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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 = Falconer | + | | name = ''Falconer'' |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = |
| + | [[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 | + | | model = FLC-8R<ref name=TRCIp164f /> |
|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 = McLarren-75B | + | | chassis = [[McLarren-75B]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | armor = Valiant Chainmail | + | | armor = [[Valiant Chainmail]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | engine = [[GM 375 XL]] | + | | engine = [[GM 375 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | comsys = [[TharHes Calliope ZE-2]] | + | | comsys = [[TharHes Calliope ZE-2]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7i]] | + | | T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7i]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | speed = 86 | + | | speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | jumpjets = [[Devil A7]] | + | | jumpjets = [[Devil A7]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp164f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | *4x [[ | + | * 4x [[medium laser]] |
| − | *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<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 96</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,231<ref name=TRCIp164f /><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 not 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>''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 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> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Falconer'' has the following [[Design | + | 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> |
* [[Stable]] | * [[Stable]] | ||
| − | + | <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> | |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[:Category:Notable Falconer Pilots|Notable Falconer Pilots]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Falkner'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FKN-8R'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:FLC-Falconer.png|Original ''Falconer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| − | Image: | + | File:3055u Falconer.jpg|''Falconer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Falconer.jpg|FLC-8R ''Falconer'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | ||
* ''[[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]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
[[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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:17, 29 February 2024
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the Clan Jade Falcon training officer rank, see Falconer (rank).
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| Falconer | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors[1]
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| Production Year | 3053[2] |
| Model | FLC-8R[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 18,891,249 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | McLarren-75B |
| Armor | Valiant Chainmail |
| Engine | GM 375 XL |
| Communications System | TharHes Calliope ZE-2 |
| Targeting Tracking System | TharHes Ares-7i |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Devil A7 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,887[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,231[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Falconer was designed at the order of Hanse Davion to create a 'Mech that could tame the 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 jets 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.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 lasers to give it a powerful close range punch.
Variants[edit]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Falconer has the following Design Quirk:[8][9]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Falkner. The model code was accordingly changed to FKN-8R.
Gallery[edit]
Original Falconer from TRO:3055
Falconer from TRO:3055 Upgrade
FLC-8R Falconer in motion from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 164–165: "FLC-8R Falconer"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Falconer
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 96
- ↑ Objectives: Lyran Alliance, pp. 3, 25
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 102
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Falconer Entry.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01), p. 9
Bibliography[edit]
- BattleMech Manual
- Combat Operations
- Objectives: Federated Suns
- Objectives: Lyran Alliance
- Prince of Havoc
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade
- Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Technical Readout: 3055
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3085