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| − | {{Otheruses|the BattleMech|other uses|Lightning | + | {{Otheruses|the 70-ton BattleMech|other uses|Lightning}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Lightning RGilClan v14.png | |image=Lightning RGilClan v14.png | ||
| − | |name= Lightning | + | |name= ''Lightning'' |
|manufacturer= [[Ceres Metals Industries]] | |manufacturer= [[Ceres Metals Industries]] | ||
|model= LHN-C5 | |model= LHN-C5 | ||
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|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis= Hollis Mk III | + | |chassis= [[Hollis Mk III Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=[[Ceres Light Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine= Magna 350 XL | + | |engine= [[Magna 350 XL]] |
| − | |comsys= Ceres Metals Model 21-Rs | + | |comsys= [[Ceres Metals Model 21-Rs]] |
| − | |T&T=C-Apple Churchill | + | |T&T=[[C-Apple Churchill]] |
| − | |heat sinks=Double Heat | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |
|speed=86 | |speed=86 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Lightning''''' 'Mech was developed as a partner for the ''[[Thunder]]''-2L BattleMech. It uses the same chassis, engine, gyro, and communications systems as the ''Thunder''. This greatly simplifies logistics and repair operations. | + | The '''''Lightning''''' 'Mech was developed as a partner for the ''[[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]''-2L BattleMech. It uses the same chassis, engine, gyro, and communications systems as the ''Thunder''. This greatly simplifies logistics and repair operations. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Focusing solely on long range combat, the ''Lightning'' carries a Defiance Annihilator Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle and a Ceres Arms Eradicator Heavy Particle Projection Cannon. These weapons inflict heavy damage at long range, rapidly stripping armor from nearby units. Three tons of ammunition are carried for the Gauss Rifle. The lack of short range weapons is deliberate because the [[Strategios]] wants the ''Lightning'' to focus on long range combat while the ''Thunder'' handles close in conflict. | + | Focusing solely on long range combat, the ''Lightning'' carries a [[Defiance Annihilator]] [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] and a [[Ceres Arms Eradicator]] [[Heavy Particle Projection Cannon]]. These weapons inflict heavy damage at long range, rapidly stripping armor from nearby units. Three tons of ammunition are carried for the Gauss Rifle. The lack of short range weapons is deliberate because the [[Strategios]] wants the ''Lightning'' to focus on long range combat while the ''Thunder'' handles close in conflict. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Related Design== | ==Related Design== | ||
| − | * ''[[Thunder]]'' - The ''Lightning'' was built as a companion to the ''Thunder'', utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task. | + | * ''[[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]'' - The ''Lightning'' was built as a companion to the ''Thunder'', utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]'' | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the 70-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Lightning.
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| Lightning | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries |
| Production Year | 3119[1] |
| Model | LHN-C5 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Hollis Mk III Endo Steel |
| Armor | Ceres Light Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Magna 350 XL |
| Communications System | Ceres Metals Model 21-Rs |
| Targeting Tracking System | C-Apple Churchill |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 2,024[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Lightning 'Mech was developed as a partner for the Thunder-2L BattleMech. It uses the same chassis, engine, gyro, and communications systems as the Thunder. This greatly simplifies logistics and repair operations.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Focusing solely on long range combat, the Lightning carries a Defiance Annihilator Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle and a Ceres Arms Eradicator Heavy Particle Projection Cannon. These weapons inflict heavy damage at long range, rapidly stripping armor from nearby units. Three tons of ammunition are carried for the Gauss Rifle. The lack of short range weapons is deliberate because the Strategios wants the Lightning to focus on long range combat while the Thunder handles close in conflict.
Variants[edit]
There are no variants of the Lightning.
Design Quirks[edit]
Related Design[edit]
- Thunder - The Lightning was built as a companion to the Thunder, utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Lightning (BattleMech)
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 31