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Firestarter (BattleMech)
Firestarter
Production information
Manufacturer Argile Technologies of Skye, Coventry Metal Works
Model FS9-H
Class Light
Cost 3,046,950 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 35 tons
Chassis Argile H/09
Armor Livingston Ceramics
Engine GM 210
Speed 97.2 km/h
Jump Jets Luxor Load Lifters
Armament
BV (1.0) 500
BV (2.0) 694[1]


Description

The Firestarter was designed by Argile Technologies of Skye in 2550 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 additional 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-A - Early Star League-era version. [2]
  • FS9-B - Following the capture of Coventry, Word of Blake converted the line to produce a new variant that could be better integrated into their units. An additional ton of armor is added when compared to the S and it is upgraded to Light Ferro-Fibrous. Five Flamers are devastating to conventional units, while an ER Medium Laser provides firepower against hardened targets. A C3i Computer allows it to share targeting data from other units. The use of single heat sinks is confusing in such a unit, and it means that the -B can build heat quickly. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 677[3]
  • FS9-C - Manufactured by the Circinus Federation, the -C is similar to the -S, but it uses ten double heat sinks. It removes the defensive and scouting equipment, as well as a half-ton of armor to add and additional Small Laser and a pair of SRM-2s. The missile launchers are commonly loaded with Inferno rounds. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 775[3]
  • FS9-M - Nicknamed the Mirage, this variant of the Firestarter is converted from an incendiary 'Mech to a front line 'Mech 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[5]
  • FS9-M2 - Possibly a descendant of the -B and almost the polar opposite of the -M variant, the -M2 variant of the Firestarter is an upgrade that 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[citation needed]
  • FS9-M3 - The -M3 is a modification of the -M2 Firestarter that has been optimized for 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[citation needed]
  • FS9-S - The FS9-S is an overhaul of the FS9-H. The structure has been upgraded to use an Endo Steel chassis. 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[7], BV (2.0) = 760[8]

Custom Variants

  • FS9-81X - This is a Experimental prototype of the Firestarter that was created by Defiance Industries of Kwangjong-ni. Only three prototypes were produced as of 3074, and suffered from developmental problems with its components. Using the FS9-H as its base, the 'Mech is fitted with an XXL Engine and a pair of Medium X-Pulse Lasers both mounted in the right arm. Its principle weapon is a Plasma Rifle with 10 shots of ammunition. The 'Mech retains original base model's Flamers and jump capacities. BV (2.0) = 1,093[9]

Related OmniMechs

Manufacturer

  • FS9-S - Coventry Metal Works - Coventry [11]

Gallery

  • FS9-H Firestarter in combat

  • FS9-S Firestarter in battle

  • FS9-S Firestarter

  • Original image of the FS9-S Firestarter from TRO:3050

  • FS9-81X Firestarter

References

  1. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 81
  2. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, Unabridged, p. 166
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 95
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 82
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 83
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 96
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Combat Operations, p. 131
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 25
  9. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations p. 3 - Experimental tech Firestarter.
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 86
  11. ↑ TRO 3050 p.79

Bibliography

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