FNR-5 Fafnir - "Devastator" |
FNR-5 Fafnir - "Devastator" |
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CODE FNR-5 Fafnir Devastator Estimated Value: 23,735,000 C-Bills Tonnage: 100 Chassis: Foundation Ultralight Endo Steel Power Plant: Vlar 300 XL Cruising Speed: 32.25 Maximum Speed: 53.75 Jump Jets: none Jump Capacity: none Armor: Durallex Heavy Special Armament: 2 Defiance Hammerfist Heavy Gauss Rifles 2 Ramtech 1500Z ER Large Lasers 2 Defiance Small Lasers Manufacturer: Defiance Industries Primary Factory: Hesperus II Communications System: Angst Clear Channel 3 with Guardian ECM Suite Targeting and Tracking System: Angst Clear View 2A with Beagle Active Probe Overview: The last two decades have been a time of opportunity for Defiance Industries, with the technological renaissance solidifying their reputation as the principle 'Mech manufacturer in the Inner Sphere. New BattleMech designs have rolled off the production lined buried in the Myoo Mountains, including the Cobra Medium 'Mech and Salamander Assault 'Mech. Brandel Gareth's abortive revolt in 3057 could have cost the company dearly. Instead, the brief conflict brought to light a number of design flaws in the company's new flagship model, the Defiance BattleMech, production of which was immediately suspended. Rather that allowing this setback to derail their plans, Defiance immediately began work on a new design, the Fafnir Assault BattleMech, intended to showcase the companies abilities. Prototypes entered service in late 3061, and full-scale production is expected to commence in early 3063. Capabilities: Borrowing heavily from the Atlas, also produced on Hesperus, the Fafnir epitomizes the Lyran philosophy of size and strength rather than finesse. Massing a hundred tons with almost twenty tons of armor, the design is impervious to all but the heaviest -- or luckiest -- of shots. A sophisticated Guardian ECM suite adds to the 'Mechs defenses, hindering the operation of enemy targeting and communication systems. Like the Atlas, the Fafnir has a top speed of 54 kph, though its fusion plant is twice the mass of the older machine. Though reducing the design's payload by 10 tons, it was argued that this increased its survivability, eliminating engine KOs due to side-torso destruction. It also ensured sufficient space was available for the design's principle armament, a pair of Hammerfist heavy gauss rifles. These massive weapons, nicknamed "Thor's Hammer," combine range and firepower to deadly effect and, despite the systems drawbacks, are extremely popular in the LAAF. The greatest criticism leveled at the design is its over-reliance on the Hammerfists, with only a pair of extended range medium lasers and a single medium pulse laser to defend the 'Mech if it exhausts its ammunition. Deployment: Prototype Fafnirs have deployed to pro-Katherine units along the Jade Falcon border, as well as to "patriotic" units like the Royal Guard, where it has replaced older designs like the Banshee and Zeus Assault BattleMechs. Though ill suited to general patrol operations, the design has found a home among assault units, particularly those assigned to breach enemy lines and fortifications. One such unit is the VS (Valiant Stormer) company of the Third Lyran Guards on Graceland, who have been impressed by the Fafnirs performance in exercises, nicknaming it "mugger" because of its combination of simplicity and brutality. Known Variants: This chassis is a variant of the Fafnir FNR-5 Prime design. FNR-5 Fafnir Devastator Technology Base: - Inner Sphere - Level 2 Equipment Mass Internal Structure: 10 Engine: 300 XL 9.5 Walking MP: 3 Running MP: 5 Jumping MP: 0 Heat Sinks: 10(20) - Double 0 Gyro: 3 Cockpit: 3 Armor Factor: 296 18.5 Internal Armor Structure Value Head 3 9 Center Torso 31 45 Center Torso(rear) 14 R/L Torso 21 30 R/L Torso(rear) 9 R/L Arm 17 33 R/L Leg 21 42 Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage ER Large Laser LA 2 5 Guardian ECM Suite LA 2 1.5 Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo LA 3 3 Heavy Gauss Rifle LT/LL 0/0 18 Heavy Gauss Rifle RT/RL 0/0 18 Beagle Active Probe RA 2 1.5 ER Large Laser RA 2 5 Heavy Gauss Rifle Ammo RA 3 3 Small Laser CT 1 0.5 Small Laser CT 1 0.5 |
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