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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 80-ton BattleMech|the anthology|Legacy (Anthology)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Legacy.jpg + |image=Legacy.jpg − |name = ''Legacy'' + |name=Legacy − |manufacturer = [[Skobel MechWorks]]<ref name=TRJp164f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 164–164: "LGC-01 Legacy"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> + |manufacturer=[[Skobel MechWorks]] − |model = LGC-01<ref name=TRJp164f /> + |model=LGC-01 − |production year = 3064+ |class=Assault − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4488/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |mass=80 − |cost = 9,329,490 C-bills + |chassis=Skobel Template 8 [[Endo Steel]] − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere + |armor=Aldis Plate with [[CASE]] − |mech type = BattleMech+ |engine=240 [[Pitban]] − |mass = 80 + |speed=54 − |chassis = [[Skobel Template 8 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> --> + |jumpjets=CurtissJet 80 − |armor = [[Aldis Plate]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> --> + |armament= − |engine = [[Pitban 240]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> --> + *2x [[Ultra AC/10]]s − |comsys = [[Skobel Wave VII Comm]] with [[C3i Computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> -->+ *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − |T&T = [[Falcon 15 Watcher]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> -->+ *1x [[ER Small Laser]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> -->+ *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] − |speed = 54 <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> --> + |BV (1.0)=1,751 − |jumpjets = [[CurtissJet 80]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> --> − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp164f /> --> − * 2x [[Ultra AC/10]] − * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] − * 1x [[ER Small Laser]] − * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,751 (C3: 247)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 93</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,967<ref name=TRJp164f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 151</ref> }} }} + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Legacy''''' was produced as a testbed for new technologies, including the [[Ultra AC/10]] and [[C3i Computer]], at the request of [[Word of Blake]] Precentor Martial [[Cameron St. Jamais]]. The designers used a failed [[Star League]] [['Mech]] called the ''[[Rising Star]]'' as the base for the ''Legacy''. They upgraded its targeting system and included the C3i, which allows six units to coordinate fire. Its thick armor protection, [[Fusion engine|standard fusion engine]], and [[CASE]] give the ''Legacy'' remarkable staying power on the battlefield. One of the weaknesses of the 'Mech is its slow speed compared to other 'Mechs of similar size, but the inclusion of [[jump jet]]s sought to counter that with superior maneuverability. + The ''Legacy'' was produced as a testbed for new technologies, including the [[Ultra AC/10]] and [[C3i Computer]], at the request of [[Word of Blake]] Precentor Martial [[Cameron St. Jamais]]. The designers used a failed [[Star League]] [['Mech]] called the ''Rising Star'' as the base for the ''Legacy''. They upgraded its targeting system and included the C3i, which allows six units to coordinate fire. Its thick armor protection, standard fusion engine, and [[CASE]] give the ''Legacy'' remarkable staying power on the battlefield. One of the weaknesses of the 'Mech is its slow speed compared to other 'Mechs of similar size, but the inclusion of jump jets sought to counter that with superior maneuverability. − ==Weapons and Equipment== − The main guns on the ''Legacy'' are its two large-bore [[Mydron Excel]] [[Ultra AC/10]] autocannons, which are capable of punching through any opposing 'Mech with amazing speed. The three [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the [[Guided Technologies]] 2nd Gen [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers are clearly backup weapons. The lack of significant long-range weapons hampers the design somewhat, an absence that is only exacerbated by its slow speed. Moreover, the '[[Mech]]'s vaunted durability is limited due to its reliance on ammo-fed weaponry. Should the ''Legacy'' run out of ammunition, it is clearly advantageous for the pilot to quit the field rather than attempt to use energy weaponry that can be outclassed by 'Mechs half its size. − ==Variants== + ==Armament== − *; LGC-02 : The -02 variant is designed as a missile boat, replacing the Ultra AC/10s with two [[Doombud]] [[LRM-20]]s, three tons of ammo for each, and a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Roughly 10% of early ''Legacies'' were this version.<ref name=TRJp164f /> BV (1.0)=1,661 (C3: 230)<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,033<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 152</ref>+ The main guns on the ''Legacy'' are its two large-bore Mydron Excel [[autocannon|Ultra AC10]], which are capable of punching through any opposing 'Mech with amazing speed. The three [[Diverse Optics]] [[lasers|ER Medium Laser]] and the [[Guided Technologies]] 2nd Gen [[4-tube|Streak SRM-4]] are clearly backup weapons. The lack of significant long-range weapons hampers the design somewhat, an absence that is only exacerbated by its slow speed. Moreover, the '[[Mech]]'s vaunted durability is limited due to its reliance on ammo-fed weaponry. Should the ''Legacy'' run out of ammunition, it is clearly advantageous for the pilot to quit the field rather than attempt to use energy weaponry that can be outclassed by 'Mechs half its size. − *; LGC-03 : This upgrade of the ''Legacy'' utilizes a [[Light Fusion Engine]] to increase the 'Mech's top speed to 64 km/h, though its jumping capacity does not increase commensurately. All of the 'Mech's backup weapons remain the same, but the autocannons are replaced with a pair of [[Heavy PPC]]s. The 'Mech's heat dissipation capability has also not kept up, utilizing only fourteen [[double heat sink]]s.<ref>[http://battlecorps.com/downloads/LGC-03_Legacy.05.pdf LGC-03 ''Legacy'' Record Sheet] on CBT.com (dead link)</ref> BV(1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,121<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 153</ref> − *; LGC-04-WVR : This ''Legacy'' uses the same frame and engine as the 03 model but uses a [[Compact Gyro]] to provide enough room to add [[MASC]]. This means it can reach a speed of 86 km/h. The weaponry has been replaced with a pair of [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s, and the hand actuators have been replaced by [[Claw]]s. The standard armor is replaced by [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]]. BV(2.0)=1,745<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 154</ref> + ==Variants== − + *LGC-02 - The -02 variant is designed as a missile boat, replacing the Ultra AC/10s with two Doombud [[LRM-20]]s, three tons of ammo for each, and a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. BV (1.0)=1,661 − *; LGC-05 : This variant uses a [[compact engine]] and [[Compact Gyro]] to increase survivability. It has the same top speed as the standard ''Legacy'' and drops the jump range to sixty meters. Each arm carries a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] and a [[Light PPC]], supported by two torso mounted [[MML-7]]s with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. A head-mounted [[ER Small Laser]] rounds out the armament. Thirteen double heat sinks are installed as well. BV(2.0)=1,628<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 155</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Legacy'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Legacy Entry</ref> − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount [LT/RT]]] − * [[Bad Reputation]] − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Legacy Pilots]]'' − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Vermächtnis'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''VMT-01'''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Legacy.jpg|Original ''Legacy'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − Legacy TRO3067CGL cover.jpg|''Legacy'' from ''TRO:3067'' (CGL reprint) cover − </gallery> ==References== ==References== − <references />+ *[[Technical Readout: 3067]] − + *[[Record Sheets: 3067]] − ==Bibliography==+ *http://www.chaosmarch.com − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] + [[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] + [[Category:1501-2000 BV BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Legacy.jpg | + | |image=Legacy.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Legacy |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Skobel MechWorks]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Skobel MechWorks]] |
| − | |model = LGC-01 | + | |model=LGC-01 |
| − | + | |class=Assault | |
| − | + | |mass=80 | |
| − | + | |chassis=Skobel Template 8 [[Endo Steel]] | |
| − | | | + | |armor=Aldis Plate with [[CASE]] |
| − | + | |engine=240 [[Pitban]] | |
| − | |mass = 80 | + | |speed=54 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |jumpjets=CurtissJet 80 |
| − | |armor = | + | |armament= |
| − | |engine = [[Pitban | + | *2x [[Ultra AC/10]]s |
| − | + | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | |
| − | + | *1x [[ER Small Laser]] | |
| − | + | *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | |
| − | |speed = 54 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,751 |
| − | |jumpjets = | ||
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| − | * 2x [[Ultra AC/10]] | ||
| − | * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] | ||
| − | * 1x [[ER Small Laser]] | ||
| − | * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The ''Legacy'' was produced as a testbed for new technologies, including the [[Ultra AC/10]] and [[C3i Computer]], at the request of [[Word of Blake]] Precentor Martial [[Cameron St. Jamais]]. The designers used a failed [[Star League]] [['Mech]] called the ''Rising Star'' as the base for the ''Legacy''. They upgraded its targeting system and included the C3i, which allows six units to coordinate fire. Its thick armor protection, standard fusion engine, and [[CASE]] give the ''Legacy'' remarkable staying power on the battlefield. One of the weaknesses of the 'Mech is its slow speed compared to other 'Mechs of similar size, but the inclusion of jump jets sought to counter that with superior maneuverability. |
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| − | + | The main guns on the ''Legacy'' are its two large-bore Mydron Excel [[autocannon|Ultra AC10]], which are capable of punching through any opposing 'Mech with amazing speed. The three [[Diverse Optics]] [[lasers|ER Medium Laser]] and the [[Guided Technologies]] 2nd Gen [[4-tube|Streak SRM-4]] are clearly backup weapons. The lack of significant long-range weapons hampers the design somewhat, an absence that is only exacerbated by its slow speed. Moreover, the '[[Mech]]'s vaunted durability is limited due to its reliance on ammo-fed weaponry. Should the ''Legacy'' run out of ammunition, it is clearly advantageous for the pilot to quit the field rather than attempt to use energy weaponry that can be outclassed by 'Mechs half its size. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | *[[Technical Readout: 3067]] | |
| − | + | *[[Record Sheets: 3067]] | |
| − | + | *http://www.chaosmarch.com | |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | ||
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