Linebacker

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=3055 Linebacker.jpg
|name=Linebacker
|release=MekPak 3 Free Release
|tech=Clan
|class=Heavy
|mass=65 tons
|chassis=Endo Steel
|armortons=12.5 tons
|armor=Ferro Fibrous
|heat sinks=12
|speed=97.05
|jumpjets=No
|armament=*2x[[ERPPC]]s
*1x[[CLRM5]]
*1x[[SSRM4]]
*1x[[ER Small Laser]]
|Electronics=*[[BAP]]
*[[LAMS]]
*[[Enhanced Optics]]
}}
{{Mech Description
|Description=The Linebacker was developed by Clan Wolf to keep pace in running battles. While its primary configuration is for long range, it can easily be reconfigured for fearsome short ranged combat. With its omnitech capabilities, the Linebacker can fill any role on the battlefield.
|Acceleration=14.74
|Best Acceleration=15.74 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Acceleration=4.75 m/sec [[Yeoman]]
|Deceleration=20.61
|Best Deceleration=23.61 m/sec [[Ares]]
|Worst Deceleration=8.27 m/sec
|Turn Rate=0.73
|Best Turn Rate=0.79 º/sec
|Worst Turn Rate=0.44 º/sec
|Twist Speed=70
|Best Twist Speed=110 º/sec [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Twist Speed=45 º/sec
|Elevation=30
|Best Elevation=90º [[Rifleman]]
|Worst Elevation=30º
|Heat Capacity=57.7
|Best Heat Capacity=58.0
|Worst Heat Capacity=37.0 [[Argus]]
|Torso Twist=140
|Best Torso Twist=140º
|Worst Torso Twist=100º
|Damage Multiplier=1.37
|Best Damage Multiplier=1.52 [[Loki]]
|Worst Damage Multiplier=1.37
|Kill Bonus=300
|Best Kill Bonus=300
|Worst Kill Bonus=300
|Max Armor=390
|Best Max Armor=390 points
|Worst Max Armor=390 points
|Free Tonnage=49.6
|Best Free Tonnage=50.6 tons
|Worst Free Tonnage=46.6 tons [[Loki]]
|base speed=73.0
|1st upgrade=0.5
|1st speed=79.01
|2nd upgrade=1.5
|2nd speed=85.02
|3rd upgrade=3.0
|3rd speed=91.04
|4th upgrade=5.0
|4th speed=97.05
|5th upgrade=7.5
|5th speed=103.06
|6th upgrade=10.5
|6th speed=109.07
|7th upgrade=14.0
|7th speed=115.08
|final upgrade=14.0
|top speed=115.08
|engine size=Mid
|increments=6
|Left Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Omni]]
|Right Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Omni]]
|Left Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]<br>1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Right Torso Slots=2 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Missile]]<br>1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]
|Center Torso Slots=1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]<br>1 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Direct Fire]]
|ECM=No
|BAP=Yes
|Jump Jets=Yes
|LAMS=Yes
|Enhanced Optics=Yes
|IFF Jammer=No
|Advanced Gyro=No
|Related Mechs=[[Mad Cat]] - The Linebacker was designed as a faster version of the venerable Timber Wolf.
|Notes=<center>{{#ev:youtube|RqlvefFpbmY}}</center>
|Gallery1=C_Linebacker_65t_.jpg
|Gallery1 Description=Render by Telsacoil
|Battletech Lore=The Linebacker was designed to eventually replace the Timber Wolf in the touman of Clan Wolf when it was found that the venerable design could not keep pace with its Starmates in running battles, which could, of course, limit its effectiveness during the invasion of the Inner Sphere. The name for the OmniMech comes from the Linebacker's hunched appearance, which resembles players of ancient American Football. The Linebacker has found a home within Clan Wolf in Exile and is tolerated by the Crusader Wolves because of their need for equipment. It is said the Crusader Wolves are less accepting of the mech because it was originally planned by Khans Natasha Kerensky and Phelan Ward; both of the Warden cause. <ref>[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Linebacker Article on the Linebacker from Sarna.net]</ref>
|Tech Category=Clan BattleMechs
|Weight Category=Heavy BattleMechs
|Tonnage Category=65
|OmniMech Category=OmniMechs
}}