DAS
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The Fire Moth (DAS) is a 20 ton Clan light mech. It is also known as the Dasher.
[edit] Blurb
In its primary configuration, the Dasher can give a good account of itself against light 'Mechs of the Inner Sphere. Its exceptional speed allows it to get into close range regardless of its opponent's actions, and use its short-range missiles and medium lasers to good effect. If facing a larger enemy, the Dasher simply retreats to friendly lines, leaving its foe far behind. Another popular tactic is for the Dasher to race to the enemy's rear, cutting down opposing 'Mechs before they can respond. This has worked out badly on occasion, primarily because of the Rasalhagian practice of forming lances into a column. On several occasions, a Dasher has sped around a light 'Mech, only to be cut down by a medium 'Mech following several hundred meters behind. Alternate Configuration A has been seen only on rare occasions, but has been used to devastating effect. This configuration uses its Beagle active probe to locate hidden enemy positions and its target-acquisition gear to rain down flights of Arrow IV missiles from other members of its Cluster many kilometers away. It uses its Streak short-range missiles and anti-missile system to hold its place on the battlefield for as long as possible, then returns to the supporting 'Mechs in its unit with amazing speed.Using its Guardian electronic countermeasures to protect its Starmates, a Dasher equipped with Alternate Configuration B leads a force into an enemy city or other built-up area where hostilities are expected. Its medium pulse lasers and machine gun can swiftly destroy enemy infantry, and the A-pod helps keep sappers off the 'Mech's legs. In Alternate Configuration C, the Dasher performs long-range fire support, a role for which it is not particularly well-suited. Though it carries double LRM-5 launchers and an anti-missile system to protect itself from return fire, it cannot carry nearly as many weapons as other Clan designs. However, no 'Mech can fall back to a new position as quickly as the Dasher. When the Clans expect to mix it up with other 'Mechs and have no other concern, they equip the Dasher with Alternate Configuration D. Though this variant occasionally has a problem with heat build-up, it can deliver an accurate and deadly hail of laser fire at opposing 'Mechs.
[edit] Description
The Fire Moth is designed to run and get in close to do damage then run away again before anyone hits it. Its ER medium lasers give it a range advantage over most Inner Sphere lights, and with the SRM packs it can do some nasty damage. However, its armour is paper-thin, and not suitable for being hit by any weapons larger than a machine gun.
[edit] Combat record
| Combat Record | |||
| Mechs of this type ingame | 0 | ||
| Kills made by this mech | 2 | Total BV killed | 5,066 |
| Losses of this mech | 8 | Total BV lost | 8,363 |
| Real date record last updated here | 25 March, 2009 | ||
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| BAB | DAS | DAS-A |
| Fire Moth (DAS) | ||
| Variants: | Fire Moth Primary · Fire Moth-A · Fire Moth-B · Fire Moth-C · Fire Moth-D · Fire Moth-E · Fire Moth-H | 
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