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Line 32: ==Description== ==Description== − Following the development of [[Heavy Laser]] technology, [[Clan Star Adder]] scientists sought a testbed on which to mount the lasers. For this purpose, they resurrected the ''[[Lupus]]'', a first-generation [[OmniMech]] that had been relegated to second-line units or put into storage in [[Brian Cache]]s. Seeking to rebuild the understrength post–[[Burrock Absorption]] [[Clan Star Adder Touman|Star Adder ''touman'']], upon learning the heavy lasers worked so well on the ''Lupus'', Khan [[Cassius N'Buta]] ordered more ''Lupuses'' be refitted ''en masse''. From [[3058]] on, [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]] had refitted over a hundred ''Hellfire''s for Clan Star Adder as well future-[[Snake Alliance]] allies [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. Deployed in significant numbers among the Star Adders' second-line [[Galaxy|galaxies]], a moderate number have fallen into the hands of other Clans who've faced the Adders.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/><ref name=FMCC-188>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 188 "Rules - Hellfire"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 24</ref> <ref name=MWO-L>[[Hellfire Lore and Blueprint]]</ref> + Following the development of [[Heavy Laser]] technology, [[Clan Star Adder]] scientists sought a testbed on which to mount the lasers. For this purpose, they resurrected the ''[[Lupus]]'', a first-generation [[OmniMech]] that had been relegated to second-line units or put into storage in [[Brian Cache]]s. Seeking to rebuild the understrength post–[[Burrock Absorption]] Star Adder ''[[touman]]'', upon learning the heavy lasers worked so well on the ''Lupus'', Khan [[Cassius N'Buta]] ordered more ''Lupuses'' be refitted ''en masse''. From [[3058]] on, [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]] had refitted over a hundred ''Hellfire''s for Clan Star Adder as well future-[[Snake Alliance]] allies [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. Deployed in significant numbers among the Star Adders' second-line [[Galaxy|galaxies]], a moderate number have fallen into the hands of other Clans who've faced the Adders.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/><ref name=FMCC-188>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 188 "Rules - Hellfire"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 24</ref> <ref name=MWO-L>[[Hellfire Lore And Blueprint]]</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − For weaponry, the ''Hellfire'' utilizes an array of heavy lasers. At medium range, a [[Series 4D-2]] [[Heavy Large Laser]] and twin [[Series 7JA]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s are the go-to weapons. The armament excels at short range, when two [[Series 6A]] [[Medium Heavy Laser]]s and two [[Series 14 k. II]] [[Heavy Small Laser]]s can be brought into play. The most significant different between the testbed and final refit models is the addition of three [["Longbow" III]] [[LRM-10]] launchers to provide some ranged firepower. Though the heavy lasers are inherently inaccurate, the incredible damage output makes this 'Mech feared. Seventeen [[double heat sink]]s are woefully inadequate to keep heat levels under control, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must take extreme caution.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> + For weaponry, the ''Hellfire'' utilizes an array of heavy lasers. At medium range, a Series 4D-2 [[Heavy Large Laser]] and twin Series 7JA [[ER Medium Laser]]s are the go-to weapons. The armament excels at short range, when two Series 6A [[Medium Heavy Laser]]s and two Series 14 k. II [[Heavy Small Laser]]s can be brought into play. The most significant different between the testbed and final refit models is the addition of three "Longbow" III [[LRM-10]] launchers to provide some ranged firepower. Though the heavy lasers are inherently inaccurate, the incredible damage output makes this 'Mech feared. Seventeen [[double heat sink]]s are woefully inadequate to keep heat levels under control, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must take extreme caution.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> To carry such a heavy loadout, the ''Hellfire'' uses a smaller engine than the ''Lupus'', so it only has a top speed of 65 km/h. Though originally intended to retain the ''Lupus'''s 300-rated engine, [[Kappa Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Kappa Provisional]] [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Jenica Turgidson]] who was overseeing development insisted on a smaller engine, arguing that as the ''Hellfire'' was intended for defensive roles it needed firepower ahead of speed. She did agree to the inclusion of [[MASC]] for quick bursts of extra speed to close with or retreat from the enemy. The ''Hellfire'' mounts nine tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> To carry such a heavy loadout, the ''Hellfire'' uses a smaller engine than the ''Lupus'', so it only has a top speed of 65 km/h. Though originally intended to retain the ''Lupus'''s 300-rated engine, [[Kappa Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Kappa Provisional]] [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Jenica Turgidson]] who was overseeing development insisted on a smaller engine, arguing that as the ''Hellfire'' was intended for defensive roles it needed firepower ahead of speed. She did agree to the inclusion of [[MASC]] for quick bursts of extra speed to close with or retreat from the enemy. The ''Hellfire'' mounts nine tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> Line 88:
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| − | Following the development of [[Heavy Laser]] technology, [[Clan Star Adder]] scientists sought a testbed on which to mount the lasers. For this purpose, they resurrected the ''[[Lupus]]'', a first-generation [[OmniMech]] that had been relegated to second-line units or put into storage in [[Brian Cache]]s. Seeking to rebuild the understrength post–[[Burrock Absorption]] | + | Following the development of [[Heavy Laser]] technology, [[Clan Star Adder]] scientists sought a testbed on which to mount the lasers. For this purpose, they resurrected the ''[[Lupus]]'', a first-generation [[OmniMech]] that had been relegated to second-line units or put into storage in [[Brian Cache]]s. Seeking to rebuild the understrength post–[[Burrock Absorption]] Star Adder ''[[touman]]'', upon learning the heavy lasers worked so well on the ''Lupus'', Khan [[Cassius N'Buta]] ordered more ''Lupuses'' be refitted ''en masse''. From [[3058]] on, [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]] had refitted over a hundred ''Hellfire''s for Clan Star Adder as well future-[[Snake Alliance]] allies [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. Deployed in significant numbers among the Star Adders' second-line [[Galaxy|galaxies]], a moderate number have fallen into the hands of other Clans who've faced the Adders.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/><ref name=FMCC-188>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 188 "Rules - Hellfire"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 24</ref> <ref name=MWO-L>[[Hellfire Lore And Blueprint]]</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | For weaponry, the ''Hellfire'' utilizes an array of heavy lasers. At medium range, a | + | For weaponry, the ''Hellfire'' utilizes an array of heavy lasers. At medium range, a Series 4D-2 [[Heavy Large Laser]] and twin Series 7JA [[ER Medium Laser]]s are the go-to weapons. The armament excels at short range, when two Series 6A [[Medium Heavy Laser]]s and two Series 14 k. II [[Heavy Small Laser]]s can be brought into play. The most significant different between the testbed and final refit models is the addition of three "Longbow" III [[LRM-10]] launchers to provide some ranged firepower. Though the heavy lasers are inherently inaccurate, the incredible damage output makes this 'Mech feared. Seventeen [[double heat sink]]s are woefully inadequate to keep heat levels under control, so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must take extreme caution.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> |
To carry such a heavy loadout, the ''Hellfire'' uses a smaller engine than the ''Lupus'', so it only has a top speed of 65 km/h. Though originally intended to retain the ''Lupus'''s 300-rated engine, [[Kappa Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Kappa Provisional]] [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Jenica Turgidson]] who was overseeing development insisted on a smaller engine, arguing that as the ''Hellfire'' was intended for defensive roles it needed firepower ahead of speed. She did agree to the inclusion of [[MASC]] for quick bursts of extra speed to close with or retreat from the enemy. The ''Hellfire'' mounts nine tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> | To carry such a heavy loadout, the ''Hellfire'' uses a smaller engine than the ''Lupus'', so it only has a top speed of 65 km/h. Though originally intended to retain the ''Lupus'''s 300-rated engine, [[Kappa Provisional Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Kappa Provisional]] [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Jenica Turgidson]] who was overseeing development insisted on a smaller engine, arguing that as the ''Hellfire'' was intended for defensive roles it needed firepower ahead of speed. She did agree to the inclusion of [[MASC]] for quick bursts of extra speed to close with or retreat from the enemy. The ''Hellfire'' mounts nine tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3067p120f/> <ref name=FMCC-188/> | ||
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* ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' | * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Hellfire Lore | + | * ''[[Hellfire Lore And Blueprint]]'' |
* [https://mwomercs.com/hellfire ''MechWarrior Online Hellfire'' Sale Page] | * [https://mwomercs.com/hellfire ''MechWarrior Online Hellfire'' Sale Page] | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||