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{{otheruses|the 20-ton BattleMech|other uses|Howler (disambiguation)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Baboon RGilClan v08.png
|name=''Howler''
|manufacturer=[[Novy Minsky Armaments Plant]]<ref name=TRO3055p104>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 104: "Baboon 2"</ref>
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[[CJF Factory Zone 5]]<ref name=RG:iCv8p4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 4: "Howler (Baboon)"</ref>
|production year=2871
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/189/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=Baboon
|cost= 1,826,240 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type=BattleMech
|mass=20
|chassis=[[Type-A]] [[endo steel]]
|armor= [[Type 2 Ferro Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]
|engine=[[140 Standard]]
|comsys=[[Mercer 973]] (Only confirmed for ''Howler (Baboon) 2'')<ref name=TRO3055p104/>
|T&T=[[GEG Pattern 490/1]] (Only confirmed for ''Howler (Baboon) 2'')<ref name=TRO3055p104/>
|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s
|speed=119
|armament= 3x [[LRM-5]]
|BV (1.0)=587
|BV (2.0)=645<ref name=MUL66>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 66</ref>
}} 

==Description==
Although this simian-looking [[BattleMech]] was conceived as a [[Totem 'Mech]] for [[Clan Fire Mandrill]],<ref name=RG:iCv8p4/> in the [[Inner Sphere]] where it was given the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|reporting name]] '''''Baboon''''', the '''''Howler''''' was first observed among [[Clan Jade Falcon]] second-line units, though it has since been proven to be much more widespread. It is relatively fast for a 'Mech its size, topping out at 119 km/h. Its good speed and armament is made possible by the use of an [[endo steel]] structure and three tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Howler'' is, essentially, a missile boat, very potent for its size. Meant to provide fire support to light garrison Stars, the 'Mech carries three [[LRM-5]] launchers and three tons of ammunition. It is also used extensively as a training 'Mech.<ref name=RG:iCv8p4/>

==Variants==
*; ''Howler'' 2 : The ''Howler'' was redesigned by [[Clan Steel Viper]] scientists to improve their light second-line units after the Clan was expelled from the [[Inner Sphere]] by Clan Jade Falcon. A smaller [[extralight engine]] provides the space for four [[ATM-3]]s along with two tons of ammunition. Though the [['Mech]]'s running speed is reduced, it uses [[MASC]] to accelerate to 130 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 634, BV (2.0) = 757<ref name=MUL66/>

*; ''Howler'' 3 ("Devil") : [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists refitted captured ''Howler'' 2s with an [[ER PPC]] and a [[targeting computer]], turning the 'Mech into a sniper. This variant was supposedly inspired by the 30-ton ''[[Devil]]'', a BattleMech design in turn inspired by early ''Howler''s Clan Snow Raven had captured from Clan Fire Mandrill.<ref name=TRO3055p104/> BV (1.0) = 1,048, BV (2.0) = 1,277<ref name=MUL66/>

*; ''Howler'' 4 : Developed by Clan Jade Falcon, this model drops two of the [[LRM-5]]s, installs [[jump jet]]s that can cover 210 meters, and reduce the carried ammunition to a single ton. It is prominently used as a trainer. BV (2.0) = 506<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 22</ref>

*; ''Howler'' 5 : The standard ''Howler'' chassis has had its [[LRM-5]]s removed and replaced with six [[ER medium laser]]s, fitted in triple mounts in each side torso. BV (2.0) = 1,363<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 23</ref>

*; ''Howler'' 6 : Another close range combatant, this ''Howler'' variant carries a pair of [[SRM-6]]s in a [[BattleMech Turret#Shoulder Turrent|shoulder turret]]. Two tons of ammunition are carried in a [[CASE II]] protected bay. BV (2.0) = 550<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 24</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Howler'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Battlemech Quirk Table - Howler Entry</ref>
* [[Extended Torso Twist]]
* [[Narrow/Low-Profile]]
* [[Searchlight (Design Quirk)|Searchlight]]

==Related Designs==
* ''[[Devil]]''<ref name=rg8p6>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 6</ref> - A 30 ton [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMech, which built off the ''Howler''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s design.

==Notable Pilots==
:''See [[:Category:Notable Howler (Baboon) Pilots]]''

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to '''''Heuler'''''. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was also perfectly translated to '''''Pavian'''''.
* Author [[Ashley Watkins]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121234813/https://panther6actual.blogspot.com/2015/10/technical-read-out-3055.html blog entry] that she designed stats and wrote background for ''Baboon'' as originally published in ''TRO:3055''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Baboon.jpg|Original [[Unseen]] ''Howler'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
Baboon RGilClan v08.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8|RG:ilClan v8]]''
3055U Baboon.jpg|''Howler 2'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
Baboon_JFSBp097.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
Baboon_JFSBp7.png|''Howler'' from ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
Battle of Coventry (9).jpg|''Howler'' in combat from ''[[The Battle of Coventry (scenario pack)|The Battle of Coventry]]''
CCG Mercenaries Baboon.jpg|''Howler'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
Clan Ad Hoc Star - Howler.jpg|''Howler'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Ad Hoc Star]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
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