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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Blue_Flame.gif | + | |image = Blue_Flame.gif |
| − | |name=Blue Flame | + | |name = ''Blue Flame'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name=TRJp80f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 80–81: "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> |
| − | | production year= | + | | production year = 3062 |
| − | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=BLF-21<ref name= | + | |model = BLF-21<ref name=TRJp80f /> |
| − | |class=Medium | + | |class = Medium |
| − | |cost= 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | + | |cost = 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |Tech Base=inner sphere | + | |Tech Base = inner sphere |
| − | |mech type=battlemech | + | |mech type = battlemech |
| − | |feet=4 | + | |feet = 4 |
| − | |mass=45 | + | |mass = 45 |
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis = [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |armor=[[StarSlab/2]]<ref name= | + | |armor = [[StarSlab/2]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[VOX 225 Light]]<ref name= | + | |engine = [[VOX 225 Light Engine]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[ | + | |comsys = [[Dornman Echo IV]] with [[C3i computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Wayne SuperSight]]<ref name= | + | |T&T = [[Wayne SuperSight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> |
| − | *2x [[ER | + | * 2x [[ER large laser]] |
| − | *3x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | * 3x [[Streak SRM-2]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,256<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,256<ref name=TRJp80f /><ref name="MUL1"/> |
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]] | + | The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]] and upgraded the factory that produced the ''[[Shootist]]'' to produce four-legged [[BattleMech]]s. The ''Blue Flame'' is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> In the later years of the Jihad, an engineer who had help build the Mech stole the design specs and later created the ''[[Thunder Fox]]''.<ref>Technical Readout: 3085, p. 86-87, "TFT-A9 Thunderfox" - Blue Flame design became the basis for the Thunder Fox.</ref> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Blue Flame'''s primary armament is two Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER | + | The ''Blue Flame''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary armament is two [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three [[Hovertec Streak]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers for close range combat.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| + | |||
| + | The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[endo steel]] that cradles a [[VOX 225]] [[light fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Blue Flame'' carries an impressive eleven tons of [[StarSlab/2]] armor and has 10 [[double heat sink]]s. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an [[improved C3 computer]] that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> | ||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries three [[ | + | *; BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, carries three [[light PPC]]s in the torsos, while a [[medium variable speed pulse laser]] covers the rear; all these weapons are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. It retains the [[improved C3 computer]] system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 98</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5672/blue-flame-blf-40/ MUL online entry for the Blue Flame BLF-40 variant]''</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | === Custom Variants === | ||
| + | *; ''Blue Flame'' Gerry : Piloted by [[Adept]] [[Gerry Duladier]] who was based on [[Chagos]] in [[3068]]. Duladier replaced his C3i with [[jump jet]]s.<ref>''Expediency'', Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
| + | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H/LT/RT)]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | * | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Blauglut''''', which rather translates to ''Blue Blaze''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''BLG-21'''. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Blue Flame hit.jpg|''Blue Flame'' on | + | File:Blue Flame.gif|Original ''Blue Flame'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' |
| + | Image:Blue Flame hit.jpg|A ''Blue Flame'' on [[Tharkad]] from ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Expediency]]'' | * ''[[Expediency]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||
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[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||
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[[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 20 February 2024
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| Blue Flame | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles[1] |
| Production Year | 3062[2] |
| Model | BLF-21[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 7,039,750 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel |
| Armor | StarSlab/2 |
| Engine | VOX 225 Light Engine |
| Communications System | Dornman Echo IV with C3i computer |
| Targeting Tracking System | Wayne SuperSight |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sink |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,021 (C3:146)[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,256[1][2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Blue Flame began production after the Word of Blake took possession of Terra and upgraded the factory that produced the Shootist to produce four-legged BattleMechs. The Blue Flame is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration.[4] In the later years of the Jihad, an engineer who had help build the Mech stole the design specs and later created the Thunder Fox.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Blue Flame's primary armament is two Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER large lasers that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three Hovertec Streak Streak SRM-2 launchers for close range combat.[4]
The 'Mech is built around a Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 endo steel that cradles a VOX 225 light fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The Blue Flame carries an impressive eleven tons of StarSlab/2 armor and has 10 double heat sinks. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an improved C3 computer that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units.[4]
Variants[edit]
- BLF-40
- This Blue Flame variant, introduced in 3073[6], carries three light PPCs in the torsos, while a medium variable speed pulse laser covers the rear; all these weapons are tied into a targeting computer. It retains the improved C3 computer system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195[7][6]
Custom Variants[edit]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Blue Flame has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Blauglut, which rather translates to Blue Blaze. The model code was accordingly changed to BLG-21.
Gallery[edit]
Original Blue Flame from TRO:3067
A Blue Flame on Tharkad from Total Warfare
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 80–81: "BLF-21 Blue Flame"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Blue Flame
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 86-87, "TFT-A9 Thunderfox" - Blue Flame design became the basis for the Thunder Fox.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Blue Flame BLF-40 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 98
- ↑ Expediency, Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.