Firestarter (OmniMech)

Firestarter
Production information
Manufacturer	Coventry Metal Works , Luthien Armor Works - OmniMech Production Facility , Ceres Metals Industries , Victory Industries
Production Year	3056
Model	FS9-O
Class	Medium
Cost	10,146,375 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	45 tons
Chassis	Foundation Reinforced Endo Steel
Armor	Duralex Nova
Engine	GM 270 XL
Communications System	Cyclops 18XS Adaptable
Speed	97.2 km/h
Jump Jets	Luxor Load Lifters
Armament	Primary Configuration 4x Flamers 2x Large Lasers 1x Beagle Active Probe
BV (1.0)	1,009
BV (2.0)	1,144

Description

The Firestarter OmniMech is the direct result of a goodwill gesture by Coventry Metal Works to the Draconis Combine in which Luthien Armor Works was given the design specifications for the Firestarter BattleMech. Once the specifications for the Firestarter were received, Luthien Armor Works went to work converting it to an OmniMech and returned a set of specifications to Coventry Metal Works for this OmniMech. This new version of the Firestarter is ten tons heavier than its BattleMech cousin and the extra weight is put to good use. Most of the configurations are based around advanced electronic warfare equipment. The various configurations also tend to be specific to either the Draconis Combine or the Lyran Alliance. As a 'Mech, the Firestarter is well armored and maneuverable with its eight and a half tons of armor and six permanently mounted jump jets that allow the Firestarter to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters in all of its configurations.

Weapons and Equipment

In its primary configuration the Firestarter is built to stay at long ranges when facing an enemy. The primary weapons are a pair of Large Lasers. The Large Lasers provide the 'Mech with respectable long-range firepower. To allow the 'Mech to create cover for itself and to clear woods, the Firestarter carries four Flamers, two of which are mounted permanently on the chassis. Finally, to allow the 'Mech to search out hidden units, the Firestarter carries a Beagle Active Probe.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A 

  The Firestarter A carries, as its primary weapon, an LB-X Autocannon/10 that allows the 'Mech to work in an anti-aircraft or vehicle hunting role. As a secondary weapon in the A configuration, the 'Mech carries a Small Laser and retains two Flamers for anti-personnel combat. BV (1.0) = 902, BV (2.0) = 976

• Alt. Config. B 

  Configured as a close combat and spotting 'Mech, the Firestarter B carries, as its primary weapon, a Large Pulse Laser, which is backed up by a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and a Small Laser. The 'Mech also carries two Flamers to deter infantry attacks and also allow the 'Mech to start fires for cover. The centerpiece of the B configuration is its electronics package, which consists of a TAG spotting laser for directing artillery fire and a C3 Slave unit that allows the Firestarter to share targeting data with allied units. BV (1.0) = 957, BV (2.0) = 1,070

• Alt. Config. C 

  Intended as a long-range fire support configuration, the Firestarter C carries a pair of LRM-10 launchers. The 'Mech has two Flamers and a Small Laser for close combat. Additionally, a C3 Slave Unit is carried so that the Firestarter C can benefit from sharing targeting data with allied units. BV (1.0) = 939, BV (2.0) = 1,006

• Alt. Config. D 

  The D configuration is intended for long-range direct fire support and sniping. This is done by using an ER PPC as its primary weapon. Backing this up is an LRM-5 launcher, a Medium Laser, and two Flamers for direct fire support. The D Configuration carries a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from an enemy's electronic warfare equipment. The 'Mech also carries a C3 Slave Unit. BV (1.0) = 1,210, BV (2.0) = 1,322

• Alt. Config. E 

  The E configuration of the Firestarter is intended for close combat and carries as its primary weapon an MRM-20 launcher. This is backed up by a Medium Pulse Laser, a Small Pulse Laser, and two Flamers. A Sword provides superb accuracy in melee combat situations. BV (1.0) = 932, BV (2.0) = 998

• Alt. Config. F 

  This variant is exclusively used by the Free Worlds League. The F carries two ER Large Lasers, which are backed up by two ER Medium Lasers, an ER Small Laser, and two Flamers. BV (1.0) = 1,225, BV (2.0) = 1,446

• Alt. Config. G 

  Another long-range configuration of the Firestarter, the G configuration mounts an LB-X Autocannon/5. For close combat, the 'Mech carries three Medium Lasers and a pair of Flamers that allow the Firestarter to start fires to create smoke to cover its movement. BV (1.0) = 1,008, BV (2.0) = 1,063

• Alt. Config. H 

  This version is an electronics specialist. Equipped with a Beagle Active Probe and Guardian ECM Suite, it provides cover for its lancemates. Offensively, the Firestarter H is equipped with an ER Medium Laser, two Flamers, two Medium Pulse Lasers, two Small Pulse Lasers, and a pair of Machine Guns with a half ton of ammunition. It also carries an Anti-Missile System. BV (2.0) = 1,119

• Alt. Config. R 

  A field upgrade developed in the midst of Operation Bulldog, this configuration utilized captured Clan Smoke Jaguar weapons to help bolster the SLDF forces in later waves, mounting an Artemis IV FCS-enhanced Clan LRM-10 and a pair of Clan-tech ER Large Lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,713

• Alt. Config. U 

  Another "unusual environment" configuration, the Firestarter U carries a Sword in the right arm and five Medium Pulse Lasers. Though it retains the torso mounted flamers, the most interesting part of its payload is the Liquid Storage tank that provides additional reaction mass for the six Jump Jets. This Firestarter is intended to support marine boarding actions against DropShips and WarShips. The 24 Double Heat Sinks could barely handle the heat from all the weapons.BV (2.0) = 1,120

• Alt. Config. X 

  This version carries several experimental systems. Reminiscent of the Firestarter H, it's equipped with an Angel ECM Suite and Bloodhound Active Probe. It carries the twin center torso Flamers common to all Firestarter variants, and augments them with a Streak SRM-2 and a Large X-Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) = 1,190

Related BattleMechs

• Firestarter - Coventry Metal Works gave Luthien Armor Works the plans to produce the Firestarter. Luthien Armor Works reciprocated by reworking the Firestarter as an OmniMech. Production commenced around 3058.

Gallery

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  FS9-0D Firestarter in battle

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  FS9-OF Firestarter in motion

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• Objectives: Capellan Confederation
• Objectives: Draconis Combine
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
• The Dragon Roars