Editing Fireball

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=3055u_Fireball.jpg
|name=''Fireball''
|manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises]]<ref name=TRCIp84f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 84–85: "ALM-7D Fireball"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->
|production year=3053
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1075/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=ALM-7D<ref name=TRCIp84f />
|cost= 3,022,240 [[C-bill]]s
|mass=20
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
|chassis=[[Corean Model 334AA Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|armor=[[Durallex Nova]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|engine=[[DAV 220 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|comsys=[[Lynx-Shur]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|T&T=[[Corean B-Tech]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|speed=184 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp84f /> -->
* 1x [[Streak SRM-2]]
* 1x [[machine gun]]
|BV (1.0)=289
|BV (2.0)=385<ref name=TRCIp84f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 5</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Fireball''''' was a quick response [[BattleMech]] built as a direct result of the [[Clans]]' [[Elemental]] infantry. As the Clans [[Operation Revival|swept through the Inner Sphere]], members of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] met with scientists from the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] to discuss, among other things, how to counter their new [[battle armor]]ed foes. The result was a 'Mech which, on paper, met many of the criteria for successfully dealing with Elementals: it had weapons with a high rate-of-fire for taking on swarms of "[[Toad]]s" as they were known, had ammunition stores to maintain that rate for extended periods, and an extremely high speed so it could quickly come to the aid of heavier units. These ''Fireballs'' were given to units with prior experience fighting the Clans but assigned to rookie pilots, partly because the 'Mech's capabilities fit the personality of many of these new [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]], partly to more quickly build up their combat experience. The [[Crucis Lancers]], [[Deneb Light Cavalry]] and [[Ceti Hussars]] were the first regiments to receive these 'Mechs in [[3053]], employing them immediately on the front lines as raiding along the border between the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Occupation Zone]]s commenced following the [[Truce of Tukayyid]].<ref name=TRO3055>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 10</ref><ref name=TRO3055u>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 8</ref> 

Unfortunately, it wasn't long before reports came back that the ''Fireball'' was woefully inadequate for its assigned job. While fast enough to get to a trouble spot the 'Mech simply didn't have the firepower to effectively fight off the enemy; in many cases the ''Fireball'' was actually outgunned by the very Elementals it was meant to defeat. Luckily the 'Mech's extreme speed allowed FedCom commanders to repurpose the ''Fireball'' as a scout and raider, a role in which it served the AFFC through to the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It was on the very doorstep of the Corean factory that the ''Fireball'' saw its heaviest fighting to date, churned out in large numbers for the Loyalists until the Allies took over, where it became one of their primary recon assets.  Since the civil war the ''Fireball'' played a pivotal role in rebuilding shattered units, including the Ceti Hussars and Deneb Light Cavalry, and has continued to serve in years since.<ref name=TRO3055u/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Fireball'' is built around a massive five-ton [[DAV 220]] [[extralight fusion engine]], which propels the 'Mech to a cruising speed of 119 km/h and top speed of 184 km/h, allowing it to respond to a call from anywhere in the line for immediate support. The high speed of the ''Fireball'' comes at a price though, as the 'Mech only has four tons of armor protection and a very light weapons array. A [[Streak_SRM-2#Hovertec|Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]], mounted over the left shoulder along with one ton of reload, serves as its primary weapon, giving it highly accurate short-range firepower. The 'Mech is also armed with an [[Machine_Gun#LFN_Lindblad|LFN Lindblad]] [[machine gun]] for anti-infantry combat, carried over the right shoulder with one ton of ammunition. Aiming these weapons is the [[Corean B-Tech]] [[targeting-tracking system]], a proven component chosen because of previous battlefield experience and because it was manufactured on New Avalon as well, cutting down on shipping time.<ref name=TRO3055>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 10</ref><ref name=TRO3055u>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 8</ref> 

==Variants==
*; ALM-8D : The 8D variant of the ''Fireball'', released in [[3054]], was built with the hope of reducing the ''Fireball''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ammunition dependence as well as increasing its firepower. This is done by removing the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher and replacing it with two [[medium laser]]s, vastly increasing the raw firepower of the ''Fireball''. The 'Mech has also received an additional half ton of armor.<ref name=TRCIp84f /> BV (1.0) = 481, BV (2.0) = 574, cost=3,106,240<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 6</ref>

*; ALM-9D : The 9D is a compromise between the 7D and 8D models. Released at the same time as the 8D, this variant removes the [[machine gun]] and its ammunition and replaces them with a single [[medium laser]]. The 'Mech retains its [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, but gains an additional half ton of armor protection.<ref name=TRCIp84f /> BV (1.0) = 434, BV (2.0) = 527, cost=3,070,240<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 7</ref>

*; ALM-10D : This upgraded version of the ''Fireball'', debuting in [[3076]], uses an [[ER medium laser]] in each side torso, adds an [[ER small laser]] to the right arm, and enhances their accuracy through the use of a [[targeting computer]]. A [[MASC]] system boosts the 'Mech's maximum speed and [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor increases protection.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 957<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 56</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*; ALM-XF : This ''Fireball'' unique variant, built in [[3077]], was equipped with a 320-rated [[XXL engine]], [[MASC]], and [[supercharger]]. This combination of speed systems gives it a consistent running speed of 240 km/h, with bursts of up to 400 km/h possible. Weaponry consists only of a pair of [[ER small laser]]s, while protection is provided by a mere three and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. Despite these limitations, and the fragile [[XL gyro]], the owner (noted as a criminal) didn't see this as a problem. The ''Fireball''-XF (which stands for "Extra Fast") is used only in illegal street races.<ref name=XTRO:MWp3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 3</ref> BV (2.0) = 612<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 16</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ALM-7D ''Fireball'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Fireball Entry.</ref>
* [[Improved Communications]] 
* [[Narrow Profile]]

The ALM-XF ''Fireball'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:MWp3/>
* [[Hard to Pilot]]
* [[Narrow Profile]]
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]

==Notable Pilots==
:''See [[:Category:Notable Fireball Pilots]]''

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Feuerball'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FBL-7D'''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:ALM-Fireball.png|ALM-7D ''Fireball'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
File:3055u Fireball.jpg|''Fireball'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
Image:ALM-XF Fireball.jpg|Experimental ALM-XF ''Fireball'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted|XTRo:Most Wanted]]''
Image:CCG Mechwarrior Fireball.jpg|ALM-7D ''Fireball'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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