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Name/Model:         Firestarter FS9-RF [BASE]
Designer:           Oberst_Klink
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            45
Configuration:      Biped OmniMech
Era/Year:           Dark Age / 3150
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         8,749,844 C-Bills
Battle Value:       612

Chassis:              Foundation Reinforced Endo Steel
Power Plant:          GM 270 XL
Walking Speed:        64.8 kph  
Maximum Speed:        97.2 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Durallex Nova
Armament:             
    20.5 tons of pod space available
Manufacturer:         Ceres Metals Industries, Coventry Metal Works, Luthien Armor Works, Victory Industries
    Primary Factory:  Capella (CMI), Coventry (CMW), Luthien (LAW), Marduk (VI)
Communications:       Cyclops 18XS Adaptable
Targeting & Tracking: Cyclops Special Limited

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Overview:
    Several decades after the end of the Jihad, the Draconis Combine had restored its military
    and industrial strength. The production lines of the "Luthien Armor Works" were also
    available again. Current models, such as the Avalanche, could be supplemented by the
    production of older models. The first generation of Omnis (Raptor, Owens, Strider,
    Firestarter, Blackjack, Black Hawk-KU, Avatar, and Sunder) had proven themselves in the
    past, but also had minor flaws. The ramp-up of production should now eliminate or improve
    these minor issues. First: a complete conversion to dual heat sinks on all 'Mechs. Second: a
    complete removal of fixed equipment (including jump jets and external heat sinks). The
    second point demonstrates the increased flexibility. Some equipment is no longer compatible
    with some Omnis (e.g., the use of improved jump jets). This also significantly increases the
    carrying capacity in some cases. The entire project was dubbed "Project Refit." The
    designation of the revised base models is -RF.

Capabilities:
    The Firestarter-RF loses two of its heatsinks - just the heatsinks inside its engines will
    remain. Together with the removal of the other fixed equipment (jumpjets and flamer) this
    will encrease the podspace. Every part can be mounted when necessary. There is also a little
    change concerning the distribution of endosteel. Now the Firestarter-RF is able to get some
    actuators, if necessary.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 2.50                     
Engine:                                       270 XL                   7.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 6                                               
    Running MP:                                 9                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         10 [20]                   0.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  136                     8.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      14             20       
    Center Torso (rear):                               7       
    R/L Torso:                         11             16       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  6       
    R/L Arm:                            7             12       
    R/L Leg:                           11             16       

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Location                                     Fixed                            Spaces Remaining  
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Head                                          None                                   1          
Center Torso                                  None                                   2          
Right Torso                               3 XL Engine                                8          
                                          1 Endo Steel                                          
Left Torso                                3 XL Engine                                8          
                                          1 Endo Steel                                          
Right Arm                                 4 Endo Steel                               6          
Left Arm                                  4 Endo Steel                               6          
Right Leg                                 2 Endo Steel                               0          
Left Leg                                  2 Endo Steel                               0          

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Fixed Equipment                                        Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 17
TP: BM,  SZ: 2,  TMM: 2,  MV: 12"
Damage: (S) 0 / (M) 0 / (L) 0,  OV: 0
Armor (A): 5,  Structure (S): 2
Specials: ENE, OMNI
 
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