Firebee

FRB-1BFRB-2AFRB-2EFRB-2LFRB-2SWAM-B

FRB-1B
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Flanker / Harasser
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 0 Missile: 6 Support: 2 Omni: 0
Speed	7/10/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 175 Max Stability: 77
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 63 Alpha: 37
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	210
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Cooling (Fixed)
Center Torso	Jump Jet (S)
Left Torso	Heat Sink (D) RL10 Ammo MRM Ammo T-Bolt10
Right Torso	Heat Sink (D) RL10 Ammo T-Bolt10 Ammo T-Bolt10 Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand MRM10
Right Arm	Lower 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, effectively two heat sinks

Factions

The FRB-1B can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)

Stock Loadout

FRB-2A
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Flanker / Harasser
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 1 Missile: 8 Support: 0 Omni: 0
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 415 Max Stability: 200
Durability	Armor: 520 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 75 Alpha: 103
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Proto Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Cooling
Center Torso	RL15
Left Torso	RL10 RL10 Heat Sink Prototype Double (D) Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	RL10 RL10 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand RL10 RL10 RL10
Right Arm	Lower Arm PPC
Left Leg	Heat Sink Prototype Double (D) Heat Sink Prototype Double (D)
Right Leg	Heat Sink Prototype Double (D) Heat Sink Prototype Double (D)

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, effectively two heat sinks

Factions

The FRB-2A can be found with these forces:

• Aurigan Directorate
• Aurigan Restoration (Arano)
• Capellan Confederation (Liao)
• Local Government
• Magistracy Of Canopus
• Marian Hegemony
• Mercenaries
• Pirates
• Taurian Concordat

Stock Loadout

FRB-2E
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Flanker / Harasser
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 2 Missile: 6 Support: 0 Omni: 0
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 104 Max Stability: 32
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 33 Alpha: 42
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Cooling
Center Torso	SRM2s
Left Torso	SRM2 Ammo SRM Ammo SRM Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	SRM2 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand SRM2
Right Arm	Lower 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, effectively two heat sinks

Factions

The FRB-2E can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)

Stock Loadout

FRB-2L
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Flanker / Harasser
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 8 Missile: 0 Support: 0 Omni: 0
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 188 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 520 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 75 Alpha: 84
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Cooling
Center Torso	M Laser M Pulse
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	Lower Arm Hand Heat Sink (D) Heat Sink (D)
Right Arm	Lower Arm Heat Sink (D) M Laser M Pulse
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

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, effectively two heat sinks

Factions

The FRB-2L can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)

Stock Loadout

FRB-2S
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Flanker / Harasser
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 1 Missile: 4 Support: 4 Omni: 0
Speed	5/8/5
Firepower	Max Damage: 104 Max Stability: 32
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 291
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 42 Alpha: 42
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	XL
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Standard
Head	Improved Cooling
Center Torso	Streak SRM2
Left Torso	Streak SRM2 Ammo Streak SRM Ammo Streak SRM Heat Sink Heat Sink Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Right Torso	Streak SRM2 Jump Jet (S) Jump Jet (S)
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand Streak SRM2
Right Arm	Lower 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, effectively two heat sinks

Factions

The FRB-2S can be found with these forces:

• Capellan Confederation (Liao)

Stock Loadout

WAM-B
General Data
'Mech Type	BattleMech
Class	Light
Weight	35T
Stock Role	Flanker / Harasser
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 0 Missile: 4 Support: 0 Omni: 0
Speed	5/8/0
Firepower	Max Damage: 68 Max Stability: 29
Durability	Armor: 480 Structure: 436
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 30 Alpha: 24
Melee	Kick: 35 Punch: 17
Stock Equipment
Engine	Primitive (Fixed)
Core	175
Heat Sinks	Single Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Rugged (Fixed)
Armor	Primitive
Head	Primitive Cockpit (Fixed)
Center Torso	None
Left Torso	SRM2 Ammo SRM Ammo SRM
Right Torso	Heat Sink Heat Sink Heat Sink SRM2
Left Arm	Lower Arm Hand SRM2
Right Arm	Lower Arm LRM5 Ammo LRM
Left Leg	None
Right Leg	None

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, effectively two heat sinks

Factions

The WAM-B can be found with these forces:

• Chainelane Isles
• Hanseatic League
• Jarnfolk
• Local Government
• New Delphi Compact
• Pirates
• Rim Collection
• Tortuga Dominions

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