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Line 30: ==Description== ==Description== − A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Longshot''''' was introduced to the featherweight fight circuit in the early 3050's, and though it was quick and agile, MechWarriors were not impressed with it when it arrived. The fact that the original variants carried a [[Narc missile beacon]] instead of some heavier weaponry was useful in team matches and grand melees, but in the one-on-one duels that were popular the Narc was a liability. Responding to this and other complaints, [[Innovative Design Concepts]] introduced the LNG-2, which uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to improve performance. The most interesting of these is [[reactive armor]], which enhanced protection against missile weapons. + A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Longshot''''' was introduced to the featherweight fight circuit in the early 3050's, and though it was quick and agile, MechWarriors were not impressed with it when it arrived. The fact that the original variants carried a [[Narc missile beacon]] instead of some heavier weaponry was useful in team matches and grand melees, but in the one-on-one duels that were popular the Narc was a liability. Responding to this and other complaints, [[Innovative Design Concepts]] introduced the LST-2, which uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to improve performance. The most interesting of these is [[reactive armor]], which enhanced protection against missile weapons. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 36:
Line 36: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; LNG-1B : The original ''Longshot'' comes equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system, dual [[SRM-6]] racks, a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and a pair of [[small laser]]s. Instead of the LNG-2's [[reactive armor]], it was instead protected by six tons of [[standard armor]].<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 14</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 899<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> + *; LNG-1B : The original ''Longshot'' comes equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system, dual [[SRM-6]] racks, a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and a pair of [[small laser]]s. Instead of the LST-2's [[reactive armor]], it was instead protected by six tons of [[standard armor]].<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 14</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 899<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> *;LNG-3 : This variant upgrades the [[XL engine]] to the even lighter, and more expensive, [[XXL engine]]. It carries a pair of [[ER small laser]]s in place of the [[small X-Pulse laser]]s, and is also equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system. To make room for the Narc, this version drops the [[Artemis IV FCS]] from the [[SRM-6]] racks. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 231</ref> *;LNG-3 : This variant upgrades the [[XL engine]] to the even lighter, and more expensive, [[XXL engine]]. It carries a pair of [[ER small laser]]s in place of the [[small X-Pulse laser]]s, and is also equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system. To make room for the Narc, this version drops the [[Artemis IV FCS]] from the [[SRM-6]] racks. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 231</ref> Line 49:
Line 49: ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Weitschuss'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''WTS-1B'''. + * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Weitschuss'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''WTS-1B'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Longshot LNG-1B RS3055Uu.jpg|Original LNG-1B ''Longshot'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]''+ File:Longshot.JPG|Original ''Longshot'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' − Longshot.JPG|''Longshot'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 66:
Line 65: * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]]+ [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
|chassis=[[Endo steel]] | |chassis=[[Endo steel]] | ||
| − | |armor=[[Riese-400 | + | |armor=[[Riese-400]] [[reactive armor]] |
|engine=245-rated [[XL engine]] | |engine=245-rated [[XL engine]] | ||
|comsys=[[IDC Hailer B]] | |comsys=[[IDC Hailer B]] | ||
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|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s | ||
|speed=119 | |speed=119 | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=None |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
* 2x [[SRM-6]]s with [[Artemis IV]] | * 2x [[SRM-6]]s with [[Artemis IV]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Longshot''''' was introduced to the featherweight fight circuit in the early 3050's, and though it was quick and agile, MechWarriors were not impressed with it when it arrived. The fact that the original variants carried a [[Narc missile beacon]] instead of some heavier weaponry was useful in team matches and grand melees, but in the one-on-one duels that were popular the Narc was a liability. Responding to this and other complaints, [[Innovative Design Concepts]] introduced the | + | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Longshot''''' was introduced to the featherweight fight circuit in the early 3050's, and though it was quick and agile, MechWarriors were not impressed with it when it arrived. The fact that the original variants carried a [[Narc missile beacon]] instead of some heavier weaponry was useful in team matches and grand melees, but in the one-on-one duels that were popular the Narc was a liability. Responding to this and other complaints, [[Innovative Design Concepts]] introduced the LST-2, which uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to improve performance. The most interesting of these is [[reactive armor]], which enhanced protection against missile weapons. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; LNG-1B : The original ''Longshot'' comes equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system, dual [[SRM-6]] racks, a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and a pair of [[small laser]]s. Instead of the | + | *; LNG-1B : The original ''Longshot'' comes equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system, dual [[SRM-6]] racks, a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and a pair of [[small laser]]s. Instead of the LST-2's [[reactive armor]], it was instead protected by six tons of [[standard armor]].<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 14</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 899<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> |
*;LNG-3 : This variant upgrades the [[XL engine]] to the even lighter, and more expensive, [[XXL engine]]. It carries a pair of [[ER small laser]]s in place of the [[small X-Pulse laser]]s, and is also equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system. To make room for the Narc, this version drops the [[Artemis IV FCS]] from the [[SRM-6]] racks. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 231</ref> | *;LNG-3 : This variant upgrades the [[XL engine]] to the even lighter, and more expensive, [[XXL engine]]. It carries a pair of [[ER small laser]]s in place of the [[small X-Pulse laser]]s, and is also equipped with a [[Narc missile beacon]] system. To make room for the Narc, this version drops the [[Artemis IV FCS]] from the [[SRM-6]] racks. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 231</ref> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Weitschuss'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''WTS-1B'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Longshot.JPG|Original ''Longshot'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | Longshot.JPG|''Longshot'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||