Ice Ferret	45 Tons Omnimech
Class	Medium

Engine: 360XL

Chassis:        Endo Steel
Cruising Speed:    86.4kph
Maximum Speed:    129.6kph
Armor Type:  Ferro-Fibrous
Pod Space:       9.75 tons

Overview: Not only is the Clans' equipment new to the Inner Sphere, but so are some of their tactics. The Ice Ferret, nicknamed Fenris by the Inner Sphere, is an excellent example of a design alien to the strategists of the Successor States, a medium scout 'Mech. Though its weight class, armor, and standard weaponry clearly classify the Ice Ferret as a medium 'Mech, other features make it useful for reconnaissance. It moves faster than many light 'Mechs, and it commonly carries the Beagle Active Probe, which allows it to locate hidden enemy positions . For these reasons, the Ice Ferret arrives on all sorts of missions and in many different roles. Capabilities:One of the few Clan designs to feature the Beagle Active Probe in its most common configuration, the Ice Ferret sees regular reconnaissance duty regardless of the composition of the rest of its Star. Its Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon provides punch, augmented by a small Streak missile launcher and an ER Small Laser. The Streak system's efficient use of ammunition makes the Ice Ferret an excellent candidate for long missions away from logistical support. When accompanied by lighter 'Mechs assigned to providing reconnaissance, the Ice Ferret often deploys in Alternate Configuration A. Though lacking the long-range capabilities of the primary version, this model offers more weapons suited for infighting and carries an Anti-Missile System to reduce the effects of enemy fire. This configuration is most common when the Ice Ferret is deployed in the same Star with heavier 'Mechs. Configuration B appears only when a Clan unit expects a quick and costly battle at close range. In such a situation, the unmatched pair of Short-Range Missile launchers carried by this variant can deliver heavy damage, following up that done by the Extended-Range Large Laser. In such a configuration, the Ice Ferret can deliver enormous amounts of punishment at short range for a 'Mech of its size. When called upon to provide long-range fire support, the Ice Ferret appears in Alternate Configuration C. This design, rarely used, is unusual in two respects. It has three LRM-5 launchers, allowing it to target three enemy 'Mechs at once. In addition, this version of the Ice Ferret carries an Artemis IV fire-control system with each launcher, rather than a single Narc Missile Beacon for them all. The advantage of the independent systems is that some can continue operating after the Ice Ferret has taken damage to one area. Configuration D is used when the Ice Ferret is on a long-range mission and lighter 'Mechs are providing reconnaissance. Though lacking the Beagle Active Probe, this version requires ammunition only for its Anti-Missile System. The combination of four Medium Pulse Lasers on one frame is highly unusual. Deployment: Though the Ice Ferret has played a large part in Clan Wolf's military successes, it is not widely used among the other Clan forces. Among the Wolves, the Ice Ferret has a place in every Cluster and in almost every Star. The appearance of so many Ice Ferrets in such widely differing configurations has caused great difficulties for MechWarriors in the Free Rasalhague Republic and, to a lesser extent, in the Federated Commonwealth.

Battletech Stock Variants

Armor

Head           9
CTorso        19
CTorso(Rear)   8
RLTorsos      14
RLTorsos(Rear) 7
RLArms        14
RLLegs        19

Primary

Heat Sinks          12(24)
ER PPC                 LA
ER Small Laser         LA
Streak SRM-2           RA
Beagle Active Probe    CT
Streak SRM-2 Ammo(50)  RA

Alpha

Heat Sinks         12(24)
ER Medium Laser       RA
ER Medium Laser       CT
LB 2-X AC             LA
Anti Missile Ammo     RA
Anti Missile System   RA
LB 2-X AC Ammo(45)    LA

Beta

Heat Sinks       12(24)
SRM-6               RA
ER Large Laser      LA
SRM-4               LA
Small Pulse Laser   CT
SRM-4 Ammo(25)      LA
SRM-6 Ammo(15)      RA

Charlie

Heat Sinks    12(24)
ER Small Laser   CT
LRM-5            LA
Artemis IV       LA
LRM-5            RA
Artemis IV       RA
LRM-5            LT
Artemis IV       LT
LRM-5 Ammo(24)   LA
LRM-5 Ammo(24)   RA
LRM-5 Ammo(24)   LT

Delta

Heat Sinks           12(24)
Medium Pulse Laser(2)   RA
Medium Pulse Laser      LA
Medium Pulse Laser      CT
Anti Missile Ammo (24)  LA
Anti Missile System     LA

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