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| − | |image=Lightray.jpg | + | |image = Lightray.jpg |
| − | |name=Lightray | + | |name = ''Lightray'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Martinson Armaments]]<ref name=TRJp112f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 112–113: "LGH-4W Lightray"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> |
| − | |model=LGH-4W | + | |production year = 3065 |
| − | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4519/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |
| − | |cost= 12,577,810 C- | + | |model = LGH-4W<ref name=TRJp112f /> |
| − | |mass=55 | + | |cost = 12,577,810 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |chassis=Geometric 33B | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |armor=Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |engine=LTV 385 XL | + | |mass = 55 |
| − | |speed=118 | + | |chassis = [[Geometric 33B Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armor = [[Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[ | + | |engine = [[LTV 385 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| − | *2x[[ER | + | |comsys = [[Blow 107 Net (Improved)]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[ER | + | |T&T = [[Scope 3580]] with [[Targeting Computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,166<ref>Technical Readout: 3067</ref> | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |speed = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> |
| + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp112f /> --> | ||
| + | * 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== | ||
| + | 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/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | 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]]. 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== | ||
| + | *; 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-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-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> | |
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| − | + | *; 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> | |
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| − | == | + | ==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== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
*''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' | *''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | |
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 11 March 2024
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| Lightray | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Martinson Armaments[1] |
| Production Year | 3065[2] |
| Model | LGH-4W[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 12,577,810 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Geometric 33B Endo Steel |
| Armor | Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | LTV 385 XL |
| Communications System | Blow 107 Net (Improved) |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scope 3580 with Targeting Computer |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 118 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,166[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,450[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Lightray was designed by Martinson Armaments to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in 3064.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 jets. The Lightray carries ten and a half tons of Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 ferro-fibrous armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.[3]
The main weapon of the Lightray is its Tronel XIII large pulse laser. A pair of Diverse Optics ER medium lasers and the 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.[3]
Variants[edit]
- 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,067[5], BV (2.0) = 1,379[6]
- 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,288[5], BV (2.0) = 1,674[7]
- 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 lasers. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554[8][9]
- 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[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Lightray is subject to the following Design Quirks:[11]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Lichtstrahl. The model code was accordingly changed to LST-4W.
Gallery[edit]
Original Lightray from TRO:3067
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 112–113: "LGH-4W Lightray"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Lightray
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 113
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Combat Operations, p. 134
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 114
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 115
- ↑ Starterbook: Wolf and Blake, p. 103
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 116
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 117
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lightray Entry.