Firestarter (OmniMech)

Firestarter
Production information
Manufacturer	Coventry Metal Works, Luthien Armor Works
Model	FS9-O
Class	Medium
Technical specifications
Mass	45 tons
Chassis	Foundation Reinforced Endo Steel
Armor	Duralex Nova
Engine	GM 270 XL
Speed	97.2 km/h
Jump Jets	Luxor Load Lifters
Armament	Primary Configuration 4 x Flamers 2 x Large Lasers 1 x Beagle Active Probe
BV (1.0)	1,009

Description

The Firestarter OmniMech is the direct result of a goodwill gesture by Coventry Metal Works to the Draconis Combine in which Luthien Armor Works was given the design specifications for the Firestarter BattleMech. Once the specifications for the Firestarter were received, Luthien Armor Works went to work converting it to an OmniMech and returned a set of specifications to Coventry Metal Works for this OmniMech. This new version of the Firestarter is ten tons heavier than its BattleMech cousin and the extra weight is put to good use. Most of the configurations are based around advanced electronic warfare equipment. The various configurations also tend to be specific to either the Draconis Combine or the Lyran Alliance. As a 'Mech, the Firestarter is well armored and maneuverable with its eight and a half tons of armor and six permanently mounted jump jets that allow the Firestarter to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters in all of its configurations.

Armament

In its primary configuration the Firestarter is built to stay at long ranges when facing an enemy. The primary weapons are a pair of Large Lasers. The Large Lasers provide the 'Mech with respectable long-range firepower. To allow the 'Mech to create cover for itself and to clear woods, the Firestarter carries four Flamers, two of which are mounted directly on the chassis. Finally, to allow the 'Mech to search out hidden units, the Firestarter carries a Beagle Active Probe.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt Config A - The Firestarter A carries, as its primary weapon, a LB-X Autocannon/10 that allows the 'Mech to work in an anti-aircraft or vehicle hunting role. As a secondary weapon in the A configuration, the 'Mech carries a Small Laser and retains two Flamers for anti-personnel combat. BV (1.0) = 902

• Alt Config B - Configured as a close combat and spotting 'Mech, the Firestarter B carries, as its primary weapon, a Large Pulse Laser, which is backed up by a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and a Small Laser. The 'Mech also carries two Flamers to deter infantry attacks and also allow the 'Mech to start fires for cover. The centerpiece of the B configuration is its electronics package, which consists of a TAG spotting laser for directing artillery fire and a C3 Slave unit that allows the Firestarter to share targeting data with allied units. BV (1.0) = 957

• Alt Config C - Intended as a long-range fire support configuration, the Firestarter C carries a pair of LRM-10 launchers. The 'Mech has two Flamers and a Small Laser for close combat. Additionally, a C3 Slave Unit is carried so that the Firestarter C can benefit from sharing targeting data with allied units. BV (1.0) = 939

• Alt Config 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. Backing this up is a LRM-5 launcher, a Medium Laser, and two Flamers for direct fire support. The D Configuration carries a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from an enemy's electronic warfare equipment. The 'Mech also carries a C3 Slave Unit. BV (1.0) = 1,210

• Alt Config E - The E configuration of the Firestarter is intended for close combat and carries as its primary weapon a MRM-20 launcher. This is backed up by a Medium Pulse Laser, Small Pulse Laser, and two Flamers. A Sword provides superb accuracy in melee. BV (1.0) = 932

• Alt Config F - This variant is exclusively used by the Free Worlds League. The F carries two ER Large Lasers, which are backed up by two ER Medium Lasers, a ER Small Laser, and the two Flamers. BV (1.0) = 1,225

• Alt Config G - Another long-range configuration of the Firestarter, the G configuration mounts an LB-X Autocannon/5. For close combat, the 'Mech carries three Medium Lasers and a pair of Flamers that allow the Firestarter to start fires to create smoke to cover its movement. BV (1.0) = 1,008

Related BattleMechs

• Firestarter - Coventry Metal Works gave Luthien Armor Works the plans to produce the Firestarter. Luthien Armor Works reciprocated by reworking the Firestarter as an OmniMech. Production commenced around 3058.

References

• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3067
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade