Locust IIC

Locust IIC
Production Information
Manufacturer(s)	Olivetti Weapons Various others
Production Year	2832
Model	Locust IIC
Class	Light
Cost	2,044,792 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan BattleMech
Mass	25 tons
Chassis	Endo steel
Armor	Ferro-fibrous
Engine	200 Standard
Comms	Angst 2400
TTS	Omicron XX
Heat Sinks	10 double heat sinks
Speed	129.6 km/h
Armament	8x ER small lasers 1x Medium pulse laser
B.V. (1.0)	975
B.V. (2.0)	1,100

Description

One of the best known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere for its low production and operation costs, the Locust is also well known in the Clans. In 2832, Clan Mongoose unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the Clans, known as the Locust IIC. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When Clan Smoke Jaguar absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on Circe. This subsequently fell to Clan Jade Falcon following the de facto annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, Clan Wolf has often used the Locust IIC as a garrison unit.

Weapons and Equipment

Designed as a fast and light reconnaissance vehicle, the Locust IIC was also tasked with fast-strike raids and at least became a front-line unit in the Inner Sphere. Larger than the original Locust, the IIC gives MechWarriors comparable speed with more protection and terrifying offensive capabilities. The main armament consists of a medium pulse laser, flanked by eight ER small lasers, allowing the Locust IIC 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, and as such the Locust IIC is a far more difficult enemy than its Inner Sphere cousin.

Variants

• Locust IIC 2 

  This Clan Jade Falcon version carries CASE with an ER medium laser in the center torso section and two Streak SRM-2s in each arm. SRM munitions are stored in the arms with a cross-feed mechanism. BV (1.0) = 857, BV (2.0) = 937

• Locust IIC 3 

  This Clan Smoke Jaguar version is set up to sport an ER large laser in its center torso, with a small pulse laser in each arm, making this variant a quite capable infantry killer in addition to its role as a fast sniper. BV (1.0) = 902, BV (2.0) = 980

• Locust IIC 4 

  This version was almost completely redesigned so that it could be produced in the Inner Sphere by Clan Jade Falcon on their Occupation Zone headquarters world of Sudeten. It replaces the ER small lasers of the standard variant with three General Systems heavy small lasers in each arm, and the medium pulse laser has been downgraded to a Series 7Ja ER medium laser, while an additional pair of double heat sinks are added to help deal with the increased heat. BV (1.0) = 701, BV (2.0) = 795

• Locust IIC 5 

  Produced by Clan Wolf on New Oslo and Satalice, though the latter fell to Clan Ghost Bear. It mounts an ER medium laser in the center torso and an ATM-3 in each arm, along with a ton of ammunition for each. BV (1.0) = 798, BV (2.0) = 878

• Locust IIC 6 

  This newer variant of the Locust IIC 4 uses three heavy machine guns in each arm, each trio is linked to a Machine Gun Array. This powerful infantry hunter also adds an additional half ton of armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 776

• Locust IIC 7 

  Still an infantry killer, the Locust IIC 7 mounts a trio of AP Gauss rifles in each arm, fed by a meager one ton of ammunition. The ER medium laser of the Locust IIC 4 remains in place. and a new targeting computer enhances these weapons' accuracy. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 980

• Locust IIC 8 

  Produced by Clan Ghost Bear, this version uses a 300-rated XL engine. All standard weapons have been replaced by a single ER large laser. BV (2.0)= 1,119

• Locust IIC 9 

  This version uses an experimental 350-rated XXL engine, a laser anti-missile system, and a pair of improved heavy medium lasers. The Jade Falcon engineers who designed it also installed an XL gyro and used heavy ferro-fibrous armor to protect the chassis. BV (2.0)= 1,133

• Locust IIC 10 

  Developed by Corean Enterprises on Stewart for the Wolf Empire, this variant carries four ER small lasers in each arm and an ER medium laser in the center torso. The biggest change is the use of reflective armor to protect the Locust IIC 10 from laser fire. BV (2.0) = 1,248

Design Quirks

The Locust IIC has the following Design Quirks:

• Easy to Maintain
• Narrow/Low Profile
• No/Minimal Arms
• Weak Legs

Related BattleMechs

• Locust - The original Locust is a fast recon BattleMech, but lacks jump capabilities.

Notable Pilots

See Category:Notable Locust IIC Pilots

Notes

• Author Ashley Watkins stated in a blog entry that she designed stats and wrote background for Locust IIC as originally published in TRO:3055.

Gallery

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  Original Unseen Locust IIC from TRO:3055

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  Locust IIC from RG:ilClan v16

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  Locust IIC 4 from TRO:Phoenix

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  Locust IIC 5 from TRO:Phoenix

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  Locust IIC 7 from TRO:3085

Bibliography

• Combat Operations
• Master Unit List
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix
• Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades
• Record Sheets: Project Phoenix
• Technical Readout: 3025
• Technical Readout: 3055
• Technical Readout: 3085
• Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
• Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades