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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image= Flamberge.jpg|191px |image= Flamberge.jpg|191px − |name=''Flamberge'' + |name=Flamberge − |manufacturer= [[Olivetti Weaponry]]<ref name=TRJp24f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 24–25: "Flamberge"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3085 --> + |manufacturer= [[Olivetti Weaponry]] |production year=3077 |production year=3077 − |year reference= <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1119/flamberge-prime/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model=Prime<ref name=TRJp24f /> + |model= |class=Heavy |class=Heavy − |cost=19,517,842 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> − |Tech Base=[[Clan]] − |mech type=omni − |feet=2 |mass= 70 |mass= 70 − |chassis= [[JF 7 Light Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |chassis= JF 7 Light [[Endo Steel]] − |armor= [[JF Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |armor= JF Standard − |engine= [[280 XL Fusion]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |engine= 280 [[XL Engine|XL]] − |comsys= [[JF Integrated]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |comsys= [[JF Integrated]] − |T&T= [[JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |T&T= [[JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced]] − |heat sinks= 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |heat sinks= 11 [[Double heat sinks]] − |speed= 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |speed= 65 − |jumpjets= by configuration + |jumpjets= Yes − |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRJp24f /> --> + |armament= − Fixed − * 2x [[SRM-6]] Primary Configuration Primary Configuration − * 2x [[ATM-6]] + *2 x [[SRM-6]]s − * 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] + *2 x [[ATM-6]]s − * 4x double heat sink+ *4 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s − * 6x improved jump jet+ |BV (2.0)= 2,266 <ref name=TRO3085-166>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 166 "''Flamberge''"</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 2,266<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 84</ref> + }} − }} − == Description == − Initially a [[Partial Wing]] testbed, the '''''Flamberge''''' became a prominent [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[OmniMech]], helping to inspire the Falcon's [[Dark Age era]] design style aesthetic. − Developing the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing technology in the 3060s, attempts by the Falcon scientists to develop a new production design using it were unsuccessful and the project was ultimately shelved. Cut-off from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] as losses mounted in the [[Jihad]], in [[3074]] then [[Khan of Clan Jade Falcon|Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] tasked [[Daniel Jade Falcon|Merchant Daniel]] and the Falcon design teams to use whatever was available to rebuild her forces. After removing much of the internal components of the wings, retaining the inbuilt Pattern J7 [[SRM-6]] launchers in the shoulders to avoid further delays, the reborn testbed featured an imposing birdlike cosmetic appearance that helped the ''Flamberge'' secure a prominent position in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Clan Jade Falcon ''touman'']].<ref name="TRO:3085p166+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 166–167: "Flamberge"</ref>+ ==Description== + Initally a [[Partial Wing]] test-bed, the ''Flamberge'' became a prominent [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[OmniMech]], helping to inspire the Falcon's [[Dark Age era]] design style aesthetic. − Built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, powered by a 280 rated [[XL engine]], and clad in thirteen and a half tons of armor, while slower than other front-line OmniMechs of similar weight, the bulk of the ''Flamberge''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s variants feature [[Jump Jet]]s and the design was built with them in mind. Mounting eleven [[double heat sink]]s on its base frame, the design had thirty-five tons of available pod space.<ref name="TRO:3085p166+"/>+ Developing the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing technology in the [[3060]]s, attempts by the Falcon scientists to develop a new production design using it were unsuccessful and the project was ultimately shelved. Cut-off from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] as losses mounted in the [[Jihad]], in [[3074]] then [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] tasked [[Daniel Jade Falcon|Merchant Daniel]] and the Falcon design teams to use whatever was available to rebuild her forces. After removing much of the internal components of the wings, retaining the inbuilt Pattern J7 [[SRM-6]] launchers in the shoulders to avoid further delays, the reborn test-bed featured an imposing bird-like cosmetic appearance that helped the ''Flamberge'' secure a prominent position in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman]]. − == Weapons and Equipment == + Built on a [[Endo Steel]] chassis, powered by a 280 rated [[XL Engine]], and clad in thirteen and a half tons of armor, while slower than other front-line OmniMechs of similar weight, the bulk of the ''Flamberge'''s variants feature [[Jump Jet]]s and the design was built with them in mind. Mounting eleven [[double heat sink]]s on its base frame, the design had thirty-five tons of available pod space.<ref name=TRO3085-166/> − Aside from the fixed pair of SRM-6 launchers mounted in its shoulders, the primary configuration mounted an [[ATM-6]] in each torso supported by two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each arm. The ''Flamberge'' Prime featured superb mobility thanks to its inclusion of [[Improved Jump Jet]]s, mounted two tons of [[ATM]] munitions, a single ton of [[SRM]] reloads and four extra heat sinks.<ref name="TRO:3085p166+"/> + + ==Armament== + Aside from the fixed pair of SRM-6 launchers mounted in its shoulders, the primary configuration mounted an [[ATM-6]] in each torso supported by two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each arm. The ''Flamberge'' Prime featured superb mobility thanks to its inclusion of [[Improved Jump Jet]]s, mounted two tons of [[ATM]] munitions, a single ton of [[SRM]] reloads and four extra heat sinks. <ref name=TRO3085-166/> <ref name=TRO3085-167>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 167 "''Flamberge''"</ref> ==Alternate Configurations== ==Alternate Configurations== − *; Alternate Configuration A : Built around an [[ER PPC]] and a [[Large Pulse Laser]], with both weapons linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], the ''Flamberge'' A was a deadly accurate skirmisher. Five Improved Jump Jets, two extra SRM 6 racks with a total of three tons of reloads for the quartet, and four extra heat sinks gave it good endurance and maneuverability.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1116/flamberge-a/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge A configuration]''</ref> + *;Alt. Config. A : Built around an [[ER PPC]] and a [[Large Pulse Laser]], with both weapons linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], the ''Flamberge'' A was a deadly accurate skirmisher. Five Improved Jump Jets, two tons of reloads for the fixed SRM launchers and four extra heat sinks gave it good endurance and maneuverability. BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref name=TRO3085-167/> − − *; Alternate Configuration B : A mixed-range harasser, the B configuration carried three [[Plasma Cannon]]s, one in its center torso and the other two alongside an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each arm, supported by a right torso–mounted [[ER Large Laser]]. Fitted with standard Jump Jets and a Targeting Computer, six extra heat sinks, two tons of SRM reloads and six of Plasma munitions gave it reasonable endurance.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,750<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1117/flamberge-b/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge B configuration]''</ref> − − *; Alternate Configuration C : Unusual for the Clans, the C mounts an [[Arrow IV]] launcher on its left side, supported by a Medium Pulse Laser in each arm, and a Large Laser in the right arm, and an ER medium laser in the right torso. Lacking the jump jets of the other configurations, the ''Flamberge'' C mounted three tons of Arrow missiles, two tons of SRM reloads and six extra heat sinks as well as [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] so it could spot for itself in emergencies.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,092<ref name="TRO:3085p166+"/> or 2,206<ref name=TRJp24f /><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1118/flamberge-c/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge C configuration]''</ref> − − *; Alternate Configuration D : This version of the ''Flamberge'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3115]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries two [[plasma rifle]]s from [[Inner Sphere]] sources. These are supplemented by four Medium Pulse Lasers. To counter the heat, sixteen double heat sinks are fitted. BV (2.0) = 2,357<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 151</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6873/flamberge-d/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge D configuration]''</ref> − − == Variants == − *; ''Flamberge'' 2 : Attempting to restore the Partial Wing to the ''Flamberge'' when the Falcons secured a number of [[Clan Wolf]] scientists after the conclusion of the Jihad, this variant introduced [[Introduction Year::3087]]<ref name="MUL3"/> mounted an array of pulse lasers and enough improved jump jets to virtually fly around the battlefield. A Large Pulse Laser is supported by five Medium Pulse lasers and a Micro Pulse Laser. This version retains the paired SRM-6 missile launchers of the original. The ''Flamberge'' 2 also possesses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing and six Improved Jump Jets that allow it to cover 210 meters in a single jump.<ref name=TRJp24f /> BV (2.0) = 2,468<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 240</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1114/flamberge-2/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge 2 variant]''</ref> − *; ''Flamberge'' 3 : With performance identical to the ''Flamberge'' 2, the ''Flamberge'' 3 has a completely different weapons load. It's armed with an [[Ultra AC/20]], paired [[SRM-4]] launchers, Medium Pulse Lasers, and a single Micro Pulse Laser rounding out the armament. BV (2.0) = 2,346<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 241</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1115/flamberge-3/ MUL online entry for the Flamberge 3 variant]''</ref> + *;Alt. Config. B : A mixed range harasser, the B configuration carried three [[Plasma Cannon]]s, one in its center torso and the other two alongside an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each arm, supported by the fixed SRM-6's and a right-torso mounted [[ER Large Laser]]. Fitted with standard Jump Jets and a Targeting Computer, six extra heat sinks, two tons of SRM reloads and six of Plasma munitions gave it reasonable endurance. BV (2.0) = 2,750<ref name=TRO3085-167/> − ==Design Quirks==+ *;Alt. Config. C : Unusual for the Clans, the C config mounts a [[Arrow IV]] launcher on its left side, supported by the fixed SRMs, a Medium Pulse Laser in each arm, and an ER Medium and Large Laser in its right. Lacking the jump jets of the other configurations, the ''Flamberge'' C mounted three tons of Arrow missiles, two tons of SRM reloads and six extra heat sinks as well as [[TAG]] so it could spot for itself in emergencies. BV (2.0) = 2,092<ref name=TRO3085-167/> − The ''Flamberge'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Flamberge Entry</ref> − * [[Improved Targeting (Medium)]] − ==Notable Pilots== + ==Variants== − * [[Leutnant-General]] [[Arnaud Zardetto]], commander of the [[Second Donegal Guards]] in 3128, piloted a captured ''Flamberge''.<ref>''One Thousand'' in ''Shrapnel,'' Issue 12, p. 216</ref> + *;''Flamberge'' 2 : Attempting to re-add the Partial Wing to the ''Flamberge'' when the Falcons secured a number of [[Clan Wolf]] scientists after the conclusion of the Jihad, this variant mounted an array of pulse lasers and enough improved jump jets to virtually fly around the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3085-166/> . A Large Pulse Laser is supported by five Medium Pulse lasers and a Micro Pulse Laser. This version retains the paired SRM-6 missile launchers of the original. The ''Flamberge'' 2 also possesses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing and six Improved Jump Jets that allow it to cover 210 meters in a single jump. BV (2.0) = 2,468<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 240</ref> − * [[Captain]] [[Malerie Faulkner]], mercenary officer of [[Tally's Talons]], ands descendant of Clan Jade Falcon warriors, piloted a ''Flamberge''.<ref>''A Splinter of Hope'' part 2 </ref> + *;''Flamberge'' 3 : With performance identical to the ''Flamberge'' 2, the ''Flamberge'' 3 has a completely different weapons load. It's armed with an [[Ultra AC/20]], paired [[SRM-4]] launchers, Medium Pulse Lasers, and a single Micro Pulse Laser rounding out the armament. BV (2.0) = 2,346<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 241</ref> − == References == + ==References== <references/> <references/> + ==Biblography== + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − == Bibliography == − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] + [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] + [[Category:OmniMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Flamberge.jpg|191px | |image= Flamberge.jpg|191px | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Flamberge |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Olivetti Weaponry]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Olivetti Weaponry]] |
|production year=3077 | |production year=3077 | ||
| − | |year reference= <ref | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
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|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
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|mass= 70 | |mass= 70 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis= JF 7 Light [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor= JF Standard |
| − | |engine= [[ | + | |engine= 280 [[XL Engine|XL]] |
| − | |comsys= [[JF Integrated]] | + | |comsys= [[JF Integrated]] |
| − | |T&T= [[JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced]] | + | |T&T= [[JFIX/Olivetti Pinpoint Advanced]] |
| − | |heat sinks= 11 [[Double | + | |heat sinks= 11 [[Double heat sinks]] |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed= 65 |
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets= Yes |
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| − | * | + | *2 x [[SRM-6]]s |
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| − | + | |BV (2.0)= 2,266 <ref name=TRO3085-166>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 166 "''Flamberge''"</ref> | |
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| − | + | ==Description== | |
| + | Initally a [[Partial Wing]] test-bed, the ''Flamberge'' became a prominent [[Clan Jade Falcon]] [[OmniMech]], helping to inspire the Falcon's [[Dark Age era]] design style aesthetic. | ||
| − | + | Developing the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing technology in the [[3060]]s, attempts by the Falcon scientists to develop a new production design using it were unsuccessful and the project was ultimately shelved. Cut-off from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] as losses mounted in the [[Jihad]], in [[3074]] then [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] tasked [[Daniel Jade Falcon|Merchant Daniel]] and the Falcon design teams to use whatever was available to rebuild her forces. After removing much of the internal components of the wings, retaining the inbuilt Pattern J7 [[SRM-6]] launchers in the shoulders to avoid further delays, the reborn test-bed featured an imposing bird-like cosmetic appearance that helped the ''Flamberge'' secure a prominent position in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman]]. | |
| − | == | + | Built on a [[Endo Steel]] chassis, powered by a 280 rated [[XL Engine]], and clad in thirteen and a half tons of armor, while slower than other front-line OmniMechs of similar weight, the bulk of the ''Flamberge'''s variants feature [[Jump Jet]]s and the design was built with them in mind. Mounting eleven [[double heat sink]]s on its base frame, the design had thirty-five tons of available pod space.<ref name=TRO3085-166/> |
| − | Aside from the fixed pair of SRM-6 launchers mounted in its shoulders, the primary configuration mounted an [[ATM-6]] in each torso supported by two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each arm. The ''Flamberge'' Prime featured superb mobility thanks to its inclusion of [[Improved Jump Jet]]s, mounted two tons of [[ATM]] munitions, a single ton of [[SRM]] reloads and four extra heat sinks.<ref name=" | + | |
| + | ==Armament== | ||
| + | Aside from the fixed pair of SRM-6 launchers mounted in its shoulders, the primary configuration mounted an [[ATM-6]] in each torso supported by two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each arm. The ''Flamberge'' Prime featured superb mobility thanks to its inclusion of [[Improved Jump Jet]]s, mounted two tons of [[ATM]] munitions, a single ton of [[SRM]] reloads and four extra heat sinks. <ref name=TRO3085-166/> <ref name=TRO3085-167>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 167 "''Flamberge''"</ref> | ||
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
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| − | *; | + | *;Alt. Config. B : A mixed range harasser, the B configuration carried three [[Plasma Cannon]]s, one in its center torso and the other two alongside an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each arm, supported by the fixed SRM-6's and a right-torso mounted [[ER Large Laser]]. Fitted with standard Jump Jets and a Targeting Computer, six extra heat sinks, two tons of SRM reloads and six of Plasma munitions gave it reasonable endurance. BV (2.0) = 2,750<ref name=TRO3085-167/> |
| − | + | *;Alt. Config. C : Unusual for the Clans, the C config mounts a [[Arrow IV]] launcher on its left side, supported by the fixed SRMs, a Medium Pulse Laser in each arm, and an ER Medium and Large Laser in its right. Lacking the jump jets of the other configurations, the ''Flamberge'' C mounted three tons of Arrow missiles, two tons of SRM reloads and six extra heat sinks as well as [[TAG]] so it could spot for itself in emergencies. BV (2.0) = 2,092<ref name=TRO3085-167/> | |
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| − | == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | * | + | *;''Flamberge'' 2 : Attempting to re-add the Partial Wing to the ''Flamberge'' when the Falcons secured a number of [[Clan Wolf]] scientists after the conclusion of the Jihad, this variant mounted an array of pulse lasers and enough improved jump jets to virtually fly around the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3085-166/> . A Large Pulse Laser is supported by five Medium Pulse lasers and a Micro Pulse Laser. This version retains the paired SRM-6 missile launchers of the original. The ''Flamberge'' 2 also possesses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Partial Wing and six Improved Jump Jets that allow it to cover 210 meters in a single jump. BV (2.0) = 2,468<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 240</ref> |
| − | * [[ | + | *;''Flamberge'' 3 : With performance identical to the ''Flamberge'' 2, the ''Flamberge'' 3 has a completely different weapons load. It's armed with an [[Ultra AC/20]], paired [[SRM-4]] launchers, Medium Pulse Lasers, and a single Micro Pulse Laser rounding out the armament. BV (2.0) = 2,346<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 241</ref> |
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
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| + | ==Biblography== | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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