Wolfhound WLF-2

         Both the Kell Hounds and Wolf’s Dragoons have had great success with the Wolfhound.   Though produced by one of the most respected BattleMech factories in Steiner space, this design was not approved for use by Lyran or Davion units until after the Fourth Succession War.   It was almost as if the two mercenary units were doing field tests for Katrina Steiner.   If the Fourth Succession War was a test for the ‘Mech, the Wolfhound passed with flying colors, defeating Kurita Panthers on numerous occasions.
         The Federated Commonwealth has since reacted with enthusiasm, ordering major increases in production.   The Tharkad factory has, however, slowed in the last six months to allow retooling to fit the Wolfhound with recovered technology.   Though it retains the Defiance B3M Medium Lasers, a Cyclops XII Extended-Range Large Laser replaces the Setanta Heavy Laser.
         Perhaps the most significant change in the new WLF-2 model is the use of double heat sinks.   Though most light ‘Mechs have little problem with heat, the Wolfhound’s reliance on laser weapons made it more vulnerable than most.   Star League technology provided the answer in double heat sinks, which the Wolfhound is the lightest ‘Mech to employ.