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LCT-2D Locust History: One of the most common, and lightest, ‘Mechs in existence, the Locust was first built by Bergan Industries in 2499. The key to its success and long life is its combination of superior speed and heavy armor. Its major weakness is its lackluster firepower. While equivalent to other ‘Mechs of similar weight, a Locust pilot will find himself outgunned by just about everything else on the field. Originally designed as a reconnaissance ‘Mech, the Locust is fast enough to get where it needs quickly, and perhaps more importantly, get away just as fast. Just over 100 years later, Bergan Industries would launch their first Third Generation BattleMech, the CHP- 1N Champion in 2602. Weighing three times as much as the Locust, but keeping the same design aesthetic, the Champion featured the latest advances in composite armor, an improved missile fire control system, and a lightweight, extended range autocannon licensed from Lubalin Ballistics. While Bergan Industries was able to sell Locusts to all of the Star League Member States, due to the advanced technology used by the Champion, it was restricted to SLDF use only. Ironically, with the destruction of Bergan Industries’ New Earth plant during the Amaris Civil War, and the subsequent technological decline, the Champion has slowly disappeared from Inner Sphere while its low tech little brother, the Locust, lives on. In fact, after the fall of Star League, Bergan Industries sold production licenses for the Locust to Achernar BatteMechs, Corean Enterprises and the Free Worlds League Defense Industry, as well as to number of companies located in the Periphery. Capabilities: With the loss of many of the BattleMech manufacturing centers throughout the Inner Sphere from the ongoing Succession Wars, the Locust has been forced into new roles on the battlefield. Now assigned to the front lines, the Locust is often required to engage heavier ‘Mechs in holding actions until reinforcements can arrive to relieve it. Originally armed with a single medium laser and a pair of anti-infantry machine guns, the LCT-1V simply lacked the firepower to engage other units with any chance of success. The LCT-2D variant gives the venerable Locust a fighting chance on the modern battlefield. Replacing the original LTV 160 fusion engine with a lighter Hermes 140, the - 2D carries significantly more firepower with only a slight reduction in mobility. Still capable of maintaining a top speed of almost 120 kph, and retaining its formidable armor, the -2D carries a complement of three Martell medium lasers backed up by a pair of Diverse Optics Type 10 small lasers giving it triple the firepower of the original. In addition, the use of an exclusively energy based weapons load out dramatically increases it survivability by eliminating the possibility of a catastrophic ammunition explosion. One of the most commonly overlooked features of the Locust is its relatively spacious cockpit when compared against other ‘Mechs of the same weight. This means a scout who can stay alert longer when on extended patrols of the countryside. The reverse canted legs and large, fully articulated feet also provide an unusually smooth and stable ride for such a swift machine. The Locust is also well equipped for night operations. Most models feature a directional searchlight mounted above the cockpit that is directly integrated with the O/P 911 targeting and tracking system. In addition the O/P 911 features infrared and seismic sensor arrays. Variants: Aside from the original -1V model, at least three other variants of the Locust are commonly found among the armies of the Great Houses. In 2567, engineers in the Lyran Commonwealth introduced the LCT-1S version. Carrying a Bical SRM Twin-Rack in each arm, it retains the center torso mounted medium laser. However, the increased firepower comes at the expense of the 1/Star Slab armor, which is replaced with the thinner Durallex Light. 29 The most radical version of the Locust, the LCT-1M, was pioneered by Achernar BattleMechs on New Avalon and began production in 2571. Removing the arm mounted machine guns in favor of a pair of Holly LRM-5s and keeping the medium laser, the -1M is protected by only a single ton of armor. Useful only as a light and fast fire support platform, the -1M can easily be rendered inoperable by any opposing unit, including even infantry. Due to its fragility, it is the most uncommon variant, found primarily among House Davion’s Ceti Hussars and other similar units styled after the SLDF light horse regiments. The -1E, first produced in 2811, carries a Magna Mk II medium laser and its smaller brethren, the Magna Mk I, in each arm and eliminates the centerline medium laser. It retains its trademark heavy armor and marks the first attempt to make the Locust a front line fighter. Current Manufacturers: The Lyran Commonwealth is the only Successor State that does not produce Locust. Bergan Industries Ares – Capellan Confederation Achernar BattleMechs New Avalon – Federated Suns Corean Enterprises Stewart – Free Worlds League Free Worlds League Defense Industry Gibson – Free Worlds League Model Cost BV PV LCT-1V 1,511,200 432 14 LCT-1M 1,535,200 424 15 LCT-1S 1,511,200 440 14 LCT-1E 1,574,200 553 15 LCT-2D 1,590,200 617 ??? Alpha Strike Statistics TP: BM SZ: 1 TMM: +3 MV: 14” Role: Striker Damage S: 3 M: 2 L: 0 OV: 0 Armor: O O Sructure: O O Special: ENE
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Mass: 95 tons Chassis: Star League
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Pitban LFT-10 - Spider Pitban Model
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Models such as the Clint, Mongoose,
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