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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Firestarter'' carries four Purity L-series [[Flamer]]s for incendiary work. The Flamers can set fire to anything that can burn very quickly. For anti-personnel work the ''Firestarter'' has two Deprus RF [[Machine Gun]]s which, combined with the [[Flamer]]s, can make short work of infantry units. The ''Firestarter'' carries two Magna Mk II | + | The ''Firestarter'' carries four Purity L-series [[Flamer]]s for incendiary work. The Flamers can set fire to anything that can burn very quickly. For anti-personnel work the ''Firestarter'' has two Deprus RF [[Machine Gun]]s which, combined with the [[Flamer]]s, can make short work of infantry units. The ''Firestarter'' carries two Magna Mk II [[Medium Lasers]] for when it is forced to engage hard targets like [[vehicle]]s and other [[BattleMech]]s. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * FS9-M - This variant of the ''Firestarter'' is converted from an incendiary | + | * FS9-M - This variant of the ''Firestarter'' is converted from an incendiary 'Mech to a front line one by removing the Flamers. The 'Mech carries two [[Medium Laser]]s, two [[Small Laser]]s, and two [[Machine Gun]]s. In addition the armor protection has been increased by two tons. BV (1.0) = 671 |
| − | * FS9-S - The FS9-S is an overhaul of the FS9-H. The structure has been upgraded to use [[Endo Steel]] construction. The weapons carried are four | + | * FS9-S - The FS9-S is an overhaul of the FS9-H. The structure has been upgraded to use [[Endo Steel]] construction. The weapons carried are four Flamers, two Medium Lasers, and a single Small Laser. An [[Anti-Missile System]] has been added to protect against missile attacks and a Beagle [[Active Probe]] has been installed to enhance the ''Firestarter''s scouting role. BV (1.0) = 551 |
* FS9-S1 - The FS9-S1 is identical to the FS9-S except that it carries a Guardian [[ECM]] suite instead of the Beagle [[Active Probe]]. BV (1.0) = 613 | * FS9-S1 - The FS9-S1 is identical to the FS9-S except that it carries a Guardian [[ECM]] suite instead of the Beagle [[Active Probe]]. BV (1.0) = 613 | ||
| − | * FS9-C - The FS9-C is an upgrade of the ''Firestarter'' from the periphery. The armor has been upgraded to [[Ferro-Fibrous]]. The [['Mech]] carries two [[Flamer]]s, three [[Medium Laser]]s, two [[Rocket Launcher]] | + | * FS9-C - The FS9-C is an upgrade of the ''Firestarter'' from the periphery. The armor has been upgraded to [[Ferro-Fibrous]]. The [['Mech]] carries two [[Flamer]]s, three [[Medium Laser]]s, two [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s and four [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s, giving it an incredible one-shot kill capability against heavier [['Mech]]s. BV (1.0) = 846 |
* [[Firestarter Omni]] - This OmniMech version of the venerable ''Firestarter'' debuted in Technical Readout 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009 (Prime) | * [[Firestarter Omni]] - This OmniMech version of the venerable ''Firestarter'' debuted in Technical Readout 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009 (Prime) | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 21:24, 5 October 2006
[[Image: |191px|Firestarter (BattleMech)]]
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| Firestarter | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Argile Technologies of Skye |
| Model | FS9-H |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons tons |
| Chassis | Argile H/09 |
| Armor | Livingston Ceramics |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 86.4kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | Firestone Radial 6s |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 500 |
Description
The Firestarter was designed to perform as an incendiary 'Mech. During the Succession Wars this 'Mech sold well and it is believed there were somewhere around 3000 of them produced. The Firestarter was traditionally assigned at the company level instead of the lance level. The reason for this would seem to be that the 'Mech has such a specialized role that it is useless to assign it to lances. This changed in the later Succession Wars as it was found that the Firestarter performed well in the scout role as it could start fires to prevent an enemy from attempting to follow through the inferno it could leave in its wake and it could also clear areas for the advancement of friendly forces.
Armament
The Firestarter carries four Purity L-series Flamers for incendiary work. The Flamers can set fire to anything that can burn very quickly. For anti-personnel work the Firestarter has two Deprus RF Machine Guns which, combined with the Flamers, can make short work of infantry units. The Firestarter carries two Magna Mk II Medium Lasers for when it is forced to engage hard targets like vehicles and other BattleMechs.
Variants
- FS9-M - This variant of the Firestarter is converted from an incendiary 'Mech to a front line one by removing the Flamers. The 'Mech carries two Medium Lasers, two Small Lasers, and two Machine Guns. In addition the armor protection has been increased by two tons. BV (1.0) = 671
- FS9-S - The FS9-S is an overhaul of the FS9-H. The structure has been upgraded to use Endo Steel construction. The weapons carried are four Flamers, two Medium Lasers, and a single Small Laser. An Anti-Missile System has been added to protect against missile attacks and a Beagle Active Probe has been installed to enhance the Firestarters scouting role. BV (1.0) = 551
- FS9-S1 - The FS9-S1 is identical to the FS9-S except that it carries a Guardian ECM suite instead of the Beagle Active Probe. BV (1.0) = 613
- FS9-C - The FS9-C is an upgrade of the Firestarter from the periphery. The armor has been upgraded to Ferro-Fibrous. The 'Mech carries two Flamers, three Medium Lasers, two Rocket Launcher 15s and four Rocket Launcher 10s, giving it an incredible one-shot kill capability against heavier 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 846
- Firestarter Omni - This OmniMech version of the venerable Firestarter debuted in Technical Readout 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009 (Prime)