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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]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> − | 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 name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = BLF-21<ref name=TRJp80f /> + |model=BLF-21<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |class = Medium + |class=Medium − |cost = 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> + |cost= 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> − |Tech Base = inner sphere + |Tech Base=inner sphere − |mech type = battlemech + |mech type=battlemech − |feet = 4 + |feet=4 − |mass = 45 + |mass=45 − |chassis = [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |armor = [[StarSlab/2]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |armor=[[StarSlab/2]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |engine = [[VOX 225 Light Engine]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |engine=[[VOX 225 Light]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |comsys = [[Dornman Echo IV]] with [[C3i computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |comsys=[[Domman Echo IV w/C3i Computer]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |T&T = [[Wayne SuperSight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |T&T=[[Wayne SuperSight]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |speed=86.4<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp80f /> --> + |armament= − * 2x [[ER large laser]] + *2x [[ER Large Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − * 3x [[Streak SRM-2]] + *3x [[Streak SRM-2]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − |BV (1.0) = 1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> + |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"/> + |BV (2.0)=1,256<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/><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.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> 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> == 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.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> − 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+"/> + The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[Endo Steel]] that cradles a VOX 225 [[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.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> == Variants == == Variants == − *; 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> + *;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 C3i 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 ===+ == 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> + *; ''Blue Flame'' Gerry : Piloted by [[Adept]] Gerry Duladier who was based on [[Chagos]] in [[3068]]. Duladier replaced his C3i with [[Jump Jets]].<ref>''Expediency'', Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == − The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.</ref> + The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.</ref> − * [[Bad Reputation]] + *[[Bad Reputation]] − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H/LT/RT)]] ==Notes== ==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'''. + * 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 == Line 66:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Blue_Flame.gif | + | |image=Blue_Flame.gif |
| − | |name = ''Blue Flame'' | + | |name=''Blue Flame'' |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> |
| − | | 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 name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3840/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = BLF-21<ref name= | + | |model=BLF-21<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |class = Medium | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |cost = 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | + | |cost= 7,039,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |Tech Base = inner sphere | + | |Tech Base=inner sphere |
| − | |mech type = battlemech | + | |mech type=battlemech |
| − | |feet = 4 | + | |feet=4 |
| − | |mass = 45 | + | |mass=45 |
| − | |chassis = [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |armor = [[StarSlab/2]] | + | |armor=[[StarSlab/2]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |engine = [[VOX 225 Light | + | |engine=[[VOX 225 Light]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |comsys = [[ | + | |comsys=[[Domman Echo IV w/C3i Computer]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |T&T = [[Wayne SuperSight]] | + | |T&T=[[Wayne SuperSight]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |speed=86.4<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= |
| − | * 2x [[ER | + | *2x [[ER Large Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | * 3x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | *3x [[Streak SRM-2]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,021 (C3:146)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> | + | |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= | + | |BV (2.0)=1,256<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> |
}} | }} | ||
== 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.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> 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> |
== 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.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
| − | The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[ | + | The 'Mech is built around a [[Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8]] [[Endo Steel]] that cradles a VOX 225 [[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.<ref name="TRO:3067p64+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *; BLF-40 : This ''Blue Flame'' variant | + | *;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 C3i 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]] | + | *; ''Blue Flame'' Gerry : Piloted by [[Adept]] Gerry Duladier who was based on [[Chagos]] in [[3068]]. Duladier replaced his C3i with [[Jump Jets]].<ref>''Expediency'', Part 2, p. 21, Duladier replaces his C3i with jump jets</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Blue Flame'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blue Flame.</ref> |
| − | * [[Bad Reputation | + | *[[Bad Reputation]] |
| − | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to | + | * 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 == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs|Blue Flame]] | ||