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{{otheruses|the 75-ton OmniMech|the DropShip|Savage Wolf (Individual Union-C-class DropShip)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=MadCatIV-TRO3145M.jpg
|name=''Mad Cat Mk IV''
|manufacturer=[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-TU1]]<ref name=TRO:3145M>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 42–43: "Mad Cat Mk IV"</ref>
|production year = 3136
|year reference = <ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6570/MUL Online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref>
|model=Prime
|cost=
|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type=OmniMech
|mass=75
|chassis=[[Type W4 Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Composite Alpha-V1 Ferro-Lamellor]]
|engine=[[375 Model 49b XXL engine]]
|comsys= [[Khan Series (Type 6c)]]
|T&T= [[Series XIV OPT]]
|heat sinks=15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
|speed=86
|armament=
Primary Configuration
*2x [[ER PPC]]s
*4x [[Streak SRM-6]]s
|BV (2.0) =2,681<ref name=TRO:3145M/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 52</ref>
}} 

==Description==
Renewing the ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Mad Cat]]'' legend, the ''Mk IV'' used some of the most powerful configurations of its ancestor. [[Clan Sea Fox]] expected to experience the same success with this model as it had with previous ones. The development of the '''''Mad Cat Mk IV''''' had its origins in an illicit collaboration between [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and [[Spina Khanate (Clan Sea Fox)|Spina Khanate]]'s [[Beta Aimag (Spina Khanate)|Beta Aimag]], led by [[ovKhan]] [[Sha Clarke]]. When this arrangement came to light—and was repudiated by Clan Sea Fox as a whole—all connection with the Falcons was severed (though the Falcons did manage to retain an unspecified number of non-Omni prototypes). OvKhan [[Petr Kalasa]] of Spina's [[Delta Aimag (Spina Khanate)|Delta Aimag]] was granted the right to pursue development of the OmniMech, sold as the ''Mad Cat Mk IV'' to the Inner Sphere and as the '''''Savage Wolf''''' to the Clans.

The production model is a top of the line OmniMech, built with an [[endo-steel]] chassis around an ultra-lightweight [[XXL fusion engine]]. Able to reach speeds of 86 kph and with 28 tons of space for weapons and equipment, the ''Mad Cat Mk IV'' is deadly on the offence, and its 16 tons of [[ferro-lamellor]] armour provides ample protection from all attacks. 15 integrated [[double heat sinks]] are able to handle most heat loads, but additional ones may need to be fitted to maintain optimal performance.<ref name=TRO:3145M/>

==Weapons and Equipment==

The Primary configuration uses the same weapons loadout previously seen on the ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Timber Wolf]]'''s alternate configuration D: twin [[ER PPC]]s provide a strong punch at long range, while two [[streak SRM-6]]s deal a similarly powerful short range blow. Just as with that configuration, two additional streak SRM-6s are mounted facing to the rear, providing the design with a 360° fire arc.<ref name=TRO:3145M/>

==Configurations==
*;Alternate Configuration A : This configuration replaces the original loadout with an [[ER large laser]] in each arm, and an [[ATM 9]] in each of the side torsos. The remaining tonnage is spent on four [[small pulse lasers]], two in the center torso and one in each side torso. Four tons of ammunition is carried for the missile launchers in [[CASE]] protected bays. BV = 2,413<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 100: "Mad Cat IV A" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 53</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration B : A radical departure from the original ''Mad Cat Mk IV'', the right arm carries a massive [[Hyper-Assault Gauss rifle 30]] which spills into the right torso, giving the 'Mech its main punch at all ranges. The remaining pod space is spent on an [[ATM 9]] in the left torso and an [[improved heavy large laser]] in its left arm. To mount such massive equipment this configuration uses two fewer [[double heat sinks]] compared to the Prime. BV = 2,606 <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 101: "Mad Cat IV B" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 54</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration C : Similar to the classic ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Timber Wolf]]'' Prime, this configuration carries an ER large and [[ER medium laser]] in each arm, with an [[LRM-15]] launcher in each side torso. The launchers have three tons of [[CASE II]] protected reloads available, and are augmented with [[Artemis V]] systems. For medium to close range combat, a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s are fitted in the center torso. BV = 2,796<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 102: "Mad Cat IV C" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 55</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration PR : This non-Omni chassis primarily differs from the production model by using an [[XL engine]] instead an XXL engine. It is also fitted with twelve tons of ferro-fibrous armour which, while on paper gives it superior protection, lacks the ferro-lamellor's damage reducing properties. Armed like the Prime with a pair of ER PPCs and four streak SRM6 launchers, with two facing to the rear, the PR also carries an [[ER small laser]] in the left torso.  BV = 2,702<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 103: "Mad Cat IV PR" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 56</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration PR2 : A variant of the PR configuration, the PR2 retains the XL engine, ER PPCs, ER small laser and the sixteen double heat sinks of its predecessor. The secondary missile weaponry is altered, with the four streak SRM-6s replaced with two front-facing [[ATM 6]]s and two rear-facing [[ATM 3]]s. The PR2 carries three tons of ATM 6 ammunition, and one ton of ATM 3. The PR and PR2 were presumably prototypes taken and used by Clan Jade Falcon. BV = 2,666<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 104: "Mad Cat IV PR2" </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 57</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Mad Cat Mk IV'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:3145M/>
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
* [[Protected Actuators]]
* [[Stable]]

==Notable Pilots==
* [[Anastasia Kerensky]] - Her 'Mech was one of the first production models from Clan Sea Fox. Painted in dark gray and red, she named the 'Mech ''Omega'', and utilised the Prime configuration.<ref>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 141</ref>

* [[Alaric Wolf]] - Named ''Wepwawet'' after the after the wolf-headed Egyptian god of war said to symbolise the unification of the kingdoms, Alaric's use of the ''Mad Cat Mk IV'' made it one of Clan Wolf's favoured 'Mechs. He piloted Alternate Configuration A, enjoying its flexibility and adaptability.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 42: "Notable Units"</ref><ref>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 157</ref>

*[[Richard Wojciehowski|Richard "Dickie" Wojciehowski]]

==Related Designs==
* ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Timber Wolf]]'' - The original ''Timber Wolf'', ancestor to this design, was famously dubbed the ''Mad Cat'' by Inner Sphere forces as a reporting name when first encountered at the beginning of the [[Clan Invasion]].

* ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' - Designed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] for trade and profits, the ''Mad Cat Mk II'' is a 90-ton [[Assault 'Mech|assault]] BattleMech, with a hull based strongly on that of the ''Timber Wolf''. The ''Mad Cat Mk II'' has been marketed to both other Home Clans and Inner Sphere armies, hence the choice of the Inner Sphere designation: "Mad Cat".<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 132</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 136</ref>

* ''[[Mad Cat III]]'' - Following the success of the ''Timber Wolf'' family, the ''Mad Cat III'' was be created to act as a companion to its elder designs in the [[Medium 'Mech|medium]] weight class.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Savage Wolf (Wepwawet) BTLegends.jpg|[[Alaric Ward|Alaric Ward’s]] ''Savage Wolf'' A ''Wepwawet'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends]]''
Savage Wolf (Omega) BTLegends.jpg|[[Anastasia Kerensky|Anastasia Kerensky's]] ''Savage Wolf'' ''Omega'' from ''BT:Legends''
MWDA-BF018-Onslaught Mad Cat Mk IV.jpg|"Onslaught"-''Mad Cat Mk IV'' miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Battleforce|MechWarrior: Battleforce set]]
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Dark Age]]''
* ''[[Wolf Hunters (novel)|Wolf Hunters]]'' (novel)
* ''[[BattleTech: Legends]]''

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