WM as a manufacturer specialised in unique attack designs, both light and heavy, in their product lines. The Falchion was a perfect match for the PRF mentality of lightning victories and high mobility units. After establishing their initial beachhead on Hai Shi Dao Island with amphibious Decider assault units, PRF command deployed the 81st Special Reconnaissance Battalion, composed primarily of Falchion light attack VTs. Hoping for a rapid push inward to the Xen Fen Tian capitol, Falchion units were favoured over their Decider counterparts in the early clashes of the war, but the tenacity of the HSD defenders was grossly underestimated and the unpredictable terrain proved difficult for this model.

As a fast attack and reconnaissance platform, the Falchion is unmatched in the 1st generation VT class. Its massive speed and equally minimal stability require a deft hand on the controls. Initially deployed as scouts, Falchions were found to be superior hit-and-run platforms and were often employed when the anticipated battle arena was relatively flat. Falchions are armed with relatively light, close-range weaponry, and by design they cannot carry very much ammunition or fuel. Low torque and durability are the platform's primary drawbacks. An example of this can be found from early in the conflict. Despite WM operational guidelines not to deploy the Falchion in hilly environments, PRF command sent a Falchion platoon to root out some entrenched Vortex units in the Er Ting range. Despite superior numbers, the entire unit was annihiliated.



"War does not determine who is right - only who is left."

Essentially a high-speed (and massively tippy) weapons platform, the Falchion is unmatched in the 1st generation VT complement for speed or maneuverability. Every time I have been up against Falchions it elicits a feeling of worry due to their speed and veering capabilities. Once in 5th gear on flat terrain they are nearly impossible to hit unless the shot is manually aimed (or performed with the assistance of F.S.S.), however, their delicate armour means that any shots that do land cause a great deal of damage. The best method to destroy Falchions is to get them stopped, either by shoulder checking them or making them exceed their balancer rating and tipping.

The 200-AR assault rifle is a high rate of fire weapon and does respectable damage if all rounds can be landed. Coupled with the DP-MIS option the Falchion can quickly take down almost any 1st generation VT. Pilots are warned not to take this model into missions with lots of hills or water hazards as it will quickly get bogged down due to the low torque rating. This will result in an inability to reach top speed and will leave the pilot vulnerable to VTs which are more durable and well armed.

Unfortunately, the Falchion is a limited supply VT and is probably the most sought after 1st generation unit in the game. As a hit-and-run pilots VT it cannot be bettered except by its own successors, the Blade and the Rapier.