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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=alfar.jpg |image=alfar.jpg − |name=''Álfar'' + |name=Alfar |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] |production year=2573 |production year=2573 − |year reference=<ref name="H:RWp209+">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210, "AL-A1 Álfar"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11, "BattleMech Tech Timeline"</ref><ref name="MUL1">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3694/alfar-al-a1 ''MUL online entry for the'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> + |year reference=<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p.11</ref> |model=AL-A1 |model=AL-A1 − |cost= N/A<ref name="MUL1"/> + |class=Medium − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere + |cost= ??? C-bills − |mech type=BattleMech − |feet=biped |mass=55 |mass=55 − |chassis= [[Chassis#Models|Coventry AL Endo Steel]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |chassis=Coventry AL [[Endo Steel]] − |armor=[[Coventry Industries Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |armor=Coventry Industries [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[Core Tek 275]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] − |comsys=[[Field Ranger Wanderer]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |comsys=[[Field Ranger Wanderer]] − |T&T=[[Martial Ranger Series 6]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |T&T=[[Martial Ranger Series 6]] − |heat sinks=15 [[Heat Sink|single]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |heat sinks=15 |speed=86 |speed=86 − |jumpjets=[[Luxor Load Lifters]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + |jumpjets=[[Luxor Load Lifters]] |armament= |armament= − * 1x [[PPC]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + *1x [[PPC]] − * 3x [[medium laser]]s<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + *3x [[Medium Laser]]s − * 1x [[SRM 6]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + *1x [[SRM 6]] − |BV (1.0)= + |BV (1.0)=?? − |BV (2.0)=1,477<ref name="H:RWp209+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> + |BV (2.0)=1,477<ref name=HRW/> }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''''Álfar''''', named for the elves of Germanic legend, was developed on [[Coventry]] during the reign of Archon [[Tracial Steiner]] to improve the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] performance in mobile [[BattleMech]] warfare, and to provide a homegrown competitor to widespread standard designs like the ''[[Griffin]]'' and ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. It entered service in [[Introduction Year::2573]] and served almost exclusively in the LCAF. Its first and only major combat action was during [[Operation Mailed Fist]] with the [[Tamar Tigers]] and the few dozen ''Álfar''s deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Thanks to its good speed, a jumping distance of 90 meters, 10 tons of then-cutting-edge [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and some serious firepower, the design was popular with its pilots. It was, however, liked much less by the technical crews.<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + The '''''Álfar''''', named for the elves of Germanic legend, was developed on [[Coventry]] during the reign of Archon [[Tracial Steiner]] to improve the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] performance in mobile [[BattleMech]] warfare, and to provide a home-grown competitor to widespread standard designs like the ''[[Griffin]]'' and ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. It entered service in [[2573]] and served almost exclusively in the LCAF. Its first and only major combat action was during [[Operation Mailed Fist]] with the [[Tamar Tigers]] and the few dozen ''Alfars'' deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Thanks to its good speed, a jumping distance of 90 meters, 10 tons of then-cutting-edge [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and some serious firepower, the design was popular with its pilots. It was, however, liked much less by the technical crews.<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210</ref> − Ironically, [[Coventry Metal Works]]' desire to outdo their competition proved the ''Álfar'''s downfall. The design used so many nonstandard parts that repairs and logistics quickly became a big problem. Of all the Star League Defense Force ''Álfar''s lost in the war, a full third were scrapped solely because repairing them was deemed too difficult. The design was given more respect in the LCAF but with the [[Star League]] pushing for standardization and given the relative peace of the following century, the high-maintenance ''Álfar''s were gradually replaced with those same designs it had been trying to best. The last two remaining, privately-owned 'Mechs are believed to have been destroyed in the [[Extinction Era::First Succession War]].<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + Ironically, [[Coventry Metal Works]]' desire to outdo their competition proved the ''Alfar's'' downfall. The design used so many non-standard parts that repairs and logistics quickly became a big problem. Of all the [[Star League Defense Force]] ''Alfars'' lost in the war, a full third were scrapped solely because repairing them was deemed too difficult. The design was given more respect in the LCAF but with the [[Star League]] pushing for standardization and given the relative peace of the following century, the high-maintenance ''Alfars'' were gradually replaced with those same designs it had been trying to best. The last two remaining, privately-owned 'Mechs are believed to have been destroyed in the [[Extinction Era::First Succession War]].<ref name=HRW /> − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Armament== − The ''Álfar'' fielded an impressive amount of firepower for its size. A [[Magna Hellstar]] [[PPC]] mounted on its right arm was the main weapon. Three [[Magna Mark II]] [[medium laser]]s, two on the left arm and one in the head, plus a [[Shannon Six-Shooter]] [[SRM-6|missile rack]] with 1 ton of ammo, all in the left shoulder, provided ample backup and close-range punch. Fifteen heat sinks provided good battlefield endurance.<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> + The ''Alfar'' fielded an impressive amount of firepower for its size. A [[Magna]] Hellstar PPC mounted on its right arm was the main weapon. Three Magna Mark II medium lasers, two on the left arm and one in the head, plus a Shannon Six-Shooter missile rack with 1 ton of ammo, all in the left shoulder, provided ample backup and close-range punch. Fifteen heat sinks provided good battlefield endurance.<ref name=HRW /> − == Variants == + ==Variants== − *; AL-D1 "Dökkálfar" (Dark Elf) : Nicknamed "baby ''[[Warhammer]]''", this less common variant replaced all lasers and the SRM with a second PPC to provide a cheap fire support option at the cost of short-range capability and heat endurance<ref name="H:RWp209+"/>. (BV 2.0 = ???).<ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3693/alfar-al-d1-dokkalfar/''MUL online entry for AL-D1 Dökkálfar variant]</ref> + *;Dökkálfar (dark elf) : Nicknamed "baby ''[[Warhammer]]''", this less common variant replaced all lasers and the SRM with a second PPC to provide a cheap fire support option at the cost of short-range capability and heat endurance. (BV 2.0 = ???).<ref name=HRW /> − ==Design Quirks==+ ==References== − The ''Álfar'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Alfar Entry.</ref> − *[[Non-Standard Parts]] − − == References == <references /> <references /> − == Bibliography == + ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' + *''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' − * ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' + *''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:BattleMechs|Alfar]] + [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] − [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs|Alfar]] + [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Alfar]]+ [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Inner Sphere BattleMechs|Alfar]] − [[Category:Standard BattleMechs|Alfar]] − [[Category:Inner Sphere Standard BattleMechs|Alfar]] − [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs|Alfar]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=alfar.jpg | |image=alfar.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Alfar |
|manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] | ||
|production year=2573 | |production year=2573 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name= | + | |year reference=<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p.11</ref> |
|model=AL-A1 | |model=AL-A1 | ||
| − | | | + | |class=Medium |
| − | | | + | |cost= ??? C-bills |
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|mass=55 | |mass=55 | ||
| − | |chassis= [[ | + | |chassis=Coventry AL [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=Coventry Industries [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] | + | |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Field Ranger Wanderer]] | + | |comsys=[[Field Ranger Wanderer]] |
| − | |T&T=[[Martial Ranger Series 6]] | + | |T&T=[[Martial Ranger Series 6]] |
| − | |heat sinks=15 | + | |heat sinks=15 |
|speed=86 | |speed=86 | ||
| − | |jumpjets=[[Luxor Load Lifters]] | + | |jumpjets=[[Luxor Load Lifters]] |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 1x [[PPC]] | + | *1x [[PPC]] |
| − | * 3x [[ | + | *3x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[SRM 6]] | + | *1x [[SRM 6]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0)=?? |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,477<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0)=1,477<ref name=HRW/> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''''Álfar''''', named for the elves of Germanic legend, was developed on [[Coventry]] during the reign of Archon [[Tracial Steiner]] to improve the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] performance in mobile [[BattleMech]] warfare, and to provide a | + | The '''''Álfar''''', named for the elves of Germanic legend, was developed on [[Coventry]] during the reign of Archon [[Tracial Steiner]] to improve the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] performance in mobile [[BattleMech]] warfare, and to provide a home-grown competitor to widespread standard designs like the ''[[Griffin]]'' and ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. It entered service in [[2573]] and served almost exclusively in the LCAF. Its first and only major combat action was during [[Operation Mailed Fist]] with the [[Tamar Tigers]] and the few dozen ''Alfars'' deployed by the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Thanks to its good speed, a jumping distance of 90 meters, 10 tons of then-cutting-edge [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and some serious firepower, the design was popular with its pilots. It was, however, liked much less by the technical crews.<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210</ref> |
| − | Ironically, [[Coventry Metal Works]]' desire to outdo their competition proved the '' | + | Ironically, [[Coventry Metal Works]]' desire to outdo their competition proved the ''Alfar's'' downfall. The design used so many non-standard parts that repairs and logistics quickly became a big problem. Of all the [[Star League Defense Force]] ''Alfars'' lost in the war, a full third were scrapped solely because repairing them was deemed too difficult. The design was given more respect in the LCAF but with the [[Star League]] pushing for standardization and given the relative peace of the following century, the high-maintenance ''Alfars'' were gradually replaced with those same designs it had been trying to best. The last two remaining, privately-owned 'Mechs are believed to have been destroyed in the [[Extinction Era::First Succession War]].<ref name=HRW /> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The '' | + | The ''Alfar'' fielded an impressive amount of firepower for its size. A [[Magna]] Hellstar PPC mounted on its right arm was the main weapon. Three Magna Mark II medium lasers, two on the left arm and one in the head, plus a Shannon Six-Shooter missile rack with 1 ton of ammo, all in the left shoulder, provided ample backup and close-range punch. Fifteen heat sinks provided good battlefield endurance.<ref name=HRW /> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | *; | + | *;Dökkálfar (dark elf) : Nicknamed "baby ''[[Warhammer]]''", this less common variant replaced all lasers and the SRM with a second PPC to provide a cheap fire support option at the cost of short-range capability and heat endurance. (BV 2.0 = ???).<ref name=HRW /> |
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| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Era Digest: Age of War | + | *''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs | + | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] |
| − | + | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | |
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| − | [[Category:Lyran | ||