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| name = Fire Falcon | | name = Fire Falcon | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Ironhold Alpha Complex]]<ref name=TRO3058U/>,<br> [[Olivetti Weapons]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | | manufacturer = [[Ironhold Alpha Complex]]<ref name=TRO3058U/>,<br> [[Olivetti Weapons]]<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=rg15p12/> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Fire Falcon''''' was created in the early-3050s, apparently as a replacement for the ''[[Mist Lynx]]''. The ''Fire Falcon'' is faster, has more front-facing armor, and more pod space, though it lacks the [[Jump Jet]]s of that earlier 'Mech. It makes use of weight-saving materials in the form of an [[XL Engine]], an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure, and four tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. [[Clan Jade Falcon]] first produced this [[OmniMech]] on their capital of [[Ironhold]], but they soon began to produce it on the Occupation Zone headquarters of [[Sudeten]].<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 157-158, "Fire Falcon"</ref> In November of [[3069]], [[Clan Steel Viper]] would sack Ironhold as part that Clan's effort to expel the Jade Falcons from the [[Clan Homeworlds]]. The invasion would end up destroying the Fire Falcon's production facilities, letting the design fade from use by Homeworlds based Clans.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 46-47 Exodus Requiem/The Vipers Strikes - Date & Events leading to the Invasion of Ironhold and Fire Falcon's factory's demise.</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17 Discarded Tools of War - Fire Falcon listed as among the 'Mechs phased out due to its main factory being complete loss.</ref> | + | The '''''Fire Falcon''''' was created in the early-3050s, apparently as a replacement for the ''[[Mist Lynx]]''. The ''Fire Falcon'' is faster, has more front-facing armor, and more pod space, though it lacks the [[Jump Jet]]s of that earlier 'Mech. It makes use of weight-saving materials in the form of an [[XL Engine]], an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure, and four tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. [[Clan Jade Falcon]] first produced this [[OmniMech]] on their capital of [[Ironhold]], but they soon began to produce it on the Occupation Zone headquarters of [[Sudeten]].<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 157-158, "Fire Falcon"</ref> In November of [[3069]], [[Clan Steel Viper]] would sack Ironhold as part that Clan's effort to expel the Jade Falcons from the [[Clan Homeworlds]]. The invasion would end up destroying the ''Fire Falcon's'' production facilities, letting the design fade from use by Homeworlds based Clans.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 46-47 Exodus Requiem/The Vipers Strikes - Date & Events leading to the Invasion of Ironhold and Fire Falcon's factory's demise.</ref><ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17 Discarded Tools of War - Fire Falcon listed as among the 'Mechs phased out due to its main factory being complete loss.</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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*; Alt. Config. D : A spotter, the ''D'' carries [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and a [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. If it gets caught in combat, it can use a pair of [[SRM-4]]s and one ER Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 745<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 141</ref>, BV (2.0) = 826<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 101</ref> | *; Alt. Config. D : A spotter, the ''D'' carries [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and a [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. If it gets caught in combat, it can use a pair of [[SRM-4]]s and one ER Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 745<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 141</ref>, BV (2.0) = 826<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 101</ref> | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alt. Config. E : This variant uses a single [[ATM 12]] and enough ammunition bins to enable it to carry each of the different kinds of ammo. BV (1.0) = 1,014<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 142</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,094<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 102</ref> |
*; Alt. Config. F : This variant is designed to destroy infantry and battle armored troops. Equipped with an Active Probe to sniff out targets, each side torso carries a [[Machine Gun Array]] with four Machine Guns. The arms each carry an [[ER Micro Laser]] and [[ER Small Laser]] to deal with battle armor. For heavier targets, the ''Fire Falcon F'' carries a single [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 103</ref> | *; Alt. Config. F : This variant is designed to destroy infantry and battle armored troops. Equipped with an Active Probe to sniff out targets, each side torso carries a [[Machine Gun Array]] with four Machine Guns. The arms each carry an [[ER Micro Laser]] and [[ER Small Laser]] to deal with battle armor. For heavier targets, the ''Fire Falcon F'' carries a single [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,135<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 103</ref> | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alt. Config. G : This variant carries a [[ProtoMech AC/4]] in the right arm and an [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] in the left arm. Two tons of autocannon information are also carried. Finally, an engine [[Supercharger]] allows the ''Fire Falcon'' to sprint at 160km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,296<ref name=rg15p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 12</ref> |
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| + | *; Alt. Config. H : The ''H'' configuration uses a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s and a pair of [[Heavy Small Laser]]s. Another pair of Medium Pulse Lasers provide more accurate fire, while three additional heat sinks keep the 'Mech safe. BV (1.0) = 1,003<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 143</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 37</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,162<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 104</ref> | ||
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| + | *; Alt. Config. I : This striker configuration carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers in each arm. These are supported by another ER Medium Laser in the right torso and a [[Plasma Cannon]] with a ton of ammunition in the left torso. An extra Double Heat Sink is carried in the center torso. BV (2.0) = 1,135<ref name=rg15p12/> | ||
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| + | *; Alt. Config. L : This configuration has an [[ER PPC]] in the left arm, supported by four ER Small Lasers in the right arm. These are all tied into an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,665<ref name=rg15p12/> | ||
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| + | *; Alt. Config. R : This mixed tech configuration has two [[ATM-3]] with two tons of ammunition in the left torso. The left arm carries a pair of [[Micro Pulse Laser]]s, while the right arm carries a [[Medium Re-Engineered Laser]] and a [[Small Re-Engineered Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 846<ref name=rg15p12/> | ||
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| + | *; Alt. Config. T : This configuration carries two [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]s and two [[Improved Heavy Small Laser]]s in the right arm. The left arm carries a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. These are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. To capitalize on the damage to enemy armor, the left torso carries a [[Streak SRM-4]] with a ton of ammunition and a single [[Improved One Shot]] [[SRM-4]]. To sprint into and out of range quickly, the center torso carries an engine supercharger. BV (2.0) = 1,661<ref name=rg15p12/> | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:25, 7 July 2021
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| Fire Falcon | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ironhold Alpha Complex[1], Olivetti Weapons[1][2] |
| Production Year | 3052[3] |
| Model | Prime |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 4,706,771 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan OmniMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | JF 3 Light Endo-Steel |
| Armor | Compound JF Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | JF 200 XL |
| Communications System | JF Integrated |
| Targeting Tracking System | Series JFVIII KITT |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 130 km/h |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 1,281[1][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,451[5] |
Contents
Description
The Fire Falcon was created in the early-3050s, apparently as a replacement for the Mist Lynx. The Fire Falcon is faster, has more front-facing armor, and more pod space, though it lacks the Jump Jets of that earlier 'Mech. It makes use of weight-saving materials in the form of an XL Engine, an Endo Steel internal structure, and four tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. Clan Jade Falcon first produced this OmniMech on their capital of Ironhold, but they soon began to produce it on the Occupation Zone headquarters of Sudeten.[1][6] In November of 3069, Clan Steel Viper would sack Ironhold as part that Clan's effort to expel the Jade Falcons from the Clan Homeworlds. The invasion would end up destroying the Fire Falcon's production facilities, letting the design fade from use by Homeworlds based Clans.[7][8]
Weapons and Equipment
The primary configuration of the Fire Falcon is best at short to medium range. There, it can bring its twin Streak SRM-4 launchers, Medium Pulse Laser, two ER Medium Lasers, and two ER Small Lasers to bear. While this barrage is powerful for a 'Mech its size, ten double heat sinks are mostly able to keep the design cool.[1][6]
Alternate Configurations
- Alt. Config. A
- This first variant uses an Ultra Autocannon/2 and a LRM-10 to bombard from long range. An ER Small Laser provides close defense. BV (1.0) = 742[1][9], BV (2.0) = 822[10]
- Alt. Config. B
- This is also a long-range configuration that makes use of a pair of ER Large Lasers guided by a Targeting Computer. BV (1.0) = 1,275[1][11], BV (2.0) = 1,570[12]
- Alt. Config. C
- Designed for scouting and work against conventional infantry, the C uses an Active Probe to find hidden targets. To use against those targets, it carries a Medium and Small Pulse Laser, one ER Small Laser, and a pair of SRM-6s. Against soft targets, four Machine Guns provide ample killing power. BV (1.0) = 930[1][13], BV (2.0) = 1,004[14]
- Alt. Config. F
- This variant is designed to destroy infantry and battle armored troops. Equipped with an Active Probe to sniff out targets, each side torso carries a Machine Gun Array with four Machine Guns. The arms each carry an ER Micro Laser and ER Small Laser to deal with battle armor. For heavier targets, the Fire Falcon F carries a single ER Large Laser. BV (2.0) = 1,135[19]
- Alt. Config. G
- This variant carries a ProtoMech AC/4 in the right arm and an Improved Heavy Large Laser in the left arm. Two tons of autocannon information are also carried. Finally, an engine Supercharger allows the Fire Falcon to sprint at 160km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,296[2]
- Alt. Config. H
- The H configuration uses a pair of Heavy Medium Lasers and a pair of Heavy Small Lasers. Another pair of Medium Pulse Lasers provide more accurate fire, while three additional heat sinks keep the 'Mech safe. BV (1.0) = 1,003[1][20][21], BV (2.0) = 1,162[22]
- Alt. Config. I
- This striker configuration carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers in each arm. These are supported by another ER Medium Laser in the right torso and a Plasma Cannon with a ton of ammunition in the left torso. An extra Double Heat Sink is carried in the center torso. BV (2.0) = 1,135[2]
- Alt. Config. L
- This configuration has an ER PPC in the left arm, supported by four ER Small Lasers in the right arm. These are all tied into an advanced Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 1,665[2]
- Alt. Config. R
- This mixed tech configuration has two ATM-3 with two tons of ammunition in the left torso. The left arm carries a pair of Micro Pulse Lasers, while the right arm carries a Medium Re-Engineered Laser and a Small Re-Engineered Laser. BV (2.0) = 846[2]
- Alt. Config. T
- This configuration carries two Improved Heavy Medium Lasers and two Improved Heavy Small Lasers in the right arm. The left arm carries a Medium Pulse Laser. These are tied into a Targeting Computer. To capitalize on the damage to enemy armor, the left torso carries a Streak SRM-4 with a ton of ammunition and a single Improved One Shot SRM-4. To sprint into and out of range quickly, the center torso carries an engine supercharger. BV (2.0) = 1,661[2]
Related BattleMechs
- Stiletto - Using examples of the Fire Falcon salvaged in the wake of the Battle of Coventry, Coventry Metal Works would reverse engineer the chassis to develop the standard Inner Sphere BattleMech called the Stiletto.[23]
Notes
In German products the unit's proper name was translated to Brandfalke, which literally means Blaze Falcon.
Gallery
Original Fire Falcon from TRO:3058
Fire Falcon Prime in combat from CCG
Fire Falcon A in combat from CCG
Fire Falcon B in motion from CCG
Fire Falcon C in battle from CCG
Fire Falcon D in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 162-163, "Fire Falcon OmniMech Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15, p. 12
- ↑ MUL online date for the Fire Falcon
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 137
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 97
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 157-158, "Fire Falcon"
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 46-47 Exodus Requiem/The Vipers Strikes - Date & Events leading to the Invasion of Ironhold and Fire Falcon's factory's demise.
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 17 Discarded Tools of War - Fire Falcon listed as among the 'Mechs phased out due to its main factory being complete loss.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 138
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 98
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 139
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 99
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 140
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 100
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 141
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 101
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 142
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 102
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 103
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 143
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 37
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 104
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 56-57, "STO-4A Stiletto"