Firestarter

FS9-AFS9-HFS9-JFS9-KFS9-MFS9-PFS9-SFS9-S1

FS9-A
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 6 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 90 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 520 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 30
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Flamer Flamer
Left Torso	Heat Sink S Laser Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Heat Sink S Laser Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The original Firestarter model, the FS9-A used Small Lasers instead of Machine Guns and mounted an extra ton of armor. This caused some heat issues and led to the development of the more familiar FS9-H, with its Machine Guns.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-A can be found with these forces:

• Chainelane Isles
• Jarnfolk
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• New Delphi Compact

Stock Loadout

FS9-H
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 2 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 8 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 70 Max Stability: 2
Durability	Armor: 440 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 26
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Flamer Flamer
Left Torso	Heat Sink MG Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Heat Sink MG Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Ammo MG
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The Firestarter is a dangerous 'Mech for its tonnage, carefully timed attacks with its Flamers can shut down any 'Mech and leave it open to punishment from your other forces. The FS9-H also makes a decent light 'Mech hunter-killer.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-H can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Chainelane Isles
• Circinus Federation
• ComStar
• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Hanseatic League
• Jarnfolk
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• New Delphi Compact
• Outworld Alliance
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

FS9-J
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 6 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 48 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 440 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 12
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D) MG Array Ammo MG [AP] Ammo MG [HE] Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) MG Array Ammo MG [Half] Ammo MG [TRC] Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm MG Array
Right Arm	Lower Arm MG Array
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The Firestarter-J is a very focused and highly specific Firestarter variant. Ditching the usual Flamers and energy weapons, the -J goes entirely in on Machine Guns, specifically MG Arrays. Armed with 4 MG Arrays, the Firestarter-J carries no other weaponry. It was built for one purpose: to destroy conventional forces. Mech fighting is a secondary concern for the -J but it's proven moderately effective against pre-weakened targets. Still, the -J needs real support when fighting other mechs.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-J can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Local Government
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Mercenaries
• Pirates
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

FS9-K
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 3 Missile: 0 Support: 4 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 80 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 440 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 28
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Flamer Flamer
Left Torso	Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm S Laser S Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm L Laser
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

Originally designed as a companion model for the Firestarter FS9-H, the FS9-K has proved popular in its own right with the Large Laser giving the FS9-K the reach that its companion lacked.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-K can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)

Stock Loadout

FS9-M
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 4 Missile: 0 Support: 4 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 80 Max Stability: 2
Durability	Armor: 600 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 33 Alpha: 36
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	Heat Sink MG Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Heat Sink
Right Torso	Heat Sink MG Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Ammo MG
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser S Laser
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser S Laser
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

Nicknamed the Mirage, the FS9-M was a late Succession Wars attempt to turn the Firestarter into a frontline 'Mech by swapping out the Flamers for Small Lasers, adding a Heat Sink and adding armor.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-M can be found with these forces:

• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)

Stock Loadout

FS9-P
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 6 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 85 Max Stability: 20
Durability	Armor: 400 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 60 Alpha: 25
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Flamer Flamer
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D) Flamer Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) Flamer Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Flamer
Right Arm	Lower Arm PPC Flamer
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

Description

The Firestarter-P is a rare variant that decides to up the mech's arsenal against other hardened military targets while maintaining its use against conventional forces. It carries a massive six Flamers for conventional work while against larger targets a PPC provides solid direct-fire capability. To pay for all this tonnage, the mech is powered by a XL engine and a brace of double heat sinks to keep the heat manageable.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-P can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Local Government
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Mercenaries
• Pirates
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

FS9-S
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 6 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 75 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 440 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 28
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Flamer Flamer
Left Torso	AMS Ammo AMS Beagle Probe Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	S Laser Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Left Leg	Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink

Description

The Firestarter-S is an overhaul of the -H that upgrades the chassis to Endo-Steel and adds more defensive measures to the mech in the form of an Anti-Missile System and a Beagle Active Probe. Otherwise, the -S is just as capable as a normal Firestarter.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-S can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• ComStar
• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Hanseatic League
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

FS9-S1
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Scout / Disabler
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 0 Support: 6 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/8
Firepower	Max Damage: 75 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 440 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 28
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Nimble Jumper (Fixed)
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Flamer Flamer
Left Torso	AMS Ammo AMS Guardian ECM Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	S Laser Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Right Arm	Lower Arm M Laser Flamer
Left Leg	Heat Sink
Right Leg	Heat Sink

Description

The Firestarter-S1 is an overhaul of the -H that upgrades the chassis to Endo-Steel and adds more defensive measures to the mech in the form of an Anti-Missile System and a Guardian ECM. Otherwise, the -S1 is just as capable as a normal Firestarter.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Nimble Jumper

+15% jump distance

Pilot Affinity: Nimble

15% more jumping distance

Factions

The FS9-S1 can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• ComStar
• Draconis Combine (Kurita)
• Federated Suns (Davion)
• Free Rasalhague Republic
• Free Worlds League (Marik)
• Hanseatic League
• Local Government
• Lyran Commonwealth (Steiner)
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Outworld Alliance
• Rim Collection
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout