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Falcon
Production information
Manufacturer	Blackwell Industries Stormvanger Assemblies, Light Division
Production Year	3050
Model	FLC-4P
Class	Light
Cost	2,307,890 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	30 tons
Chassis	Duralyte 296
Armor	StarGuard Type II
Engine	GM 180
Communications System	Garret T20C
Targeting Tracking System	Dynatec 150A
Heat Sinks	12 single heat sinks
Speed	97 km/h
Jump Jets	PRS-60
Armament	1x Medium pulse laser; 2x Small lasers; 1x Anti-missile system;
BV (1.0)	561
BV (2.0)	649

Latest revision as of 11:22, 21 March 2024

This article is about the 30-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Falcon (disambiguation).

Description[edit]

Originally developed as an anti-infantry and bug hunter 'Mech, the Falcon is a highly popular light recon and skirmisher 'Mech.^[3]

Initially created for the newly formed Star League Defense Force's use in the Reunification War, the popular design remained in production until the destruction of Stormvanger's Hesperus II Falcon line during the Third Battle of Hesperus II in 2789, becoming all but extinct until the arrival of Wolf's Dragoons in 3005.^[3] Well regarded by the mercenaries, the Dragoons upgraded their dwindling number of Falcons in the early 3050s before eventually commissioning Blackwell Industries to restart production of the design in early 3060 to produce advanced Clan-tech versions for their exclusive use, as well as more mundane and affordable versions for the general mercenary market.^[4]

While originally sporting a weapons array similar to the Locust, Stinger, and Wasp it was charged to defeat, the Falcon's six tons of StarGuard Type II armor provided it with vastly superior protection, allowing it to outlast them and remain combat effective longer. When it was originally developed, the 'Mech's top speed of 97.2 km/h and a jumping distance of 150 meters allowed it to keep up with other light recon 'Mechs. But by the 3060s, the Falcon was outclassed by newer and faster designs, only its use of a cheaper standard fusion engine rather than a more expensive and fragile light or XL engine kept buyers interested.^[3]^[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

Originally developed as a field upgrade before becoming Blackwell's standard production model, the 4P Falcon carries a light arsenal that is primarily based around energy weapons. While the two Omnicron 1000 small lasers were retained, the original standard medium laser was swapped for a short-ranged but highly accurate Magna 400P medium pulse laser. Finally, for protection from missiles, the rear-facing machine guns were dropped for a forward-facing SureFire 444 anti-missile system and a single ton of ammunition.^[4]

Variants[edit]

FLC-4N

The original Falcon designed in 2582, the 4N model has a lighter arsenal more akin to 'Mechs 10 tons lighter. The primary weapon is a SunGlow Type 1 medium laser with two Omnicron 1000 Light Lasers as secondary weapons. To deter infantry attacks, the 'Mech carries two rear-mounted Reginald Mark VI Machine Guns with a shared single ton of ammo. The 4N was equipped with a Garret T20C communications system and a Dynatec 150A targeting and tracking system.^[3]^[1] Stormvanger's production line on Hesperus II was destroyed in 2789.^[1] BV (1.0) = 523,^[5] BV (2.0) = 610^[1]^[6]

FLC-4Nb

Built for the Royal SLDF Divisions at the captured Roe Weapon Systems plant on Apollo during the Amaris Civil War, the so-called Royal Falcon carried an experimental Parti-Kill snub-nose PPC backed up by two medium lasers. It was also equipped with double heat sinks, and was built on a Duralyte 300 endo steel chassis. All known examples and design specs were taken with the Exodus Fleet. BV (2.0) = 947^[7]

FLC-4Nb-PP

Used by various Pentagon World factions during the Exodus Civil War, the PP variant replaced the advanced snub-nose PPC of the Royal Falcon with a standard PPC. The increased weight, however, required the removal of the medium laser mounted in the right arm. BV (2.0) = 881^[7]

FLC-4Nb-PP2

Another Exodus Civil War era modification of the Royal Falcon, the PP2 replaced the snub-nose PPC with an ER large laser. The saved weight allowed the left arm medium laser to be upgraded with pulse technology. BV (2.0) = 947^[7]

FLC-5P

A 3065 upgrade of the 4P, the 5P drops a ton of armor to add a MASC system that kicks the Falcon's speed up to 129 km/h in bursts. The small lasers are upgraded to ER medium lasers and a targeting computer guides all three. To make all of this possible, a light fusion engine is included and the anti-missile system was removed.^[4] BV (2.0) = 945^[8]

FLC-6C

This variant was used exclusively by Wolf's Dragoons as it features Clan-tech. It simply upgrades the armament of the 4P to Clan standards, including an ER large laser that replaced the medium pulse laser. Each arm carries an ER small laser, and a targeting computer aids in the accuracy of all three lasers. The ammunition bin of the anti-missile system was also upgraded to the Clan version, which carries twice as many rounds.^[4] BV (2.0) = 1,290^[9]

Custom Variants[edit]

FLC-4Nb Saho

Personally modified in the field by a MechWarrior from Clan Goliath Scorpion, the Falcon Saho replaced the right arm weapons of the Royal Falcon with a large pulse laser salvaged from a Royal Wyvern. BV (2.0) = 774^[7]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Falcon has the following Design Quirk:^[10]

Narrow/Low Profile

Related Designs[edit]

Drift Shag: Clan Ice Hellion's first BattleMech to use Clan tech exclusively was based on the Falcon.^[11]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Category:Notable Falcon Pilots

Notes[edit]

In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Falke. The model code was accordingly changed to FLK-4E.

Gallery[edit]

Original FLC-4N Falcon from BattleTechnology #0101
(now apocryphal)
FLC-4N Falcon from Wolf's Dragoons
Falcon from TRO:3050
Falcon from TRO:3050 Upgrade
FLC-4N Falcon from TRO:3039
FLC-4Nb Falcon from Historical: Operation Klondike
FLC-4P Falcon in combat from CCG

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 18–19: FLC-4N Falcon
↑ MUL online date for the Falcon
↑ ^3.00 ^3.01 ^3.02 ^3.03 ^3.04 ^3.05 ^3.06 ^3.07 ^3.08 ^3.09 ^3.10 ^3.11 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 248: "FLC-4N Falcon"
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 ^4.5 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 15
↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 70
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 ^7.2 ^7.3 Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 163
↑ Master Unit List: "Falcon FLC-5P"
↑ Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 92
↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Falcon Entry
↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 13

Bibliography[edit]

[TRSWp18f-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 18–19: FLC-4N Falcon

[2] MUL online date for the Falcon

[TRO:3039-3] 3.00 ^3.01 ^3.02 ^3.03 ^3.04 ^3.05 ^3.06 ^3.07 ^3.08 ^3.09 ^3.10 ^3.11 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 248: "FLC-4N Falcon"

[TRO:3050U-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 ^4.5 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 15

[5] Combat Operations, p. 106

[6] Record Sheets: 3039, p. 70

[HOP163-7] 7.0 ^7.1 ^7.2 ^7.3 Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 163

[MUL5P-8] Master Unit List: "Falcon FLC-5P"

[9] Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 92

[10] BattleMech Manual, p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Falcon Entry

[TROGC-11] Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 13

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 ==Description==
-The '''''Falcon''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that was first produced in the 26th century and was nearing extinction when [[Wolf's Dragoons]] arrived in the [[Inner Sphere]]. With their arrival, the Dragoons seemed to have had a mysterious source of the design at the time. The Dragoons also updated the 'Mechs in their possession with newer [[Star League]] technology, making them superior to the original models. In the 3050s, the ''Falcon'' was considered a good light recon and skirmishing 'Mech. With a top speed of 97.2 kph and a jumping distance of one hundred and fifty meters, it could keep up with most other light recon 'Mechs. As the decade progressed, however, newer light 'Mechs were faster and faster, outclassing the ''Falcon''. Its saving grace was that its use of a standard [[Fusion Engine]] kept the 'Mech cheap so that [[mercenary unit]]s could afford to upgrade to newer technology.
+Originally developed as an anti-[[infantry]] and [[Bug 'Mech|bug]] hunter [['Mech]], the '''''Falcon''''' is a highly popular light recon and skirmisher 'Mech.<ref name="TRO:3039">''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 248: "FLC-4N ''Falcon''"</ref>
-==Armament==
+Initially created for the newly formed [[Star League Defense Force]]'s use in the [[Reunification War]], the popular design remained in production until the destruction of Stormvanger's [[Hesperus II]] ''Falcon'' line during the [[Third Battle of Hesperus II]] in [[Production Ceased::2789]], becoming all but extinct until the arrival of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] in [[Reintroduction Year::3005]].<ref name="TRO:3039"/> Well regarded by the mercenaries, the Dragoons upgraded their dwindling number of ''Falcon''s in the early [[3050]]s before eventually commissioning Blackwell Industries to restart production of the design in early [[3060]] to produce advanced [[Clan]]-tech versions for their exclusive use, as well as more mundane and affordable versions for the general mercenary market.<ref name="TRO:3050U"/>
-The ''Falcon'' carries a light arsenal that is primarily based around energy weapons. The primary weapon is a Magna 400P [[Medium Pulse Laser]] which is a short ranged, but highly accurate, weapon. Additionally, the ''Falcon'' has two Omnicron 1000 [[Small Laser]]s. Finally, for protection from missiles, the 'Mech carries a Sure Fire 444 [[Anti-Missile System]]
+While originally sporting a weapons array similar to the ''[[Locust]]'', ''[[Stinger]]'', and ''[[Wasp]]'' it was charged to defeat, the ''Falcon'''s six tons of [[StarGuard Type II]] armor provided it with vastly superior protection, allowing it to outlast them and remain combat effective longer. When it was originally developed, the 'Mech's top speed of 97.2 km/h and a jumping distance of 150 meters allowed it to keep up with other light recon 'Mechs. But by the 3060s, the ''Falcon'' was outclassed by newer and faster designs, only its use of a cheaper standard [[fusion engine]] rather than a more expensive and fragile [[light fusion engine|light]] or [[XL engine]] kept buyers interested.<ref name="TRO:3039"/><ref name="TRO:3050U"/>
+==Weapons and Equipment==
+Originally developed as a field upgrade before becoming Blackwell's standard production model, the 4P ''Falcon'' carries a light arsenal that is primarily based around energy weapons. While the two [[Omnicron 1000]] [[small laser]]s were retained, the original standard [[medium laser]] was swapped for a short-ranged but highly accurate [[Magna 400P]] [[medium pulse laser]]. Finally, for protection from missiles, the rear-facing [[machine gun]]s were dropped for a forward-facing [[SureFire 444]] [[anti-missile system]] and a single ton of ammunition.<ref name="TRO:3050U"/>
 ==Variants==
-* FLC-4N - The original ''Falcon'', the 4N model, has a lighter arsenal more common of light 'Mechs. The primary weapon is a standard [[Medium Laser]] with two [[Small Laser]]s as secondary weapons. To deter infantry attacks, the 'Mech carries two rear mounted [[Machine Gun]]s. BV (1.0) = 523, BV (2.0) = 610
+*; FLC-4N : The original ''Falcon'' designed in [[Introduction Year::2582]], the 4N model has a lighter arsenal more akin to 'Mechs 10 tons lighter. The primary weapon is a [[SunGlow Type 1]] [[medium laser]] with two [[Omnicron 1000]] [[small laser|Light Lasers]] as secondary weapons. To deter infantry attacks, the 'Mech carries two rear-mounted [[Reginald Mark VI]] [[Machine Gun]]s with a shared single ton of ammo. The 4N was equipped with a [[Garret T20C]] communications system and a [[Dynatec 150A]] targeting and tracking system.<ref name="TRO:3039"/><ref name=TRSWp18f /> Stormvanger's production line on Hesperus II was destroyed in 2789.<ref name=TRSWp18f /> BV (1.0) = 523,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> BV (2.0) = 610<ref name=TRSWp18f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 70</ref>
+*; FLC-4Nb : Built for the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal SLDF Divisions]] at the captured [[Roe Weapon Systems]] plant on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] during the [[Amaris Civil War]], the so-called Royal ''Falcon'' carried an experimental [[Parti-Kill]] [[snub-nose PPC]] backed up by two [[medium laser]]s. It was also equipped with [[double heat sink]]s, and was built on a [[Duralyte 300]] [[endo steel]] chassis. All known examples and design specs were taken with the [[Exodus Fleet]]. BV (2.0) = 947<ref name=HOP163>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 163</ref>
+*; FLC-4Nb-PP : Used by various [[Pentagon Worlds|Pentagon World factions]] during the [[Exodus Civil War]], the PP variant replaced the advanced [[snub-nose PPC]] of the Royal ''Falcon'' with a standard [[PPC]]. The increased weight, however, required the removal of the [[medium laser]] mounted in the right arm. BV (2.0) = 881<ref name=HOP163></ref>
+*; FLC-4Nb-PP2 : Another Exodus Civil War era modification of the Royal ''Falcon'', the PP2 replaced the [[snub-nose PPC]] with an [[ER large laser]]. The saved weight allowed the left arm [[medium laser]] to be upgraded with [[Pulse Laser|pulse technology]]. BV (2.0) = 947<ref name=HOP163></ref>
+*; FLC-5P : A [[3065]] upgrade of the 4P, the 5P drops a ton of armor to add a [[MASC]] system that kicks the ''Falcon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s speed up to 129 km/h in bursts. The [[small laser]]s are upgraded to [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[targeting computer]] guides all three. To make all of this possible, a [[light fusion engine]] is included and the [[anti-missile system]] was removed.<ref name="TRO:3050U"/> BV (2.0) = 945<ref name=MUL5P>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1028/falcon-flc-5p Master Unit List: "Falcon FLC-5P"]</ref>
+*; FLC-6C : This variant was used exclusively by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] as it features [[Clan]]-tech. It simply upgrades the armament of the 4P to Clan standards, including an [[ER large laser]] that replaced the [[medium pulse laser]]. Each arm carries an [[ER small laser]], and a [[targeting computer]] aids in the accuracy of all three lasers. The ammunition bin of the [[anti-missile system]] was also upgraded to the Clan version, which carries twice as many rounds.<ref name="TRO:3050U"/> BV (2.0) = 1,290<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 92</ref>
+===Custom Variants===
+*; FLC-4Nb ''Saho'' : Personally modified in the field by a MechWarrior from [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]], the ''Falcon Saho'' replaced the right arm weapons of the Royal ''Falcon'' with a [[large pulse laser]] salvaged from a Royal ''[[Wyvern]]''. BV (2.0) = 774<ref name=HOP163></ref>
+== Design Quirks ==
+The ''Falcon'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Falcon Entry</ref>
+* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
+==Related Designs==
+* ''[[Drift Shag (BattleMech)|Drift Shag]]'': [[Clan Ice Hellion]]'s first BattleMech to use Clan tech exclusively was based on the ''Falcon''.<ref name=TROGC>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 13</ref>
-* FLC-5P - This upgrade of the 4P debuted in [[3065]]. A ton of armor is removed to make way for a [[MASC]] system that kicks the ''Falcon'''s speed up to 129 km/h in bursts. The Small Lasers are upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s and [[Targeting Computer]] guides all three medium-class lasers. To make all of this possible, a [[Light Fusion Engine]] was included and the anti-missile system was removed. BV (2.0) = ???
+==Notable Pilots==
+:''See [[:Category:Notable Falcon Pilots]]''
-* FLC-6C - This variant was used exclusively by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] as it features [[Clan]]-tech. It simply upgrades the armament of the 4P to Clan standards, including an [[ER Large Laser]] that replaced the pulse laser. Each arm carries an [[ER Small Laser]], and [[Targeting Computer]] aids the accuracy of all three lasers. The ammunition bin of the anti-missile system was also upgraded to the Clan version, which carries twice as many rounds. BV (2.0) = ???
+==Notes==
+* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Falke'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FLK-4E'''.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+Falcon-4N.jpg|Original FLC-4N ''Falcon'' from [[BattleTechnology#Issue 0101|''BattleTechnology'' #0101]]<br>(now apocryphal)
+Falcon_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|FLC-4N ''Falcon'' from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
+_Falcon.jpg|''Falcon'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
+U Falcon.jpg|''Falcon'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
+FLC-4NFALCON.png|FLC-4N ''Falcon'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
+FLN-4NB Falcon.jpg|FLC-4Nb ''Falcon'' from ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
+CCG Unlimited Falcon.jpg|FLC-4P ''Falcon'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
+</gallery>
 ==References==
-*[[Record Sheets: 3050]]
+<references />
-*[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]
-*[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]
+==Bibliography==
-*[[Technical Readout: 3039]]
+{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
-*[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
+* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
-*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]
+* [[BattleTechnology#Issue 0101|''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0101]]
-*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]
+* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
-*[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]
+* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
-*[[BattleTechnology|BattleTechnology Issue #1 (FLC-4N)]]
+* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
+* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
+* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
+* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]''
+* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
+* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]''
+* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
+* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
+* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
+* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
+* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
+{{div col end}}
-[[Category:BattleMechs]]
+[[Category:'Mechs]]
-[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
+[[Category:Star League BattleMechs]]
-[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]]
-[[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]]
-[[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]]
 [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]]
+[[Category:German renamed units]]

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Custom Variants[edit]

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