Forever Zero VIII


Wolfhound
  • Type: Mass Production Support Mobile Armor

  • Designer: Landon Technologies
  • Manufacturer: Landon Technologies

  • Length: 15.8 meters

  • Weight: 52.7 tons

  • Armor Type: Neo Titanium

  • Propulsion: HY-MAXL-Kai Jet Vernier

  • Power Plant: Infinity Electrical Battery

  • Cockpit: Linear

  • Close Fighting Ability: 30

  • Weaponry Power: 140

  • Strength/Stamina: 70

  • Defense/Armor: 100

  • Speed/Maneuvering: 160

  • Total Stats: 500

    •     Core Stats

    Primary Equipment:

    Scattering Beam Cannon x 2: Mounted on either side of the mobile armor, these large beam cannons fire a series of thin, fanning beams with each shot, instead of the typical energy bolt. While the individual beams have a lower damage capacity, they cover a wider field of fire, and are very effective against clustered or mobile enemies. These weapons also have a slightly faster recharge time than most beam cannons, heightening their deadliness.

    Vulcan Cannon x 2: Mounted on either side of the cockpit of the mobile armor, these weapons fire light armor piercing bullets in high-velocity bursts. While not always effective against heavier targets, they are ideal for light craft, and even shooting down incoming missiles.

    Claw & Storage Rack x 2: On either side of the mobile armor's main hull are cargo compartments that can have enough room to carry extra weapons, a shield, ammunition drums, energy packs, and so on. A folding, three-fingered claw can unlatch and unload these supplies right into the hands of a docked mobile suit, for quick and easy use. Each compartment usually has room for two rifles or one large assault weapon.

    Story:

    At a glance, the Wolfhound seems like an unexpected addition to the modern battlefield, especially when one considers the proven supremacy of mobile suits over mobile armors. From its name alone, it implies that it is an attempt to develop on the older Foxhound design, which has lost significant ground over the course of the Grand Cross' rebellion. However, even though it does improve on the older weapon, it is not meant to replace it. The Wolfhound is an experiment in warfare by Ark Nova's military, one that could start a few new trends on the battlefield.

    The core of the Wolfhound is a heavy mobile armor frame with an aerodynamic design. Its fighter jet-like body is a little nostalgic, but has none of the frailties of those archaic vehicles. Its thick neo titanium fuselage is more durable than the Foxhound's, while its larger engines give it a much higher top speed. This manoeuvrability is an asset for the unit, helping it compete better with mobile suit opponents. It becomes even more important, however, when the Wolfhound assumes its true role, not as a frontline combatant, but as a versatile support system for mobile suits.

    A computer model of the Wolfhound docked with a mobile suit. The Wolfhound takes the growing secondary role of mobile armors to a new height, offering the unprecedented ability to combine with mobile suits for added speed and firepower. After undergoing a simple, minor transformation, the 'Hound can easily dock with a mobile suit, attaching its main body like a gigantic rocket pack. The cockpit section of the fighter clamps the suit in place, covering the chest. Both the mobile armor's arsenal and expanded manoeuvrability are at its partner's disposal, vastly improving the abilities of both mobile weapons. The mobile suit suddenly gains two sets of additional weapons, access to whatever stored cargo the Wolfhound might be carrying, along with full flight capabilities and a whole new range of movement. Furthermore, the armor's pilot can serve in any number of additional capacities, from communications specialist to tactical officer, while the suit pilot is using his/her systems.

    Overall, the Wolfhound has been considered one of Ark Nova's most ambitious weapons projects. It has, however, paid off well by providing the colony's military with a universal upgrade to its current mobile suit forces, and a new outlet for the colony's inadequately equipped mobile armor pilots. The colony government has evened helped manufacturer Landon Technologies expand one of its factories just to speed production of these units. Currently, the Wolfhound's docking abilities are completely compatible with several mobile suit designs, including some of those of the Grand Cross. Machines like the Rick Gades, with its huge wheeler, along with most United Alliance units, however, are unable to benefit from the armor's support.

    Note - For the sake of statistics, the Wolfhound elevates the speed of whatever mobile suit its docked with to 160. If the suit's speed is already at or above this, then just add an additional 20 points.  

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