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| − | * 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-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, BV (2.0) = 798 |
| − | * FS9- | + | * FS9-M2 - Almost the polar opposite of the -M variant the -M2 varaint of the ''Firestarter'' is built on an Endo Steel chassis and is armored with seven tons of standard armor. The 'Mech carries six Flamers for powerful anti infantry and incendiary capabilities and a head mounted ER Medium Laser for medium range combat. BV (1.0) = 602, BV (2.0) = 751 |
| − | * FS9- | + | * FS9-M3 - The -M3 is a modification of the -M2 ''Firestarter'' that has been optimized for the purpose artillery spotting. The 'Mech has removed three of the Flamers and added a [[TAG]] laser designator allowing it to spot for artillery and [[MASC]] which allows it to move at up to 129.6 km/h. BV (1.0) = 699, BV (2.0) = 795 |
| − | * FS9- | + | * 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, BV (2.0) = 760 |
| − | * [[Firestarter Omni]] - This OmniMech version of the venerable ''Firestarter'' debuted in Technical Readout 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009 (Prime) | + | * 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, BV (2.0) = 820 |
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| + | * 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, BV (2.0) = 940 | ||
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| + | * [[Firestarter Omni]] - This OmniMech version of the venerable ''Firestarter'' debuted in Technical Readout 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009, BV (2.0) = 1,150 (Prime) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: MWDA Vol 1]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3025]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3025]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]] | ||
Revision as of 22:52, 1 August 2007
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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 |
| Chassis | Argile H/09 |
| Armor | Livingston Ceramics |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Firestone Radial 6s |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 500 |
| BV (2.0) | 694 |
Contents
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, BV (2.0) = 798
- FS9-M2 - Almost the polar opposite of the -M variant the -M2 varaint of the Firestarter is built on an Endo Steel chassis and is armored with seven tons of standard armor. The 'Mech carries six Flamers for powerful anti infantry and incendiary capabilities and a head mounted ER Medium Laser for medium range combat. BV (1.0) = 602, BV (2.0) = 751
- FS9-M3 - The -M3 is a modification of the -M2 Firestarter that has been optimized for the purpose artillery spotting. The 'Mech has removed three of the Flamers and added a TAG laser designator allowing it to spot for artillery and MASC which allows it to move at up to 129.6 km/h. BV (1.0) = 699, BV (2.0) = 795
- 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, BV (2.0) = 760
- 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, BV (2.0) = 820
- 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, BV (2.0) = 940
- Firestarter Omni - This OmniMech version of the venerable Firestarter debuted in Technical Readout 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009, BV (2.0) = 1,150 (Prime)