Wolf Mk.2 (Oolite)
| Wolf Mk.II | |
|---|---|
| |
| Size (metres, W×H×L) | 90 x 26 x 108 |
| Cargo capacity | 20 TC |
| Cargo bay extension | Unknown |
| Maximum speed | 0.38 LM |
| Manoeuvrability | Roll: 1.8 Pitch: 1.2 |
| Energy banks | 6 |
| Energy recharge rate | Unknown |
| Gun mounts | Fore, Aft Port, Starboard |
| Missile slots | Unknown |
| Shield boosters available | Yes |
| Military shields available | Yes |
| Hyperspace capable | Yes |
| OXP or standard | OXP |
| Available to player | Yes |
| Base price | Unknown |
Overview
Venomous, fortified, durable, and formidable in battle, the mere mention of the name Wolf Mk.II can give experienced pilots get the shakes. As they are highly expensive and demanding to maneuver, it is given that the pilot who commands a Wolf has earned the right to do so.
Scandalous Origins
Once believed to be an extinct craft, or even the stuff of myths, the Wolf Mk.I was famous for its hard shell, and its bite. The designs were thought to have been lost, but were eventually, by expense of vast resources, recovered by the Military who saw great appeal in applying these charcteristics to craft in their fleet. The ensuing contract was commissioned to the relatively unknown shipyards of Amaliel Corp. for a new ship modified to cater for military needs. Thus the Wolf Mk.II was born.
The events that followed were uncharacteristic of Military history, and much of the factual evidence was later suppressed. It was the Military leadership's intention not to make the new ship available across the fleet, but to exclusively train the Lilitary's top pilots to form "Wolf Paragon squadrons". The leadership did not fail in selecting the most skillful.
There is no denying there were mistakes made when the selections were made, however. The Paragon squads had not been long assembled by the time the first reports of desertion reached high-command. It soon spread to profound proportions, and it became aparent that many of "the finest" were unable to resist the temptations that came with commanding such such superiour craft, confronted with relatively feeble resistance. Shockingly many had conspired to form rogue gangs.
The response from high command was urgent but could disguise none of the inflicted embarassment. The Paragon Squads were immediately disbanded, and all deserters declared outlaws, subject to instant elimination. The minority of the pilots who had stayed loyal to the military cause were quietly promoted into positions of relative obscurity, and the Amaliel Corp. contract to continually supply the ships was cancelled. This resulted in a stink that would not go away despite heavy Military pressure on Amaliel to forget that any of it had ever happened, but eventually the shipbuilders' resistance paid off. As illegal models began to appear, the Military realized it was impossible to erase the history, and began to minimize their losses. In an agreement that saw the Military join Amaliel as partners in private enterprise, The Wolf Mk.II was in the end available for sale on the open market.
Aftermath
As the Military came to approach the problems in a more constructive manner, its Propaganda Dept. saw no harm in spreading disinformation concerning the Wolf Mk.II's origins. Several rumours, such as the Wolf's alleged basis in Thargoid technology, never hurt sales and brought focus to the all-important war effort. However, these attempts to blur the truth are swallowed only by the most gullible.
