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	The '''''Flashman''''' is an underrated heavy [['Mech]], commonly called a "flashbulb" by [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] for its heavy-energy configuration. The ''Flashman'', which was first introduced in [[Introduction Year::2701]], is a 'Mech that is capable of engaging an enemy for extended periods of time with little resupply. This made it one of the most prized 'Mechs in a commander's arsenal during the [[Star League]] and saw heavy use by line [[regiment]]s, typically in a "fire brigade" role for heavy and assault [[lance]]s.  During advances it would stay to the rear to protect against ambushes and provide fire support for its lancemates.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 44-45</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 92-92</ref>		The '''''Flashman''''' is an underrated heavy [['Mech]], commonly called a "flashbulb" by [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] for its heavy-energy configuration. The ''Flashman'', which was first introduced in [[Introduction Year::2701]], is a 'Mech that is capable of engaging an enemy for extended periods of time with little resupply. This made it one of the most prized 'Mechs in a commander's arsenal during the [[Star League]] and saw heavy use by line [[regiment]]s, typically in a "fire brigade" role for heavy and assault [[lance]]s.  During advances it would stay to the rear to protect against ambushes and provide fire support for its lancemates.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 44-45</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 92-92</ref>
−	Towards the end of the [[Star League]], several [[division]]s had [[battalion]]s composed of nothing but ''Flashman''s, and thanks to its popularity these 'Mechs saw frequent use on the front lines.  When the League dissolved, the design spread amongst the [[Successor States]] but fewer than 500 ''Flashman''s were still operational at the start of the [[First Succession War]].  Their heavy use during this fighting saw many destroyed and production of new 'Mechs abruptly stopped in [[Production Ceased::2796]] when Renault-Prime Industries on [[Wasat]] was destroyed.  The ''Flashman'' was saved from extinction thanks to [[Defiance Industries]], which was able to acquire the schematics and produced a downgraded version at their [[Hesperus II]] plant.<ref name=TRO3050u/><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 272-273</ref>	+	Towards the end of the [[Star League]], several [[division]]s had [[battalion]]s composed of nothing but ''Flashmans'', and thanks to its popularity these 'Mechs saw frequent use on the front lines.  When the League dissolved, the design spread amongst the [[Successor States]] but fewer than 500 ''Flashmans'' were still operational at the start of the [[First Succession War]].  Their heavy use during this fighting saw many destroyed and production of new 'Mechs abruptly stopped in [[Production Ceased::2796]] when Renault-Prime Industries on [[Wasat]] was destroyed.  The ''Flashman'' was saved from extinction thanks to [[Defiance Industries]], which was able to acquire the schematics and produced a downgraded version at their [[Hesperus II]] plant.<ref name=TRO3050u/><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 272-273</ref>
−	Thanks to the fact that they owned the only remaining ''Flashman'' factory and could replace their combat losses, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] remained the largest user of ''Flashman'' 'Mechs throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], at least until the unveiling of the [[Com Guards]].  [[ComStar]] also supplied examples of downgraded ''Flashman''s to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]].  Following the recovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], Defiance Industries was able to restart production of original-model ''Flashman'' 'Mechs in the 3050s and built new variants for ComStar.  After the [[Word of Blake]] seized control of Defiance Industries they also produced new variants which were supplied to their [[Word of Blake Militia|Militia]] for the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050u/><ref name=TRO3039/>	+	Thanks to the fact that they owned the only remaining ''Flashman'' factory and could replace their combat losses, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] remained the largest user of ''Flashman'' 'Mechs throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], at least until the unveiling of the [[Com Guards]].  [[ComStar]] also supplied examples of downgraded ''Flashmans'' to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]].  Following the recovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], Defiance Industries was able to restart production of original-model ''Flashman'' 'Mechs in the 3050s and built new variants for ComStar.  After the [[Word of Blake]] seized control of Defiance Industries they also produced new variants which were supplied to their [[Word of Blake Militia|Militia]] for the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050u/><ref name=TRO3039/>
	Defiance returned to Lyran control after the Jihad, following the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] which resulted in a cornucopia of buyers hungry for cutting-edge 'Mechs. Defiance would update the ''Flashman'' with [[Clan]]-tech weaponry to allow it to survive against any foe of equal weight, either [[Inner Sphere]] or Clan.<ref name=RCiCV24p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 12 "Flashman"</ref>		Defiance returned to Lyran control after the Jihad, following the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] which resulted in a cornucopia of buyers hungry for cutting-edge 'Mechs. Defiance would update the ''Flashman'' with [[Clan]]-tech weaponry to allow it to survive against any foe of equal weight, either [[Inner Sphere]] or Clan.<ref name=RCiCV24p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 12 "Flashman"</ref>

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image = Flashman RGilClan v24.png |name = ''Flashman'' |manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRSWp140f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 140–141: "FLS-8K Flashman"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U --> ---- [[Renault-Prime]]<ref name=TRSWp140f /> |production year = 2701 |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1124/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model = FLS-8K<ref name=TRSWp140f /> |cost = 17,831,624 C-bills |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |mech type = BattleMech |feet = biped |mass = 75 |chassis = [[FLS/HV-1]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |armor = [[Kemplar 5000]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |engine = [[GM 375 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |comsys = [[Faust/Calliope FM-4]] (Defiance);<br /> <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> [[Duoteck 195]] (R-P) <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7]] (Defiance);<br /> <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> [[Faust/Shinji AT/TS]] (R-P) <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |heat sinks = 15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRSWp140f /> --> * 3x [[large laser]] * 5x [[medium laser]] * 1x [[flamer]] * 1x [[anti-missile system]] |BV (1.0) = 1,409<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> |BV (2.0) = 1,779<ref name=TRSWp140f /><ref name = TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 215</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Flashman''''' is an underrated heavy [['Mech]], commonly called a "flashbulb" by [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] for its heavy-energy configuration. The ''Flashman'', which was first introduced in [[Introduction Year::2701]], is a 'Mech that is capable of engaging an enemy for extended periods of time with little resupply. This made it one of the most prized 'Mechs in a commander's arsenal during the [[Star League]] and saw heavy use by line [[regiment]]s, typically in a "fire brigade" role for heavy and assault [[lance]]s. During advances it would stay to the rear to protect against ambushes and provide fire support for its lancemates.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 44-45</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 92-92</ref> Towards the end of the [[Star League]], several [[division]]s had [[battalion]]s composed of nothing but ''Flashmans'', and thanks to its popularity these 'Mechs saw frequent use on the front lines. When the League dissolved, the design spread amongst the [[Successor States]] but fewer than 500 ''Flashmans'' were still operational at the start of the [[First Succession War]]. Their heavy use during this fighting saw many destroyed and production of new 'Mechs abruptly stopped in [[Production Ceased::2796]] when Renault-Prime Industries on [[Wasat]] was destroyed. The ''Flashman'' was saved from extinction thanks to [[Defiance Industries]], which was able to acquire the schematics and produced a downgraded version at their [[Hesperus II]] plant.<ref name=TRO3050u/><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 272-273</ref> Thanks to the fact that they owned the only remaining ''Flashman'' factory and could replace their combat losses, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] remained the largest user of ''Flashman'' 'Mechs throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], at least until the unveiling of the [[Com Guards]]. [[ComStar]] also supplied examples of downgraded ''Flashmans'' to the [[Draconis Combine]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Following the recovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], Defiance Industries was able to restart production of original-model ''Flashman'' 'Mechs in the 3050s and built new variants for ComStar. After the [[Word of Blake]] seized control of Defiance Industries they also produced new variants which were supplied to their [[Word of Blake Militia|Militia]] for the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050u/><ref name=TRO3039/> Defiance returned to Lyran control after the Jihad, following the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] which resulted in a cornucopia of buyers hungry for cutting-edge 'Mechs. Defiance would update the ''Flashman'' with [[Clan]]-tech weaponry to allow it to survive against any foe of equal weight, either [[Inner Sphere]] or Clan.<ref name=RCiCV24p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 12 "Flashman"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The primary weapons on the ''Flashman'' are three [[Selitex Radonic]] [[Large Laser]]s mounted in the right arm, left arm, and center torso. These are backed up by five [[Ichiba 3000]] [[medium laser]]s, one mounted in each arm coaxial to the large lasers, one in each side torso, and one which is mounted in the rear of the 'Mech to ward off attackers. The ''Flashman'' also carries a [[Buzzsaw (AMS)|Buzzsaw]] [[anti-missile system]] with one ton of ammo in the right torso to defend against missile attacks and a [[Zippo Mark X]] anti-personnel [[flamer]] in the head, to deter [[infantry]] attacks.<ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3025r/> Clan Invasion era models used more alternate components but otherwise matched the specs of the Star League version.<ref name=TRO3050u/> The use of a [[Faust/Shinji AT/TS]] [[targeting-tracking system]] gives the ''Flashman'' a level of accuracy few can match, while fifteen [[double heat sinks]] give it an effective heat management system. The 'Mech is also notable for using an [[extralight engine]] which makes it fast for its size, though not at the expense of protection thanks to thirteen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3025r/> ==Variants== *; FLS-7K : A far cry from the fast and deadly 8K ''Flashman'', the 7K model is a downgraded version that was produced by Defiance Industries in [[2796]] after the destruction of the Renault-Prime factories, using a blueprint that was acquired prior to the factory’s destruction. The advanced extralight engine was no longer being produced though, and with a standard [[Vlar 300]] the design now has a top speed of only 64.8 km/h. In addition, the center torso laser and AMS was also removed and the double heat sinks replaced with standard versions. The design now carries two arm-mounted [[Thunderbolt A5M]] large lasers, five [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers and a [[Coventry Volcano]] flamer. Surprisingly, the armor protection has not been sacrificed in any way, which has resulted in the 7K being more durable than the SLDF version due to its lack of an XL engine. The 7K used the [[Faust/Calliope FM-4]] communications system and the [[TharHes Ares-7]] targeting and tracking system.<ref name=TRSWp140f /><ref name=TRO3039/> Following the reintroduction of the 8K production of this model ceased.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 1,192<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,480<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 159</ref> *; FLS-9B : The first variant produced by the [[Word of Blake]] in [[3068]] following their conquest of Hesperus II, the 9B utilizes a [[light fusion engine]], [[Compact Gyro]], [[Endo Steel]] structure, [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and a [[Small Cockpit]]. Twelve double heat sinks struggle to cool the all-laser configuration. Two [[ER Large Laser]]s enable the ''Flashman'' to strike from long distances. Two [[ER medium laser]]s, two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[ER Small Laser]] are powerful up close. A [[C3i Computer]] enables the 9B to share targeting telemetry with other, like-equipped units.<ref name=TRSWp140f /> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,600<ref name=MUL96>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 96</ref> *; FLS-9C : The 9C, a complete overhaul of the ''Flashman'' produced by Defiance Industries for ComStar in [[3061]], carries three ER large lasers, four medium pulse lasers, a medium laser, and an [[improved C3 computer]]. In order to accomplish this, the armor on the design has been upgraded to [[ferro-fibrous]] and the 'Mech now has an [[Endo Steel]] chassis.<ref name=TRSWp140f /> BV (1.0) = 1,393<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 123</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 126</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,779<ref name=MUL96/> *; FLS-9M : This second Word of Blake variant, introduced in [[3070]] and built for [[House Marik]] forces loyal to the Blakists, is less flashy than the 9B but still effective. Like that variant, the 9M utilizes an Endo Steel chassis and a Light Engine, although it is a smaller engine with a top speed of 64 km/h to enable this ''Flashman'' to mount paired [[Heavy PPC]]s. Unfortunately its heat dissipation system is strained to the limit just to keep up with the powerful cannons. Up close, four medium lasers and four medium pulse lasers deliver withering firepower, while the addition of a [[Small Laser]] seems an afterthought.<ref name=TRSWp140f /> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,895<ref name=MUL96/> *; FLS-10E : Intended to bring the 'Mech up to the highest possible standards, during the final years of the [[Dark Age era]] Defiance would refit the ''Flashman'' with a fully Clan-tech weapons array<ref name=RCiCV24p12/> - a Clan ER Large Laser in each arm and the center torso supported by a Clan ER medium laser in each arm, forward facing in each side torso, as well as an additional one rear-facing in the left torso. A Clan ER small laser is in the head and an Inner Sphere-grade anti-missile system and single ton of [[CASE II]]-protected ammo round the 'Mech out. Built upon an Inner Sphere-grade Endo Steel frame and a shell of [[Reflective Armor]], eighteen IS Double Heat Sinks and a Clan-grade 375 XL Engine fitted with a [[Supercharger]] allows the 10E to rapidly close and overwhelm any foe quickly. BV (2.0) = 3,349<ref name=RCiCV24p25>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 25, "Flashman FLS-10E"</ref> *; FLS-C : Produced by the [[Draconis Combine]] in [[3063]], this variant was based on the 8K models they received as part of Operation Rosebud. The only difference with this variant is the removal of the flamer to carry a [[C3 slave unit]].<ref name=TRSWp140f /> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,774<ref name=MUL96/> == Design Quirks == The ''Flashman'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Flashman Entry.</ref> * [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] ==Notable Pilots== *[[David Kalasa]] - The Founding Khan of Clan Sea Fox piloted a ''Flashman'' until his death. *[[Martha Zuritas]] - The commanding officer of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]] brigade piloted a ''Flashman'' for a good portion of her career. ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Feuerteufel''''', which instead means as ''Fire Devil''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FRT-8L'''. ==Gallery== <gallery> Flashman.jpg|Original FLS-8K ''Flashman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' FLS-Flashman.png|FLS-7K ''Flashman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]'' FLS-7KFLASHMAN.png|FLS-7K ''Flashman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' 3050U Flashman.jpg|FLS-8K ''Flashman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' Flashman RGilClan v24.png|''Flashman'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24|RGilClan: Vol 24]]'' OpKlondike_p61_Flashman.jpg|[[Clan Sea Fox]] [[Khan]] [[David Kalasa|David Kalasa's]] ''Flashman'' being obliterated during [[Operation KLONDIKE]] from ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' CCG Unlimited Flashman.jpg|FLS-8K ''Flashman'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' ComStar Battle Level II - Flashman.jpg|''Flashman'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: ComStar Battle Level II]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' </div> [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] [[Category:ComStar BattleMechs]] [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs]] [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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