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==Description== | ==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. | + | The '''''Lightning''''' 'Mech was developed as a partner for the ''[[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]''-2L BattleMech. It uses the same chassis, engine, gyro, and communications systems as the ''Thunder''. This greatly simplifies logistics and repair operations. |
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==Related Design== | ==Related Design== | ||
− | * ''[[Thunder]]'' - The ''Lightning'' was built as a companion to the ''Thunder'', utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task. | + | * ''[[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]'' - The ''Lightning'' was built as a companion to the ''Thunder'', utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task. |
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 11:43, 26 January 2024
- This article is about the 70-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Lightning.
Lightning | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries |
Production Year | 3119[1] |
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 | |
BV (2.0) | 2,024[2] |
Contents
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
Related Design
- Thunder - The Lightning was built as a companion to the Thunder, utilizing the same chassis and tonnage to accomplish this task.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Lightning (BattleMech)
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 31