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	[[Bell Refit Yards]]<ref name=OFS7>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 7</ref>		[[Bell Refit Yards]]<ref name=OFS7>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 7</ref>
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−	[[Confederation Defense Corporation]] (destroyed in [[First Succession War|FSW]])<ref name=TRSWp32f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 32–33: "FRB-2E Firebee"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 -->	+	[[Confederation Defense Corporation]] (2E; destroyed in [[First Succession War|FSW]])<ref name=TRSWp32f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 32–33</ref>
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	[[Hellespont Industrials]]		[[Hellespont Industrials]]
	|production year=2483		|production year=2483
	|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1079/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>		|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1079/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
−	|model=FRB-2E<ref name=TRSWp32f />	+	|model=FRB-2E
	|cost= 2,536,830 [[C-bill]]s		|cost= 2,536,830 [[C-bill]]s
	|introduced=[[2472]]<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 3</ref>		|introduced=[[2472]]<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 3</ref>
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	*; WAM-B/FRB-1E : The original ''Firebee'' used a single [[LRM-5]] backed up by a trio of [[SRM-2]]s. The [[primitive engine]] provided a top speed of 85 km/h, more than enough to engage armored vehicles, infantry, and supporting heavier units. However, the lack of [[jump jet]]s, combined with six and a half tons of [[primitive armor]], forced pilots to pay attention to the terrain to insure they could move effectively.<ref name=TRSWp32f /><ref name=xtrop3/> BV (2.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 228</ref>		*; WAM-B/FRB-1E : The original ''Firebee'' used a single [[LRM-5]] backed up by a trio of [[SRM-2]]s. The [[primitive engine]] provided a top speed of 85 km/h, more than enough to engage armored vehicles, infantry, and supporting heavier units. However, the lack of [[jump jet]]s, combined with six and a half tons of [[primitive armor]], forced pilots to pay attention to the terrain to insure they could move effectively.<ref name=TRSWp32f /><ref name=xtrop3/> BV (2.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 228</ref>
−	*; FRB-3E : Two ''Firebees'' left over from the [[Age of War]] were upgraded in [[3071]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'': "Firebee introduction dates"</ref> when [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] revealed that he had survived the [[WarShip]] bombardment of [[Sian]]. They are protected by [[stealth armor]] and the requisite [[Guardian ECM suite]], while the [[large laser]] and [[SRM-2]]s replaced with a [[plasma rifle]] and an [[MML-5]]. Two tons of ammo feed the rifle, and two bins for missiles allows the MML to choose between long or short range munitions.<ref name=TRSWp32f /> BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 141</ref>	+	*; FRB-3E : Two ''Firebees'' left over from the [[Age of War]] were upgraded in [[3071]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Firebee introduction dates"</ref> when [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] revealed that he had survived the [[WarShip]] bombardment of [[Sian]]. They are protected by [[stealth armor]] and the requisite [[Guardian ECM suite]], while the [[large laser]] and [[SRM-2]]s replaced with a [[plasma rifle]] and an [[MML-5]]. Two tons of ammo feed the rifle, and two bins for missiles allows the MML to choose between long or short range munitions.<ref name=TRSWp32f /> BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 141</ref>
	*; ''Firebee'' WI-WAM MilitiaMech : Introduced by [[Wesley Industries]] after [[Gray Monday]], this [[IndustrialMech]] version of the ''Firebee'' carries a [[Thunderbolt 10]] and single [[RL-10]]. The speed and armor protection is severely lacking compared to other ''Firebee'' variants because it uses the same chassis, [[fuel cell engine]], and armor of the [[DemolitionMech]] produced by Wesley.<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 34</ref> BV (2.0) = 456<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 98</ref>		*; ''Firebee'' WI-WAM MilitiaMech : Introduced by [[Wesley Industries]] after [[Gray Monday]], this [[IndustrialMech]] version of the ''Firebee'' carries a [[Thunderbolt 10]] and single [[RL-10]]. The speed and armor protection is severely lacking compared to other ''Firebee'' variants because it uses the same chassis, [[fuel cell engine]], and armor of the [[DemolitionMech]] produced by Wesley.<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 34</ref> BV (2.0) = 456<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 98</ref>
	==Design Quirks==		==Design Quirks==
−	The ''Firebee'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Firebee Entry.</ref>	+	The ''Firebee'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Firebee Entry.</ref>
	* [[Poor Life Support]]		* [[Poor Life Support]]
	* [[Weak Legs]]		* [[Weak Legs]]
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	==Related Designs==		==Related Designs==
−	*''[[Yinghuochong]]'' - A [[thirty-second-century]] scout killer built around an updated version of the ''Firebee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s chassis, the ''Yinghuochong'' mounts advanced recon equipment and carries as its sole weapon a fearsome [[Clan]]tech [[ER PPC]]. <ref name=TRO3145CC-30>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 30: "''Yinghuochong''"</Ref>	+	*''[[Yinghuochong]]'' - A 32nd century scout killer built around an updated version of the ''Firebee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s chassis, the ''Yinghuochong'' mounts advanced recon equipment and carries as its sole weapon a fearsome [[Clan]]tech [[ER PPC]]. <ref name=TRO3145CC-30>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.30 "''Yinghuochong''"</Ref>
−	* ''[[Toro]]'' - The Taurian Concordat based the ''Toro'' on captured Capellan ''Firebee'' BattleMechs.<ref name="TRO:3075p296+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 296-297: "TR-A-6 Toro"</ref>
	==Notable Pilots==		==Notable Pilots==
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	* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
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	[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]]		[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]		[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Firebee.jpg |name=''Firebee'' |manufacturer= [[Bell Refit Yards]]<ref name=OFS7>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 7</ref> ---- [[Confederation Defense Corporation]] (2E; destroyed in [[First Succession War|FSW]])<ref name=TRSWp32f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 32–33</ref> ---- [[Hellespont Industrials]] |production year=2483 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1079/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=FRB-2E |cost= 2,536,830 [[C-bill]]s |introduced=[[2472]]<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 3</ref> |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |mech type = BattleMech |feet=biped |mass=35 |chassis=[[Confederated 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |armor=[[Ceres Shield 2.2]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |engine=[[Omni 175]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |comsys=[[Zenith Sqwak Box 4]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |T&T=[[Maui Missile Trak]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |jumpjets=[[Anderson Propulsion 12]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRSWp32f /> --> * 1x [[large laser]] * 4x [[SRM-2]] |BV (1.0)=?? |BV (2.0)=808<ref name=TRSWp32f /><ref name=TRO:3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 242-243, "Firebee Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 227</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 140</ref> }} ==Description== Originally designated the '''"Weapon-Armed 'Mech-Alpha"''', the first generation [[BattleMech]] produced by the [[Capellan Confederation]] in [[Introduction Year::2483]] was widely known for its use of [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] missiles. After 11 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 redesignated as the '''FRB-1E ''Firebee'''''. Eventually a third generation ''Firebee'' began production on [[Exedor]] in [[2524]]. This factory continued production until its destruction in the beginning phases of the [[First Succession War]].<ref name=TRO:3075/>. With its aggressive role of anti-tank warfare, the ''Firebee'' would not see combat past the 2900's. The ''Firebee'' has a top speed of 86 km/h, fast for a light 'Mech of its day. It was also quite maneuverable, with enough [[jump jet]]s to leap 150 meters in the air. Six tons of armor provides significant protection for such a small machine.<ref name=TRO:3075/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Firebee'' mounts a [[Star Cutter 80cm]] [[large laser]], giving it respectable firepower at range, while up close four [[Maui Crossbow]] [[SRM-2]] launchers can unleash a dangerous eight missile burst. With its two tons of ammunition for the SRM launchers, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] can use either inferno or standard missiles. Either way, the ''Firebee'' is a potent anti-vehicle platform.<ref name=TRO:3075/> ==Variants== *; WAM-B/FRB-1E : The original ''Firebee'' used a single [[LRM-5]] backed up by a trio of [[SRM-2]]s. The [[primitive engine]] provided a top speed of 85 km/h, more than enough to engage armored vehicles, infantry, and supporting heavier units. However, the lack of [[jump jet]]s, combined with six and a half tons of [[primitive armor]], forced pilots to pay attention to the terrain to insure they could move effectively.<ref name=TRSWp32f /><ref name=xtrop3/> BV (2.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 228</ref> *; FRB-3E : Two ''Firebees'' left over from the [[Age of War]] were upgraded in [[3071]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Firebee introduction dates"</ref> when [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] revealed that he had survived the [[WarShip]] bombardment of [[Sian]]. They are protected by [[stealth armor]] and the requisite [[Guardian ECM suite]], while the [[large laser]] and [[SRM-2]]s replaced with a [[plasma rifle]] and an [[MML-5]]. Two tons of ammo feed the rifle, and two bins for missiles allows the MML to choose between long or short range munitions.<ref name=TRSWp32f /> BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 141</ref> *; ''Firebee'' WI-WAM MilitiaMech : Introduced by [[Wesley Industries]] after [[Gray Monday]], this [[IndustrialMech]] version of the ''Firebee'' carries a [[Thunderbolt 10]] and single [[RL-10]]. The speed and armor protection is severely lacking compared to other ''Firebee'' variants because it uses the same chassis, [[fuel cell engine]], and armor of the [[DemolitionMech]] produced by Wesley.<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 34</ref> BV (2.0) = 456<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 98</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''Firebee'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Firebee Entry.</ref> * [[Poor Life Support]] * [[Weak Legs]] The WAM-B ''Firebee'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 4</ref> * [[Difficult to Maintain]] * [[Extended Torso Twist]] * [[Non-Standard Parts]] * [[Poor Workmanship]] * [[Weak Legs]] * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2524]] ==Related Designs== *''[[Yinghuochong]]'' - A 32nd century scout killer built around an updated version of the ''Firebee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s chassis, the ''Yinghuochong'' mounts advanced recon equipment and carries as its sole weapon a fearsome [[Clan]]tech [[ER PPC]]. <ref name=TRO3145CC-30>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.30 "''Yinghuochong''"</Ref> ==Notable Pilots== :See: [[:Category:Notable Firebee Pilots]] ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Firebee.jpg|Original ''Firebee'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' Image:WAM-B Firebee.jpg|Experimental WAM-B ''Firebee'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3|XTRO:Primitives III]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]

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