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Name/Model:         Heavy Firestarter FSO-H1S
Designer:           Delta
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Inner Sphere
Technology Rating:  E
Tonnage:            60
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         12,044,480 C-Bills
Battle Value:       1,786

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          300 XL
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            Standard
    Jump Capacity:    150 meters
Armor:                Standard
Armament:             
    1 PPC
    2 ER Large Lasers
    1 Medium Pulse Laser
    4 Flamers
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The FSO-H1S Heavy Firestarter was developed by Coventry Metal Works to compliment their
    FSO-9S Firestarter OmniMech and their standard Firestarter. It is heavier than both of the
    other fire starters by a considerable amount, but it maintains its signature firestarting
    capacities. This Firestarter also boosts a slightly slow speed, and Jump Jets.
    
    
    
    Its heavier bulk makes it look quite large next to its lighter kin and tops them each by a
    meter or so. Its right arm has 2 large barrels, the top is the PPC, bottom is the ER Large
    Laser. Its other arm features the signature 2 flamethrowers, but also includes another large
    barrel of an ER Large Laser. Its endo steel frame gives it a bulky appearance.
    
    
    
    It first was theorized in 3048 and engineers worked on it until the Clans came not much
    latter. It was shelved, and in 3058 they finally were able to pick it up again. It went
    through field testing in 3061 and was deployed in limited numbers at the start of the FedCom
    Civil War.

Capabilities:
    This Firestarter at glace appears to have heat problems, and that is quite true. 12 Double
    Coolers work hard to keep the Mech cool from the constant and sudden heating of 2 ER Large
    Lasers and a PPC. In addition to these large bore laser weapons, 4 Flamers and a Medium
    Pulse Laser add to the heat quandary. The heating jackets are often overstressed in
    prolonged battles and often require extra maintenance to keep them acting at full capacity.
    
    
    
    The arms are reinforced, and lucky for the pilot, the bulk of the endo steel helps absorb
    the blowback and sudden flare of heat in the right arm. The left arm features 2 Flamers
    which keep the Heavy Firestarter a Firestarter. It also has an ER Large Laser to provide a
    bit of bite. The torso box features 2 additional flamers and a Medium Pulse Laser, a last
    ditch weapon. The legs house JumpJets.

Deployment:
    It is deployed in several former FedCom RCTs on both sides. It is usually deployed with
    heavy lances.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 3.00                     
Engine:                                       300 XL                   9.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 5                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         12 [24]                   2.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  184                    11.50                     
    Type:                                    Standard                                           

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      20             27       
    Center Torso (rear):                               7       
    R/L Torso:                         14            22/23     
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  5       
    R/L Arm:                           10             20       
    R/L Leg:                           14             23       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Jump Jet                                                  CT                1          1.00             
Medium Pulse Laser                                        CT                1          2.00             
Flamer                                                    RT                1          1.00             
Flamer                                                    LT                1          1.00             
ER Large Laser                                            RA                2          5.00             
PPC                                                       RA                3          7.00             
ER Large Laser                                            LA                2          5.00             
2 Flamers                                                 LA                2          2.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               RL                2          2.00             
2 Jump Jets                                               LL                2          2.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 34
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"j
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 2,  OV: 2
Armor (A): 6,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: ENE, HT1/-/-, OVL
 
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