Legionnaire

This article is about the 50-ton BattleMech. For the military rank, see Legionnaire (rank).

Legionnaire
Production information
Manufacturer	Achernar BattleMechs Albion Advanced Technologies and Products Corean Enterprises Protectorate Military Industries
Production Year	3073
Model	LGN-2D
Class	Medium
Cost	10,426,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	50 tons
Chassis	2A Type 15 Endo Steel
Armor	StarGuard II
Engine	Magna 350 XL
Communications System	PCE-4X "Blaster"
Targeting Tracking System	Reginald Systems TC-A
Heat Sinks	10 double
Speed	118 km/h
Armament	1x Rotary AC/5
BV (1.0)	1,184
BV (2.0)	1,386

Description

The Legionnaire was developed as the Federated Suns answer to the Lyran Blitzkrieg, and entered production during the Word of Blake Jihad. A lance of Legionnaires played an important role in the Third Battle of New Avalon, where they quickly assaulted the Blakist force's left flank as they were attempting to ford the Thames river, breaking their momentum and eventually forcing them off world. Capable of reaching 118 km/h, the Legionnaire is a fast flanker. The Legionnaire was one of the last new designs to be mass produced by the Achernar BattleMech factory.

Weapons and Equipment

The Legionnaire is built on an endo steel chassis, which is protected by nine and a half tons of armor. Its massive Magna 350 XL extralight engine allows the 'Mech to reach its max speed of 118 km/h, and allows it to flank slower forces with ease.

The Legionnaire is built around a single Mydron Model RC RAC/5 with three tons of ammunition, slaved to a sophisticated targeting computer, giving it extreme accuracy in battle.

Variants

• LGN-1X 

  This was the original prototype created in 3068, which was designed to be a scout 'Mech. It was armed with a RAC/2, two ER medium lasers, had a Beagle active probe, and an additional half-ton of armor. The LGN-2X prototype was chosen for production instead. BV (2.0) = 1,322

• LGN-2F 

  Based on the LGN-2X1 MUSE FIRE design, this variant uses a torso-mounted cockpit to protect the pilot. The targeting computer has been removed and a pair of arm-mounted ER medium lasers joins the standard RAC/5. Nearly ten tons of reflective armor provides additional protection from energy weapons, but leaves the 'Mech slightly more vulnerable to ballistic and missile attacks. BV (2.0) = 1,808

• LGN-2K 

  This 3128 variant demanded by Prefect Katana Tormark swaps out the RAC/5 for an ER PPC, turning the Legionnaire into a potent sniper. The weight saved enables the addition of enough jump jets for the 'Mech to leap up to 210 meters at a time and more armor. It also carries a targeting computer and MASC system to reach a top speed of nearly 150 km/h. BV (1.0) = 1,341 BV (2.0) = 1,597

• LGN-2X 

  The Corean version of the 2D, differing only in cockpit display and internal components.

• LGN-2XA 

  This variant removes all the standard weaponry and mounts an Arrow IV launcher in the right arm and torso. BV (2.0) = 1,172

• LGN-2XU 

  This variant retains the targeting computer but replaces the RAC/5 with an UAC/10. The chassis is protected by ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0) = 1,128

• Export 

  An export version swaps the RAC/5 for a less sophisticated Mydron Model B AC/10. Originating in a pilot dossier for MechWarrior: Dark Age, no record sheet has been provided for this variant.

Custom Variants

• LGN-2X1 MUSE FIRE 

  A project to create an upgrade package for the Legionnaire, developed under the supervision of Sandra Hall-Pujanauski, this version carries an ER medium laser in each arm. The standard armor was replaced by Clan made reflective armor, and a Clan built RAC/5 was crammed into the right torso. To provide room for the pilot, the MUSE FIRE uses a torso-mounted cockpit, and the room freed in the 'Mech's head is used to store three tons of ammunition. This version doesn't carry the targeting computer of the standard version. BV (2.0) = 2,032

• LGN-Ortega

  The personal 'Mech of Raul Ortega moves the RAC/5 from its torso mount to the right arm, giving it a wider field of fire. It also exchanges the targeting computer for three medium lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,340

Design Quirks

The Legionnaire is subject the following Design Quirks:

• Easy to Maintain
• Improved Targeting (Medium)
• Exposed Weapon Linkage

The LGN-2F Legionnaire variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:

• Easy to Maintain
• Exposed Actuators
• Exposed Weapon Linkage (RAC/5)
• Poor Sealing
• Stable

Related BattleMechs

• Centurion - Unsuccessful in increasing the mass of the Centurion BattleMech, Corean Enterprises reworked their prototype skeletons rather than scrap the project. Ultimately, the design team produced the Legionnaire BattleMech.

• Blitzkrieg - The role of the Legionnaire was inspired by the performance of the Blitzkrieg BattleMech during the Federated Commonwealth Civil War. Both designs are built to be a fast flanking unit mounting a single, powerful weapon system.

Notable Pilots

See: Category:Notable Legionnaire Pilots

Gallery

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  Legionnaire from TRO:3075

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  Experimental LGN-2X1 Legionnaire "MUSE FIRE" from TRO:Davion

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  LGN-2F Legionnaire from TRO:Prototypes

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  Original Legionnaire from MWDA dossiers

Bibliography

• A Call to Arms
• Experimental Technical Readout: Davion
• Isle of the Blessed (novel)
• Master Unit List
• MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards
• Record Sheets: 3075
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
• Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
• Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3075
• Technical Readout: Prototypes