Editing Gyrfalcon

{{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]}}
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Gyrfalcon RGilClan v33.jpg
|name = ''Gyrfalcon''
|manufacturer = [[Olivetti Weaponry]]
|production year = 3112	
|year reference = <ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6266/MUL Online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref>
|model = Standard
|class = Medium
|cost = 12,092,842 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = BattleMech
|feet = 2
|mass = 55 
|chassis = [[Olivetti Stage 3]] [[endo steel]]
|armor = [[Raydient Advance Series 4]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Laser Reflective Armor|reflective]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>
|engine = 275-rated [[XL engine]]
|comsys = [[Raptor X-T Type iii]]
|T&T = [[Goshawk E-Series]] with [[light active probe]]
|heat sinks = 11 [[laser heat sink]]s
|speed = 86.4
|speed with MASC = 108 
|jumpjets = [[Clan Standard Type A1]] with a [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]
|armament=
* 2x [[ER large laser]]s
* 2x [[LB 2-X AC]]s
|BV (1.0) = N/A
|BV (2.0) = 2,367<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 39, 90 - ''Gyrfalcon'' - BV2.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6266/gyrfalcon-standard MUL Profile for ''Gyrfalcon'' - BV2 and Introduction Year]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 446</ref>
}} 

==Description==
[[Clan Jade Falcon]] developed this medium-weight [[BattleMech]] as part of a [[Clan]]-wide project in the early 3110s, aiming to revitalize the whole Clan. It replaced some older designs whose parts became increasingly scarce since the loss of [[Clan Homeworlds|Homeworld]] ties.<ref name=DADossiers233>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 233: "Jiyi Chistu"</ref> Conceived by the Clan's Council, it served as its intended purpose not only to act as replacement for older designs, but also bolster the Clan's morale for older warriors and next generation.

Among the design's early deployments, it would see action against [[Clan Hell's Horses]] in [[3113]]. As part of an effort to showcase the 'Mech, the [[2nd Falcon Dragoons (Clan Jade Falcon)|2nd Falcon Dragoons]] were sent to [[Chateau]]. There the Dragoons conducted a [[Trial of Possession]] for a Star of the Horses' ''[[Balius]]'' [[BattleMech#Quadrupedal|Quad OmniMech]]. The Dragoons winning bid consisted entirely of a [[Star (Formation)|Star]] of ''Gyrfalcon''s against [[30th Mechanized Strike (Clan Hell's Horses)|30th Mechanized Strike]] [[Cluster]]'s Star of ''Balius''. A fight which would pit both Clans' totem 'Mechs against one another, in this battle the ''Gyrfalcon''s would prove its worth to its creators. After the defeat of the Horses, the Dragoons' commander would order the complete destruction of the ''Balius'' in front of their former MechWarriors instead of claiming them as their prize.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 39, 90 - ''Gyrfalcon'' - Background.</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Built for speed, firepower, and simplicity, the ''Gyrfalcon'' became common in Jade Falcon [[Star (Formation)|Stars]]. Its 275-rated [[XL engine]] would help propel the design into the battlefield at 86.4 km/h, and at bursts to 108 km/h with the help of its [[MASC]]. Included in its construction is a [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]], which gives the design the ability to jump further than the normal 150 meters that its [[jump jet]]s would be capable of. In addition to its regular sensors, the engineers would fit a [[light active probe]] in the 'Mech's head to help it identify potential enemy targets.

While it has been noted that its MechWarriors have it customized for their purposes, this design's original weapons layout consisted of two [[Series 6b]] [[ER large laser]]s and two [[Type OVR-V]] [[LB 2-X AC]]s mounted in its shortened arms [[actuator]]s. In addition to these ranged weapons systems, engineers would go on to reinforce the ''Gyrfalcon's'' legs. This is a nod to [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|their ''touman'']] changing its attitude towards the use of physical attacks, namely using [[Death from Above]] maneuver.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 39, 90 - ''Gyrfalcon'' - Stats.</ref>

==Variants==
; ''Gyrfalcon'' 2: The second version of the ''Gyrfalcon'' would appear in [[3112]]. This version dropped the [[reflective armor]] of the standard model for [[ferro-fibrous]]. In addition to using a less advanced armor, this version also drops the [[light active probe]] and adds two [[laser heat sink]]s. BV(2.0) = 2,105<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 39, 91 - ''Gyrfalcon'' 2 - Variant 2 info.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6267/gyrfalcon-2 MUL Profile for Gyrfalcon 2 - BV2 and Introduction Date.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 447</ref> 

; ''Gyrfalcon'' 3: The third variant produced in [[3112]], replaces both [[LB 2-X AC]]s with two [[Type 25]] [[UAC/2]]s, while fitted with ''Gyrfalcon'' 2's ferro-fibrous armor, it adds a [[targeting computer]], a [[small cockpit]], and carries only 10 [[laser heat sink]]s. BV(2.0) = 2,228<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 39, 92 - ''Gyrfalcon'' 2 - Variant 2 info</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6268/gyrfalcon-3 MUL Profile for ''Gyrfalcon'' 3 - BV2 and Introduction Date]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 448</ref> 

; ''Gyrfalcon'' 4: Produced with a mix of Inner Sphere and Clan technologies, the fourth variant of the ''Gyrfalcon'' carries a pair of [[TSEMP cannon]]s in place of the original's autocannons. Similar to the third variant, this version retains the same level of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor protection, but has been equipped with 3 additional [[laser heat sink]]s in comparison to the previous three variants' 10. BV(2.0) = 3,716<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', pp. 39, 93 - ''Gyrfalcon'' 4 - Variant 4 info</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6269/gyrfalcon-4 MUL Profile for ''Gyrfalcon'' 4 - BV2 and Introduction Date]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 449</ref>

; ''Gyrfalcon'' 5 : Used by Aleksandr Hazen, this configuration has an [[ER large laser]] and [[UAC/5]] on each arm, with the center torso carrying a single ton of ammunition for the autocannons. The [[reflective armor]] is replaced by [[ferro-fibrous]] armor plate, and the [[light active probe]] is removed. BV (2.0) = 2,151<ref>''Shrapnel (magazine)|Shrapnel Issue 2''</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Gyrfalcon'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:
* [[Distracting]]
* [[Reinforced Legs]]

==Notable Pilots==
:See: [[:Category:Notable Gyrfalcon Pilots]]

==Notes==
* The ''Gyrfalcon'' was first created by [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Falcons Prey expansion set. The figure was only used for the CMG's Unique figures. The 'Mech was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]].

* ''Gyrfalcon'' 3 would originally appear as [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] Benj Malthus, an unnamed personal variant, until CGL revisited Dark Age and adapted the dossier's stats to make it into an official canon variant. However, it differs from canonized 3rd variant due to the dossier naming it having standard armor vs ferro-fibrous in the canon variant.  

* Another variant seen in the novel, ''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'', shows a ''Gyrfalcon'' (Aleksandr Hazen's 'Mech) armed with pair of [[UAC/5]]s and [[ER large laser]]s<ref>''Flight of the Falcon'', pp. 227-228 - Aleksandr Hazen's ''Gyrfalcon'' fires its autocannons and lasers which out range his ''sibkin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''Shrike''<nowiki>'</nowiki> weaponry. Aleks fires its pair of 5-centimeter mounted guns from each of its arms</ref><ref>''Flight of the Falcon'', p. 171 - Nova Cats in Gnome Battle Armor tear off one of Aleks' Ultra AC/5s</ref>

==BattleMech Gallery==
<gallery>
Gyrfalcon2.jpg|''Gyrfalcon'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans|TRO: 3145 The Clans]]''
Gyrfalcon RGilClan v33.jpg|''Gyrfalcon'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33|RG:iClan vol. 33]]''
Gyrfalcon.jpg|3D render used on variant of [[MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey Booster Pack]]
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' (novel)
* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Shrapnel (magazine)|Shrapnel Issue 2]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]''

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[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]]