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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Lightray.jpg + |image=Lightray.jpg − |name = ''Lightray'' + |name=Lightray − |manufacturer = [[Martinson Armaments]]<ref name=TRJp112f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 112–113: "LGH-4W Lightray"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> + |manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]] − |production year = 3065+ |model=LGH-4W − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4519/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |class=Medium − |model = LGH-4W<ref name=TRJp112f /> + |cost= 12,577,810 C-bills − |cost = 12,577,810 [[C-bill]]s + |mass=55 − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere+ |chassis=Geometric 33B [[Endo Steel]] − |mech type = BattleMech+ |armor=Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |mass = 55 + |engine=[[LTV 385 XL]] − |chassis = [[Geometric 33B Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> + |engine=[[Blow 107 Net(Improved)]] − |armor = [[Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> + |speed=118.8 − |engine = [[LTV 385 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> + |armament= − |comsys = [[Blow 107 Net (Improved)]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> + *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] − |T&T = [[Scope 3580]] with [[Targeting Computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> -->+ *2x[[ER Medium Laser]]s − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> -->+ *1x[[ER Small Laser]] − |speed = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> + |BV (1.0)=1,166<ref name=TRO3067-75>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"</ref> − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> + |BV (2.0)=?? − * 1x [[large pulse laser]] − * 2x [[ER medium laser]] − * 1x [[ER small laser]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,166<ref name=TRO3067-75>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,450<ref name=TRJp112f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 113</ref> }} }} + + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Lightray''''' was designed by [[Martinson Armaments]] to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in [[Production Year::3064]].<ref name=TRO3067-75/> + The '''''Lightray''''' was designed by Martinson Armaments to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in [[3064]]. The ''Lightray'' is built on a lightweight Geometric 33B [[Endo Steel]] to help maximize the available weight for weapons and equipment and features a gigantic LTV 385 [[XL engine]], the largest that can possibly be carried by a 'Mech its size. The engine allows the scout 'Mech to outpace most other medium designs with a top speed of 118 kilometers per hour, though it lacks the added maneuverability that could be provided by [[jump jet]]s. The ''Lightray'' carries ten and a half tons of Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.<ref name=TRO3067-75/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Lightray'' is built on a lightweight [[Geometric 33B]] [[endo steel]] chassis to help maximize the available weight for weapons and equipment, and features a gigantic [[LTV 385 XL]] [[extralight engine]], the largest that can possibly be carried by a 'Mech its size. This engine allows the scout 'Mech to outpace most other medium designs with a top speed of 118 km/h, though it lacks the added maneuverability that could be provided by [[jump jet]]s. The ''Lightray'' carries ten and a half tons of [[Strasbourg Armaments Type 4]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.<ref name=TRO3067-75/> + The main weapon of the ''Lightray'' is its Tronel XIII [[Large Pulse Laser]]. Coupled with the [[Targeting Computer]] technology stolen from [[House Davion]], this [[Word of Blake]] design is deadly accurate, even when moving at its top speed. The pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]] add to the close-range damage the 'Mech can deal.<ref name=TRO3067-75/> − − The main weapon of the ''Lightray'' is its [[Tronel XIII]] [[large pulse laser]]. A pair of [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s and the [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]] add to the close-range damage the 'Mech can deal. All of these lasers are linked to a [[targeting computer]], technology stolen from [[House Davion]]. This [[Word of Blake]] design is deadly accurate, even when moving at its top speed.<ref name=TRO3067-75/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; LGH-4Y : This design was the original ''Lightray'' produced in [[3064]], designed before the [[Word of Blake]] [[ROM]] stole the [[targeting computer]] technology from House Davion. Instead of the computer, it used two [[SRM-2]] packs and had one ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRJp112f /> BV (1.0) = 1,067<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,379<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 114</ref> + *LGH-4Y - This design was actually the original ''Lightray'', designed before the [[Word of Blake ROM]] stole the Targeting Computer technology from House Davion. Instead of the TC, it used two [[SRM-2]] packs and had a ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,067<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref>, BV (2.0) = ?? − *; LGH-5W : Some pilots complained about the lack of long-range weaponry on the two other ''Lightray'' variants, so the -5W simply replaces the [[large pulse laser]] with an [[ER PPC]].<ref name=TRJp112f /> BV (1.0) = 1,288<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 115</ref> + *LGH-5W - Some pilots complained about the lack of long-range weaponry on the two other ''Lightrays'', so the -5W simply replaces the Large Pulse Laser with an [[ER PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 1,288<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = ?? − *; LGH-6W : A simple upgrade to the ''Lightray'' to enable it to mount the [[C3i computer]] system commonly found in Word of Blake units, the 6W is armed with an [[ER PPC]] supported by three [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554<ref>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 103</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 116</ref> + *LGH-6W - A simple upgrade to the ''Lightray'' to enable it to mount the [[C3i]] system commonly found in Word of Blake units, the 6W is armed with a ER PPC supported by three ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554<ref>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 103</ref> − − *; LGH-7W : This version carries an [[improved C3 computer]], [[snub-nose PPC]], [[ER medium laser]], and two [[MML-3]] launchers in the left torso. To make room for these weapons, the 7W uses an [[XL gyro]]. BV(2.0) = 1,352<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 117</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Lightray'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lightray Entry.</ref> − * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] − * [[Bad Reputation]] − * [[Exposed Actuators]] − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Lichtstrahl'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LST-4W'''. − − == Gallery == − <gallery> − File:Lightray.jpg|Original ''Lightray'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== *''[[Combat Operations]]'' *''[[Combat Operations]]'' Line 64:
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| − | |image = Lightray.jpg | + | |image=Lightray.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Lightray |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Martinson Armaments]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]] |
| − | + | |model=LGH-4W | |
| − | + | |class=Medium | |
| − | |model = LGH-4W | + | |cost= 12,577,810 C-bills |
| − | |cost = 12,577,810 | + | |mass=55 |
| − | + | |chassis=Geometric 33B [[Endo Steel]] | |
| − | + | |armor=Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] | |
| − | |mass = 55 | + | |engine=[[LTV 385 XL]] |
| − | |chassis = [[ | + | |engine=[[Blow 107 Net(Improved)]] |
| − | |armor = | + | |speed=118.8 |
| − | |engine = [[LTV 385 XL]] | + | |armament= |
| − | | | + | *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] |
| − | + | *2x[[ER Medium Laser]]s | |
| − | + | *1x[[ER Small Laser]] | |
| − | |speed = 118 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,166<ref name=TRO3067-75>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
| − | |armament = | + | |BV (2.0)=?? |
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| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,166<ref name=TRO3067-75>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Lightray''''' was designed by | + | The '''''Lightray''''' was designed by Martinson Armaments to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in [[3064]]. The ''Lightray'' is built on a lightweight Geometric 33B [[Endo Steel]] to help maximize the available weight for weapons and equipment and features a gigantic LTV 385 [[XL engine]], the largest that can possibly be carried by a 'Mech its size. The engine allows the scout 'Mech to outpace most other medium designs with a top speed of 118 kilometers per hour, though it lacks the added maneuverability that could be provided by [[jump jet]]s. The ''Lightray'' carries ten and a half tons of Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.<ref name=TRO3067-75/> |
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| − | The ''Lightray'' is | + | The main weapon of the ''Lightray'' is its Tronel XIII [[Large Pulse Laser]]. Coupled with the [[Targeting Computer]] technology stolen from [[House Davion]], this [[Word of Blake]] design is deadly accurate, even when moving at its top speed. The pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]] add to the close-range damage the 'Mech can deal.<ref name=TRO3067-75/> |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *LGH-4Y - This design was actually the original ''Lightray'', designed before the [[Word of Blake ROM]] stole the Targeting Computer technology from House Davion. Instead of the TC, it used two [[SRM-2]] packs and had a ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,067<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref>, BV (2.0) = ?? |
| − | * | + | *LGH-5W - Some pilots complained about the lack of long-range weaponry on the two other ''Lightrays'', so the -5W simply replaces the Large Pulse Laser with an [[ER PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 1,288<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = ?? |
| − | * | + | *LGH-6W - A simple upgrade to the ''Lightray'' to enable it to mount the [[C3i]] system commonly found in Word of Blake units, the 6W is armed with a ER PPC supported by three ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554<ref>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 103</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
*''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' | *''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
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