The BMD "Wolverine" is the main vehicle of the VDV. This derivative of the Mauler is dropped on the battlefield alongside VDV paratroopers.
Lore[]
The Wolverine is a vital part of the Federation’s special operations. They are responsible for transporting Russia’s elite infantry. They are also armed heavily enough to be considered threats on their own. They are usually seen wreaking havoc behind enemy lines, long before the enemy is able to react.
The VDV (acronym for Russia’s Airborne Troops) are very fond of the Wolverine despite of their disposability, it is common procedure to destroy the vehicle after the operation is complete.
Variants[]
There are two different variants of the Wolverine; the BMD-4 which can be upgraded to a tank destroyer and the BMP-1 that can be upgraded to a mortar.
In order to provide the Russian Airborne Troops with some additional punch against vehicles, the BMD-4 Wolverine can be upgraded into a Sprut-SD 125mm tank destroyer.
Abilities
Ability
Description
Deploy Smoke Screen
Launch four smoke grenades in front of the vehicle, creating a smokescreen that lasts for 3.5 seconds and make nearby enemies blindly fire at the smokescreen if they are not firing at something else. 30 seconds cooldown.
Add-ons
Add-on
Description
Sprut-SD Upgrade
Replaces the Wolverine's short-barreled cannon and autocannon with a 125mm tank cannon effective against vehicles.
In order to provide the Russian Airborne Troops with some long-range fire support capability, the BMD-1 Wolverine can be upgraded with a mortar turret effective against infantry and structures.
Abilities
Ability
Description
Deploy Smoke Screen
Launch four smoke grenades in front of the vehicle, creating a smokescreen that lasts for 3.5 seconds and make nearby enemies blindly fire at the smokescreen if they are not firing at something else. 30 seconds cooldown.
Add-ons
Add-on
Description
Mortar Turret
Replaces the Wolverine's short-barreled cannon and autocannon with a mortar turret effective against structures.
Behind the scenes[]
Prior to 1.87 the Wolverine is named BMD-4 for the tank destroyer variant and BMD-1 for the mortar variant.
Items in italics are not yet available in the public release version Items marked with a strikethrough are either cut from the mod or obsolete as of the current version