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* FS9-C - Manufactured by the [[Circinus Federation]], the -C is similar to the -S, but it uses ten [[double heat sink]]s. 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-2]]s. The missile launchers are commonly loaded with [[Inferno]] rounds. BV (2.0) = ??? | * FS9-C - Manufactured by the [[Circinus Federation]], the -C is similar to the -S, but it uses ten [[double heat sink]]s. 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-2]]s. The missile launchers are commonly loaded with [[Inferno]] rounds. BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
| − | * FS9-M - 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 Laser]]s, two [[Small Laser]]s, and two [[Machine Gun]]s. In addition, the armor protection has been increased by | + | * FS9-M - 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 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-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 | * 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 | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 20 January 2009
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| Firestarter | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Argile Technologies of Skye, Coventry Metal Works |
| Model | FS9-H |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Argile H/09 |
| Armor | Livingston Ceramics |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 97.2 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 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-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 (2.0) = ???
- 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 (2.0) = ???
- FS9-M - 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
- 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
- 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
- FS9-P - The FS9-P is an upgrade of the Firestarter manufactured by Coventry Metal Works for the Periphery. The armor has been upgraded to Ferro-Fibrous. The 'Mech carries two Flamers, two Medium Lasers, two Rocket Launcher 15s, and four Rocket Launcher 10s, giving it an incredible one-shot kill capability against heavier 'Mechs. The already overwhelming number of Firestarters in the near Periphery led to the failure of this variant. BV (1.0) = 846, BV (2.0) = 940
- 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, 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
- Firestarter Omni - This OmniMech version of the venerable Firestarter debuted around 3058. BV (1.0) = 1,009, BV (2.0) = 1,150 (Prime)