Editing Fafnir

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Fafnir_FMLA.jpg
|name = ''Fafnir''
|manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRJp184f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 184–185: "FNR-5 Fafnir"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
|production year = 3063
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4152/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = FNR-5<ref name=TRJp184f />
|cost = 11,470,000 C-bills
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|mass = 100
|chassis = [[Foundation Type 220]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|armor = [[Durallex Special Heavy V2]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>with [[CASE]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|engine = [[Vlar 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|comsys = [[Angst Discom]] with [[Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|T&T = [[Angst Accuracy]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|speed = 54 <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp184f /> -->
* 1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
* 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]
* 2x [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]
|BV (1.0) = 2,412<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 101</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,636<ref name=TRJp184f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 175</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Fafnir'''''  can be considered [[Defiance Industries]] of Hesperus' flagship [[BattleMech]]. (Originally the ''[[Defiance_(BattleMech)|Defiance]]'' was intended to be that flagship 'Mech, but its actions tainted its reputation<ref>Operation Excalibur Ch. 19</ref> so it was overshadowed in this role by the ''Fafnir'').

The ''Fafnir'' is built on a lightweight [[Foundation Type 220]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis that is capable of supporting the ''Fafnir'''s massive weapons payload and armor while weighing half as much as a standard chassis. The slow assault design serves as a platform for the pair of "Thor's Hammers" [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s.  To power this massive 'Mech, a [[Vlar 300]] [[fusion engine]] gives the ''Fafnir'' a top speed of 54 km/h. The ''Fafnir'' is protected by nineteen and a half tons of [[Durallex Special Heavy V2]] armor, giving it almost as much armor as the entire mass of some light 'Mechs. The ''Fafnir'' has [[CASE]] in both of its side torsos to protect it from secondary damage if one of the heavy Gauss rifles are damaged. Finally, for protection from enemy electronic warfare systems, the ''Fafnir'' has a [[Guardian ECM Suite]].

==Weapons and Equipment==
Based on the heaviest chassis available, the ''Fafnir'' sports two of what was the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s newest weapon in the early 3060s, the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]. The largest non-artillery weapon in existence, the Hammerfists can deal an immense amount of damage very quickly. Four tons of ammunition for each keep the weapons in good supply. The ''Fafnir'' cannot operate far from supply lines, however, as it only has two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] as backup.

==Variants==
*; FNR-5B : A lack of Thor's Hammers during the [[FedCom Civil War]] forced engineers to come up with a field modification that could be useful without the Heavy Gauss Rifles. The solution was to replace them with paired standard [[Gauss rifle]]s, ER Medium Lasers, and an [[ER Large Laser]]. The added energy weapons reduce the 5B's ammo dependency compared to the original, but even with extra heat sinks installed it can still run quite hot so [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must be mindful of their heat levels.<ref name=TRJp184f /> BV (1.0) = 2,230<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,625<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 176</ref>

*; FNR-5WB : This [[Word of Blake]] variant replaces the torso weapons with an [[Improved C3 Computer]] and four [[plasma rifle]]s. The arms retain the ER Medium Laser of the original ''Fafnir''. It also carries twenty-two double heat sinks. BV(2.0)=2,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 177</ref>

*; FNR-5X : This variant makes use of a pair of massive [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s, and removes the pulse laser to provide six tons of ammunition for the two guns. The ER Medium Lasers are left untouched. These models were used by the [[Skye Guards]] during the Coalition attack on Terra.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,610<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 121</ref>

*; FNR-6U : This variant removes all the standard weaponry. It carries an [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] in each arm, while the side torsos each mount a pair of [[Light PPC]]s. A [[Light Fusion Engine]] is used to provide power, and [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor provides protection. Twelve [[Double Heat Sink]]s are hardly enough to keep this variant's heat under control. BV(2.0)=2,234<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 178</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*; FNR-4A ''Fafnir'' Peter : This was a salvaged command 'Mech piloted by [[Archon]] [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] during the occupation of Tharkad from [[3067]] to early [[3072]]. This customization removes the left torso Heavy Gauss Rifle, half the ammo for the HGRs, the left torso CASE, and the ER Medium Lasers. It has been fitted with ten [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. Also in the left torso are two Extended Range Large Lasers. In each of the arms and in the head, a Medium Pulse Laser been added. It makes use of a [[Compact Gyro]], making room for one of the ten launchers, a Guardian ECM Suite, and a [[C3 slave computer]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Tharkad'', p. 2, 13. The record sheet includes a hand actuator where it should have the fourteenth endo-steel slot.</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,458

== Apocryphal Variants ==
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These variants were introduced in [[MechWarrior Online]], and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media. 

*; FNR-5E: The first PGI invented variant, the 5E is more focused on Missile and Ballistic weapons, the arms are affixed with a pair of [[LRM 5]] and [[LRM 10]] while in each torso carries an Ultra Autocannon/20, making this 'Mech a deadly adversary at both short and long range. Lacking any energy weaponry, the 5E carries four tons of Ultra autocannon rounds and three tons of LRM missiles.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' "Fafnir Sale Page"</ref>

*; FNR-6R : The second PGI invented variant, the 6R focuses on a mixture of [[Snub-Nose PPC]]'s and [[LB 5-X AC]]'s. The PPC's take positions in the Arms and Torso locations while the Autocannons are located in the right and left torso respectively. Giving this variant a deadly combination of both energy and ballistic capability, and able to put out serious withering fire. The 6R carries two tons of LB-X reloads and single ton of missiles for the efficient Streak launcher.<ref name=MWO/>

*; FNR-J(LGD) ''The Juggernaut'' : The ''Fafnir'' [[Legendary 'Mech]] is a dramatic inversion compared to other versions of the chassis, being built around a 400-rated standard engine, endo steel frame and near maximum [[Ferro-fibrous armor]] to mount eight heavy machine guns, two in each arm and side torso, fed from a combined six tons of ammunition.[https://mwomercs.com/news/2023/03/2730-patch-notes-142740-21march2023]

*; FNR-WR ''Wrath'' : The ''Fafnir'' [[Hero 'Mech]] is [[PGI]]'s take on Archon Peter Steiner-Davion's custom variant listed above. With MWO lacking Compact Gyros and C3 systems, as well as PGI seeking to restrict its missile hardpoints, the ''Wrath'' carries a mere four [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s, one in each arm and two more in the left torso, replacing the Endo Steel frame for [[ferro-fibrous]] armor instead with an extra ton of Heavy Gauss ammo carried in the right arm. The remaining weaponry and equipment matches the 4A custom.<ref name=MWO/>
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==Design Quirks==
The ''Fafnir'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table -Fafnir Entry.</ref>
* [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (Heavy Gauss Rifles)]]
* [[No/Minimal Arms]]

==Notable Pilots==
*[[Peter Steiner-Davion]] - During the campaign for [[Tharkad]] at the end of the FedCom Civil War, Peter Steiner-Davion led his pan-Lyran coalition from the seat of a brand new ''Fafnir''. During the climactic street-to-street fighting in Tharkad City, he used it to defeat his great-aunt [[Nondi Steiner]] in a one-on-one fight. He later used a salvaged ''Fafnir'' during the siege of Tharkad that took place during the early part of the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Tharkad'', p. 2</ref>
*[[Steven Blasegga]] - The [[Hauptmann]] of the [[Second Royal Guards]] stood permanent guard outside the Royal Court as of [[3145]]. Blasegga was considered the best shot in the Second, shooting down a [[Clan Wolf]] [[Leopard CV]] with his paired Gauss rifles.<ref name=FM:3145p124>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 124, "Royal Guards"</ref>
*[[Susan Reeves]] - A company commander in the [[Second Donegal Guards]], Hauptmann Reeves led an attack against the [[Fourth Crucis Lancers]] headquarters during the [[Battle of Monte Diablo]], part of the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref name=BMD>''The Battle of Monte Diablo (World Wide Event)''</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Fafnir FMLA.jpg|Original ''Fafnir'' from ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance|FM:LA]]''
image:Fafnir.gif|FNR-5 ''Fafnir'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
Image:MW4-M Fafnir.png|Model of ''Fafnir'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]''
Image:Fafnir.jpg|A ''Fafnir'' in motion from ''MW4:Mercenaries''
Image:MWO_Fafnir.png|Model of ''Fafnir'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Tharkad]]''
* ''MechWarrior Online'' [https://mwomercs.com/fafnir ''Fafnir'' Sale Page]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''

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