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| mass = 45 | | mass = 45 | ||
| chassis = [[Foundation Reinforced]] [[endo steel]] | | chassis = [[Foundation Reinforced]] [[endo steel]] | ||
| − | | armor = [[ | + | | armor = [[Durallex Nova]] |
| − | | engine = [[GM 270 XL]] | + | | engine = [[GM 270 XL]] |
| comsys = [[Cyclops 18XS Adaptable]] | | comsys = [[Cyclops 18XS Adaptable]] | ||
| T&T = [[Cyclops Special Limited]] | | T&T = [[Cyclops Special Limited]] | ||
| heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | | heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
| − | | speed | + | | speed = 97.2 |
| jumpjets = [[Luxor Load Lifters]] | | jumpjets = [[Luxor Load Lifters]] | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
Primary Configuration | Primary Configuration | ||
| − | * 4x [[ | + | * 4x [[flamer]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[large laser]] |
| equipment = | | equipment = | ||
* 1x [[Beagle active probe]] | * 1x [[Beagle active probe]] | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,009<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,009<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 128–129: "Firestarter OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 186</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 220</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 220</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Initially the direct result of a dubious goodwill gesture between enemy Houses during the [[Clan Invasion]], the '''''Firestarter''''' [[OmniMech]] has proven to be a flexible and highly effective medium trooper design.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. | + | Initially the direct result of a dubious goodwill gesture between enemy Houses during the [[Clan Invasion]], the '''''Firestarter''''' [[OmniMech]] has proven to be a flexible and highly effective medium trooper design.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 86–87: "Firestarter OmniMech"</ref> |
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]] 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 to slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard ''Firestarter'' lines would require less time to effect.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058/> | 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]] 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 to slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard ''Firestarter'' lines would require less time to effect.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058/> | ||
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The OmniMech FS9-O is 10 tons heavier than its BattleMech cousin, and the extra weight is put to good use. As a 'Mech, the ''Firestarter'' is well armored and maneuverable with its eight and a half tons of armor and six permanently mounted [[jump jet]]s that allow the ''Firestarter'' to jump up to 180 meters in all of its configurations. Most of the ''Firestarter''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s configurations are based around advanced electronic warfare equipment, many also tend to be specific to either the Draconis Combine, [[Lyran Alliance]] or [[Free Worlds League]], utilizing weapons preferred and/or developed within those realms. A holdover from its parent design, two permanently mounted [[Hotshot]] [[flamer]]s pointing forward and rearward provide some offensive ability no matter what configuration is mounted. <ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. | + | The OmniMech FS9-O is 10 tons heavier than its BattleMech cousin, and the extra weight is put to good use. As a 'Mech, the ''Firestarter'' is well armored and maneuverable with its eight and a half tons of armor and six permanently mounted [[jump jet]]s that allow the ''Firestarter'' to jump up to 180 meters in all of its configurations. Most of the ''Firestarter''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s configurations are based around advanced electronic warfare equipment, many also tend to be specific to either the Draconis Combine, [[Lyran Alliance]] or [[Free Worlds League]], utilizing weapons preferred and/or developed within those realms. A holdover from its parent design, two permanently mounted [[Hotshot]] [[flamer]]s pointing forward and rearward provide some offensive ability no matter what configuration is mounted.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 86–87: "Firestarter OmniMech"</ref> |
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 laser]]s, which provide the 'Mech with respectable long-range firepower. To allow the 'Mech to create cover for itself and to clear woods, the ''Firestarter'' Prime carries two extra [[flamer]]s on top of its fixed pair, bringing the total to four. Finally, to allow the 'Mech to search out hidden units, the Prime carries a [[Beagle active probe]].<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058/> | 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 laser]]s, which provide the 'Mech with respectable long-range firepower. To allow the 'Mech to create cover for itself and to clear woods, the ''Firestarter'' Prime carries two extra [[flamer]]s on top of its fixed pair, bringing the total to four. Finally, to allow the 'Mech to search out hidden units, the Prime carries a [[Beagle active probe]].<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058/> | ||
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *; Alternate Configuration A : The ''Firestarter'' A carries, as its primary weapon, an [[LB-X AC/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 the two fixed [[flamer]]s for anti-personnel combat. BV (1.0) = 902<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 187</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : The ''Firestarter'' A carries, as its primary weapon, an [[LB-X AC/10|LB 10-X autocannon]] 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 the two fixed [[flamer]]s for anti-personnel combat. BV (1.0) = 902;<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 187</ref> BV (2.0) = 976<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 221</ref> |
| − | *; Alternate Configuration B : Configured as a close combat and artillery spotting 'Mech, the ''Firestarter'' B carries a [[large pulse laser]] as its primary weapon, which is backed up by a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s and a [[small laser]]. The two foxed [[flamer]]s 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 [[Target Acquisition Gear|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<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 188</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : Configured as a close combat and artillery spotting 'Mech, the ''Firestarter'' B carries a [[large pulse laser]] as its primary weapon, which is backed up by a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s and a [[small laser]]. The two foxed [[flamer]]s 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 [[Target Acquisition Gear|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;<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 188</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,070<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 222</ref> |
| − | *; Alternate Configuration C : Intended as a long-range fire support configuration, the ''Firestarter'' C carries a pair of [[LRM-10]] launchers. The 'Mech<nowiki>'</nowiki>s two [[flamer]]s are backed up a | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : Intended as a long-range fire support configuration, the ''Firestarter'' C carries a pair of [[LRM-10]] launchers. The 'Mech<nowiki>'</nowiki>s two [[flamer]]s are backed up a single [[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;<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 189</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,006<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 223</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, a [[medium laser]], and two [[flamer]]s for direct fire support. 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. BV (1.0) = 1,210<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 190</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, a [[medium laser]], and two [[flamer]]s for direct fire support. 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. BV (1.0) = 1,210;<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,322<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]], a [[small pulse laser]], and two [[flamer]]s. A [[sword]] provides additional power in melee combat situations. BV (1.0) = 932<ref name=FMDC-159>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 159 "Rules - DCMS OmniMech Configurations - FS9-0E Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 191</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]], a [[small pulse laser]], and two [[flamer]]s. A [[sword]] provides additional power in melee combat situations. BV (1.0) = 932;<ref name=FMDC-159>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 159: "Rules - DCMS OmniMech Configurations - FS9-0E Firestarter"</ref><ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 998<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, an [[ER small laser]], and two [[flamer]]s. 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=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 192</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, an [[ER small laser]], and two [[flamer]]s. 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=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 192</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,446<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 226</ref> |
| − | *; Alternate Configuration G : Another long-range configuration of the ''Firestarter'', the G mounts an [[LB-X AC/5]]. For close combat, the 'Mech carries three [[medium laser]]s and the always-present pair of [[flamer]]s that allow the ''Firestarter'' to start fires to create smoke to cover its movement. BV (1.0) = 1,008<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 193</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration G : Another long-range configuration of the ''Firestarter'', the G mounts an [[LB-X AC/5|LB 5-X autocannon]]. For close combat, the 'Mech carries three [[medium laser]]s and the always-present pair of [[flamer]]s that allow the ''Firestarter'' to start fires to create smoke to cover its movement. BV (1.0) = 1,008;<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 193</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 227</ref> |
| − | *; Alternate Configuration H : This version is an electronics specialist, and as such is equipped with a [[Beagle active probe]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]] for use in providing cover for its lancemates. Offensively, the ''Firestarter'' H is equipped with an [[ER medium laser]], two [[flamer]]s, two [[medium pulse laser]]s, two [[small pulse laser]]s, and a pair of [[machine gun]]s with a half ton of ammunition. It also carries an [[anti-missile system]]. BV (2.0) = 1,119<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 228</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration H : This version is an electronics specialist, and as such is equipped with a [[Beagle active probe]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]] for use in providing cover for its lancemates. Offensively, the ''Firestarter'' H is equipped with an [[ER medium laser]], two [[flamer]]s, two [[medium pulse laser]]s, two [[small pulse laser]]s, and a pair of [[machine gun]]s with a half-ton of ammunition. It also carries an [[anti-missile system]]. BV (2.0) = 1,119<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 228</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 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]] 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 | + | *; 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> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Firestarter'' OmniMech is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Firestarter Entry | + | The ''Firestarter'' OmniMech is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Firestarter Entry</ref> |
* [[Cowl]] | * [[Cowl]] | ||
| − | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] |
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Firestarter TRO3058.png|Original ''Firestarter'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | File:Firestarter TRO3058.png|Original ''Firestarter'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
| − | File:FirestarterOmni.jpg|''Firestarter'' | + | File:FirestarterOmni.jpg|''Firestarter'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade|TRO:3058 Upgrade]]'' |
Image:CCG Mechwarrior Firestarter.jpg|FS9-OD ''Firestarter'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Firestarter.jpg|FS9-OD ''Firestarter'' in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
Image:CCG Crusade Firestarter.jpg|FS9-OF ''Firestarter'' in motion from ''CCG'' | Image:CCG Crusade Firestarter.jpg|FS9-OF ''Firestarter'' in motion from ''CCG'' | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 23 September 2022
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| Firestarter | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1]
Luthien Armor Works - OmniMech Production Facility[1] |
| Production Year | 3056 |
| Model | FS9-O |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 10,146,375 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere OmniMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Foundation Reinforced endo steel |
| Armor | Durallex Nova |
| Engine | GM 270 XL |
| Communications System | Cyclops 18XS Adaptable |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cyclops Special Limited |
| Heat Sinks | 12 double |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Luxor Load Lifters |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| BV (1.0) | 1,009[1][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,144[5] |
Contents
Description
Initially the direct result of a dubious goodwill gesture between enemy Houses during the Clan Invasion, the Firestarter OmniMech has proven to be a flexible and highly effective medium trooper design.[1][6]
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 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 to slightly modified FS9-O OmniMech instead, citing that retooling one of Coventry's standard Firestarter lines would require less time to effect.[1][6]
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 lances and companies. The only complaint many MechWarriors and technical crews have with the design is the sheer volume of fixed equipment the Firestarter carries, believing the permanently mounted jump jets, flamers and double heat sinks unduly restricts the natural flexibility of the OmniMech.[1][6]
Weapons and Equipment
The OmniMech FS9-O is 10 tons heavier than its BattleMech cousin, and the extra weight is put to good use. 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 180 meters in all of its configurations. Most of the Firestarter's configurations are based around advanced electronic warfare equipment, many also tend to be specific to either the Draconis Combine, Lyran Alliance or Free Worlds League, utilizing weapons preferred and/or developed within those realms. A holdover from its parent design, two permanently mounted Hotshot flamers pointing forward and rearward provide some offensive ability no matter what configuration is mounted.[1][6]
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, which provide the 'Mech with respectable long-range firepower. To allow the 'Mech to create cover for itself and to clear woods, the Firestarter Prime carries two extra flamers on top of its fixed pair, bringing the total to four. Finally, to allow the 'Mech to search out hidden units, the Prime carries a Beagle active probe.[1][6]
Alternate Configurations
- Alternate Configuration A
- The Firestarter A carries, as its primary weapon, an LB 10-X autocannon 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 the two fixed flamers for anti-personnel combat. BV (1.0) = 902;[1][7] BV (2.0) = 976[8]
- Alternate Configuration B
- Configured as a close combat and artillery spotting 'Mech, the Firestarter B carries a large pulse laser as its primary weapon, which is backed up by a pair of medium pulse lasers and a small laser. The two foxed 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;[1][9] BV (2.0) = 1,070[10]
- Alternate Configuration C
- Intended as a long-range fire support configuration, the Firestarter C carries a pair of LRM-10 launchers. The 'Mech's two flamers are backed up a single 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;[1][11] BV (2.0) = 1,006[12]
- 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, a medium laser, and two flamers for direct fire support. 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. BV (1.0) = 1,210;[1][13] BV (2.0) = 1,322[14]
- 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, a small pulse laser, and two flamers. A sword provides additional power in melee combat situations. BV (1.0) = 932;[15][1][16] BV (2.0) = 998[17]
- Alternate Configuration F
- This configuration is exclusively used by the Free Worlds League. The F carries two ER large lasers, which are backed up by two ER medium lasers, an ER small laser, and two flamers. BV (1.0) = 1,225;[18][1][19] BV (2.0) = 1,446[20]
- Alternate Configuration G
- Another long-range configuration of the Firestarter, the G mounts an LB 5-X autocannon. For close combat, the 'Mech carries three medium lasers and the always-present pair of flamers that allow the Firestarter to start fires to create smoke to cover its movement. BV (1.0) = 1,008;[1][21] BV (2.0) = 1,063[22]
- Alternate Configuration H
- This version is an electronics specialist, and as such is equipped with a Beagle active probe and Guardian ECM suite for use in providing cover for its lancemates. Offensively, the Firestarter H is equipped with an ER medium laser, two flamers, two medium pulse lasers, two small pulse lasers, and a pair of machine guns with a half-ton of ammunition. It also carries an anti-missile system. BV (2.0) = 1,119[23]
- 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 lasers.[24] BV (2.0) = 1,713[25]
- Alternate Configuration U
- Another "unusual environment" configuration, the Firestarter U is intended to support marine boarding actions against DropShips and WarShips. For these actions it carries a sword in the right arm and five medium pulse lasers, and though it retains the torso mounted flamers, the most interesting part of its payload is the liquid storage tank that provides additional reaction mass for the six jump jets. The 24 double heat sinks barely handle the heat from all the weapons.BV (2.0) = 1,120[26]
- Alternate Configuration X
- This version carries several 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 flamers common to all Firestarter variants, and augments them with a Streak SRM-2 and a large X-pulse laser. BV (2.0) = 1,190[27]
Design Quirks
The Firestarter OmniMech is subject to the following Design Quirks:[28]
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.[6]
Gallery
Original Firestarter from TRO:3058
Firestarter from TRO:3058 Upgrade
FS9-OD Firestarter in battle from CCG
FS9-OF Firestarter in motion from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 128–129: "Firestarter OmniMech Profile"
- ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 8: "Capella"
- ↑ Objectives: Draconis Combine, p. 21
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 186
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 220
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 86–87: "Firestarter OmniMech"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 187
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 221
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 188
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 222
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 189
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 223
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 224
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 159: "Rules - DCMS OmniMech Configurations - FS9-0E Firestarter"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 225
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 139: "Rules - FWLM OmniMech Configurations - F9-OF Firestarter"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 192
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 226
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 193
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 227
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 228
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 6
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 229
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 70
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 230
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Firestarter Entry
Bibliography
- The Dragon Roars
- Field Manual: Draconis Combine
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League
- Master Unit List
- Objectives: Capellan Confederation
- Objectives: Draconis Combine
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Record Sheets: 3060
- Record Sheets: 3067
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade