St. Florian

St. Florian
St. Florian FireMech MOD
Production information
Manufacturer StarCorps Industries (original 'Mech)
Model FLN-366-M
Class Assault
Introduced 3133[1]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere IndustrialMech
Mass 90 tons
Chassis Industrial XT
Armor Lang Heavy Industrial
Engine GM 270 fusion
Communications System Hector VII
Targeting Tracking System Starlight LX-1
Heat Sinks 12
Speed 54 km/h
Armament

BV (2.0) 1,266[2]


Description[edit]

When the HGN-734 Highlander's 3062 debut left a surplus of single heat sink-equipped fusion engines in the hands of StarCorps Industries, the company developed a new use for those and other leftovers: the St. Florian FireMech, an advanced IndustrialMech aimed at the largest and most prosperous buyers. Capable of wading into fires to fight them from within, outperforming the competing Pompier, the St. Florian's price largely limits it to planetary capitals and other major cities.[2]

Due to its high price, relative rarity, and importance to the communities it is found in, the St. Florian is rarely modified for combat use. However, some conversions have been done. These were most common on Republic worlds claimed by Clan-based splinter factions during the Dark Age.[2]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The most common St. Florian MOD benefits from the base 'Mech's design: the Environmental Sealing and twelve heat sinks remain from the original, unsupplemented. Two new Plasma Rifles are bolted on, as well are four Heavy Flamers. Three Coolant Pod are installed for emergency cooling. Advanced Fire Control, originally aiding in suppressing fire, here helps start it.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • FLN-366
    The original St. Florian, introduced in 3063,[3] uses eight Fluid Guns to douse fires. BV (2.0) = 833.[2][4]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See: Category:Notable St. Florian Pilots

Related 'Mechs[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Master Unit Listing for the FLN-366-M
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: Irregulars, pp. 52–53: "St. Florian FireMech MOD"
  3. Master Unit Listing for the FLN-366
  4. Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 128: "St. Florian FLN-366 FireMech"

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