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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Flamberge.jpg|191px | |image= Flamberge.jpg|191px | ||
| − | |name=Flamberge | + | |name=''Flamberge'' |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Olivetti Weaponry]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer= [[Olivetti Weaponry]]<ref name=TRJp24f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 24–25: "Flamberge"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3085 --> |
|production year=3077 | |production year=3077 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1119/flamberge-prime/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference= <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1119/flamberge-prime/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=Prime | + | |model=Prime<ref name=TRJp24f /> |
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
|cost=19,517,842 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | |cost=19,517,842 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
| − | |Tech Base=[[Clan]] | + | |Tech Base=[[Clan]] |
| − | |mass= 70 | + | |mech type=omni |
| − | |chassis= [[JF 7 Light | + | |feet=2 |
| − | |armor= [[JF Standard]]<ref name= | + | |mass= 70 |
| − | |engine= | + | |chassis= [[JF 7 Light Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | |comsys= [[JF Integrated]]<ref name= | + | |armor= [[JF Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | |T&T= [[JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced]]<ref name= | + | |engine= [[280 XL Fusion]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks= 11 [[Double | + | |comsys= [[JF Integrated]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | |speed= | + | |T&T= [[JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |heat sinks= 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | + | |speed= 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> | |
| − | + | |jumpjets= by configuration | |
| − | 2x [[SRM-6]] | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> |
| − | 2x [[ATM-6]] | + | Fixed |
| − | 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | + | * 2x [[SRM-6]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 2,266<ref name= | + | Primary Configuration |
| − | }} | + | * 2x [[ATM-6]] |
| + | * 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | ||
| + | * 4x double heat sink | ||
| + | * 6x improved jump jet | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 2,266<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 84</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | Initially a [[Partial Wing]] testbed, the '''''Flamberge''''' became a prominent [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[OmniMech]], helping to inspire the Falcon's [[Dark Age era]] design style aesthetic. | |
| − | Developing the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing technology in the | + | Developing the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing technology in the 3060s, attempts by the Falcon scientists to develop a new production design using it were unsuccessful and the project was ultimately shelved. Cut-off from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] as losses mounted in the [[Jihad]], in [[3074]] then [[Khan of Clan Jade Falcon|Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] tasked [[Daniel Jade Falcon|Merchant Daniel]] and the Falcon design teams to use whatever was available to rebuild her forces. After removing much of the internal components of the wings, retaining the inbuilt Pattern J7 [[SRM-6]] launchers in the shoulders to avoid further delays, the reborn testbed featured an imposing birdlike cosmetic appearance that helped the ''Flamberge'' secure a prominent position in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Clan Jade Falcon ''touman'']].<ref name="TRO:3085p166+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 166–167: "Flamberge"</ref> |
| − | Built on | + | Built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, powered by a 280 rated [[XL engine]], and clad in thirteen and a half tons of armor, while slower than other front-line OmniMechs of similar weight, the bulk of the ''Flamberge''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s variants feature [[Jump Jet]]s and the design was built with them in mind. Mounting eleven [[double heat sink]]s on its base frame, the design had thirty-five tons of available pod space.<ref name="TRO:3085p166+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
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==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : Built around an [[ER PPC]] and a [[Large Pulse Laser]], with both weapons linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], the ''Flamberge'' A was a deadly accurate skirmisher. Five Improved Jump Jets, two extra SRM 6 racks with a total of three tons of reloads for the quartet, and four extra heat sinks gave it good endurance and maneuverability.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1116/flamberge-a/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge A configuration]''</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : A mixed-range harasser, the B configuration carried three [[Plasma Cannon]]s, one in its center torso and the other two alongside an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each arm, supported by a right torso–mounted [[ER Large Laser]]. Fitted with standard Jump Jets and a Targeting Computer, six extra heat sinks, two tons of SRM reloads and six of Plasma munitions gave it reasonable endurance.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,750<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1117/flamberge-b/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge B configuration]''</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : Unusual for the Clans, the C mounts an [[Arrow IV]] launcher on its left side, supported by a Medium Pulse Laser in each arm, and a Large Laser in the right arm, and an ER medium laser in the right torso. Lacking the jump jets of the other configurations, the ''Flamberge'' C mounted three tons of Arrow missiles, two tons of SRM reloads and six extra heat sinks as well as [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] so it could spot for itself in emergencies.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,092<ref name="TRO:3085p166+"/> or 2,206<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1118/flamberge-c/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge C configuration]''</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration D : This version of the ''Flamberge'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3115]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries two [[plasma rifle]]s from [[Inner Sphere]] sources. These are supplemented by four Medium Pulse Lasers. To counter the heat, sixteen double heat sinks are fitted. BV (2.0) = 2,357<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 151</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6873/flamberge-d/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge D configuration]''</ref> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;''Flamberge'' 2 : Attempting to | + | *; ''Flamberge'' 2 : Attempting to restore the Partial Wing to the ''Flamberge'' when the Falcons secured a number of [[Clan Wolf]] scientists after the conclusion of the Jihad, this variant introduced [[Introduction Year::3087]]<ref name="MUL3"/> mounted an array of pulse lasers and enough improved jump jets to virtually fly around the battlefield. A Large Pulse Laser is supported by five Medium Pulse lasers and a Micro Pulse Laser. This version retains the paired SRM-6 missile launchers of the original. The ''Flamberge'' 2 also possesses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing and six Improved Jump Jets that allow it to cover 210 meters in a single jump.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,468<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 240</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1114/flamberge-2/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge 2 variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;''Flamberge'' 3 : With performance identical to the ''Flamberge'' 2, the ''Flamberge'' 3 has a completely different weapons load. It's armed with an [[Ultra AC/20]], paired [[SRM-4]] launchers, Medium Pulse Lasers, and a single Micro Pulse Laser rounding out the armament. BV (2.0) = 2,346<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 241</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1115/flamberge-3/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge 3 variant]''</ref> | + | *; ''Flamberge'' 3 : With performance identical to the ''Flamberge'' 2, the ''Flamberge'' 3 has a completely different weapons load. It's armed with an [[Ultra AC/20]], paired [[SRM-4]] launchers, Medium Pulse Lasers, and a single Micro Pulse Laser rounding out the armament. BV (2.0) = 2,346<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 241</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1115/flamberge-3/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge 3 variant]''</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Flamberge'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Flamberge Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Improved Targeting (Medium)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | * [[Leutnant-General]] [[Arnaud Zardetto]], commander of the [[Second Donegal Guards]] in 3128, piloted a captured ''Flamberge''.<ref>''One Thousand'' in ''Shrapnel,'' Issue 12, p. 216</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Captain]] [[Malerie Faulkner]], mercenary officer of [[Tally's Talons]], ands descendant of Clan Jade Falcon warriors, piloted a ''Flamberge''.<ref>''A Splinter of Hope'' part 2 </ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] | [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:26, 29 February 2024
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| Flamberge | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Olivetti Weaponry[1] |
| Production Year | 3077[2] |
| Model | Prime[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 19,517,842 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan OmniMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | JF 7 Light Endo Steel |
| Armor | JF Standard |
| Engine | 280 XL Fusion |
| Communications System | JF Integrated |
| Targeting Tracking System | JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced |
| Heat Sinks | 11 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | by configuration |
| Armament |
Fixed
Primary Configuration
|
| BV (2.0) | 2,266[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Initially a Partial Wing testbed, the Flamberge became a prominent Clan Jade Falcon OmniMech, helping to inspire the Falcon's Dark Age era design style aesthetic.
Developing the experimental Partial Wing technology in the 3060s, attempts by the Falcon scientists to develop a new production design using it were unsuccessful and the project was ultimately shelved. Cut-off from the Clan Homeworlds as losses mounted in the Jihad, in 3074 then Khan Marthe Pryde tasked Merchant Daniel and the Falcon design teams to use whatever was available to rebuild her forces. After removing much of the internal components of the wings, retaining the inbuilt Pattern J7 SRM-6 launchers in the shoulders to avoid further delays, the reborn testbed featured an imposing birdlike cosmetic appearance that helped the Flamberge secure a prominent position in the Clan Jade Falcon touman.[4]
Built on an Endo Steel chassis, powered by a 280 rated XL engine, and clad in thirteen and a half tons of armor, while slower than other front-line OmniMechs of similar weight, the bulk of the Flamberge's variants feature Jump Jets and the design was built with them in mind. Mounting eleven double heat sinks on its base frame, the design had thirty-five tons of available pod space.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Aside from the fixed pair of SRM-6 launchers mounted in its shoulders, the primary configuration mounted an ATM-6 in each torso supported by two Medium Pulse Lasers in each arm. The Flamberge Prime featured superb mobility thanks to its inclusion of Improved Jump Jets, mounted two tons of ATM munitions, a single ton of SRM reloads and four extra heat sinks.[4]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- Built around an ER PPC and a Large Pulse Laser, with both weapons linked to a Targeting Computer, the Flamberge A was a deadly accurate skirmisher. Five Improved Jump Jets, two extra SRM 6 racks with a total of three tons of reloads for the quartet, and four extra heat sinks gave it good endurance and maneuverability.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,575[1][5]
- Alternate Configuration B
- A mixed-range harasser, the B configuration carried three Plasma Cannons, one in its center torso and the other two alongside an ER Medium Laser in each arm, supported by a right torso–mounted ER Large Laser. Fitted with standard Jump Jets and a Targeting Computer, six extra heat sinks, two tons of SRM reloads and six of Plasma munitions gave it reasonable endurance.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,750[1][6]
- Alternate Configuration C
- Unusual for the Clans, the C mounts an Arrow IV launcher on its left side, supported by a Medium Pulse Laser in each arm, and a Large Laser in the right arm, and an ER medium laser in the right torso. Lacking the jump jets of the other configurations, the Flamberge C mounted three tons of Arrow missiles, two tons of SRM reloads and six extra heat sinks as well as TAG so it could spot for itself in emergencies.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,092[4] or 2,206[1][7]
- Alternate Configuration D
- This version of the Flamberge developed in 3115[8] carries two plasma rifles from Inner Sphere sources. These are supplemented by four Medium Pulse Lasers. To counter the heat, sixteen double heat sinks are fitted. BV (2.0) = 2,357[9][8]
Variants[edit]
- Flamberge 2
- Attempting to restore the Partial Wing to the Flamberge when the Falcons secured a number of Clan Wolf scientists after the conclusion of the Jihad, this variant introduced 3087[10] mounted an array of pulse lasers and enough improved jump jets to virtually fly around the battlefield. A Large Pulse Laser is supported by five Medium Pulse lasers and a Micro Pulse Laser. This version retains the paired SRM-6 missile launchers of the original. The Flamberge 2 also possesses an experimental Partial Wing and six Improved Jump Jets that allow it to cover 210 meters in a single jump.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,468[11][10]
- Flamberge 3
- With performance identical to the Flamberge 2, the Flamberge 3 has a completely different weapons load. It's armed with an Ultra AC/20, paired SRM-4 launchers, Medium Pulse Lasers, and a single Micro Pulse Laser rounding out the armament. BV (2.0) = 2,346[12][13]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Flamberge has the following Design Quirks:[14]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- Leutnant-General Arnaud Zardetto, commander of the Second Donegal Guards in 3128, piloted a captured Flamberge.[15]
- Captain Malerie Faulkner, mercenary officer of Tally's Talons, ands descendant of Clan Jade Falcon warriors, piloted a Flamberge.[16]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 24–25: "Flamberge"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Flamberge
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 84
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 166–167: "Flamberge"
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Flamberge A configuration
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Flamberge B configuration
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Flamberge C configuration
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Flamberge D configuration
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 151
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online entry for the Flamberge 2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 240
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 241
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Flamberge 3 variant
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Flamberge Entry
- ↑ One Thousand in Shrapnel, Issue 12, p. 216
- ↑ A Splinter of Hope part 2