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''This article is about the BattleMech. For the military rank, see [[Legionnaire (rank)]].'' | ''This article is about the BattleMech. For the military rank, see [[Legionnaire (rank)]].'' | ||
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| engine = 350 Magna [[XL Engine|XL]] | | engine = 350 Magna [[XL Engine|XL]] | ||
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| BV (1.0) = 1,184<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 57</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,184<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 57</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,386<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 77</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,386<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 77</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Legionnaire''''' was developed as [[House Davion]]'s answer to the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] ''[[Blitzkrieg]]''. The ''Legionnaire'' entered production during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]]. A lance of ''Legionnaires'' played an important role in the third battle of [[New Avalon]]. As Blakist forces tried to ford the Thames river, the ''Legionnaires'' quickly assaulted their left flank, breaking their momentum and eventually forcing them off-world. Capable of reaching 118 km/h, the ''Legionnaire'' is a fast flanker. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, which is protected by nine and a half tons of armor. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref> | + | The '''''Legionnaire''''' was developed as [[House Davion]]'s answer to the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] ''[[Blitzkrieg]]''. The ''Legionnaire'' entered production during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]]. A lance of ''Legionnaires'' played an important role in the third battle of [[New Avalon]]. As Blakist forces tried to ford the Thames river, the ''Legionnaires'' quickly assaulted their left flank, breaking their momentum and eventually forcing them off-world. Capable of reaching 118 km/h, the ''Legionnaire'' is a fast flanker. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, which is protected by nine and a half tons of armor. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref> The ''Legionnaire'' was one of the last new designs to be mass-produced by the Achernar BattleMechs factory. |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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* Export - The export version swaps the Rotary cannon for a less sophisticated Mydron Model B [[Autocannon/10]]. | * Export - The export version swaps the Rotary cannon for a less sophisticated Mydron Model B [[Autocannon/10]]. | ||
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| + | * LGN-2X1 MUSE FIRE - A project to create an upgrade package for the ''Legionnaire'', this version carries an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each arm. The standard armor was replaced by [[Clan]] made [[Reflective Armor]]. A Clan built Rotary AC/5 was crammed into the right torso. To provide room for the pilot, the MUSE FIRE uses a [[Torso Cockpit]]. The room freed in the 'Mech's head is used to store three tons of ammunition. This version doesn't carry the Targeting Computer of the standard version. BV (2.0) = 2,032<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 3</ref> | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * | + | *''[[Centurion]]'' - Unsuccessful in increasing the mass of the ''Centurion'' BattleMech, [[Corean Enterprises]] reworked their prototype skeletons rather than scrap the project. Ultimately, the design team produced the ''Legionnaire'' BattleMech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref> |
| − | * | + | *''[[Blitzkrieg]]'' - The role of the ''Legionnaire'' was inspired by the performance of the ''Blitzkrieg'' BattleMech during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]]. Both designs are built to be a fast flanking unit mounting a single, powerful weapon system.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref> |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 14:12, 15 September 2010
This article is about the BattleMech. For the military rank, see Legionnaire (rank).
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| Legionnaire | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Achernar BattleMechs |
| Model | LGN-2D |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 10,426,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | 2A Type 15 Endo Steel |
| Armor | StarGuard II |
| Engine | 350 Magna XL |
| Speed | 118 km/h |
| Armament |
1 x Rotary AC/5 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,184[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,386[2] |
Contents
Description
The Legionnaire was developed as House Davion's answer to the Lyran Blitzkrieg. The Legionnaire entered production during the Word of Blake Jihad. A lance of Legionnaires played an important role in the third battle of New Avalon. As Blakist forces tried to ford the Thames river, the Legionnaires quickly assaulted their left flank, breaking their momentum and eventually forcing them off-world. Capable of reaching 118 km/h, the Legionnaire is a fast flanker. It is built on an Endo Steel chassis, which is protected by nine and a half tons of armor. [3] The Legionnaire was one of the last new designs to be mass-produced by the Achernar BattleMechs factory.
Armament
The Legionnaire is built around a single Mydron Model RC large-bore rotary Autocannon slaved to a sophisticated Targeting Computer, giving it extreme accuracy in battle.[4]
Variants
- LGN-1X - This was the original prototype, which was designed to be a scout 'Mech. It was armed with a Rotary Autocannon/2, two ER Medium Lasers, had a Beagle Active Probe, and an additional half-ton ton of armor. The LGN-2X prototype was chosen for production instead. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,322[5]
- LGN-2K - This variant swaps out the Autocannon for an ER PPC, turning the Legionnaire into a potent sniper. The weight saved enables the addition of enough jump jets for the 'Mech to leap up to 210 meters at a time and more armor. BV (1.0) = 1,341[6] BV (2.0) = ??
- LGN-2XA - This variant removes all the standard weaponry and mounts an Arrow IV launcher in the right arm and torso. BV (2.0) = 1,172[7]
- LGN-2XU - This variant retains the Targeting Computer but replaces the Rotary Autocannon with an Ultra AC/10. The chassis is protected by Ferro-Fibrous Armor. BV (2.0) = 1,128[8]
- Export - The export version swaps the Rotary cannon for a less sophisticated Mydron Model B Autocannon/10.
- LGN-2X1 MUSE FIRE - A project to create an upgrade package for the Legionnaire, this version carries an ER Medium Laser in each arm. The standard armor was replaced by Clan made Reflective Armor. A Clan built Rotary AC/5 was crammed into the right torso. To provide room for the pilot, the MUSE FIRE uses a Torso Cockpit. The room freed in the 'Mech's head is used to store three tons of ammunition. This version doesn't carry the Targeting Computer of the standard version. BV (2.0) = 2,032[9]
Related BattleMechs
- Centurion - Unsuccessful in increasing the mass of the Centurion BattleMech, Corean Enterprises reworked their prototype skeletons rather than scrap the project. Ultimately, the design team produced the Legionnaire BattleMech.[10]
- Blitzkrieg - The role of the Legionnaire was inspired by the performance of the Blitzkrieg BattleMech during the Federated Commonwealth Civil War. Both designs are built to be a fast flanking unit mounting a single, powerful weapon system.[11]
Notable Pilots
- Raul Ortega - The personal ride of Raul Ortega moves the Rotary Autocannon from its torso mount to the right arm, giving it a wider field of fire. It also exchanges the targeting computer for three Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,340[12]
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 57
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 77
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 76
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 56
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 58
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 57
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 58
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 3
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 76
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 76
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 59
Bibliography
- A Call to Arms
- Isle of the Blessed, Steven Mohan Jr., BattleCorps
- MWDA Swordsworn's dossier of Jaqueline Tadaka
- MWDA Swordsworn's dossier of Scott Tracyk
- MWDA Spirit Cat's dossier of Susan Drummond
- Master Unit List.pdf
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3075
- Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Experimental Technical Readout: Davion