Difference between revisions of "Fire Moth (Dasher)"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The ''Fire Moth'' is a light Clan [[Clan 'Mechs|OmniMech]] intended for scouting, and is often deployed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. With a top speed of 162.0 km/h, flying up to 216.0 km/h with the [[Myomer Accelerator Signal Circuitry (MASC)|MASC]] system installed on the 'Mech's chassis, the ''Fire Moth'' is easily one of the fastest designs ever created, the reason the [[Inner Sphere]] gave it the codename of ''Dasher''. | |
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| + | Typical of many light [[BattleMech|'Mech]]s in it's liberal use of lightweight materials, the ''Fire Moth'''s superior speed comes from it's 200 Nissan [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL Fusion Engine]]. An [[Endo Steel]] chassis saves additional space. Two tons of [[Armor - FF - BattleMechs & Vehicles|Ferro-Fibrous]] act as the only barrier between an enemy and the 'Mech's fragile internals, although the 'Mech relies much more on it's speed than it's durability for survival. The standard preinstalled ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s have little trouble dissipating the 'Mech's heat. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | For such a light design, the ''Fire Moth'' has an excellent array of short-range weapons in it's default configuration, allowing it superb performance in raids and guerilla warfare. Each arm mounts an [[Extended Range Medium Laser|ER Medium Laser]], as primary weapons. A [[SRM-6]] and [[SRM-4]] rack provide the ''Fire Moth'' with additional striking capability and allow it to exploit breaches in enemy armor. However, the heavy weapons load means that the ''Fire Moth'' lacks advanced electronics of any sort. | |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | * Alt Config. A - | + | * Alt Config. A - Taking advantage of the 'Mech's ridiculous speed, this configuration acts as an artillery spotter and a typical scout, mounting an [[Active Probe]] for detecting hidden units and a [[TAG]] system for designating artillery fire. The weapons payload was greatly reduced to fit in the electronics, however, and the ''Fire Moth'' A mounts only a single [[Streak SRM-4]] for self-defense. BV (1.0) = 550 |
| − | * Alt Config. B - | + | * Alt Config. B - A close combat configuration, the ''Fire Moth'' B replaces the [[Extended Range Medium Laser|ER Medium Laser]]s with [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Dual [[Machine Gun]]s easily dispose of any infantry the 'Mech may encounter, and an [[Anti-Personnel Pod|A-Pod]] secures the 'Mech's legs against any that manage to close in. BV (1.0) = 840 |
| − | * Alt Config. C - | + | * Alt Config. C - An attempt to use the design for indirect fire support, the ''Fire Moth'' C mounts dual [[LRM-5]] missile racks, as well as an [[Anti-Missile System]] to prevent any retribution by it's target. BV (1.0) = 636 |
| − | * Alt Config. D - A | + | * Alt Config. D - A simple harasser and guerrilla warfare specialist, the ''Fire Moth'' D simply utilizes five [[Extended Range Medium Laser|ER Medium Laser]]s for excellent short-range firepower, made all the more deadly by an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. This configuration also mounts a [[Flamer]] for anti-infantry and incendiary use. BV (1.0) = 1,446 |
| − | * Alt Config. E - | + | * Alt Config. E - Another simple, but effective configuration, the ''Fire Moth'' E mounts an [[ATM-6]] missile rack, allowing for a surprising amount of flexibility, as the ATM system utilizes many different types of ammunition , ranging from high-explosive short-range missiles to long-range missiles packed with fuel. BV (1.0) = 633 |
| − | * Alt Config. H - | + | * Alt Config. H - Mounting the new Heavy Laser systems, the ''Fire Moth'' H carries nine [[Heavy Small Laser]], which provide it with devastating short-range firepower. An additional [[Double Heat Sink]] is also present, to help compensate for the respectively huge heat burden. BV (1.0) = 485 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 11 June 2007
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| Fire Moth | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Model | Dasher |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Endo Steel |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 200 XL |
| Speed | 162.0 km/h (216.0 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| BV (1.0) | 982 |
Description
The Fire Moth is a light Clan OmniMech intended for scouting, and is often deployed by Clan Ghost Bear. With a top speed of 162.0 km/h, flying up to 216.0 km/h with the MASC system installed on the 'Mech's chassis, the Fire Moth is easily one of the fastest designs ever created, the reason the Inner Sphere gave it the codename of Dasher.
Typical of many light 'Mechs in it's liberal use of lightweight materials, the Fire Moth's superior speed comes from it's 200 Nissan XL Fusion Engine. An Endo Steel chassis saves additional space. Two tons of Ferro-Fibrous act as the only barrier between an enemy and the 'Mech's fragile internals, although the 'Mech relies much more on it's speed than it's durability for survival. The standard preinstalled ten Double Heat Sinks have little trouble dissipating the 'Mech's heat.
Armament
For such a light design, the Fire Moth has an excellent array of short-range weapons in it's default configuration, allowing it superb performance in raids and guerilla warfare. Each arm mounts an ER Medium Laser, as primary weapons. A SRM-6 and SRM-4 rack provide the Fire Moth with additional striking capability and allow it to exploit breaches in enemy armor. However, the heavy weapons load means that the Fire Moth lacks advanced electronics of any sort.
Alternate Configurations
- Alt Config. A - Taking advantage of the 'Mech's ridiculous speed, this configuration acts as an artillery spotter and a typical scout, mounting an Active Probe for detecting hidden units and a TAG system for designating artillery fire. The weapons payload was greatly reduced to fit in the electronics, however, and the Fire Moth A mounts only a single Streak SRM-4 for self-defense. BV (1.0) = 550
- Alt Config. B - A close combat configuration, the Fire Moth B replaces the ER Medium Lasers with Medium Pulse Lasers. Dual Machine Guns easily dispose of any infantry the 'Mech may encounter, and an A-Pod secures the 'Mech's legs against any that manage to close in. BV (1.0) = 840
- Alt Config. C - An attempt to use the design for indirect fire support, the Fire Moth C mounts dual LRM-5 missile racks, as well as an Anti-Missile System to prevent any retribution by it's target. BV (1.0) = 636
- Alt Config. D - A simple harasser and guerrilla warfare specialist, the Fire Moth D simply utilizes five ER Medium Lasers for excellent short-range firepower, made all the more deadly by an advanced Targeting Computer. This configuration also mounts a Flamer for anti-infantry and incendiary use. BV (1.0) = 1,446
- Alt Config. E - Another simple, but effective configuration, the Fire Moth E mounts an ATM-6 missile rack, allowing for a surprising amount of flexibility, as the ATM system utilizes many different types of ammunition , ranging from high-explosive short-range missiles to long-range missiles packed with fuel. BV (1.0) = 633
- Alt Config. H - Mounting the new Heavy Laser systems, the Fire Moth H carries nine Heavy Small Laser, which provide it with devastating short-range firepower. An additional Double Heat Sink is also present, to help compensate for the respectively huge heat burden. BV (1.0) = 485
References
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3060
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised