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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Blue_Flame.gif + |image=Blue_Flame.gif − |name = ''Blue Flame'' + |name=Blue Flame − |manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name=TRJp80f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 80–81: "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> + |manufacturer=[[Mitchell Vehicles]] − | production year = 3062 + | production year=3062 − |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = BLF-21<ref name=TRJp80f /> + |model=BLF-21 − |class = Medium + |class=Medium − |cost = 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> + |cost= 7,118,050 C-bills − |Tech Base = inner sphere+ |mass=45 − |mech type = battlemech+ |chassis=Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 [[Endo Steel]] − |feet = 4+ |armor=StarSlab/2 − |mass = 45 + |engine=VOX 225 Light − |chassis = [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |comsys=[[Domman Echo IV w/C3i Computer]] − |armor = [[StarSlab/2]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |speed=86.4 − |engine = [[VOX 225 Light Engine]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |armament= − |comsys = [[Dornman Echo IV]] with [[C3i computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + *2x [[ER Large Laser]]s − |T&T = [[Wayne SuperSight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> -->+ *3x [[Streak SRM-2]]s − |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> -->+ |BV (1.0)=1,021 − |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |BV (2.0)=1,256 − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> − * 2x [[ER large laser]] − * 3x [[Streak SRM-2]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,256<ref name=TRJp80f /><ref name="MUL1"/> }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]] and upgraded the factory that produced the ''[[Shootist]]'' to produce four-legged [[BattleMech]]s. The ''Blue Flame'' is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> In the later years of the Jihad, an engineer who had help build the Mech stole the design specs and later created the ''[[Thunder Fox]]''.<ref>Technical Readout: 3085, p. 86-87, "TFT-A9 Thunderfox" - Blue Flame design became the basis for the Thunder Fox.</ref> + The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]]. The same factory that had produced the ''[[Shootist]]'' was upgraded to produce four legged [[BattleMech]]s. The ''Blue Flame'' is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration. The 'Mech is built around a Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 [[Endo Steel]] that cradles a VOX 225 [[Fusion Engine - Light|Light Fusion]] engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Blue Flame'' carries an impressive eleven tons of StarSlab/2 armor and has ten [[double heat sink]]s. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an [[improved C3 computer]] that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units. − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Blue Flame''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary armament is two [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three [[Hovertec Streak]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers for close range combat.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> + The ''Blue Flame'''s primary armament is two Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER Large Laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three Hovertec Streak [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers for close range combat. − The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[endo steel]] that cradles a [[VOX 225]] [[light fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Blue Flame'' carries an impressive eleven tons of [[StarSlab/2]] armor and has 10 [[double heat sink]]s. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an [[improved C3 computer]] that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/>+ ==Variants== + *;BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant carries three [[Light PPC]]s in the torsos, while a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] covers the rear. All these weapons are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. It retains the C3i system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 98</ref> − == Variants ==+ ==Gallery== − *; BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3073]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, carries three [[light PPC]]s in the torsos, while a [[medium variable speed pulse laser]] covers the rear; all these weapons are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. It retains the [[improved C3 computer]] system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 98</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5672/blue-flame-blf-40/ MUL online entry for the Blue Flame BLF-40 variant]''</ref> − − === Custom Variants === − *; ''Blue Flame'' Gerry : Piloted by [[Adept]] [[Gerry Duladier]] who was based on [[Chagos]] in [[3068]]. Duladier replaced his C3i with [[jump jet]]s.<ref>''Expediency'', Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets</ref> − − == Design Quirks == − The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.</ref> − * [[Bad Reputation]] − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H/LT/RT)]] − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Blauglut''''', which rather translates to ''Blue Blaze''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''BLG-21'''. − − == Gallery == <gallery> <gallery> − File:Blue Flame.gif|Original ''Blue Flame'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''+ Image:Blue Flame hit.jpg|''Blue Flame'' on planet [[Tharkad]], 31st January [[3071]] − Image:Blue Flame hit.jpg|A ''Blue Flame'' on [[Tharkad]] from ''[[Total Warfare]]'' </gallery> </gallery> − == References == + ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== + *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − == Bibliography == − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Expediency]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]]+ [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] + [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Quad BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] + [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] + [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] − [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] + [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] + [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] + [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Blue_Flame.gif | + | |image=Blue_Flame.gif |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Blue Flame |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Mitchell Vehicles]] |
| − | | production year = 3062 | + | | production year=3062 |
| − | |year reference = <ref | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = BLF-21 | + | |model=BLF-21 |
| − | |class = Medium | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |cost = 7, | + | |cost= 7,118,050 C-bills |
| − | + | |mass=45 | |
| − | + | |chassis=Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 [[Endo Steel]] | |
| − | + | |armor=StarSlab/2 | |
| − | |mass = 45 | + | |engine=VOX 225 Light |
| − | |chassis = | + | |comsys=[[Domman Echo IV w/C3i Computer]] |
| − | |armor = | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | |engine = | + | |armament= |
| − | |comsys = [[ | + | *2x [[ER Large Laser]]s |
| − | + | *3x [[Streak SRM-2]]s | |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=1,021 | |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |BV (2.0)=1,256 |
| − | |armament = | ||
| − | * 2x [[ER | ||
| − | * 3x [[Streak SRM-2]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,021 | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,256 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]] | + | The '''''Blue Flame''''' began production after the [[Word of Blake]] took possession of [[Terra]]. The same factory that had produced the ''[[Shootist]]'' was upgraded to produce four legged [[BattleMech]]s. The ''Blue Flame'' is an extremely stable platform due to its quadrupedal configuration. The 'Mech is built around a Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 [[Endo Steel]] that cradles a VOX 225 [[Fusion Engine - Light|Light Fusion]] engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Blue Flame'' carries an impressive eleven tons of StarSlab/2 armor and has ten [[double heat sink]]s. To allow the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units, it is equipped with an [[improved C3 computer]] that allows it to exchange information with other C3i equipped units. |
| − | == Weapons and Equipment == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Blue Flame'' | + | The ''Blue Flame'''s primary armament is two Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER Large Laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to engage the enemy at long ranges. It also has three Hovertec Streak [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers for close range combat. |
| − | + | ==Variants== | |
| + | *;BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant carries three [[Light PPC]]s in the torsos, while a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] covers the rear. All these weapons are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. It retains the C3i system found in the original design. BV(2.0)=1,195<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 98</ref> | ||
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| − | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Image:Blue Flame hit.jpg|''Blue Flame'' on planet [[Tharkad]], 31st January [[3071]] | |
| − | Image:Blue Flame hit.jpg| | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | |
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs | + | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs | + | [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] |
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