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* FFL-4A - An early variant of the ''Firefly'', the 4A carries a similar weapons payload to the 4B model. The 4A also has an [[LRM-5]] as its primary weapon and carries three [[Medium Laser]]s as secondary weapons. Rounding out the weapons package, the 4A also carries four [[Small Laser]]s, giving it devastating short range firepower for a light 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 649, BV (2.0) = 831
 
* FFL-4A - An early variant of the ''Firefly'', the 4A carries a similar weapons payload to the 4B model. The 4A also has an [[LRM-5]] as its primary weapon and carries three [[Medium Laser]]s as secondary weapons. Rounding out the weapons package, the 4A also carries four [[Small Laser]]s, giving it devastating short range firepower for a light 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 649, BV (2.0) = 831
  
* FFL-4C - A variant created by the [[ComGuard]], the 4C upgrades the 4B ''Firefly'' with an [[XL Engine]] and [[Endo Steel]] structure. All three lasers are upgraded to [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[Artemis IV FCS]] is slaved to the missile launcher. To handle the increased heat, the heat sinks are upgraded to [[double heat sink|doubles]]. BV (2.0) = ???
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* FFL-4C - A variant created by the [[ComGuard]], the 4C upgrades the 4B ''Firefly'' with an [[XL Engine]] and [[Endo Steel]] structure. All three lasers are upgraded to [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[Artemis IV FCS]] is slaved to the missile launcher. To handle the increased heat, the heat sinks are upgraded to [[double heat sink|doubles]]. BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks''</ref>
  
* FFL-4D - A comparatively new variant that appeared with the Dragoons shortly before the fighting on [[Outreach]], the 4D saves weight through the use of a [[Light Engine]], Endo Steel, and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Like the 4C, this variant adds an Artemis IV FCS to the [[LRM-5]]. The D, however, upgrades the lasers to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Due to space constraints, the 4D uses twelve single heat sinks that are sorely taxed. BV (2.0) = ???
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* FFL-4D - A comparatively new variant that appeared with the Dragoons shortly before the fighting on [[Outreach]], the 4D saves weight through the use of a [[Light Engine]], Endo Steel, and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Like the 4C, this variant adds an Artemis IV FCS to the [[LRM-5]]. The D, however, upgrades the lasers to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Due to space constraints, the 4D uses twelve single heat sinks that are sorely taxed. BV (2.0) = 894<ref>''Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks''</ref>
  
 
* Firefly C - This is a variant of the ''Firefly'' that has been upgraded with all [[Clan]] technology and is used exclusively by [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. The 'Mech is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is armed with four [[ER Small Laser]]s, three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[SRM-2]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,174, BV (2.0) = 1,290
 
* Firefly C - This is a variant of the ''Firefly'' that has been upgraded with all [[Clan]] technology and is used exclusively by [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. The 'Mech is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is armed with four [[ER Small Laser]]s, three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[SRM-2]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,174, BV (2.0) = 1,290
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Revision as of 16:26, 19 March 2010

Firefly
Firefly
Production information
Manufacturer Coventry/Earthwerks Combine
Model FFL-4B
Class Light
Cost 2,342,600 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 30 tons
Chassis Earthwerks Firefly
Armor StarSlab/1
Engine GM 150
Speed 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets Lexington Lifters
Armament
BV (1.0) 716
BV (2.0) 870


Description

Until the arrival of Wolf's Dragoons, the Firefly was a 'Mech thought to be extinct. The Firefly is a well-armed recon 'Mech that tips the scales at thirty tons. Since it was reintroduced to the Inner Sphere, the 'Mech has been refitted by the Wolf's Dragoons with Star League technology. It has a maximum ground speed of 86.4 km/h and can jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. As a scout 'Mech, the Firefly gives average performance with its energy weapon-heavy arsenal and is useful in both a recon and in a guerilla fighter role.

Armament

The Firefly is armed with a Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5 for long-range firepower and to attempt to keep enemies at a distance. If facing a determined enemy that is intent on closing, the Firefly carries three Martell Medium Lasers, which can cause a considerable amount of damage. Finally, to protect against missile attacks, the Firefly carries a Sure Fire 444 Anti-Missile System.

Variants

  • FFL-4A - An early variant of the Firefly, the 4A carries a similar weapons payload to the 4B model. The 4A also has an LRM-5 as its primary weapon and carries three Medium Lasers as secondary weapons. Rounding out the weapons package, the 4A also carries four Small Lasers, giving it devastating short range firepower for a light 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 649, BV (2.0) = 831
  • FFL-4D - A comparatively new variant that appeared with the Dragoons shortly before the fighting on Outreach, the 4D saves weight through the use of a Light Engine, Endo Steel, and Ferro-Fibrous armor. Like the 4C, this variant adds an Artemis IV FCS to the LRM-5. The D, however, upgrades the lasers to ER Medium Lasers. Due to space constraints, the 4D uses twelve single heat sinks that are sorely taxed. BV (2.0) = 894[2]

References

Notes

  1. Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks
  2. Calculated in Solaris Skunkwerks