantart.com/octobomb/a...
and:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/WK...

#HouseSteiner #Tharkad #HouseDavion #HouseKurita #SteinerDavion #SuccessionWars #JadeFalcon #Claninvasion #DarkAge #Ilclan

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20 Comments

@vikteren8723 3 years ago

The Wolfhound quite possibly the best light IS mech out there for everything put pure scouting. Its only real weakness is the lack of jump jets and given what you get for your money that's forgivable.

@paladinslash4721 3 years ago

It’s easy to forget that Steiner produces some of the best “assassin” mechs in Battletech

@tullyDT 3 years ago

As a Drac player I hands down concede that this is the best IS light mech, in the right hands. It can be beaten but if you're dealing with someone who knows what they're doing you're going to be sending a heavier mech or multiple light mechs after it. I often dealt with the older single heatsink versions by giving my Jenner's inferno rounds for their SRMS to force the hound to run hot. Ironically the Wolfhound actually teams up very well with its arch enemies, making the Inner Sphere Striker Lance one of the best force packs available.

@WolfHreda 3 years ago

House Kurita: "This Lyran 'mech is absolutely thrashing our light forces. Let's build a 'mech specifically designed to destroy it."
Also House Kurita: "Here's a 'mech that's ten tons heavier, costs twice as much, and can't even reliably defeat the one 'mech we want it to."

@Vagabond820 2 years ago (edited)

The Steiner meme still holds true: the Wolfhound is the assault mech of light mechs.

@Zalamx 3 years ago

I love the Wolfhound and the Panther, tanky lights that can punch above their weight.

@DevilPogoStick 3 years ago

It really says a lot of how successful this mech is from day one and never fell off the pedestal ever since. It's that solid of a mech.

@Feonir44 3 years ago

WLF-3M - We strapped a pair of legs to a gun. We will take no questions.

@vulkhanasennet9961 3 years ago

Ahhh the Wolfhound, as a light mech pilot there are few mechs I adore more than this beautiful little monster.

@cobalt968 3 years ago

The Panther's bane, and a serious deterrent for most Jenner pilots. I've even heard stories of wisely utilized Wolfhounds giving Warhammers and Marauders fits during introtech levels. Though the Lyrans have their trademark "wall of iron", the Wolfhound also gives us a much-needed reminder that they also have a fair amount of solid light/medium designs too.

@arcangellord5372 3 years ago

The lyrans, the one faction that frustrates it's own competent generals more then any other, cause as you said money or family connections gets them positions and although some are competent most are not.

@blue95kun 3 years ago

This mech has proven its worth over and over again, even able to punch way above its weight class. This brave Light can definitely bring the pain to Snakes or Trashborn alike.

@Chris_Sizemore 3 years ago

The Wolfhound and other 35 ton mechs are classified as light mechs, but most 35 ton mechs act more like medium mechs than most 40 ton mechs. In part this is due to the engine ratings being slightly more favorable to the lighter mechs. Mostly its due to most 40 ton mechs being designed with multiple range brackets and 35 ton mechs being more purpose built. The Wolfhound punches above its weight. The focus on armor and an all energy payload that maximizes the utility of the 10 engine heat sinks is the keys to success on this model. Some people say the Wolfhound would be better with jump jets, but honestly the extra heat burden would mess with the dependable offensive output. Also those jump jets would have to come at the cost of either armor and/or weapons. The ability to jump isn't valuable enough to mess with the perfect ratio the Wolfhound enjoys.

@Real_Iron_Smith 2 years ago

As a Steiner Player on the tabletop, and someone who grew up with MW4: Mercenaries, I love the Wolfhound so much. It's a beautiful machine, cheap to build, no worries about ammo (either exploding or running out) and fast enough to matter but tough enough to survive getting hit. She's a beauty!

@metalmadness5851 3 years ago

Yeah, it's not an entirely accurate meme, but even their light mech follow the heavier design ethos. The Commando is rather slow and poorly armored in exchange for firepower, while the Wolfhound similarly reduces scouting capacity for more guns and armor. Lyrans even build their light mechs under the doctrine of "more firepower or more armor," both at the cost of mobility.

@Cha-Khia 3 years ago

One of the few Inner Sphere light mechs I actually like, anything a light can do a 45 ton mech can do better, but the wolfhound impresses none the less.

@michaelkeha 3 years ago

The Wolfhound remains the premier duelist light mech of the IS against other lights and some mediums and when given access to clan tech it can beat the brakes of some heavies and assaults