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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
[[Image:Lct-5m locust.jpg|LCT-5M ''Locust''|thumb|left]]
 
[[Image:Lct-5m locust.jpg|LCT-5M ''Locust''|thumb|left]]
* LCT-1E - The LCT-1E ''Locust'' carried an entire energy-based weapons assortment, with two [[Medium Laser]]s and two [[Small Laser]]s.<ref name=TRO8 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 5</ref> BV (1.0) = 484,<ref name=CO121 /> BV (2.0) = 553<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 5</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-1E - The LCT-1E ''Locust'' carried an entire energy-based weapons assortment, with two [[Medium Laser]]s and two [[Small Laser]]s.<ref name=TRO8 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 5</ref> BV (1.0) = 484,<ref name=CO121 /> BV (2.0) = 553<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 5</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-1L - The LCT-1L ''Locust'' was an attempt to allow the [['Mech]] to operate at even higher speeds by adding [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to the design. The weapons are identical to those on the LCT-1V as it was a test-bed for the technology by [[Bergan Industries]]' [[Ares]] plant.<ref name=TRO54 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 6</ref> BV (1.0) = 364,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> BV (2.0) = 474<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 6</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-1L - The LCT-1L ''Locust'' was an attempt to allow the [['Mech]] to operate at even higher speeds by adding [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to the design. The weapons are identical to those on the LCT-1V as it was a test-bed for the technology by [[Bergan Industries]]' [[Ares]] plant.<ref name=TRO54 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 6</ref> BV (1.0) = 364,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> BV (2.0) = 474<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 6</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-1M - The LCT-1M was a long range version of the ''Locust''. This variant carried two [[LRM-5]] launchers in place of the [[Machine Gun]]s at the cost of reduced armor protection.<ref name=TRO8 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 7</ref> BV (1.0) = 382,<ref name=CO130>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> BV (2.0) = 424<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 7</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-1M - The LCT-1M was a long range version of the ''Locust''. This variant carried two [[LRM-5]] launchers in place of the [[Machine Gun]]s at the cost of reduced armor protection.<ref name=TRO8 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 7</ref> BV (1.0) = 382,<ref name=CO130>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> BV (2.0) = 424<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 7</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-1S - The LCT-1S ''Locust'' also replaced the Machine Guns, this time with two [[SRM-2]] racks for a heavier close range punch.<ref name=TRO8 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 8</ref> BV (1.0) = 376,<ref name=CO132>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref> BV (2.0) = 440<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 8</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-1S - The LCT-1S ''Locust'' also replaced the Machine Guns, this time with two [[SRM-2]] racks for a heavier close range punch.<ref name=TRO8 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 8</ref> BV (1.0) = 376,<ref name=CO132>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref> BV (2.0) = 440<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 8</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-1V2 - The -1V2 ''Locust'' was a [[Periphery]] upgrade of the design. The [['Mech]] carried a single [[Medium Laser]] and four [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s in place of the [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO4>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 4</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 10</ref> BV (1.0) = 500,<ref name=CO139 /> BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 10</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-1V2 - The -1V2 ''Locust'' was a [[Periphery]] upgrade of the design. The [['Mech]] carried a single [[Medium Laser]] and four [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s in place of the [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO4>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 4</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 10</ref> BV (1.0) = 500,<ref name=CO139 /> BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 10</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-3D - The -3D ''Locust'' used [[Star League]] technology to take the concept of the -1M further. It carried only two [[LRM-5]] launchers. The engineers at [[Achernar BattleMechs]] on [[New Avalon]] upgraded the armor to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] and the structure to [[Endo Steel]].<ref name=TRO54>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 11</ref> BV (1.0) = 377,<ref name=CO127>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 11</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-3D - The -3D ''Locust'' used [[Star League]] technology to take the concept of the -1M further. It carried only two [[LRM-5]] launchers. The engineers at [[Achernar BattleMechs]] on [[New Avalon]] upgraded the armor to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] and the structure to [[Endo Steel]].<ref name=TRO54>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 11</ref> BV (1.0) = 377,<ref name=CO127>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 11</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-3M - The -3M ''Locust'' carried a single [[Medium Laser]], four [[Small Laser]]s, and an [[Anti-Missile System]] for missile defense. The armor was upgraded to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] and the chassis utilized [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques. It was produced at both [[Corean Enterprises]] on [[Stewart]] and [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]] on [[Gibson]]<ref name=TRO54 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 12</ref> BV (1.0) = 464,<ref name=CO130 /> BV (2.0) = 522<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 12</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-3M - The -3M ''Locust'' carried a single [[Medium Laser]], four [[Small Laser]]s, and an [[Anti-Missile System]] for missile defense. The armor was upgraded to [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] and the chassis utilized [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques. It was produced at both [[Corean Enterprises]] on [[Stewart]] and [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]] on [[Gibson]]<ref name=TRO54 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 12</ref> BV (1.0) = 464,<ref name=CO130 /> BV (2.0) = 522<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades(Complete), p. 12</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-3S - The -3S ''Locust'', constructed on [[Furillo]] by [[Defiance Industries]], carried the -1S upgrade further. This time, as with the -3M, the structure used [[Endo Steel]]  and the armor was upgraded with [[Ferro-Fibrous]]. The [[SRM-2]]s were upgraded to [[Streak SRM-2]]s and the design also carried a single [[Medium Laser]].<ref name=TRO54 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 13</ref> BV (1.0) = 431,<ref name=CO132 /> BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 13</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-3S - The -3S ''Locust'', constructed on [[Furillo]] by [[Defiance Industries]], carried the -1S upgrade further. This time, as with the -3M, the structure used [[Endo Steel]]  and the armor was upgraded with [[Ferro-Fibrous]]. The [[SRM-2]]s were upgraded to [[Streak SRM-2]]s and the design also carried a single [[Medium Laser]].<ref name=TRO54 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 13</ref> BV (1.0) = 431,<ref name=CO132 /> BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 13</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-3V - This ''Locust'' variant was similar to the -1V except that it carried a set of two [[Medium Lasers]] in the center torso, while retaining the [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 14</ref> BV (1.0) = 434,<ref name=CO121 /> BV (2.0) = 490<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 14</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-3V - This ''Locust'' variant was similar to the -1V except that it carried a set of two [[Medium Lasers]] in the center torso, while retaining the [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 14</ref> BV (1.0) = 434,<ref name=CO121 /> BV (2.0) = 490<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 14</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-5M - The -5M was a straightforward enhancement of the -3M model, upgrading all of the lasers to extended range models, giving it one Magna Mk VI [[ER Medium Laser]] and four Magna Mk IV [[ER Small Laser]]s. In addition, the use of an [[XL Engine]] allowed engineers to upgrade the ''Locust's'' top speed to 194.4 km/h.<ref name=TRO4 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 15</ref> BV (1.0) = 516,<ref name=CO127 /> BV (2.0) = 719<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 15</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-5M - The -5M was a straightforward enhancement of the -3M model, upgrading all of the lasers to extended range models, giving it one Magna Mk VI [[ER Medium Laser]] and four Magna Mk IV [[ER Small Laser]]s. In addition, the use of an [[XL Engine]] allowed engineers to upgrade the ''Locust's'' top speed to 194.4 km/h.<ref name=TRO4 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 15</ref> BV (1.0) = 516,<ref name=CO127 /> BV (2.0) = 719<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 15</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-5T - This upgrade made the ''Locust'' into a devastating anti-[[infantry]] [['Mech]]. It used an [[XL Engine]] and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to make enough space for three [[Light Machine Gun]]s in each arm. Each trio was linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]]. A half-ton of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition was sufficient for sustained firing, while single [[heat sink]]s could handle even the load of the [[ER Medium Laser]] that was of use against hardened targets.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 16</ref> BV (2.0) = 520<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 16</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-5T - This upgrade made the ''Locust'' into a devastating anti-[[infantry]] [['Mech]]. It used an [[XL Engine]] and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to make enough space for three [[Light Machine Gun]]s in each arm. Each trio was linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]]. A half-ton of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition was sufficient for sustained firing, while single [[heat sink]]s could handle even the load of the [[ER Medium Laser]] that was of use against hardened targets.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 16</ref> BV (2.0) = 520<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 16</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-5V - The 5V ''Locust'' was similar to the -1V2 ''Locust'', as it carried a single [[Medium Laser]] and two [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The design was protected by [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Its relatively low-tech design made it attractive to [[Periphery]] powers, namely the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRO4 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 17</ref> BV (1.0) = 537,<ref name=CO139>''Combat Operations'', p. 139</ref> BV (2.0) = 665<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 17</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-5V - The 5V ''Locust'' was similar to the -1V2 ''Locust'', as it carried a single [[Medium Laser]] and two [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The design was protected by [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Its relatively low-tech design made it attractive to [[Periphery]] powers, namely the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRO4 /><ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 17</ref> BV (1.0) = 537,<ref name=CO139>''Combat Operations'', p. 139</ref> BV (2.0) = 665<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 17</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
* LCT-6M - The newest variant of the ''Locust'', the 6M used a massive 280 Hermes [[XL Engine]] to propel it to an astounding speed of 226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a [[MASC]] system. The 6M used a [[Small Cockpit]] to save weight with the side effect of making the 'Mech harder to pilot and utilized [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to get the most of the light armor the 'Mech carried. It was armed with two Magna Mk VI [[ER Medium Laser]]s, which were backed up by a single Magna Mk IV [[ER Small Laser]]. The -6M was produced by [[Corean Enterprises]] on [[Stewart]].<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 18</ref><ref>[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=411 LCT-6M ''Locust'']</ref> BV (2.0) = 956<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades (Complete), p. 18<br>The Record Sheet lists a BV of 955, but the later Master Unit List has it at 956.</ref><ref name=MUL />
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* LCT-6M - The newest variant of the ''Locust'', the 6M used a massive 280 Hermes [[XL Engine]] to propel it to an astounding speed of 226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a [[MASC]] system. The 6M used a [[Small Cockpit]] to save weight with the side effect of making the 'Mech harder to pilot and utilized [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to get the most of the light armor the 'Mech carried. It was armed with two Magna Mk VI [[ER Medium Laser]]s, which were backed up by a single Magna Mk IV [[ER Small Laser]]. The -6M was produced by [[Corean Enterprises]] on [[Stewart]].<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 18</ref><ref>[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=411 LCT-6M ''Locust'']</ref> BV (2.0) = 956<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 18<br>The Record Sheet lists a BV of 955, but the later Master Unit List has it at 956.</ref><ref name=MUL />
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
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Revision as of 19:56, 30 April 2010

Locust
Locust
Production information
Manufacturer Bergan Industries
Model LCT-1V
Class Light
Cost 1,512,400 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 20 tons
Chassis Bergan VII
Armor 1/StarSlab
Engine LTV 160
Speed 129.6 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 356[1]
BV (2.0) 432[2][3]


Description

The Locust was one of the most common BattleMechs in existence, having been produced since the design was introduced by Bergan Industries in 2499. The Locust was built exclusively for reconnaissance. The design used a 160-rated LTV Fusion Engine to attain speeds of up to 129.6 km/h. With such phenomenal speed the Locust was capable of outrunning most enemies. In a situation where it was unable to outrun its enemies, it did have a light array of weapons with which to defend itself.[4]

Armament

The main weapon of the Locust was a single Martell Medium Laser. Backing this up were two Sperry Browning Machine Guns, which effectively deterred infantry attacks against the Locust's vulnerable legs.[5][6]

Variants

LCT-5M Locust
  • LCT-1M - The LCT-1M was a long range version of the Locust. This variant carried two LRM-5 launchers in place of the Machine Guns at the cost of reduced armor protection.[4][13] BV (1.0) = 382,[14] BV (2.0) = 424[15][3]
  • LCT-1S - The LCT-1S Locust also replaced the Machine Guns, this time with two SRM-2 racks for a heavier close range punch.[4][16] BV (1.0) = 376,[17] BV (2.0) = 440[18][3]
  • LCT-3V - This Locust variant was similar to the -1V except that it carried a set of two Medium Lasers in the center torso, while retaining the Machine Guns.[30] BV (1.0) = 434,[1] BV (2.0) = 490[31][3]
  • LCT-5M - The -5M was a straightforward enhancement of the -3M model, upgrading all of the lasers to extended range models, giving it one Magna Mk VI ER Medium Laser and four Magna Mk IV ER Small Lasers. In addition, the use of an XL Engine allowed engineers to upgrade the Locust's top speed to 194.4 km/h.[19][32] BV (1.0) = 516,[24] BV (2.0) = 719[33][3]
  • LCT-6M - The newest variant of the Locust, the 6M used a massive 280 Hermes XL Engine to propel it to an astounding speed of 226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a MASC system. The 6M used a Small Cockpit to save weight with the side effect of making the 'Mech harder to pilot and utilized Ferro-Fibrous armor to get the most of the light armor the 'Mech carried. It was armed with two Magna Mk VI ER Medium Lasers, which were backed up by a single Magna Mk IV ER Small Laser. The -6M was produced by Corean Enterprises on Stewart.[38][39] BV (2.0) = 956[40][3]

Related BattleMechs

  • Koto - One of the most common 'Mech designs on Solaris VII, as with the Inner Sphere as a whole, the humble design was also a frequent basis for a number of refurbished custom designed 'Mechs, such as Omnitech Industries' Koto.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Combat Operations, p. 121
  2. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 9
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 Master Unit List
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 8 & Technical Readout: 3039, p. 281
  5. Technical Readout: 3025, p. 9 & Technical Readout: 3039, p. 281
  6. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 9
  7. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 5
  8. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 5
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Technical Readout: 3050, p. 54
  10. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 6
  11. Combat Operations, p. 122
  12. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 6
  13. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 7
  14. 14.0 14.1 Combat Operations, p. 130
  15. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 7
  16. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 8
  17. 17.0 17.1 Combat Operations, p. 132
  18. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 8
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, p. 4
  20. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 10
  21. 21.0 21.1 Combat Operations, p. 139
  22. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 10
  23. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 11
  24. 24.0 24.1 Combat Operations, p. 127
  25. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 11
  26. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 12
  27. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades(Complete), p. 12
  28. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 13
  29. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 13
  30. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 14
  31. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 14
  32. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 15
  33. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 15
  34. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 16
  35. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 16
  36. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 17
  37. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 17
  38. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 18
  39. LCT-6M Locust
  40. Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrade (Complete), p. 18
    The Record Sheet lists a BV of 955, but the later Master Unit List has it at 956.

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