Firebee
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FRB-1B
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | LIGHT |
| Weight | 35T |
| Stock Role | Flanker and Harasser |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 6/9/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 195 Max Stability: 77 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 480 Structure: 291 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 63 Alpha: 39 |
| Melee | Kick: 35 Punch: 18 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 210 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Firebee Improved Cooling (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) Ammo MRM RL10 Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) RL10 Jump Jet (S) Ammo T-Bolt10 Ammo T-Bolt10 |
| Left Arm | MRM10 |
| Right Arm | Thunderbolt 10 |
| Left Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Leg | Jump Jet (S) |
Description
Found on the planet Exedor during some massive development projects after the Fourth Succession War, the prototype Firebee-1B hearkened back to the original primitive WAM model. The chassis was salvaged, and used as a testbed for new and cost-saving technologies. It had been built with Endo Steel for weight savings, so a spare 210 XLFE was added to both increase ground speed and maximize space for test systems. A cutting-edge Thunderbolt 10 launcher, supplied with two tons of ammo, was chosen as its primary weapon. An MRM10 was mounted on the ‘Mech's left arm, and twin Rocket Launcher 10s were subbed in where the torso SRM2s would normally go, presumably to test their viability as cheaper last-ditch, holdout, or firepower enhancement systems.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Cooling
-3 heat per turn
Pilot Affinity: Cool Running
Adds 6 bonus heat sinking
Factions
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Death Commandos
- 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry
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FRB-2A
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | LIGHT |
| Weight | 35T |
| Stock Role | Flanker and Harasser |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 505 Max Stability: 200 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 520 Structure: 291 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 75 Alpha: 115 |
| Melee | Kick: 35 Punch: 18 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 175 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit Proto DHS |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Firebee Improved Cooling (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | RL15 Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink Prototype Double-Strength RL10 RL10 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | RL10 RL10 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | RL10 RL10 RL15 |
| Right Arm | PPC |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Prototype Double-Strength Heat Sink Prototype Double-Strength |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Prototype Double-Strength Heat Sink Prototype Double-Strength |
Description
A late Periphery design, the FRB-2A is an attempt at extremely effective burst damage on a mech. Built on an XL Engine, the -2A uses that saved weight to carry an extremely heavy punch, 90 Rocket Launcher tubes, which allows it to instantly destroy any opposing light mech it can catch. For token ranged combat it carries a PPC. To keep the mech cold but keep prices low, the designers resurrected the old Prototype Double Heat Sinks which, though volatile, work nicely to keep the -2A running. Many pilots though remove the proto-DHS eventually for standard heat sinks due to trouble replacing them.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Cooling
-3 heat per turn
Pilot Affinity: Cool Running
Adds 6 bonus heat sinking
Factions
- Aurigan Directorate
- Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry
- Death Commandos
- Warrior House Imarra
- Illyrian Palatinate
- Lothian League
- Magistracy of Canopus
- Magistracy of Canopus
- 2nd Canopian Fusiliers
- Magistracy Cavaliers
- Marian Hegemony
- Marian Hegemony
- I Legio Martia Victrix
- Mercenaries
- Mercenaries
- Band of the Damned
- Narhal's Raiders
- Barrett's Fusiliers
- The Blackhearts
- Greenburg's Godzillas
- Mobile Fire
- Camacho's Caballeros
- Vanguard Legion
- Avanti's Angels
- The Krushers
- Romanov's Crusaders
- The Black Outlaws
- Jacob's Juggernauts
- Lindon's Battalion
- Grim Determination
- Smithson's Chinese Bandits
- Winfield's Regiment
- Rubinsky's Light Horse
- Khorsakov's Cossacks
- 21st Centauri Lancers
- Tooth of Ymir
- Screaming Eagles
- Dioscuri
- Shen-Se Tian
- Broadsword Legion
- Burr's Black Cobras
- 51st Dark Panzer Jaegers
- Tortuga Fusiliers
- Morrison's Extractors
- New Belt Pirates
- Death's Consorts
- Harlock's Warriors
- Fist Of Mokal
- Simonson's Cutthroats
- The Arcadians
- 12th Vegan Rangers
- Hsien Hotheads
- Olson's Rangers
- Langendorf Lancers
- Lethal Injection
- Always Faithful
- Knights of Caerbannog
- Pirates
- Local Government
- Taurian Concordat
- Taurian Concordat
- Pleiades Hussars
- 3rd Taurian Lancers
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FRB-2E
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | LIGHT |
| Weight | 35T |
| Stock Role | Flanker and Harasser |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 104 Max Stability: 32 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 480 Structure: 291 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 43 Alpha: 34 |
| Melee | Kick: 35 Punch: 18 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Standard Engine |
| Core | 175 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Firebee Improved Cooling (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | SRM2 Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink Ammo SRM Ammo SRM SRM2 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | SRM2 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | SRM2 |
| Right Arm | L Laser |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink |
Description
Originally designated the Weapon-Armed 'Mech-Alpha, the first generation BattleMech produced by the Capellan Confederation in 2483 was widely known for its use of Inferno missiles. After eleven years of service, a second generation model began production on Boardwalk, and observers noted that this second-generation version was not a WAM-B, but a Fire-B prompting the BattleMech to be re-designated as the FRB-1E Firebee. The 2E Firebee mounts a Large Laser, giving it respectable firepower. Up close, four SRM-2 launcher can unleash eight missiles.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Cooling
-3 heat per turn
Pilot Affinity: Cool Running
Adds 6 bonus heat sinking
Factions
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Warrior House Imarra
- 6th Confederation Reserve Cavalry
- Magistracy of Canopus
- Magistracy of Canopus
- 2nd Canopian Fusiliers
- Taurian Concordat
- Taurian Concordat
- Pleiades Hussars
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FRB-2L
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | LIGHT |
| Weight | 35T |
| Stock Role | Flanker and Harasser |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 188 Max Stability: 0 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 520 Structure: 291 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 75 Alpha: 88 |
| Melee | Kick: 35 Punch: 18 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 175 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (DHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Standard Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Firebee Improved Cooling (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | M Laser M Pulse Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink (D) M Laser M Pulse Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink (D) M Laser M Pulse Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) |
| Left Arm | Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D) |
| Right Arm | Heat Sink (D) M Laser M Pulse |
Description
Designed for ammoless operations, the FRB-2L is a deep-raid 'Mech that packs a fearsome punch if cornered. It has a quartet each of Medium Lasers and Medium Pulse Lasers. A battery of Double Heat Sinks struggle to keep the mech cool for continuous combat, though the -2L generally is a hit and run design. The FRB-2L found immediate acceptance into the Capellan Confederation's armed forces and has served with distinction ever since.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Cooling
-3 heat per turn
Pilot Affinity: Cool Running
Adds 6 bonus heat sinking
Factions
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry
- Death Commandos
- Warrior House Imarra
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FRB-2S
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | LIGHT |
| Weight | 35T |
| Stock Role | Flanker and Harasser |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 5/8/5 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 112 Max Stability: 32 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 480 Structure: 291 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 55 Alpha: 42 |
| Melee | Kick: 35 Punch: 18 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | XL Engine |
| Core | 175 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed) |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Head | Firebee Improved Cooling (Fixed) |
| Center Torso | Jump Jet (S) Streak SRM2 |
| Left Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Ammo Streak SRM Ammo Streak SRM Streak SRM2 |
| Right Torso | Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Streak SRM2 |
| Left Arm | Streak SRM2 |
| Right Arm | L Laser |
| Left Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
| Right Leg | Heat Sink Heat Sink |
Description
During the Clan Invasion, the Capellan Confederation decided to resurrect their ancient Firebee design as a matter of national pride. The Chancellor demanded it be brought up to modern technology standards and this, the FRB-2S, was the result. Still packing the Large Laser of the original, the SRM-2s have been improved to Streak SRM-2 launchers. An XL Engine provides power and keeps the mech going at acceptable, if low, speeds. The mech's only other serious downsides are a lack of CASE and its use of standard heat sinks.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Improved Cooling
-3 heat per turn
Pilot Affinity: Cool Running
Adds 6 bonus heat sinking
Factions
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry
- Death Commandos
- Warrior House Imarra
- Magistracy of Canopus
- Magistracy of Canopus
- Raventhir's Iron Hand
- Taurian Concordat
- Taurian Concordat
- Taurian Guard
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WAM-B
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| General Data | |
| 'Mech Type | BattleMech |
| Class | LIGHT |
| Weight | 35T |
| Stock Role | Flanker and Harasser |
| Stock Specifications | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Speed | 5/8/0 |
| Firepower | Max Damage: 68 Max Stability: 29 Max Heat: 0 |
| Durability | Armor: 322 Structure: 436 |
| Heat Efficiency | Sinking: 40 Alpha: 18 |
| Melee | Kick: 35 Punch: 18 |
| Stock Equipment | |
| Engine | Primitive Engine (Fixed) |
| Core | 175 |
| Heat Sinks | Heat Sink Kit (SHS) |
| E-Cooling | None |
| Gyro | Standard Gyro |
| Structure | Firebee Rugged Structure (Fixed) |
| Head | Primitive Cockpit (Fixed) |
| Left Torso | Ammo SRM Ammo SRM SRM2 |
| Right Torso | Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink SRM2 |
| Left Arm | SRM2 |
| Right Arm | Ammo LRM LRM5 |
Description
The original Firebee used a single LRM-5 backed up by a trio of SRM-2s. The Primitive Engine provided a top speed of 85 km/h, more than enough to engage armored vehicles and infantry, and supporting heavier units. The lack of jump jets, combined with six and a half tons of Primitive Armor, forced pilots to pay attention to the terrain to insure they could move effectively.
Bonuses
Mech Quirk: Primitive
+50% structure points, 50% resistance to critical hits, -40% sensor range, -20% sight range, +20% engine weight
Pilot Affinity: Cool Running
Adds 6 bonus heat sinking
Factions
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- Capellan Confederation (Liao)
- 6th Confederation Reserve Cavalry
- Chainelane Isles
- Hanseatic League
- JàrnFòlk
- Mercenaries
- Band of the Damned
- New Belt Pirates
- Tortuga Fusiliers
- Morrison's Extractors
- Death's Consorts
- Shen-Se Tian
- New Delphi Compact
- Nueva Castile
- Pirates
- Local Government
- Rim Collection
- Tortuga Dominions
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