Lightning (BattleMech)

This article is about the 70-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Lightning.

Lightning
Production information
Manufacturer	Ceres Metals Industries
Production Year	3119
Model	LHN-C5
Class	Heavy
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	70 tons
Chassis	Hollis Mk III Endo Steel
Armor	Ceres Light Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	Magna 350 XL
Communications System	Ceres Metals Model 21-Rs
Targeting Tracking System	C-Apple Churchill
Heat Sinks	10 double
Speed	86 km/h
Armament	1x Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle 1x Heavy PPC
BV (2.0)	2,024

Description

The Lightning 'Mech was developed as a partner for the Thunder-2L BattleMech. It uses the same chassis, engine, gyro, and communications systems as the Thunder. This greatly simplifies logistics and repair operations.

Weapons and Equipment

Focusing solely on long range combat, the Lightning carries a Defiance Annihilator Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle and a Ceres Arms Eradicator Heavy Particle Projection Cannon. These weapons inflict heavy damage at long range, rapidly stripping armor from nearby units. Three tons of ammunition are carried for the Gauss Rifle. The lack of short range weapons is deliberate because the Strategios wants the Lightning to focus on long range combat while the Thunder handles close in conflict.

Variants

There are no variants of the Lightning.

Design Quirks

• Cowl

Related Design

• Thunder - The Lightning was built as a companion to the Thunder, utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task.

Bibliography

• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14