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Line 41: As part of technology exchange agreements between the Great Houses during the initial Clan Invasion, a seemingly duplicitous [[Coventry Metal Works]] offered full design specifications and manufacturing licenses for the overly specialized ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]'' [[BattleMech]] to an utterly indifferent [[Luthien Armor Works]]. Thus, when it was the Combine's turn to reciprocate, though CMW eagerly expected specifications to one of the Combine's newly developed OmniMechs, LAW responded by returning a set of specifications for a slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard ''Firestarter'' lines would require less time to effect.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> As part of technology exchange agreements between the Great Houses during the initial Clan Invasion, a seemingly duplicitous [[Coventry Metal Works]] offered full design specifications and manufacturing licenses for the overly specialized ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]'' [[BattleMech]] to an utterly indifferent [[Luthien Armor Works]]. Thus, when it was the Combine's turn to reciprocate, though CMW eagerly expected specifications to one of the Combine's newly developed OmniMechs, LAW responded by returning a set of specifications for a slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard ''Firestarter'' lines would require less time to effect.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> − Ultimately overcoming a somewhat politically troubled birth, the OmniMech ''Firestarter'' has proven to be an highly effective and flexible design, with the Combine using it to replace other aging medium-weight workhorses such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Wolf Trap]]'', and ''[[Trebuchet]]'' among its front-line forces, while both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] instead used it as a recon focused replacement for the original 'Mech and by the [[FedCom Civil War]] as a command 'Mech for light 'Mech [[lance]]s and [[companies]]. The only complaint many [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technical crews have with the design is the sheer volume of fixed equipment the ''Firestarter'' carries, believing the permanently mounted [[jump jet]]s, [[flamer]]s and [[double heat sink]]s unduly restricts the natural flexibility of the OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> + Ultimately overcoming a somewhat politically troubled birth, the OmniMech ''Firestarter'' has proven to be an highly effective and flexible design, with the Combine using it to replace other aging medium-weight workhorses such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Wolf Trap]]'' and ''[[Trebuchet]]'' among its front-line forces, while both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] instead used it as a recon focused replacement for the original 'Mech and by the [[FedCom Civil War]] as a command 'Mech for light 'Mech [[lance]]s and [[companies]]. The only complaint many [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technical crews have with the design is the sheer volume of fixed equipment the ''Firestarter'' carries, believing the permanently mounted [[jump jet]]s, [[flamer]]s and [[double heat sink]]s unduly restricts the natural flexibility of the OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 58:
Line 57: *; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration is intended for long-range direct fire support and sniping. This is done by using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, backed up by an [[LRM-5]] launcher and a [[medium laser]]. The D Configuration carries a [[C3 slave unit]] as well as a [[Guardian ECM suite]] to protect itself from an enemy's electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,210;<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,322<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 224</ref> *; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration is intended for long-range direct fire support and sniping. This is done by using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, backed up by an [[LRM-5]] launcher and a [[medium laser]]. The D Configuration carries a [[C3 slave unit]] as well as a [[Guardian ECM suite]] to protect itself from an enemy's electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,210;<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,322<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 224</ref> − *; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration of the ''Firestarter'' is intended for close combat and carries as its primary weapon an [[MRM-20]] launcher. This is backed up by a [[medium pulse laser]] and a [[small pulse laser]]. A [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] provides additional power in melee combat situations.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 932;<ref name=FMDC-159>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 159: "Rules - DCMS OmniMech Configurations - FS9-0E Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 998<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 225</ref> + *; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration of the ''Firestarter'' is intended for close combat and carries as its primary weapon an [[MRM-20]] launcher. This is backed up by a [[medium pulse laser]] and a [[small pulse laser]]. A [[sword]] provides additional power in melee combat situations.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 932;<ref name=FMDC-159>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 159: "Rules - DCMS OmniMech Configurations - FS9-0E Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 998<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 225</ref> *; Alternate Configuration F : This configuration is exclusively used by the [[Free Worlds League]]. The F carries two [[ER large laser]]s, which are backed up by two [[ER medium laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]]; a single additional heat sink make slight difference.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,225;<ref name=FMFWL-139>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 139: "Rules - FWLM OmniMech Configurations - F9-OF Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 192</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,446<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 226</ref> *; Alternate Configuration F : This configuration is exclusively used by the [[Free Worlds League]]. The F carries two [[ER large laser]]s, which are backed up by two [[ER medium laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]]; a single additional heat sink make slight difference.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,225;<ref name=FMFWL-139>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 139: "Rules - FWLM OmniMech Configurations - F9-OF Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 192</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,446<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 226</ref> Line 68:
Line 67: *; Alternate Configuration R : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration utilized captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves, mounting an [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[Clan]] [[LRM-10]] and a pair of Clan [[ER large laser]]s.<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,713<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 229</ref> *; Alternate Configuration R : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration utilized captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves, mounting an [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[Clan]] [[LRM-10]] and a pair of Clan [[ER large laser]]s.<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,713<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 229</ref> − *; Alternate Configuration U : Another "unusual environment" configuration, the ''Firestarter'' U is intended to support marine boarding actions against [[DropShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. For these actions it carries a [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] in the right arm and five [[medium pulse laser]]s, and though it retains the torso mounted [[flamer]]s, the most interesting part of its payload is the [[liquid storage]] tank that provides additional reaction mass for the six [[jump jet]]s. The 24 double heat sinks barely handle the heat from all the weapons.BV (2.0) = 1,120<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 70</ref> + *; Alternate Configuration U : Another "unusual environment" configuration, the ''Firestarter'' U is intended to support marine boarding actions against [[DropShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. For these actions it carries a [[sword]] in the right arm and five [[medium pulse laser]]s, and though it retains the torso mounted [[flamer]]s, the most interesting part of its payload is the [[liquid storage]] tank that provides additional reaction mass for the six [[jump jet]]s. The 24 double heat sinks barely handle the heat from all the weapons.BV (2.0) = 1,120<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 70</ref> *; Alternate Configuration X : This version carries several [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] systems. Reminiscent of the ''Firestarter'' H, it's equipped with an [[Angel ECM suite]] and [[Bloodhound active probe]]. It carries the twin center torso [[flamer]]s common to all ''Firestarter'' variants, and augments them with a [[Streak SRM-2]] and a [[large X-pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,190<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 230</ref> *; Alternate Configuration X : This version carries several [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] systems. Reminiscent of the ''Firestarter'' H, it's equipped with an [[Angel ECM suite]] and [[Bloodhound active probe]]. It carries the twin center torso [[flamer]]s common to all ''Firestarter'' variants, and augments them with a [[Streak SRM-2]] and a [[large X-pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,190<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 230</ref> Line 110:
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As part of technology exchange agreements between the Great Houses during the initial Clan Invasion, a seemingly duplicitous [[Coventry Metal Works]] offered full design specifications and manufacturing licenses for the overly specialized ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]'' [[BattleMech]] to an utterly indifferent [[Luthien Armor Works]]. Thus, when it was the Combine's turn to reciprocate, though CMW eagerly expected specifications to one of the Combine's newly developed OmniMechs, LAW responded by returning a set of specifications for a slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard ''Firestarter'' lines would require less time to effect.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> | As part of technology exchange agreements between the Great Houses during the initial Clan Invasion, a seemingly duplicitous [[Coventry Metal Works]] offered full design specifications and manufacturing licenses for the overly specialized ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]'' [[BattleMech]] to an utterly indifferent [[Luthien Armor Works]]. Thus, when it was the Combine's turn to reciprocate, though CMW eagerly expected specifications to one of the Combine's newly developed OmniMechs, LAW responded by returning a set of specifications for a slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard ''Firestarter'' lines would require less time to effect.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> | ||
| − | Ultimately overcoming a somewhat politically troubled birth, the OmniMech ''Firestarter'' has proven to be an highly effective and flexible design, with the Combine using it to replace other aging medium-weight workhorses such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Wolf Trap]]'' | + | Ultimately overcoming a somewhat politically troubled birth, the OmniMech ''Firestarter'' has proven to be an highly effective and flexible design, with the Combine using it to replace other aging medium-weight workhorses such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Wolf Trap]]'' and ''[[Trebuchet]]'' among its front-line forces, while both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] instead used it as a recon focused replacement for the original 'Mech and by the [[FedCom Civil War]] as a command 'Mech for light 'Mech [[lance]]s and [[companies]]. The only complaint many [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technical crews have with the design is the sheer volume of fixed equipment the ''Firestarter'' carries, believing the permanently mounted [[jump jet]]s, [[flamer]]s and [[double heat sink]]s unduly restricts the natural flexibility of the OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref name=TRO3058p86f/> |
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*; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration is intended for long-range direct fire support and sniping. This is done by using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, backed up by an [[LRM-5]] launcher and a [[medium laser]]. The D Configuration carries a [[C3 slave unit]] as well as a [[Guardian ECM suite]] to protect itself from an enemy's electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,210;<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,322<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 224</ref> | *; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration is intended for long-range direct fire support and sniping. This is done by using an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, backed up by an [[LRM-5]] launcher and a [[medium laser]]. The D Configuration carries a [[C3 slave unit]] as well as a [[Guardian ECM suite]] to protect itself from an enemy's electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,210;<ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,322<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 224</ref> | ||
| − | *; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration of the ''Firestarter'' is intended for close combat and carries as its primary weapon an [[MRM-20]] launcher. This is backed up by a [[medium pulse laser]] and a [[small pulse laser]]. A [[ | + | *; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration of the ''Firestarter'' is intended for close combat and carries as its primary weapon an [[MRM-20]] launcher. This is backed up by a [[medium pulse laser]] and a [[small pulse laser]]. A [[sword]] provides additional power in melee combat situations.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 932;<ref name=FMDC-159>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 159: "Rules - DCMS OmniMech Configurations - FS9-0E Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 998<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 225</ref> |
*; Alternate Configuration F : This configuration is exclusively used by the [[Free Worlds League]]. The F carries two [[ER large laser]]s, which are backed up by two [[ER medium laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]]; a single additional heat sink make slight difference.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,225;<ref name=FMFWL-139>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 139: "Rules - FWLM OmniMech Configurations - F9-OF Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 192</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,446<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 226</ref> | *; Alternate Configuration F : This configuration is exclusively used by the [[Free Worlds League]]. The F carries two [[ER large laser]]s, which are backed up by two [[ER medium laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]]; a single additional heat sink make slight difference.<ref name=TRCIp114f /> BV (1.0) = 1,225;<ref name=FMFWL-139>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 139: "Rules - FWLM OmniMech Configurations - F9-OF Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up128f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 192</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,446<ref name=TRCIp114f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 226</ref> | ||
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*; Alternate Configuration R : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration utilized captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves, mounting an [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[Clan]] [[LRM-10]] and a pair of Clan [[ER large laser]]s.<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,713<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 229</ref> | *; Alternate Configuration R : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration utilized captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves, mounting an [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[Clan]] [[LRM-10]] and a pair of Clan [[ER large laser]]s.<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,713<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 229</ref> | ||
| − | *; Alternate Configuration U : Another "unusual environment" configuration, the ''Firestarter'' U is intended to support marine boarding actions against [[DropShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. For these actions it carries a [[ | + | *; Alternate Configuration U : Another "unusual environment" configuration, the ''Firestarter'' U is intended to support marine boarding actions against [[DropShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. For these actions it carries a [[sword]] in the right arm and five [[medium pulse laser]]s, and though it retains the torso mounted [[flamer]]s, the most interesting part of its payload is the [[liquid storage]] tank that provides additional reaction mass for the six [[jump jet]]s. The 24 double heat sinks barely handle the heat from all the weapons.BV (2.0) = 1,120<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 70</ref> |
*; Alternate Configuration X : This version carries several [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] systems. Reminiscent of the ''Firestarter'' H, it's equipped with an [[Angel ECM suite]] and [[Bloodhound active probe]]. It carries the twin center torso [[flamer]]s common to all ''Firestarter'' variants, and augments them with a [[Streak SRM-2]] and a [[large X-pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,190<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 230</ref> | *; Alternate Configuration X : This version carries several [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] systems. Reminiscent of the ''Firestarter'' H, it's equipped with an [[Angel ECM suite]] and [[Bloodhound active probe]]. It carries the twin center torso [[flamer]]s common to all ''Firestarter'' variants, and augments them with a [[Streak SRM-2]] and a [[large X-pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,190<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 230</ref> | ||
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