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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* LCF-R16 - The LCF-R16 upgrades the armor with [[Ferro-Aluminum]], and improves the crafts weapons: The four small lasers are replaced by 2 [[Streak SRM-2|Streak SRM-2s]], the rear-firing medium laser is upgraded to a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and the large lasers are upgraded to [[ER Large Lasers]].  The new ''Lucifer'' also includes [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]]. BV (1.0) = 1,424<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 269</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,443
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* LCF-R20 - This Lyran version places more armor and three additional heat sinks, at the expense of the LRM rack, in order to increase the combat loiter time necessary for anti-[[DropShip]] operations. BV (1.0) = 1,441<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 272</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,536
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* LCF-R16K - The LCF-R16K ''Lucifer II'' was based on captured LCF-R15s and LCF-20s.  The ''Lucifer II'' sacrifices armor and the LRM-20 in order to upgrade the power plant to a Manatwist 260.  It also has a close range SRM-6 rack. BV (1.0) = 959<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 270</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,109
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* LCF-R16KR - The LCF-R16KR ''Lucifer II'' is a major upgrade over the original LCF-R15.  This variant is protected with [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, and saves mass with a 260 [[XL Engine]] and removal of the LRM-20.  Compared with the LCF-R15, the craft adds two [[SRM-6|SRM-6s]], upgrades the large lasers to [[ER Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]], upgrades the small lasers in each wing to a single [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and the rear-facing medium laser to a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], but drops some armor<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 68</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 184</ref>. BV (1.0) = 1,301<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 271</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,399
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|LCF-R16
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,424<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 269</ref>
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|colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The LCF-R16 upgrades the armor with [[Ferro-Aluminum]], and improves the crafts weapons: The four small lasers are replaced by 2 [[Streak SRM-2|Streak SRM-2s]], the rear-firing medium laser is upgraded to a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and the large lasers are upgraded to [[ER Large Lasers]].  The new ''Lucifer'' also includes [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]].  
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,441<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 272</ref>,  
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|colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|This Lyran version places more armor and three additional heat sinks, at the expense of the LRM rack, in order to increase the combat loiter time necessary for anti-[[DropShip]] operations.  
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|LCF-R16K
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 959<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 270</ref>,  
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (2.0) = 1,109
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|colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The LCF-R16K ''Lucifer II'' was based on captured LCF-R15s and LCF-20s.  The ''Lucifer II'' sacrifices armor and the LRM-20 in order to upgrade the power plant to a Manatwist 260.  It also has a close range SRM-6 rack.  
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|LCF-R16KR
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,301<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 271</ref>
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| style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (2.0) = 1,399
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|colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"| The LCF-R16KR ''Lucifer II'' is a major upgrade over the original LCF-R15.  This variant is protected with [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, and saves mass with a 260 [[XL Engine]] and removal of the LRM-20.  Compared with the LCF-R15, the craft adds two [[SRM-6|SRM-6s]], upgrades the large lasers to [[ER Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]], upgrades the small lasers in each wing to a single [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and the rear-facing medium laser to a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], but drops some armor<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 68</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 184</ref>.  
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==Custom Variants==
 
==Custom Variants==

Revision as of 12:29, 27 February 2011

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Lucifer
Production information
Manufacturer Lockeed/CBM Corporation
Model LCF-R15
Class Medium AeroSpace Fighter
Tech Base Inner Spher
Cost 8,571,845[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 65 tons
Structural Integrity 6
Frame Lockheed/CBM 200
Power Plant WAS 195
Fuel 400 - 5 tons
Armament
Communications System Lockheed/CBM COMSET 100
Tracking & Targeting System Lockheed/CBM TarSet 55
Heat Sinks 20
BV (1.0) 1079[2]
BV (2.0) 1347

Description

Considered to be well armored and fairly well armed, the Lucifer is known for its tight manuevering and prolonged weapons fire capabilities. However, numerous issues with coolant and the targeting & communications systems have plagued the design, and the ejection system was removed when the frame was refitted. However, the craft is respected for its anti-DropShip mission and House Steiner has invested heavily in production.

Armament

The LCF-R15 is laser-heavy, with two Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and one Medium Laser, all provided by the Maxell corporation. This variant also comes equipped with the Holly Long-Range Missile 20-Rack, providing it with that far off capability to soften up a DropShip's armor, so that the four Medium Lasers can do increased damage on the close-up pass.

Variants

Variant Battle Value 1 Battle Value 2
LCF-R16 BV (1.0) = 1,424[3] BV (2.0) = 1,443
The LCF-R16 upgrades the armor with Ferro-Aluminum, and improves the crafts weapons: The four small lasers are replaced by 2 Streak SRM-2s, the rear-firing medium laser is upgraded to a Medium Pulse Laser, and the large lasers are upgraded to ER Large Lasers. The new Lucifer also includes Double Heat Sinks and Artemis IV FCS.
LCF-R20 BV (1.0) = 1,441[4], BV (2.0) = 1,536
This Lyran version places more armor and three additional heat sinks, at the expense of the LRM rack, in order to increase the combat loiter time necessary for anti-DropShip operations.
LCF-R16K BV (1.0) = 959[5], BV (2.0) = 1,109
The LCF-R16K Lucifer II was based on captured LCF-R15s and LCF-20s. The Lucifer II sacrifices armor and the LRM-20 in order to upgrade the power plant to a Manatwist 260. It also has a close range SRM-6 rack.
LCF-R16KR BV (1.0) = 1,301[6] BV (2.0) = 1,399
The LCF-R16KR Lucifer II is a major upgrade over the original LCF-R15. This variant is protected with Ferro-Aluminum armor, and saves mass with a 260 XL Engine and removal of the LRM-20. Compared with the LCF-R15, the craft adds two SRM-6s, upgrades the large lasers to ER Large Lasers, upgrades the small lasers in each wing to a single Medium Pulse Laser, and the rear-facing medium laser to a Medium Pulse Laser, but drops some armor[7][8].

Custom Variants

  • LCF-X30 - Developed by the Shipil Company on Skye, the LCF-X30 is a test-bed for Experimental Technology. Replacing the standard engine with an XL version and swapping the standard armor for Ferro-Aluminum was the starting point. Removing the standard weapon load for the Lucifer was the next step. In place of the standard weapons, the LCF-X30 carries a Binary Laser Cannon in the nose, an Extended LRM-10 in each wing for long range hitting power, while a Medium X-Pulse Laser covers the rear arc. Only two are known to be undergoing testing. BV (1.0) = ?? BV (2.0) = 1842[9]

References

  1. Record Sheets: 3039, p.
  2. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 268
  3. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 269
  4. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 272
  5. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 270
  6. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 271
  7. Objective Raids, p. 68
  8. Technical Readout: 3057, p. 184
  9. Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 13

Bibliography