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|image=alfar.jpg | |image=alfar.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=''Álfar'' |
|manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] | ||
|production year=2573 | |production year=2573 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name= | + | |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> |
|model=AL-A1 | |model=AL-A1 | ||
| − | | | + | |cost= N/A<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| + | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=55 | |mass=55 | ||
| − | |chassis=Coventry AL | + | |chassis= [[Chassis#Models|Coventry AL Endo Steel]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | |armor=Coventry Industries | + | |armor=[[Coventry Industries Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | |engine=[[Core Tek 275]] | + | |engine=[[Core Tek 275]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[Field Ranger Wanderer]] | + | |comsys=[[Field Ranger Wanderer]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | |T&T=[[Martial Ranger Series 6]] | + | |T&T=[[Martial Ranger Series 6]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=15 | + | |heat sinks=15 [[Heat Sink|single]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
|speed=86 | |speed=86 | ||
| − | |jumpjets=[[Luxor Load Lifters]] | + | |jumpjets=[[Luxor Load Lifters]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[PPC]] | + | * 1x [[PPC]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | *3x [[ | + | * 3x [[medium laser]]s<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | *1x [[SRM 6]] | + | * 1x [[SRM 6]]<ref name="H:RWp209+"/> |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0)= |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,477<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0)=1,477<ref name="H:RWp209+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==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 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+"/> |
| − | Ironically, [[Coventry Metal Works]]' desire to outdo their competition proved the '' | + | 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+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | The '' | + | 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+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *; AL-D1 "Dökkálfar" ( | + | *; 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> |
| − | ==References== | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| + | 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 == |
| − | *''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | + | * ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Alfar]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs|Alfar]] |
| − | [[Category:Lyran | + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Alfar]] |
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere BattleMechs|Alfar]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Standard BattleMechs|Alfar]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere Standard BattleMechs|Alfar]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs|Alfar]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:13, 18 February 2024
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| Álfar | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works |
| Production Year | 2573[1][2][3] |
| Model | AL-A1 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | N/A[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Coventry AL Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | Coventry Industries Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Core Tek 275[1] |
| Communications System | Field Ranger Wanderer[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Martial Ranger Series 6[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 15 single[1] |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Luxor Load Lifters[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,477[1][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 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 Álfars 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.[1]
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 Álfars 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 Álfars 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 First Succession War.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 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.[1]
Variants[edit]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Álfar has the following Design Quirk:[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Historical: Reunification War, pp. 209-210, "AL-A1 Álfar"
- ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 11, "BattleMech Tech Timeline"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 MUL online entry for the Álfar
- ↑ MUL online entry for AL-D1 Dökkálfar variant
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Alfar Entry.