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*;ALM-10D : This version of the ''Fireball'' uses [[Extended Range Laser]]s instead of the standard versions. A [[MASC]] system boosts the 'Mech's maximum speed and [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor increases protection. The machine also has a targeting computer for better accuracy. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 957<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 56</ref>
 
*;ALM-10D : This version of the ''Fireball'' uses [[Extended Range Laser]]s instead of the standard versions. A [[MASC]] system boosts the 'Mech's maximum speed and [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor increases protection. The machine also has a targeting computer for better accuracy. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 957<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 56</ref>
  
*;ALM-XF : This ''Fireball'' variant is equipped with a 320 [[XXL Engine]], [[MASC]], and [[Supercharger]]. This combination of speed systems gives it a consistent running speed of 240 km/h, with bursts of up to 400km/h possible. This ''Fireball'' has a pair of [[ER Small Laser]]s as its only weapons and a mere three and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect it. Despite these limitations, and the fragile [[XL Gyro]], the owner doesn't see this as a problem. The ''Fireball''-XF (which stands for "Extra Fast") is used only in illegal street races.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 3</ref> BV (2.0) = 612<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 16</ref>
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*;ALM-XF : This ''Fireball'' unique variant was equipped with a 320 [[XXL Engine]], [[MASC]], and [[Supercharger]]. This combination of speed systems gives it a consistent running speed of 240 km/h, with bursts of up to 400km/h possible. This ''Fireball'' has a pair of [[ER Small Laser]]s as its only weapons and a mere three and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect it. Despite these limitations, and the fragile [[XL Gyro]], the owner (noted as a criminal) didn't see this as a problem. The ''Fireball''-XF (which stands for "Extra Fast") is used only in illegal street races.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 3</ref> BV (2.0) = 612<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 16</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 14:53, 6 April 2015

Fireball
Fireball
Production information
Manufacturer Corean Enterprises
Production Year 3053[1]
Model ALM-7D
Class Light
Cost 3,022,240 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 20 tons
Chassis Corean Model 334AA Endo Steel
Armor Durallex Nova
Engine DAV 220 XL
Communications System Lynx-Shur
Targeting Tracking System Corean B-Tech
Heat Sinks 10
Speed 183.6 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 289
BV (2.0) 385[2]


Description

The Fireball was designed to be a fast response BattleMech. The 'Mech is built around a massive DAV 220 extra light fusion engine. This propels the 'Mech at speeds of up to 183.6 kph, which allows the Fireball to respond to a call from anywhere in the line for immediate support. The high speed of the Fireball comes at a price though, as the 'Mech only has four tons of armor protection which cannot stand up to any degree of enemy fire. Additionally, the 'Mech has only limited weapons because of its light weight and extremely high speed.

Weapons and Equipment

The Fireball is armed with a Hovertec Streak SRM-2 as its primary weapon, giving it highly accurate short-range firepower. The 'Mech is also armed with a LFN Lindblad Machine Gun for anti-infantry combat.

Variants

  • ALM-8D 
    The 8D variant of the Fireball was built with the hope of reducing the Fireballs ammunition dependence as well as increasing its firepower. This is done by removing the Streak SRM-2 launcher and replacing it with two Medium Lasers, vastly increasing the raw firepower of the Fireball. The 'Mech has also received an additional half ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 481, BV (2.0) = 574, cost=3,106,240[3]
  • ALM-9D 
    The 9D is a compromise between the 7D and 8D models. The 'Mech removes the Machine Gun and its ammunition and replaces them with a Medium Laser. The 'Mech retains its Streak SRM-2 launcher, but gains an additional half ton of armor protection. BV (1.0) = 434, BV (2.0) = 527, cost=3,070,240[4]
  • ALM-10D 
    This version of the Fireball uses Extended Range Lasers instead of the standard versions. A MASC system boosts the 'Mech's maximum speed and Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor increases protection. The machine also has a targeting computer for better accuracy. [5] BV (2.0) = 957[6]

Custom Variants

  • ALM-XF 
    This Fireball unique variant was equipped with a 320 XXL Engine, MASC, and Supercharger. This combination of speed systems gives it a consistent running speed of 240 km/h, with bursts of up to 400km/h possible. This Fireball has a pair of ER Small Lasers as its only weapons and a mere three and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect it. Despite these limitations, and the fragile XL Gyro, the owner (noted as a criminal) didn't see this as a problem. The Fireball-XF (which stands for "Extra Fast") is used only in illegal street races.[7] BV (2.0) = 612[8]

Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Fireball
  2. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 5
  3. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 6
  4. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 7
  5. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
  6. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 56
  7. Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted, p. 3
  8. Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted, p. 16

Bibliography