Hierofalcon

Hierofalcon
Production information
Manufacturer	CJF Factory Zone 4
Production Year	3148
Model	Prime
Class	Medium
Cost	Unspecified
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan OmniMech
Mass	45 tons
Chassis	JF 4 Light Endo Steel
Armor	Compound JF Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	270 Extralight
Communications System	JF Integrated
Targeting Tracking System	Series JFVII Integrated
Heat Sinks	10 [20]
Speed	97 kph km/h
Armament
BV (2.0)	1,878

Description

The Hierofalcon is a Medium Clan OmniMech designed primarily as a striker type design by Clan Jade Falcon. Developed and built by the Falcons in mid-3140s as part Clan's furthering emphases of maneuverability and fast movement. Built in 3148 on Alyina's CJF Factory Zone 4, the Hierofalcon was designed at the same time as the larger Jade Phoenix. The duo were part of a new generation OmniMechs intended eventually replaced Standard BattleMechs used by the Clan.

One of it's noted early actions was in 3149,in a skirmish against former close allies, Clan Hell's Horses on Hyperion. The light and swift Hieronfalcons over whelmed the Horse's Nova, gaining a reputation among the Horses as being terror on the battlefield.

Weapons and Equipment

As part of push to be ever more flexibly in movement, the 'Mech features 270 Rated Extra-Light Engine, with addition of permanently equipped Partial Wing adding to it's maneuverability and cooling abilities. It's hull protected 7.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous Armor, giving it modest protection from enemy fire, while a ECM Suite provides additional protection from other threats.

The Mech was constructed to handle 19 tons of OmniPods for weapons and equipment. It's primary configuration features a Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle in right arm actuator, with two tons worth ammunition allotted to the weapon. Backing up the weapon is pair of Heavy Medium Lasers mounted left arm. Intended as spotter, while its engaging in combat, the Hierofalcon features a TAG. Six Jump Jets have also been fitted into this configuration provided.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A 

  A closer range fighter with the added role of anti-infantry striker, this configuration features a right arm mountedLarge Pulse Laser, pair of AP Gauss Rifles split between the arms, two ER Medium Lasers with a Flamer mounted in the left arm. To assist it to reach it's targets, six Improved Jump Jets are also fitted. BV (2.0)=1,953

• Alt. Config. B 

  A missile oriented configuration, The Hierofalcon B's main payload consists of six 6-Tubed Short Range Missile Launchers. Each side torso mounts pair of the SRMs, while, one launcher can be found in each arm. Two ammo bins of 30 missiles are mounted in each of the side torsos with CASE II ensuring lucky hits do not take out the 'Mech. The configuration's missile armaments are backup by arm-mounted ER Small Lasers, one per torso and an ER Medium Laser in the center torso. For added mobility, the 'Mech features six standard Jump Jets. BV (2.0)=1,737

• Alt. Config. C 

  A long range sniper, the C Configuration has an ER PPC and long reaching Class 2 Rotary Autocannon with 90 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0)=1,983

• Alt. Config. D 

  The D, unlike earlier configurations, lacks JumpJets, but features a Supercharger for its added mobility. This configuration is nearly an all laser-based Striker configuration, with a pair of ER & Pulse Lasers in each of its arms. For added all-range firepower, it features two Six Tubed Advanced Tactical Missile Launchers in each of it's side torsos with CASE II. BV (2.0)=2,183

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3