JackGarrity
01/29/07 08:56 AM
71.207.203.207
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Flh-Sfm1 Flasher
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: Vlar 210 Light
Cruising Speed: 64.5
Maximum Speed: 96.75
Jump Jets: none
Jump Capacity: none
Armor: Longanecker PlastiSteel
Armament:
1 Hellstar PPC
3 Hellion Spitfire Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Ronin Incorporated
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: StarLink 955G with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting and Tracking System: TharHes Star Shark with Beagle Active Probe
Overview:
Working on a prexsisting design, that of the combines much used
Panther mech; the Flasher Strike field mech series was orginally
designed in 3023, and sat on a RnD board for many years. Slowly the
design itself changed as technology was improved steadily. [HARD
RETURN]The build itself was long standardized, using a light ferro
alloying to give the 35 ton mech durability in a fire fight; a basic
sensor package BAP/ECM mounted internally. Reicently the design
itself was re opened as Light class fusion engine technology came
into use; as a result of this improvment the weaponry itself was
cycled through three variants; finally setlling on a single PPC and a
trio of Medium class lasers.
Meant to be a mobile agressor within its class, the mech is able
to use its weapons for a extended timeframe. Orginally seen as a
strange design; a sleeker faster version of the Panther, several
names and designs were chosen but the lean, agile panther build was
the final selection.
Orginally intended to be a small production run, as a suppliment
mech, this changed during 3061, finacial drains and technological
problems along with war itself causing the Coordinator to seek well
armed, agile and cheap mechs to replace heavy losses; this design was
the version. Due to the slowly growing popularity of the design, as
pilots grasped its sensor capacity and its high speed factor, several
variants were also produced on a order by order basis. [HARD
RETURN]Due to the influx of clan equipment and techs, the design
itself was given a small but measureable boost when a star of Nova
Cats, requested to trest the units out against like tonnage Lyran
units captured. Requesting live fire was considered odd and
dangerous, but it was agreed too, when the star performed admirabily,
losing only a single unit, mainly due to weapons heat then any real
damage, the mechs fate was assured.
Steady but small production of this mech continues through four
contractors as much of its parts are standardized and can be gotten
for a low cost; the sensor equipent itself and the armor are two of
the mechs key selling points, followed by its high speed curve and
general endurance.
Though it is a light mech several points are in its favor, the
weaponry is pure energy systems for the primary configuration,
lending it battlefield endurance and reach, the advanced sensors, on
such a light mech also allow it to strike far, hard and accurately; a
vital point in combat.
The armor configuration, enhanced to Ferro Fib, light; gives this
mech a ability to soak damage higher then most of its tonnage,
granting the mech a name as a ferice infighter and attack mech. Using
a new construction technique, the plates are slimmer looking, given a
faint artistic humanoid form.
The small cockpit, located in the feline style head; is angled, a
couch like affair that, though small and spartan actually is designed
to be comfortable; basic sleeping functions and refreshing capacity
installed. Internally a host of double heat sinks serve to absorb all
most all of the heat generated by the mech, only heavily extended
combat making the heat index climb.
Against the build however are several small but notable factors.
The mech though fast, could benift from a jump jet addition, that may
be included in later variants though it may prove a loss in
firepower. The cockpit itself is small, though servicible, many
pilots have complained that for days long missions the facilites and
room inside there is cramp causing.
The weaponry itself while functional and well made for both the
mechs design and its tonnage is primarily off the shelf components
slightly behind the advancing technolgical curve. Internally the
engine while functional and more then powerful enough, it is
nonetheless somewhat new technology and heavy damage to the engine
has resulted in three known critical failures.
The armor is also somewhat thin on the legs and torso section,
done to provide room for weaponry, a problem that is lowered by the
use of ferro, but this is still a noteable problem that may or may
not prove dangerous. A few reports have came in that shots to the
legs, that should be soaked penetrating when its least expected,
though these occurances are little more then a handful.
Capabilities:
Max damage at range 1 to 9 hexes is 25 using the following
weapons:
(IS) PPC
(IS) Medium Laser (x3)
Max damage at range 10 to 18 hexes is 10 using the following
weapons:
(IS) PPC
Tons:34.91. FT:0.09. MH:21. HD:21. CF:28. BV.950. C$:4,953,825
MP:W-6. R-9. S-12. J:0
Deployment:
160 assembled units. 60 units have seen semi regular active
combat since 3059 along the FedCom/Lyran/Combine boarder.
Battle History:
40 units sold to various merc units in the Combine/Nova cat
regions. 100 units devoted to DCMS and Ghost Regiment units. Planned
construction of another 30 units for dispersal to outside combine
merc units that are Kurita friendly.20 units used for live
fire/training exersizes within Pesht district and on the worlds of
Chatham, Kagoshima and Avon primarily; intended to be a fast strike
mech, used for rapid deployment and target harrassment until heavier
units can be activated.
Known Variants:
Sfm2 that replaces the medium lasers with pulse. Sfm3 that
replaces the PPC with a large laser and more armor. Sfm4 that drops
the engine rating by one mark, dropping the PPC and adding LRM/SRM
racks in place. Proto type version that carries standard armor and a
normal fusion engine, no fixed weapons other then a pair of small
lasers one in each arm used for calibration and configuration tests.
Flh-Sfm1 Flasher
Technology Base: - Mixed (Clan Chassis) - Level 3
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure: 3.5
Engine: 210 Light 6.75
Walking MP: 6
Running MP: 9
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: 10(20) - Double 0
Gyro: 3
Cockpit: - Small 2
Armor Factor: 113 - Light Ferro-Fibrous 6.66
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 11 16
Center Torso(rear) 6
R/L Torso 8 11
R/L Torso(rear) 3
R/L Arm 6 12
R/L Leg 8 15
Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
(IS) PPC LA 3 7
(IS) Beagle Active Probe RT 2 1.5
(IS) Guardian ECM Suite RT 2 1.5
(IS) Medium Laser RA 1 1
(IS) Medium Laser RA 1 1
(IS) Medium Laser RA 1 1
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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 Drasnighta
01/29/07 09:29 AM
202.126.108.239
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Not too bad at all... I'd have to be real nitpicky (and I'm not 100% sure, have to check FM:Mercs Sup II) - Wether the Draconis Combine had access to the Light Engines by 3061 - But even if they didn't, it uses a baseline Clan Chassis - a Clan XL engine will do the job for only marginally more cost...
Solid Design. Pure Hunter.
CEO Heretic BattleMechs.
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Karagin
01/29/07 08:40 PM
70.123.166.36
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Why do I get the impression that this mech has camo painting that looks like a guy flashing little old ladies...
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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JackGarrity
01/30/07 01:32 AM
71.207.203.207
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ahahaha... flasher ;D lol i almost called it flashman >.> <.<. as to the engine, yeah im not sure myself, since a lot of its just stats and specs to me, but its around that era or close, i orginally tried the build with standard armor and a normal engine but it ended up being a panther more or less; wanted something faster and a bit more cutting edge but not in a over done way, clan frame, light engine and ferro fib Lt. worked. have this obbession with heat curve though, it was going to have a trio of M-Pulse, but that climbed too high. Meant to be a good striker, move in, fire and move out; only reason its not got jump jets is to fit the design i wanted for that; would have had to been 40 tons and wanted to keep it 35 or so. woo fractional accounting for actually utalizing all the extra space in a mech.
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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Drasnighta
01/30/07 10:21 AM
202.126.108.239
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As I said, I was totally nitpicking about it - solid design as it is, good for its role...
If you want, I can get FM:Mercs II and find out about the Engine... But as it is, I'd just keep it be.. You've got enough fluff justification for what you're doing anyway... (And its good to see tons of fluff on everyone's designs! Previous to coming back here, I got none everywhere else...)
CEO Heretic BattleMechs.
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JackGarrity
01/30/07 05:52 PM
71.207.203.207
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heh. fluffy is good yes. Just sometimes hard to push the idea in brain out. Course I've a sieve's retention when it comes to a good number of Btech things outside of the tech, but books an >.> Pdf's are fixing that, fluffyness will abound.
Greetings Mechwarrior.
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KamikazeJohnson
01/31/07 12:39 AM
209.202.42.161
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Quote:
(And its good to see tons of fluff on everyone's designs! Previous to coming back here, I got none everywhere else...)
Heh...fluff was the most entertaining part about designing a lot of my 'Mechs...check out my older posts ('02/'03) for some highly entertaining schtick about the...ahem...unfortunate early years of JMInc. I've been too lazy lately to come up with anything that good other than a few amusing "issues" with a prototype, but don't give up hope! 
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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