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Line 1: {{Otheruses|the BattleMech|the Clan Jade Falcon training officer rank|Falconer (rank)}} {{Otheruses|the BattleMech|the Clan Jade Falcon training officer rank|Falconer (rank)}} + {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = 3055u Falconer.jpg | image = 3055u Falconer.jpg − | name = ''Falconer'' + | name = Falconer − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[TharHes Industries]], [[General Motors]]<ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 19</ref> − [[General Motors]]<ref name=TRCIp164f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 164–165: "FLC-8R Falconer"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> − ---- − [[TharHes Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp164f /> |production year=3053 |production year=3053 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1033/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1033/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − | model = FLC-8R<ref name=TRCIp164f /> + | model = FLC-8R |cost = 18,891,249 C-bills |cost = 18,891,249 C-bills |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |Tech Base=Inner Sphere Line 15:
Line 13: |feet=biped |feet=biped | mass = 75 | mass = 75 − | chassis = [[McLarren-75B]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | chassis = McLarren-75B [[Endo Steel]] − | armor = [[Valiant Chainmail]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | armor = Valiant Chainmail − | engine = [[GM 375 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | engine = [[GM 375 XL]] − | comsys = [[TharHes Calliope ZE-2]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | comsys = [[TharHes Calliope ZE-2]] − | T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7i]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7i]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] − | speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | speed = 86.4 − | jumpjets = [[Devil A7]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | jumpjets = [[Devil A7]] − | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> + | armament = − * 1x [[ER PPC]] + *1x [[ER PPC]] − * 4x [[medium laser]] + *4x [[Medium Laser]]s − * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] + *1x [[Gauss Rifle]] | BV (1.0) = 1,887<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> | BV (1.0) = 1,887<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 2,231<ref name=TRCIp164f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 96</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 2,231<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 96</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Falconer''''' was designed at the order of [[Hanse Davion]] to create a [['Mech]] that could tame the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and defeat a [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] in one-on-one combat. The ''Falconer'' is powered by a General Motors 375 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech to a top speed of 86.4 km/h. This speed is enhanced with greater mobility by five Devil A7 [[jump jet]]s that allow the ''Falconer'' to jump the considerable distance of one hundred and fifty meters. The ''Falconer'' also saves weight to carry as many weapons as possible by using a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and carries eleven and a half tons of Valiant Chainmail armor plating, which gives the ''Falconer'' a respectable amount of armor protection. + The '''''Falconer''''' was designed at the order of [[Hanse Davion]] to create a [['Mech]] that could tame the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and defeat a [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] in one-on-one combat. The ''Falconer'' is powered by a General Motors 375 [[XL Engine]] that propels the 'Mech to a top speed of 86.4 km/h. This speed is enhanced with greater mobility by five Devil A7 [[jump jet]]s that allow the ''Falconer'' to jump the considerable distance of one hundred and fifty meters. The ''Falconer'' also saves weight to carry as many weapons as possible by using a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and carries eleven and a half tons of Valiant Chainmail armor plating, which gives the ''Falconer'' a respectable amount of armor protection. Production of the ''Falconer'' in the Lyran Commonwealth halted during the [[Jihad]] when the [[Word of Blake]] inflicted massive damage on the [[TharHes Industries]] plant.<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', pp. 3, 25</ref> Production of the ''Falconer'' in the Lyran Commonwealth halted during the [[Jihad]] when the [[Word of Blake]] inflicted massive damage on the [[TharHes Industries]] plant.<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', pp. 3, 25</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Falconer'' carries a weapons mix that attempts to negate the range advantage of the weapons used by the Clans. The primary weapon on the 'Mech is a [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss rifle]], which is capable of stripping a ton of armor off an enemy unit at extreme ranges. It is backed up by a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]], having a similar range profile to the Gauss Rifle and doing about a third less damage, but not dependent upon ammunition. Finally, the ''Falconer'' carries four [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s to give it a powerful close range punch. + The ''Falconer'' carries a weapons mix that attempts to negate the range advantage of the weapons used by the Clans. The primary weapon on the 'Mech is a [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss Rifle]], which is capable of stripping a ton of armor off an enemy unit at extreme ranges. It is backed up by a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]], having a similar range profile to the Gauss Rifle and doing about a third less damage, but non-dependent upon ammunition. Finally, the ''Falconer'' carries four [[Defiance B3M]] [[Medium Laser]]s to give it a powerful close range punch. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; FLC-9R : This [[Jihad]]-era variant replaces the Gauss Rifle and ER PPC with an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Heavy PPC]]. To offset the additional heat output, more heat sinks are added.<ref name=TRCIp164f /><ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,979<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 102</ref> + *;FLC-9R : This [[Jihad]]-era variant replaces the Gauss Rifle and ER PPC with an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Heavy PPC]]. To offset the additional heat output, more heat sinks are added.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,979<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 102</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == − The ''Falconer'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Falconer Entry.</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref> + The ''Falconer'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Falconer Entry.</ref> * [[Stable]] * [[Stable]] − <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata -->+ * [[No Torso Twist]] ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − * [[:Category:Notable Falconer Pilots|Notable Falconer Pilots]] + * [[Danai Centrella]] was the heir to the throne of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. During the [[Great Refusal]], she fought alongside [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and his [[Federated Commonwealth]] contingent while piloting a ''Falconer''. She was killed fighting [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref>''Prince of Havoc'', p. ??</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Falkner'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FKN-8R'''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Falkner'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FKN-8R'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Image:FLC-Falconer.png|Original ''Falconer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' + Image:CCG Mechwarrior Falconer.jpg|FLC-8R ''Falconer'' in motion − File:3055u Falconer.jpg|''Falconer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''+ Image:FLC-Falconer.png|''Falconer'' in motion − Image:CCG Mechwarrior Falconer.jpg|FLC-8R ''Falconer'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 64:
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{{Otheruses|the BattleMech|the Clan Jade Falcon training officer rank|Falconer (rank)}} | {{Otheruses|the BattleMech|the Clan Jade Falcon training officer rank|Falconer (rank)}} | ||
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| image = 3055u Falconer.jpg | | image = 3055u Falconer.jpg | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Falconer |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[TharHes Industries]], [[General Motors]]<ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 19</ref> |
| − | [[General Motors]]<ref | ||
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|production year=3053 | |production year=3053 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1033/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1033/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | model = FLC-8R | + | | model = FLC-8R |
|cost = 18,891,249 C-bills | |cost = 18,891,249 C-bills | ||
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
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|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
| mass = 75 | | mass = 75 | ||
| − | | chassis = | + | | chassis = McLarren-75B [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Valiant Chainmail |
| − | | engine = [[GM 375 XL]] | + | | engine = [[GM 375 XL]] |
| − | | comsys = [[TharHes Calliope ZE-2]] | + | | comsys = [[TharHes Calliope ZE-2]] |
| − | | T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7i]] | + | | T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7i]] |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| − | | speed = 86 | + | | speed = 86.4 |
| − | | jumpjets = [[Devil A7]] | + | | jumpjets = [[Devil A7]] |
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| − | * 1x [[ER PPC]] | + | *1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | * 4x [[ | + | *4x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[Gauss | + | *1x [[Gauss Rifle]] |
| BV (1.0) = 1,887<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,887<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,231 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,231<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 96</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Falconer''''' was designed at the order of [[Hanse Davion]] to create a [['Mech]] that could tame the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and defeat a [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] in one-on-one combat. The ''Falconer'' is powered by a General Motors 375 [[XL | + | The '''''Falconer''''' was designed at the order of [[Hanse Davion]] to create a [['Mech]] that could tame the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and defeat a [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] in one-on-one combat. The ''Falconer'' is powered by a General Motors 375 [[XL Engine]] that propels the 'Mech to a top speed of 86.4 km/h. This speed is enhanced with greater mobility by five Devil A7 [[jump jet]]s that allow the ''Falconer'' to jump the considerable distance of one hundred and fifty meters. The ''Falconer'' also saves weight to carry as many weapons as possible by using a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and carries eleven and a half tons of Valiant Chainmail armor plating, which gives the ''Falconer'' a respectable amount of armor protection. |
Production of the ''Falconer'' in the Lyran Commonwealth halted during the [[Jihad]] when the [[Word of Blake]] inflicted massive damage on the [[TharHes Industries]] plant.<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', pp. 3, 25</ref> | Production of the ''Falconer'' in the Lyran Commonwealth halted during the [[Jihad]] when the [[Word of Blake]] inflicted massive damage on the [[TharHes Industries]] plant.<ref>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', pp. 3, 25</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Falconer'' carries a weapons mix that attempts to negate the range advantage of the weapons used by the Clans. The primary weapon on the 'Mech is a [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss | + | The ''Falconer'' carries a weapons mix that attempts to negate the range advantage of the weapons used by the Clans. The primary weapon on the 'Mech is a [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss Rifle]], which is capable of stripping a ton of armor off an enemy unit at extreme ranges. It is backed up by a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]], having a similar range profile to the Gauss Rifle and doing about a third less damage, but non-dependent upon ammunition. Finally, the ''Falconer'' carries four [[Defiance B3M]] [[Medium Laser]]s to give it a powerful close range punch. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; FLC-9R : This [[Jihad]]-era variant replaces the Gauss Rifle and ER PPC with an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Heavy PPC]]. To offset the additional heat output, more heat sinks are added. | + | *;FLC-9R : This [[Jihad]]-era variant replaces the Gauss Rifle and ER PPC with an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Heavy PPC]]. To offset the additional heat output, more heat sinks are added.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,979<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 102</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Falconer'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Falconer'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Falconer Entry.</ref> |
* [[Stable]] | * [[Stable]] | ||
| − | + | * [[No Torso Twist]] | |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Danai Centrella]] was the heir to the throne of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. During the [[Great Refusal]], she fought alongside [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and his [[Federated Commonwealth]] contingent while piloting a ''Falconer''. She was killed fighting [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref>''Prince of Havoc'', p. ??</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Falkner'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FKN-8R'''. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Falconer.jpg|FLC-8R ''Falconer'' in motion |
| − | + | Image:FLC-Falconer.png|''Falconer'' in motion | |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Skirmisher BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||