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− | '''Ferro-Fibrous''' armor (FF) is a special type of [[Armor - BattleMechs & Vehicles|armor]] used by [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [[BattleMech]]s. Utilizing a weave of ferro-steel, ferro-titanium, and diamond weave fibers which boosts the tensile strength of the plating<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref>, it provides more protection per ton than standard armor (12% for [[Inner Sphere]] FF, 20% for [[Clan]] FF), but takes up more space on the 'Mech or vehicle | + | '''Ferro-Fibrous''' armor ('''FF''') is a special type of [[Armor - BattleMechs & Vehicles|armor]] used by [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [[BattleMech]]s. Utilizing a weave of ferro-steel, ferro-titanium, and diamond weave fibers which boosts the tensile strength of the plating<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref><ref>''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (Resource)''</ref>, it provides more protection per ton than standard armor (12% for [[Inner Sphere]] FF, 20% for [[Clan]] FF), but takes up more space on the 'Mech or vehicle (14 critical slots for Inner Sphere, 7 for Clan 'Mechs; two slots for Inner Sphere vehicles, one for Clan). The maximum amount of protection is not changed; merely the weight of armor required to achieve that level of protection. For a unit which already has maximum armor protection, it is therefore considered a weight-saving measure, at the cost of critical space. The weight savings for [[Endo Steel]] are greater than those saved by ferro-fibrous armor, but it is more costly and obviously more difficult to repair or add as an upgrade to a 'Mech. |
First developed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2571]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Ferro-Fibrous armor was lost to the Inner Sphere during the [[Succession Wars]]. The Draconis Combine was the first to re-create it in [[3040]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Later, the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] would develop [[Light Ferro-Fibrous|Light]] and [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Heavy]] versions of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> | First developed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2571]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Ferro-Fibrous armor was lost to the Inner Sphere during the [[Succession Wars]]. The Draconis Combine was the first to re-create it in [[3040]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> Later, the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] would develop [[Light Ferro-Fibrous|Light]] and [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Heavy]] versions of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 205</ref> | ||
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− | | Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous | + | | Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 56, "Produced Hercules Components"</ref> |
| [[Kendall]] | | [[Kendall]] | ||
| [[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation]] | | [[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation]] | ||
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− | | Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous | + | | Aldis Heavy Ferro-Fibrous<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24, "Produced Behemoth II Components"</ref> |
| [[Terra]] | | [[Terra]] | ||
| [[Aldis Industries]] | | [[Aldis Industries]] | ||
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− | | ArcShield Maxi IV FF | + | | ArcShield Maxi IV FF<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 106, "Typhoon Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| [[Panpour]] | | [[Panpour]] | ||
| [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | | [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
* ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (Resource)]]'' | ||
[[Category:Armor|Ferro-Fibrous]] | [[Category:Armor|Ferro-Fibrous]] | ||
[[Category:Technology|Ferro-Fibrous]] | [[Category:Technology|Ferro-Fibrous]] |
Revision as of 22:20, 6 November 2013
Description
Ferro-Fibrous armor (FF) is a special type of armor used by vehicles and BattleMechs. Utilizing a weave of ferro-steel, ferro-titanium, and diamond weave fibers which boosts the tensile strength of the plating[1][2], it provides more protection per ton than standard armor (12% for Inner Sphere FF, 20% for Clan FF), but takes up more space on the 'Mech or vehicle (14 critical slots for Inner Sphere, 7 for Clan 'Mechs; two slots for Inner Sphere vehicles, one for Clan). The maximum amount of protection is not changed; merely the weight of armor required to achieve that level of protection. For a unit which already has maximum armor protection, it is therefore considered a weight-saving measure, at the cost of critical space. The weight savings for Endo Steel are greater than those saved by ferro-fibrous armor, but it is more costly and obviously more difficult to repair or add as an upgrade to a 'Mech.
First developed by the Terran Hegemony in 2571,[3] Ferro-Fibrous armor was lost to the Inner Sphere during the Succession Wars. The Draconis Combine was the first to re-create it in 3040.[4] Later, the Free Worlds League and Lyran Alliance would develop Light and Heavy versions of Ferro-Fibrous armor.[5]
Rules
Game Rules
FF Armor is a Standard Rules piece of Equipment under the current system and was Rules Level 2 under the previous system. Armor of this type produced in the Inner Sphere has a Technology Rating of E while Clan produced armor has a Technology Rating of F. As with all combat vehicle armor types Ferro-Aluminum is assumed to have a Barrier Rating of 10.
Manufacturing
Ferro-fibrous armor are manufactured on the following planets:
- Clan amor types:
- Compound G5 Ferro-Fibrous [10]
- Compound JF Ferro-Fibrous [11]
- Compound JX2 Ferro-Fibrous [12]
- Compound K4 Ferro-Fibrous [13]
- Compound RSH5 Ferro-Fibrous [14]
- Compound VH30 Ferro-Fibrous [15]
- Compound VM20 Ferro-Fibrous [16]
- Compound Zeta Ferro-Fibrous [17]
- Compound E91 Ferro-Fibrous [18]
- Compound FM3 Ferro-Fibrous [19]
- Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous with CASE [20]
- “Magnum” Ferro-Fibrous Composite [21]
- Airframe Pattern 2841 Ferro-Fibrous [22]
- Arcadia Compound Delta VII Ferro-Fibrous [23]
- Composite A-4 Ferro-Fibrous [24]
- Compound 3092/3 Ferro-Fibrous [25]
- Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous [26]
- Compound Alpha Ferro-Fibrous [27]
References
- ↑ TechManual, p. 205
- ↑ MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (Resource)
- ↑ TechManual, p. 205
- ↑ TechManual, p. 205
- ↑ TechManual, p. 205
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 56, "Produced Hercules Components"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 24, "Produced Behemoth II Components"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrades, p. 106, "Typhoon Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 26-27, "Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle"
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 56
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 146
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 36
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 46
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 158
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 64
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 54
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 68
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 62
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 140
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 152
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 58
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 44
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 184
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 176
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 60
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 160
- ↑ TRO 3060 p. 162