Locust IIC
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| Locust IIC | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Model | Locust IIC |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Endo Steel |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 200 Standard |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament | |
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Description
One of the best known Battlemech in the Inner Sphere for its low production and operation costs, the Locus is also well known in the Clans. Most commonly used in Clan Wolf Provisional Garrison Clusters, it has also been sighted in Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Smoke Jaguar units. However, as a second-line unit, Inner Sphere MechWarriors rarely see it in action.
Armament
Designed as a fast and light reconnaissance vehicle, the Locust was also asked for fast-strike raids and at least became a front-line unit in the Inner Sphere. Larger than the original Locust, the Clan one give MechWarriors comparable speed with more protection and terrifying offensive capabilities. The main armamaent consists in a Medium Pulse Lase, flanked by eight Extended Range Small Lasers, allowing the Locust to be an excellent anti-infantry Battlemech with capabilities to harass heavier Battlemechs. Its larger size also allows it to be a more durable weapon platform, the Locust IIC is a far more difficult enemy than its Inner Sphere twin.
Variants
- The Clan Jade Falcon version carries CASE with an Extended Range Medium Laser in the center torso section and two Streak SRM-2. SRM ammunitions are stored in arms with a cross-feed mechanism.
- Clan Smoke Jaguar version is set-up to sport an Extended Range Large Laser and a Small Pulse Laser in both arms.