Linebacker	65 Tons Omnimech
Class	Heavy

Engine: 390XL

Chassis:        Endo Steel
Cruising Speed:     66 kph
Maximum Speed:    99.5 kph
Armor Type:  Ferro-Fibrous
Pod Space:       17.5 tons

Overview: The inability of the Timber Wolf heavy OmniMech to keep up with the rest of its Star mates in running battles was of such concern to Clan Wolf's leaders that they ordered their technicians to develop a new design to supplement and eventually replace it. The Linebacker, so named because its unusual hunched-over torso is reminiscent of the hulking players of ancient North American-rules football, was the result of their efforts. Capabilities: The Linebacker's increased speed means it carries less armament, but those weapons it does carry, along with its speed, make it a formidable foe on the battlefield. In its standard configuration, the Linebacker punishes threats from a distance. Its heavier compatriots take care of enemies that do not succumb to its energy weapons or run away from its missile barrage. Alternate Configuration A also delivers long-distance damage, but with a more missile-oriented mix of weapons. The unusual placement of the Gauss Rifle in the right torso of Alternate Configuration B has proven to be a nasty surprise for Inner Sphere MechWarriors accustomed to seeing Gauss Rifles only on the arms of OmniMechs. Alternate Configuration C emphasizes rear-firing weapons. Version D was designed as the infighting version of the Linebacker, with plenty of SRMs and ER Medium Lasers, but it appears to be unpopular with Clan warriors, who feel that the lack of a knock-out weapon leaves the OmniMech exposed to enemy fire for too long. Deployment: The Linebacker is currently in service with the Warriors of Clan Wolf's Gamma Galaxy. Once the final test results and operating data on the Linebacker are collected, it may to become the Clans' standard-issue heavy OmniMech. Following this transition, the fate of the many operational Timber Wolves is in question.

Battletech Stock Variants

Armor

Head            9
CTorso         25
CTorso(Rear)   10
RLTorsos       22
RLTorsos(Rear)  8
RLArms         20
RLLegs         24

Primary

Heat Sinks             14(28)
ER PPC                     RA
ER PPC                     LA
Streak SRM-4               RT
Streak SRM-4 Ammo(25)      RT
LRM-5                      LT
LRM-5 Ammo(24)             LT
ER Small Laser          RT(R)

Alpha

Heat Sinks       14(28)
ER Large Laser       LA
ER Large Laser       RA
ER Medium Laser      RT
ER Medium Laser      RT
LRM-15               LT
LRM-15 Ammo(8)(2)    LT
LRM-5                RT
LRM-5 Ammo(24)       RT

Beta

Heat Sinks          14(28)
Gauss Rifle             RT
ER Medium Laser         LA
ER Medium Laser         LA
ER Medium Laser         RA
ER Small Laser          LT
Gauss Rifle Ammo(16)    RT

Charlie

Heat Sinks                14(28)
ER Large Laser                LA
ER Medium Laser               LA
ER Medium Laser(2)            LT
ER Medium Laser            LT(R)
Ultra AC/5                    RA
Ultra AC/5 Ammo(20)           RA
Machine Gun                   RT
Machine Gun                RT(R)
Machine Gun Ammo(100)         RT
Flamer                     RT(R)

Delta

Heat Sinks              14(28)
Streak SRM-6                LA
Streak SRM-6                LA
Streak SRM-6                RA
Streak SRM-6                RA
ER Medium Laser             LT
ER Medium Laser             RT
ER Small Laser           LT(R)
Streak SRM-6 Ammo(15)(2)    LA
Streak SRM-6 Ammo(15)       RA

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The Linebacker's increased speed means it carries less armament, but those weapons it does carry, along with its speed, make it a formidable foe on the battlefield. In its standard configuration, the Linebacker punishes threats from a distance. Enemies that do not succumb to its energy weapons or run away from its missile barrage are taken care of by its heavier compatriots.

Primary

ER PPC                   RA
ER PPC                   LA
Streak SRM-4             RT
Streak SRM-4 Ammo(25)    RT
LRM-5                    LT
LRM-5 Ammo(24)           LT

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