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{{InfoBoxManufacturer
 
| image = Blackstone battlemechs.jpg
 
| image = Blackstone battlemechs.jpg
| founded = [[3053]]<ref name=FM:Mp39>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 39: "Blackstone Highlanders: Corporate Interests"</ref>
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| caption = Company Logo
| affiliation = [[Lyran Commonwealth]]
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| Previous Names =  
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| Founded =  
| headquarters = Erewhon ([[Inarcs V]])<ref name=H:HSp141>''Handbook: House Steiner'', pp. 141–142: "Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd. (Blkstn)"</ref>
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| Interstellar = No
| leadership = [[CEO of Blackstone BattleMechs Limited|CEO]]
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| Sites = [[Inarcs]]
| products = [[BattleMech]]s
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| Main Products = [[BattleMech]]s
| parent = [[Blackstone Industries]]
 
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'''Blackstone BattleMechs Limited''' was a [[BattleMech]] manufacturer located on the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] world of [[Inarcs]].
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'''Blackstone BattleMechs Limited''' is a [[BattleMech]] manufacturer located on the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] world of [[Inarcs]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
One of the relatively new BattleMech manufacturers to spring up after the signing of the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], [[Blackstone Industries]] announced they'd formed a BattleMech division in [[3053]] after signing a production license with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] government for the ''[[Enfield]]'', an unproduced [[Star League era]] design, with the first finished 'Mechs emerging in July [[3055]].<ref name=H:HSp141/>
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One of the relatively new BattleMech manufacturers to spring up after the signing of the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], Blackstone Industries announced they'd formed a BattleMech division in [[3053]] after signing a production license with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] government for the ''[[Enfield]]'', an unproduced [[Star League era]] design, with the first finished 'Mechs emerging in July [[3055]].  
  
After successfully completing the bulk of the first production run of the ''Enfield'' in [[3056]], Blackstone announced they had secured plans and a production license for the once popular and advanced ''[[Talon (BattleMech)|Talon]]''. Blackstone's luck in securing two major production contracts for the [[AFFC]], later the [[LAAF]] and [[AFFS]], has been a double-edged sword in making the company a big name overnight, but straining to hurriedly expand its limited production facilities and clear backlogged orders.<ref name=H:HSp141/>
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After successfully completing the bulk of the first production run of the ''Enfield'' in [[3056]], Blackstone announced they had secured plans and a production license for the once popular and advanced ''[[Talon (BattleMech)|Talon]]''. Blackstone's luck in securing two major production contracts for the [[AFFC]], later the [[LAAF]] and [[AFFS]], has been a double-edged sword in making the company a big name overnight, but straining to hurriedly expand its limited production facilities and clear backed up orders.<ref name=HBHS141-142/>
  
Notably, the factory has close links with the [[Blackstone Highlanders]] [[mercenary unit]], created in [[2984]] to defend the interests of Blackstone Industries. The Highlanders act as field testers for 'Mechs manufactured by Blackstone BattleMechs, and field the largest volume of ''Enfield''s and ''Talon''s outside the LAAF and AFFS.<ref name=FM:Mp39/>
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Notably, the factory has close links with the [[Blackstone Highlanders]] [[Mercenary unit]], created in [[2984]] to defend the interests of Blackstone Industries. The Highlanders act as field testers for 'Mechs manufactured by Blackstone BattleMechs, and field the largest volume of ''Enfield''s and ''Talon''s outside the LAAF and AFFS.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 39, "Blackstone Highlanders Profile"</ref>
  
During the [[FedCom Civil War]], elements of the [[Seventh Crucis Lancers]] seriously damaged Blackstone's BattleMech lines in [[3065]]. The lines would not return to full production until late [[3066]].<ref name=FCWp148>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 148: "Other Actions - Inarcs"</ref>
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During the [[FedCom Civil War]] elements of the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] seriously damaged Blackstone's BattleMech lines in [[3065]]. The lines would not return to full production until late [[3066]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 148</ref>
  
During the [[Jihad]], the Blackstone factory was not damaged, but production bottlenecks and damage to other facilities did affect production. By [[3079]], the factory was only at 75% of its pre-Jihad construction rate.<ref name=O:LAp3>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 3: "State of the Industry at a Glance (Dec 3079)"</ref> Blackstone found itself in an invidious position; all of the production from their plant was going to the military of the [[Inarcs Archonette]], which at the end of the Jihad was refusing to return to the government the executive powers which had been handed to it, prompting rumors of imminent military action as the Lyran government reasserted control.<ref name="J:FRp85">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 85: "Coventry Province"</ref>
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During the [[Jihad]] the Blackstone factory was not damaged, but production bottlenecks and damage to other facilities did affect production. By [[3079]] the factory was only at 75% of its pre-Jihad construction rate.<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 3</ref> Blackstone found itself in an invidious position; all of the production from their plant was going to the military of the [[Inarcs Archonette]], which at the end of the Jihad was refusing to return to the government the executive powers which had been handed to it, prompting rumours of imminent military action as the Lyran government reasserted control.<ref name="J:FRp85">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 85, "Coventry Province"</ref>
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==Leadership==
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In [[3067]] the company's CEO is Graf Gregory Blackstone.<ref name=HBHS141-142>''Handbook: House Steiner'', pp. 141-142, "Blackstone BattleMechs Limited Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Manufacturing==
 
==Manufacturing==
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===Inarcs===
 
===Inarcs===
{|class="wikitable"
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{|class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |Components produced on Inarcs:<ref name=TRO3058U-134>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 134: "Produced Enfield Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-208>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 208: "Produced Talon Components"</ref><ref name=O:LAp18>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 18: "Inarcs"</ref><ref name=TRO:3145LCp40>''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 40: "Produced Götterdämmerung 'Mech Components"</ref>
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! colspan="2" |Components produced on Inarcs:<ref name=TRO3058U-134>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 134, "Produced Enfield Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-208>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 208, "Produced Talon Components"</ref><ref name=ola18>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 18</ref><ref name=TRO:3145LCp40>''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 40, "Produced Götterdämmerung 'Mech Components"</ref>
 
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|-
 
! width="350pt" | Component
 
! width="350pt" | Component
 
! width="350pt" | Type
 
! width="350pt" | Type
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>Mechs</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>Mechs</u>
 
|-
 
|-
| ''[[Ostscout]]'' (unknown model)<ref name=O:LAp18/>
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| ''[[Ostscout]]'' (unknown model)<ref name=ola18/>
| [[BattleMech#Light|Light BattleMech]]
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| [[Light BattleMech]]
 
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|-
 
| [[Talon (BattleMech)#Variants|TLN-5W ''Talon'']]<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
| [[Talon (BattleMech)#Variants|TLN-5W ''Talon'']]<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
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| [[Heavy BattleMech]]
 
| [[Heavy BattleMech]]
 
|-
 
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| ''[[Thunderbolt]]'' (unknown model)<ref name=O:LAp18/>
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| ''[[Thunderbolt]]'' (unknown model)<ref name=ola18/>
 
| Heavy BattleMech
 
| Heavy BattleMech
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Support Vehicles]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Chassis]]</u>
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| [[Pegasus (Combat Vehicle - VTOL)|''Pegasus'' Passenger Vehicle]]
 
| [[VTOL Support Vehicles]] (as of [[3067]])<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised'', p. 78: Pegasus/Baronet Passenger VTOL - "Pegasus VTOL produced on Blackstone as of prototyped 3066/ produced 3067</ref>
 
|-
 
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Chassis]]</u>
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Blackstone ETG]] [[Endo Steel]]
 
| [[Blackstone ETG]] [[Endo Steel]]
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| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
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|-
| [[Blackstone QTS Light]]
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| [[Blackstone QTS Light]]  
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Compact Fusion Engine]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Fusion Engine]]</u>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Edasich 300 Compact]]
 
| [[Edasich 300 Compact]]
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Extralight Fusion Engine]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Fusion Engine - XL]]</u>
 
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|-
 
| [[Edasich Motors 280 XL]]
 
| [[Edasich Motors 280 XL]]
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| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
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|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Armor (BattleMechs & Combat Vehicles)]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Armor - BattleMechs & Vehicles]]</u>
 
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| [[Kallon Light Shield A]]
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| [[Kallon Light Shild A]]
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
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| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Communications System]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Communications System]]</u>
 
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|-
 
| [[CommuTech High Band 14]]
 
| [[CommuTech High Band 14]]
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| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Targeting-Tracking System]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Targeting-Tracking System]]</u>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[RCA Instatrac Mark X]]
 
| [[RCA Instatrac Mark X]]
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Tek Tru-Trak]]
 
| [[Tek Tru-Trak]]
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
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| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>  
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| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Small Laser]]</u>
 
 
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|-
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Small Laser]]</u>
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|-
 
| [[ChisComp 32]]
 
| [[ChisComp 32]]
 
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Medium Laser]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Medium Laser]]</u>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[ChisComp 39]]
 
| [[ChisComp 39]]
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|-
 
|-
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[ER Medium Laser]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[ER Medium Laser]]</u>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Defiance Model XII]]
 
| [[Defiance Model XII]]
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[Large Pulse Laser]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[Large Pulse Laser]]</u>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Thunderbolt-12]]
 
| [[Thunderbolt-12]]
 
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
| ''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
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|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[ER PPC]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[ER PPC]]</u>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Defiance 1001]]
 
| [[Defiance 1001]]
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
| ''Götterdämmerung''<ref name=TRO:3145LCp40/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Lord's Light 2]]
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| [[Lord's Light-2]]
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
| ''Talon''<ref name=TRO3058U-208/>
 
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|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[LB 10-X AC]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[LB 10-X AC]]</u>
 
|-
 
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| [[Defiance Disintegrator (LB 10-X)|Defiance Disintegrator]]
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| [[Defiance Disintegrator]]
 
|''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
|''Enfield''<ref name=TRO3058U-134/>
 
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|-
| colspan="2"  align="center" | <u>[[LRM-15]]</u>
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| colspan="2"  align="center " | <u>[[LRM-15]]</u>
 
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| [[Coventry StarFire]]
 
| [[Coventry StarFire]]
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''  
* ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
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* ''[[Handbook House Steiner]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
 
* ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
* ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth]]''
  
 
[[Category:Manufacturing Centers|Blackstone BattleMechs Limited]]
 
[[Category:Manufacturing Centers|Blackstone BattleMechs Limited]]
[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth Corporations]]
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[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth Companies]]

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