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|mass=45 | |mass=45 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis=[[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
|armor=[[StarSlab/2]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | |armor=[[StarSlab/2]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | ||
| − | |engine=[[VOX 225 | + | |engine=[[VOX 225]] [[light fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[Domman Echo IV | + | |comsys=[[Domman Echo IV]] with [[C3i computer]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
|T&T=[[Wayne SuperSight]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | |T&T=[[Wayne SuperSight]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
|speed=86.4<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | |speed=86.4<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *2x [[ER | + | * 2x [[ER large laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | *3x [[Streak SRM-2]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | + | * 3x [[Streak SRM-2]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
|BV (1.0)=1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,256<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | |BV (2.0)=1,256<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]] | + | The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]] and upgraded the factory that produced the ''[[Shootist]]'' to produce four-legged [[BattleMech]]s. The ''Blue Flame'' is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> In the later years of the Jihad, an engineer who had help build the Mech stole the design specs and later created the ''[[Thunder Fox]]''.<ref>Technical Readout: 3085, p. 86-87, "TFT-A9 Thunderfox" - Blue Flame design became the basis for the Thunder Fox.</ref> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Blue Flame'''s primary armament is two [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER | + | The ''Blue Flame''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary armament is two [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three [[Hovertec Streak]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers for close range combat.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[ | + | The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[endo steel]] that cradles a [[VOX 225]] [[light fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Blue Flame'' carries an impressive eleven tons of [[StarSlab/2]] armor and has 10 [[double heat sink]]s. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an [[improved C3 computer]] that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries three [[ | + | *; BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, carries three [[light PPC]]s in the torsos, while a [[medium variable speed pulse laser]] covers the rear; all these weapons are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. It retains the [[improved C3 computer]] system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 98</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5672/blue-flame-blf-40/ MUL online entry for the Blue Flame BLF-40 variant]''</ref> |
=== Custom Variants === | === Custom Variants === | ||
| − | *; ''Blue Flame'' Gerry : Piloted by [[Adept]] Gerry Duladier who was based on [[Chagos]] in [[3068]]. Duladier replaced his C3i with [[ | + | *; ''Blue Flame'' Gerry : Piloted by [[Adept]] [[Gerry Duladier]] who was based on [[Chagos]] in [[3068]]. Duladier replaced his C3i with [[jump jet]]s.<ref>''Expediency'', Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.</ref> |
| − | *[[Bad Reputation]] | + | * [[Bad Reputation]] |
| − | *[[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount H/LT/RT]] | + | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H/LT/RT)]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 13 September 2022
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| Blue Flame | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles[1] |
| Production Year | 3062[2] |
| Model | BLF-21[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 7,039,750 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 endo steel[1] |
| Armor | StarSlab/2[1] |
| Engine | VOX 225 light fusion engine[1] |
| Communications System | Domman Echo IV with C3i computer[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Wayne SuperSight[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 86.4[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,021 (C3:146)[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,256[1][2] |
Contents
Description
The Blue Flame began production after the Word of Blake took possession of Terra and upgraded the factory that produced the Shootist to produce four-legged BattleMechs. The Blue Flame is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration.[1] In the later years of the Jihad, an engineer who had help build the Mech stole the design specs and later created the Thunder Fox.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The Blue Flame's primary armament is two Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER large lasers that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three Hovertec Streak Streak SRM-2 launchers for close range combat.[1]
The 'Mech is built around a Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 endo steel that cradles a VOX 225 light fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The Blue Flame carries an impressive eleven tons of StarSlab/2 armor and has 10 double heat sinks. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an improved C3 computer that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units.[1]
Variants
- BLF-40
- This Blue Flame variant, introduced in 3073[5], carries three light PPCs in the torsos, while a medium variable speed pulse laser covers the rear; all these weapons are tied into a targeting computer. It retains the improved C3 computer system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195[6][5]
Custom Variants
Design Quirks
The Blue Flame has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Blauglut, which rather translates to Blue Blaze. The model code was accordingly changed to BLG-21.
Gallery
Original Blue Flame from TRO:3067
A Blue Flame on Tharkad from Total Warfare
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Blue Flame
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 86-87, "TFT-A9 Thunderfox" - Blue Flame design became the basis for the Thunder Fox.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Blue Flame BLF-40 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 98
- ↑ Expediency, Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.