Flashman

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Flashman
Flashman
Production information
Manufacturer Renault-Prime,
Defiance Industries
Model FLS-8K
Class Heavy
Cost 17,831,624 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 75 tons
Chassis FLS/HV-1
Armor Kemplar 5000
Engine GM 375 XL
Speed 86.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,409[1]
BV (2.0) 1,779[2]


Description

The Flashman is a 'Mech that is commonly called a "flashbulb" by MechWarriors for its heavy-energy configuration. The Flashman, which was first introduced in 2701, is a 'Mech that is capable of engaging an enemy for extended periods of time with little re-supply. This made it one of the most prized 'Mechs in a commander's arsenal during the Star League and also during the early Succession Wars. Production of the design abruptly stopped in 2796 when Renault-Prime Industries was destroyed, though Defiance Industries picked up the design and produced a downgraded version on their Hesperus II plant.

Armament

The primary weapons on the Flashman are three Selitex Radonic Large Lasers, these give the 'Mech a respectable punch out to a range of 450 meters. The back up weapons to this are five Ichiba 3000 Medium Lasers, one of which is mounted in the rear of the 'Mech to provide short to medium range protection. The Flashman also carries a Buzzsaw Anti-Missile System to defend against missile attacks and a Zippo Mark X Anti-Personnel Flamer to deter infantry attacks.

Variants

  • FLS-7K - A far cry from the fast and deadly 8K Flashman, the 7K model is a downgraded version that was produced by Defiance Industries after the destruction of the Renault-Prime factories, using a blueprint that was acquired prior to the factory’s destruction. The advanced Extralight Engine was no longer being produced though, and the design now has a top speed of only 64.8 km/h. In addition, the Anti-Missile System was also removed and the double heat sinks replaced with standard versions. The design now carries two Large Lasers and five Medium Lasers. Surprisingly, the armor protection has not been sacrificed in any way, which has resulted in the 7K being more durable than the SLDF version due to its lack of an XL engine. BV (1.0) = 1,192[3], BV (2.0) = 1,480[4]
  • FLS-9M - The second variant produced by Word of Blake is less flashy than the 9B, but still effective. Like that variant, the 9M utilizes and Endo Steel chassis and a Light Engine. Its top speed is lowered to 64 km/h to enable this Flashman to mount paired Heavy PPCs, though its heat dissipation system is strained to the limit just to keep up with the powerful cannons. Up close, four Medium Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers deliver withering firepower, while the addition of a Small Laser seems an afterthought. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,895[5]

Gallery

References

  1. Combat Operations, p. 129
  2. Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 215
  3. Combat Operations, p. 131
  4. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 159
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 96
  6. Combat Operations, p. 123

Bibliography