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| BV (1.0) = 349<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 349<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 510<ref name= | + | | BV (2.0) = 510<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 160-161, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 180</ref> |
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The '''Lightning''' was designed [[2696]] for the [[Star League]] by [[Curtiss Industries]]. | The '''Lightning''' was designed [[2696]] for the [[Star League]] by [[Curtiss Industries]]. | ||
| − | The [[hover]] [[combat vehicle]] is designed to take down slow [[Mechs]] and [[vehicle]]s. Some commanders combine several Lightnings into a compact, short unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting quality of the Lightning is a row of wings that were used to increase speed and stability of the Lightning.<ref name= | + | The [[hover]] [[combat vehicle]] is designed to take down slow [[Mechs]] and [[vehicle]]s. Some commanders combine several Lightnings into a compact, short unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting quality of the Lightning is a row of wings that were used to increase speed and stability of the Lightning.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 96-97, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 200-201, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
== Armament == | == Armament == | ||
| − | The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are in the front, allowing the crew to targeting enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot [[SRM 4]] pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.<ref name= | + | The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are in the front, allowing the crew to targeting enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot [[SRM 4]] pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | * ERML - One of a series of variants created by [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]], the ERML replaces the lasers with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. In addition, the SRMs are replaced by seven [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s mounted in the front. | + | * ''ERML'' - One of a series of variants created by [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]], the ERML replaces the lasers with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. In addition, the SRMs are replaced by seven [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s mounted in the front. BV (2.0) = 956<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 181</ref> |
| − | * ERSL - This variant of the ERML replaces one of its medium lasers with two [[ER Small Laser]]s.<ref | + | * ''ERSL'' - This variant of the ERML replaces one of its medium lasers with two [[ER Small Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 182</ref> |
| − | * RL - This variant was created by Blakist [[Precentor]] [[Robert Havasy]] to counter [[Capellan Confederation]] Shadow Lances.<ref name=TRO160 /> In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of [['Mech]]s equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of [[Rocket Launcher]] technology. It also carries two [[Anti-Missile System]]s in the front to protect from missiles. | + | * ''RL'' - This variant was created by Blakist [[Precentor]] [[Robert Havasy]] to counter [[Capellan Confederation]] Shadow Lances.<ref name=TRO160 /> In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of [['Mech]]s equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of [[Rocket Launcher]] technology. It also carries two [[Anti-Missile System]]s in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 183</ref> |
| − | * Royal - The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], both one-short SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]]s. The more advanced launchers inflicted on average the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a [[TAG]] unit. <ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> | + | * ''Royal'' - The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], both one-short SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]]s. The more advanced launchers inflicted on average the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a [[TAG]] unit. <ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref> |
==Vehicle Gallery== | ==Vehicle Gallery== | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 21 January 2012
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| Lightning | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Industries, Kressly Warworks |
| Mission | Reconnaissance |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 1,681,300 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 |
| Armor | 3/Star Slab Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 184 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Century Model 770 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 349[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 510[2][3] |
Description
The Lightning was designed 2696 for the Star League by Curtiss Industries. The hover combat vehicle is designed to take down slow Mechs and vehicles. Some commanders combine several Lightnings into a compact, short unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting quality of the Lightning is a row of wings that were used to increase speed and stability of the Lightning.[2][4][5]
Armament
The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV Medium Pulse Lasers are in the front, allowing the crew to targeting enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot SRM 4 pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.[2][4][5]
Variants
- ERML - One of a series of variants created by Word of Blake during the Jihad, the ERML replaces the lasers with two ER Medium Lasers. In addition, the SRMs are replaced by seven Rocket Launcher 15s mounted in the front. BV (2.0) = 956[6]
- ERSL - This variant of the ERML replaces one of its medium lasers with two ER Small Lasers. BV (2.0) = 884[7]
- RL - This variant was created by Blakist Precentor Robert Havasy to counter Capellan Confederation Shadow Lances.[8] In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of 'Mechs equipped with Stealth Armor at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of Rocket Launcher technology. It also carries two Anti-Missile Systems in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709[9]
- Royal - The upgraded model used by the SLDF Royal units, both one-short SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of Streak SRM-2s. The more advanced launchers inflicted on average the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a TAG unit. [10] BV (2.0) = 633[11]
Vehicle Gallery
Lightning Combat Vehicle
Lightning in Motion
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References
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 160-161, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 180
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 96-97, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 200-201, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 181
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 182
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 142