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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image=Locust IIC RGilClan v16.png + |image=locustiic.jpg − |name=''Locust IIC'' + |name=Locust IIC − |manufacturer=[[Olivetti Weapons]] + |manufacturer=[[Olivetti Weapons]], others − ---- − Various others − |production year=2832 − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1914/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=Locust IIC |model=Locust IIC − |cost= 2,044,792 [[C-bill]]s + |class=Light − |Tech Base=Clan+ |cost= 2,044,792 C-bills − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=25 |mass=25 − |chassis=[[Endo steel]] + |chassis=[[Endo Steel]] − |armor= [[Ferro-fibrous]] + |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[200 Standard]] + |engine=200 Standard − |comsys=[[Angst 2400]]<ref name=TRPPp60>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 60: Locust IIC 4</ref><ref name=TR3085pp272f>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 272–273: Locust IIC 7</ref> − |T&T=[[Omicron XX]]<ref name=TRPPp60 /><ref name=TR3085pp272f /> − |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |speed=129.6 |speed=129.6 + |jumpjets=none |armament= |armament= − * 8x [[ER small laser]]s + *8x [[Extended Range Small Laser]]s − * 1x [[Medium pulse laser]] + *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] − |BV (1.0)= 975 + |BV (1.0)=975 − |BV (2.0)= 1,100<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 232</ref> }} }} − == Description == − One of the best known [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] for its low production and operation costs, the ''[[Locust]]'' is also well known in the [[Clans]]. In [[2832]], [[Clan Mongoose]] unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the [[Clans]], known as the '''''Locust IIC'''''. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on [[Circe]]. This subsequently fell to [[Clan Jade Falcon]] following the ''de facto'' annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, [[Clan Wolf]] has often used the ''Locust IIC'' as a garrison unit. − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Description== − Designed as a fast and light reconnaissance vehicle, the ''Locust IIC'' was also tasked with fast-strike raids and at least became a front-line unit in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Larger than the original ''[[Locust]]'', the ''IIC'' gives MechWarriors comparable speed with more protection and terrifying offensive capabilities. The main armament consists of a [[medium pulse laser]], flanked by eight [[ER small laser]]s, allowing the ''Locust IIC'' to be an excellent anti-[[infantry]] BattleMech with capabilities to harass heavier BattleMechs. Its larger size also allows it to be a more durable weapon platform, and as such the ''Locust IIC'' is a far more difficult enemy than its Inner Sphere cousin.+ One of the best known [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] for its low production and operation costs, the ''[[Locust]]'' is also well known in the [[Clans]]. In [[2832]], [[Clan Mongoose]] unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the [[Clans]], known as the '''''Locust'' IIC'''. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on [[Circe]]. This subsequently fell to [[Clan Jade Falcon]] following the ''de facto'' annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, [[Clan Wolf]] has often used the ''Locust'' IIC as a garrison unit. Since it is a second-line unit [[Inner Sphere]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] rarely see it in action. − == Variants == + ==Armament== − *; ''Locust IIC'' 2 : This Clan Jade Falcon version carries [[CASE]] with an [[ER medium laser]] in the center torso section and two [[Streak SRM-2]]s in each arm. SRM munitions are stored in the arms with a cross-feed mechanism. BV (1.0) = 857, BV (2.0) = 937<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 233</ref>+ Designed as a fast and light reconnaissance vehicle, the ''Locust'' was also tasked with fast-strike raids and at least became a front-line unit in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Larger than the original ''[[Locust]]'', the IIC gives MechWarriors comparable speed with more protection and terrifying offensive capabilities. The main armament consists of a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], flanked by eight [[Extended Range Small Laser]]s, allowing the ''Locust'' to be an excellent anti-infantry BattleMech with capabilities to harass heavier BattleMechs. Its larger size also allows it to be a more durable weapon platform, the ''Locust'' IIC is a far more difficult enemy than its Inner Sphere twin. − *; ''Locust IIC'' 3 : This Clan Smoke Jaguar version is set up to sport an [[ER large laser]] in its center torso, with a [[small pulse laser]] in each arm, making this variant a quite capable [[infantry]] killer in addition to its role as a fast sniper. BV (1.0) = 902, BV (2.0) = 980<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 234</ref> + ==Variants== + * ''Locust'' IIC 2 - The [[Clan Jade Falcon]] version carries [[CASE]] with an [[Extended Range Medium Laser]] in the center torso section and two [[Streak SRM-2]]s. SRM munitions are stored in arms with a cross-feed mechanism. BV (1.0) = 857, BV (2.0) = 937 + [[Image:Locust iic 4.jpg|thumb|left|''Locust'' IIC 4]] − *; ''Locust IIC'' 4 : This version was almost completely redesigned so that it could be produced in the [[Inner Sphere]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] on their Occupation Zone headquarters world of [[Sudeten]]. It replaces the [[ER small laser]]s of the standard variant with three [[General Systems]] [[heavy small laser]]s in each arm, and the [[medium pulse laser]] has been downgraded to a [[Series 7Ja]] [[ER medium laser]], while an additional pair of [[double heat sink]]s are added to help deal with the increased heat. BV (1.0) = 701, BV (2.0) = 795<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 235</ref> + * ''Locust'' IIC 3 - The [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] version is set up to sport an [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and a [[Small Pulse Laser]] in both arms, making it quite a capable [[infantry]] killer in addition to its role as a fast sniper. BV (1.0) = 902, BV (2.0) = 980 − *; ''Locust IIC'' 5 : Produced by [[Clan Wolf]] on [[New Oslo]] and [[Satalice]], though the latter fell to [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. It mounts an [[ER medium laser]] in the center torso and an [[ATM-3]] in each arm, along with a ton of ammunition for each. BV (1.0) = 798, BV (2.0) = 878<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 236</ref> + * ''Locust'' IIC 4 - This version was almost completely redesigned so that it could be produced in the [[Inner Sphere]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] on their Occupation Zone headquarters world of [[Sudeten]]. It replaces the small lasers with three General Systems [[Heavy Small Laser]]s in each arm. The medium laser is downgraded to a Series 7Ja [[ER Medium Laser]], while a pair of [[double heat sink]]s are added to help deal with the increased heat. BV (1.0) = 701, BV (2.0) = 795 − *; ''Locust IIC'' 6 : This newer variant of the ''Locust IIC'' 4 uses three [[heavy machine gun]]s in each arm, each trio is linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]]. This powerful infantry hunter also adds an additional half ton of armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 776<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 237</ref> + * ''Locust'' IIC 5 - This variant on the IIC 4 was produced by [[Clan Wolf]] on [[New Oslo]] and [[Satalice]], though the latter fell to [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. Instead of heavy lasers, it mounts an [[ATM 3]] in each arm, along with a ton of ammunition for each instead of the added heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 798, BV (2.0) = 878 − *; ''Locust IIC'' 7 : Still an infantry killer, the ''Locust IIC'' 7 mounts a trio of [[AP Gauss rifle]]s in each arm, fed by a meager one ton of ammunition. The [[ER medium laser]] of the ''Locust IIC'' 4 remains in place. and a new [[targeting computer]] enhances these weapons' accuracy. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 980<ref name=TR3085pp272f /> + * ''Locust'' IIC 6 - This newer variant on the IIC 4 uses three [[Heavy Machine Gun]]s in each arm. Each trio is linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]]. The powerful [[infantry]] hunter also adds an additional half ton of armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 776 − *; ''Locust IIC'' 8 : Produced by Clan Ghost Bear, this version uses a 300-rated [[XL engine]]. All standard weapons have been replaced by a single [[ER large laser]]. BV (2.0)= 1,119<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 239</ref> + * ''Locust'' IIC 7 - Still an infantry killer, the IIC 7 mounts a trio of [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s in each arm. One meager ton of ammunition supplies this variant. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 980 − − *; ''Locust IIC'' 9 : This version uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] 350-rated [[XXL engine]], a [[laser anti-missile system]], and a pair of [[improved heavy medium laser]]s. The Jade Falcon engineers who designed it also installed an [[XL gyro]] and used [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor to protect the chassis. BV (2.0)= 1,133<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Project Phoenix'', p. 240</ref> − − *; ''Locust IIC'' 10 : Developed by [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno|Corean Enterprises]] on [[Stewart]] for the [[Wolf Empire]],<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 8</ref> this variant carries four [[ER small laser]]s in each arm and an [[ER medium laser]] in the center torso. The biggest change is the use of [[reflective armor]] to protect the ''Locust IIC'' 10 from laser fire. BV (2.0) = 1,248<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 26</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The '' Locust IIC'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Locust IIC Entry</ref> − * [[Easy to Maintain]] − * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] − * [[No/Minimal Arms]] − * [[Weak Legs|Weak Legs]] ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − *''[[Locust]]'' - The original ''Locust'' is a fast recon BattleMech, but lacks jump capabilities.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', pp. 8–9</ref> − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Locust IIC Pilots]]'' − − ==Notes== − * Author [[Ashley Watkins]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121234813/https://panther6actual.blogspot.com/2015/10/technical-read-out-3055.html blog entry] that she designed stats and wrote background for ''Locust IIC'' as originally published in ''TRO:3055''. − ==Gallery==+ *''[[Locust]]'' - The original ''Locust'' is a fast recon BattleMech, but lacks jump capabilities.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', pp. 8-9</ref> BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = ? − <gallery> − Locustiic.jpg|Original [[Unseen]] ''Locust IIC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' − Locust IIC RGilClan v16.png|''Locust IIC'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16|RG:ilClan v16]]'' − Locust iic 4.jpg|''Locust IIC'' 4 from ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix|TRO:Phoenix]]'' − Locust iic 5.png|''Locust IIC'' 5 from ''TRO:Phoenix'' − Locust iic 7.png|''Locust IIC'' 7 from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 80:
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|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Endo | + | |chassis=[[Endo Steel]] |
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|speed=129.6 | |speed=129.6 | ||
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| − | * 8x [[ | + | *8x [[Extended Range Small Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[Medium | + | *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] |
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| − | + | One of the best known [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] for its low production and operation costs, the ''[[Locust]]'' is also well known in the [[Clans]]. In [[2832]], [[Clan Mongoose]] unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the [[Clans]], known as the '''''Locust'' IIC'''. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on [[Circe]]. This subsequently fell to [[Clan Jade Falcon]] following the ''de facto'' annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, [[Clan Wolf]] has often used the ''Locust'' IIC as a garrison unit. Since it is a second-line unit [[Inner Sphere]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] rarely see it in action. | |
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| − | + | Designed as a fast and light reconnaissance vehicle, the ''Locust'' was also tasked with fast-strike raids and at least became a front-line unit in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Larger than the original ''[[Locust]]'', the IIC gives MechWarriors comparable speed with more protection and terrifying offensive capabilities. The main armament consists of a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], flanked by eight [[Extended Range Small Laser]]s, allowing the ''Locust'' to be an excellent anti-infantry BattleMech with capabilities to harass heavier BattleMechs. Its larger size also allows it to be a more durable weapon platform, the ''Locust'' IIC is a far more difficult enemy than its Inner Sphere twin. | |
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| + | * ''Locust'' IIC 2 - The [[Clan Jade Falcon]] version carries [[CASE]] with an [[Extended Range Medium Laser]] in the center torso section and two [[Streak SRM-2]]s. SRM munitions are stored in arms with a cross-feed mechanism. BV (1.0) = 857, BV (2.0) = 937 | ||
| + | [[Image:Locust iic 4.jpg|thumb|left|''Locust'' IIC 4]] | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Locust'' IIC 3 - The [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] version is set up to sport an [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and a [[Small Pulse Laser]] in both arms, making it quite a capable [[infantry]] killer in addition to its role as a fast sniper. BV (1.0) = 902, BV (2.0) = 980 |
| − | * | + | * ''Locust'' IIC 4 - This version was almost completely redesigned so that it could be produced in the [[Inner Sphere]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] on their Occupation Zone headquarters world of [[Sudeten]]. It replaces the small lasers with three General Systems [[Heavy Small Laser]]s in each arm. The medium laser is downgraded to a Series 7Ja [[ER Medium Laser]], while a pair of [[double heat sink]]s are added to help deal with the increased heat. BV (1.0) = 701, BV (2.0) = 795 |
| − | * | + | * ''Locust'' IIC 5 - This variant on the IIC 4 was produced by [[Clan Wolf]] on [[New Oslo]] and [[Satalice]], though the latter fell to [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. Instead of heavy lasers, it mounts an [[ATM 3]] in each arm, along with a ton of ammunition for each instead of the added heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 798, BV (2.0) = 878 |
| − | * | + | * ''Locust'' IIC 6 - This newer variant on the IIC 4 uses three [[Heavy Machine Gun]]s in each arm. Each trio is linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]]. The powerful [[infantry]] hunter also adds an additional half ton of armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 776 |
| − | * | + | * ''Locust'' IIC 7 - Still an infantry killer, the IIC 7 mounts a trio of [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s in each arm. One meager ton of ammunition supplies this variant. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 980 |
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