Fire Falcon

Fire Falcon
Production information
Manufacturer	Ironhold Alpha Complex, Olivetti Weapons
Production Year	3052
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 2x Streak SRM-4s 1x Medium Pulse Laser 2x ER Medium Lasers 2x ER Small Lasers
BV (1.0)	1,281
BV (2.0)	1,451

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. 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.

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.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A 

  This first variant uses an Ultra Autocannon/2 and an LRM-10 to bombard from long range. An ER Small Laser provides close defense. BV (1.0) = 742, BV (2.0) = 822

• Alternate Configuration 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, BV (2.0) = 1,570

• Alternate Configuration C 

  Designed for scouting and work against 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, BV (2.0) = 1,004

• Alternate Configuration D 

  A spotter, the D carries TAG and a Narc Missile Beacon. If it gets caught in combat, it can use a pair of SRM-4s and one ER Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 745, BV (2.0) = 826

• Alternate Configuration E 

  This variant uses a single ATM 12 with three tons of ammo—enough to carry each of the different ammo types. BV (1.0) = 1,014, BV (2.0) = 1,094

• Alternate Configuration 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

• Alternate Configuration G 

  This variant carries a ProtoMech AC/4 in the right arm and an Improved Heavy Large Laser in the left arm. One ton of autocannon ammunition is also carried. Finally, a Supercharger allows the Fire Falcon to sprint at 160 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,296

• Alternate Configuration 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 cool. BV (1.0) = 1,003, BV (2.0) = 1,162

• Alternate Configuration 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

• Alternate Configuration 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

• Alternate Configuration R 

  This mixed tech configuration has two ATM-3s 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 and Small Re-Engineered Laser. BV (2.0) = 846

• Alternate Configuration 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 damage dealt, 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 Supercharger. BV (2.0) = 1,661

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.

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Brandfalke, which literally means Blaze Falcon.

Design Quirks

The Fire Falcon has the following Design Quirks:

• Improved Sensors

Gallery

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  Original Fire Falcon from TRO:3058

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  Fire Falcon from RG:ilClan v15

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  Fire Falcon Prime in combat from CCG

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  Fire Falcon A in combat from CCG

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  Fire Falcon B in motion from CCG

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  Fire Falcon C in battle from CCG

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  Fire Falcon D in combat from CCG

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3067
• The Wars of Reaving Supplemental