‘Them Warhounds are some fierce fuckers, you keep your distance from ‘em at all times.’

Monarchic Warhound Armour of the War Corps

(Feral Monarchic : Wulfhouns Armis Emperus Monarchi Arougis Lupus)


Age of First Construction : 4th Millenia
Service Life : 10,000 Years
User(s) : War Corps, Rouge Wolves (3rd Army),
Creator : Warsmiths of the Rouge Wolves

Frame : Tetrapod/Bipedal
Weight : 1000mA (when underpowered) 250mA (when energized)
Size : 110 Nautical Metrons
Width : 45 Nautical Metrons


Systems :
-S.A.R.S. (Self-Activated Radar System)
-Synthetic Biotic Senses
-IMAS (Internal Muscle Agility System)
-S.A.F.E. (Survival Adept Fortified Environment)
-C.A.R.B.O.N. M-Level Protective suite
-Genetic-Stealth

Armour : Classic Archaic
Weapons :
-Hind ‘Firestorm’ Rail-gun Ordnance
-Immortal (Fore/Hind) Talons
--Immortal Fangs : - 28 Fangs
---4 I-Class Incisors
---4 H-Class Incisors
---12 S-Class Premolars
---8 D-Class Molars
-Purified Energy Roar
-Purified Energy Tail.

Propulsion : E.E.B. (Expanded Energy Bracket)-S.A.I.D. (Sub-Atomic Induced Dissolution) Reactor

Description :
The combination of the ultimate hunting armour combined with the ultimate hunting machine equals what may be a weapon more powerful, honoured and respected than the War Corps itself. The Warhound Armour is a personal suit that enables superior hunting capability in combat, while not large in terms of size it’s metallic roar, lethally sharp teeth and swiping tail is enough to send any enemy fleeing from sight. The power of a Warhound is truly formidable, the sheer strength of these mechanical wolves combined with their razor sharp talons and teeth can easily slice through flesh, armour and just about anything else. Warhounds are feared both by Dayatens and Monarchy Soldiers alike, few survive encounters and those that do often bear the physical and mental consequences of such an encounter. Users of Warhound Armour are empowered by the use of synthetic senses, stealth and strength and these, combined with optimal intelligence, can create an extremely versatile and effective hunter.

Warhounds operate in packs or on their own though obviously the larger the pack the more powerful the attack, a singular Warhound is ideal for reconnaissance, infiltration, medium combat and a variety of other tactical issues.

Physically speaking the more powerful, both physically and mentally, the user is the more powerful the armour becomes ; the muscular system works faster, the biotic senses are sharper and the whole suit reacts differently to each and every user.

It’s architectural design employs a firmly cemented exo-skeletal body that provides additional defensive capability and also allows the Warhound to be deployed from space to earth via the expulsion pods of Nautcore Orbital Cruisers, it’s main defensive plate consists of a specially designed flexible alloy made of pure metals that have an induced self-preservation and repair ability. The ‘Bio-Stealth’ layers of the armour mean that the armour cannot be detected by biological targets and additionally prevents any noticeable traces from leaking from the armour itself.

Decreed by a special hunting passage Warhounds can hunt individual or multiple targets and often deployed as close-up-heavy support units in frontline combat and are used extensively to pierce the enemy’s forward lines in rapid assault spearhead movements. A Warhound, from any regiment, is a widely respected, feared and sought after soldier.

DEFENCE :
Classic Archaic - Fortified and reinforced elements of alloyed metal combined create the singular plate of armour that is Classic Archaic. Classic Archaic is a special type of defensive plate designed especially for hunting missions, it’s composition is similar to the Ceramic Plates of the War Corps Monarchic Armour yet provides a substantially improved level of protection at little cost of dexterity and agility and minimal weight addition. Certain elements in the metal’s composition give it biological stealth capabilities, the technical explanation is that these particular elements contain signatures that are undetectable by Dayaten senses.

BIO-SYSTEM :
S.A.F.E. (Survivability Adept Fortified Environment) - A fully coated network of layers, increments and systems allow the user to survive in hostile environments and also allow the user to survive for long periods of time without the most basic needs of sustenance, hygiene or physical activity. Such a system is invaluable when undertaking a challenging hunt and can often mean the difference between life and death. When activated the system monitors the user’s vital health signatures (Heart rate, respiratory functions, blood circulation, nervous system functions, etc). As well as protecting the user the S.A.F.E. system also alerts the user to the presence of mortal hazards such as radioactivity, aerologic toxins or otherwise dangerous environments. Additionally it displays a damage indicator that signifies the damaged section of the armour, the harm done and any probable impairments or deficiency that may result.

The S.A.F.E. system automatically energizes upon the insertion of a biological user, because the system was designed for the Rouge Wolves it is incapable of measuring or adapting to other species and is only functional with wolves.

I.M.A.S. (Integrated Muscle Agility System) - The immense weight and physical requirements of Warhound armour mean that even the strongest and most agile of users still require the compulsory use of a synthetically installed artificial muscle system. This system compromises of a complex network of muscular fibres bonded together that biologically integrate with the user’s muscular system. This system coats the entire frame of the Warhound and is the system responsible for a Warhound’s incredible speed and jumping ability. Additionally the presence of such a muscle system also gives the Warhound the strength it needs to even up the fight with Dayaten enemy forces.

I.M.A.S. packs a number of important genetic modifications.

Genetic Modifications -

M.E. - C - Muscle Enhancement - Conditioning - The user’s muscles are enhanced and implemented with special muscle layers and internal cells that allow them to sustain the rigorous and continuous movement that arises from use of the Warhound Armour, also prevents muscles from wearing down from overuse and sustains the muscles with more fluid energy to keep them active during the hugely active periods of combat, also allows the user’s muscles to survive the harsh regimes of the C.A.S. increment.

M.E. - C.A - Muscle Enhancement - Compatibility Addition - Allows the user’s muscles to integrate with the Warhounds own muscle networking system effectively adding additional strength, giving the user complete and total complex control over the armour and effectively preserving the user’s own muscles.

M.E. - C.A.S. - Muscle Enhancement - Combat Ability Synthesis - Excels the user’s muscles beyond normal capability, they move faster, harder and are more powerful than they could be in normal combat, in or out of the Armour. Increased oxygenation to the crucial muscles networks and an added adrenaline boost, muscle growth is increased via a number of nutrients that are fed to the muscles upon the consumption of food and other nutritional edibles.

S.A.R.S. (Self-Activated Radar System) - This useful increment aids in the hunting process by supplying the user of the Warhound with an adept radar system capable of identifying, classifying and ultimately distinguishing friendly and hostile forces in the closest environment. While the system does not detect C.A.R.B.O.N. threats it does provide the location and real-time-display of incoming enemy projectiles. Like the S.A.F.E. system this increment is activated once the user is fully inserted into the armour itself.

Synthetic Biotic Senses - Without these artificial senses Warhounds would not be have been able to establish their fearsome hunting reputation. The senses are divided into 4 major categories :

Sight - Advanced optical technologies amplify the user’s viewing capability, in addition to night vision and thermal imaging these lenses can also zoom much like a sniper scope in and out onto a target. Adept at tracking targets the lenses can locate and identify biological signs even behind heavy cover or objects and classify them as hostile or friendly, such a system can also ‘target-lock’, essentially marking the required target from which the suit can then track on it’s S.A.R.S. increment.

Smell - Several layers of enhanced odour detecting substances positioned inside the metallic nose of the armour’s head automatically detect ambient environmental settings such as air pressure and humidity, the abundance of light and darkness, naturally occurring odours, etc. This particular system is encoded into the S.A.F.E. as it also detects C.A.R.B.O.N. Threats

Touch - Highly sensitive receptors embedded in the Warhound’s claws and teeth allow the user to detect toxic substances, biological remnants and other delicate traces, additionally these receptors also give the user the ability to directly feel whatever the claw or teeth are biting or slicing through.

Hearing - Probably one of the most prominent features of the Biotic Senses, the eyes are flat headed and solid yet pack a wide selection of extremely advanced detection fibres that can trace, identify and track sounds of all varieties, additionally the ears alert the user to sound or movement in the nearby vicinity that may pose a direct threat.

C.A.R.B.O.N. (Chemical, Atomic, Radiological, Biological, Oblivion, Nuclear) M-Level Protective Suite - Designed to protect against exposure to harmful toxins and viral infections, dangerous levels of ionizing, protonic and neutron radiation and exposure to intense light and darkness the M-Level suite provides the Warhound with the ability to traverse environmentally hazardous areas while still being able to function to an optimum level. This C.A.R.B.O.N. protective layer is activated by the S.A.F.E system once it detects a dangerous C.A.R.B.O.N. threat, the layer overtakes the muscular and sensitive areas of the armour to prevent the C.A.R.B.O.N. threat from entering and causing harm to the user.

WEAPONS :
Hind ‘Firestorm’ Rail-gun Ordnance - Initial testing revealed that the Warhound lacked any forward attack against enemy forces that utilised ranged weaponry such as shard-based projectiles and light beams, additionally Warhound Immortal talons and fangs where useless against heavily fortified structures and buildings, a disadvantageous notion that threatened it’s use in direct assaults on enemy camps. The response was to install a weapon capable of delivering extreme ordnance over a large area with ease, the result was the ‘Firestorm’ Rail Gun module. Exceptional penetrating power combined with extreme accuracy and dexterity (due to the user’s movement) gave the Warhound good ranged firepower suitable for hitting well armoured, yet slow and unmoving targets.

Immortal Talons/Fangs - These massive claws and teeth are made of an alloy material that rivals the defensive capability of F.O.X. Armour, while not primarily used for defence these claws can be used, to some extent, to fend off hostile ordnance and projectiles and at the same time defend against blows from close up enemies. In terms of offensive power this vicious collection of claws and teeth can slice through thick armour, flesh and heavy bone with no impediment. Immortal talons and fangs are incredibly sharp and can slash even if touched in the most gentle of manners, additionally these claws are almost indestructible and never shatter or bend in the face of extremely dense armour or fire.

Purified Energy Roar - Purified energy, left over from the use of the purified energy tail, can be used in the form of an extreme intensity warcry, such a warcry creates a decimating shockwave of this energy and can devastate multiple targets with ease in a single roar. The build up of energy takes no longer than 5 seconds before an energy roar can be initiated, the resulting screech is a deadly close-combat weapon.

Purified Energy Tail - Behind the rear plate lies a volatile energy extorter that emits an extremely powerful blaze of purified energy in the form of a tail, such a weapon can be ‘wagged’ in the direction of a target and can easily cut through even the thickest of armours with ease. The design of this weapon means that a user can wag their tail in full 180. semi-circular movement, additionally biological receptors implanted into the suit’s rear allow the user to take full active control of the tail itself and can move the weapon on their own accord.

PROPULSION :

E.E.B. (Extended-Energy-Bracket) S.A.I.D. (Sub-Atomic Induced Dissolution) Reactor - A developed design of the S.A.I.D. Reactor the E.E.B. model provides an additional boost of energy by prolonging the fission reaction to allow the atom to charge with more harvestable energy, this type of power cell is only used and employed in the Warhound armour design and cannot be modified or used in other armoured suits. While being slightly larger than it’s conventional S.A.I.D. brother it’s size and shape is nevertheless mobile and effective and easily adorned into the Warhound armour. Recharge wise the E.E.B. model only requires refuelling once every 195 years and can also, like the S.A.I.D., be recharged by a fixed, solid source of Alpha Radiation.