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−	The '''''Brigand''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that is surrounded by a sea of controversy as it is the first 'Mech to be produced by a [[Pirates|pirate]] band. Manufactured by a company named [[Vengeance Incorporated]], which is run by the pirates of the [[Haven Star Cluster]] and [[Paula Trevaline |"Lady Death" Trevaline]], the ''Brigand'' represents an unprecedented threat because in spite of the fact that it is built by pirates, it uses advanced construction techniques and weapons. Prior to the [[Jihad]] most of the constructed ''Brigand''s were used in raids against the [[Taurian Concordat]], the majority of the design with pirates operating out of the Haven Star Cluster with a few others in the forces of [[Vance Rezak]]'s [[Band of the Damned|band]], the [[Tortuga Fusiliers]], ''[[Shen-sè Tian]]'' and [[Marcadia Brothers]].<ref name="TRO:3067p47+"/>	+	The '''''Brigand''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that is surrounded by a sea of controversy as it is the first 'Mech to be produced by a [[Pirates|pirate]] band. Manufactured by a company named [[Vengeance Incorporated]], which is run by the pirates of the [[Haven Star Cluster]] and [[Paula Trevaline |"Lady Death" Trevaline]], the ''Brigand'' represents an unprecedented threat because in spite of the fact that it is built by pirates, it uses advanced construction techniques and weapons. Prior to the [[Jihad]] most of the constructed ''Brigand''s were used in raids against the [[Taurian Concordat]], the majority of the design with pirates operating out of the Haven Star Cluster with a few others in the forces of [[Vance Rezak]]'s band, the [[Tortuga Fusiliers]], ''[[Shen-sè Tian]]'' and [[Marcadia Brothers]].<ref name="TRO:3067p47+"/>
	The success of the ''Brigand'' and the [[Tortuga Prime]] pirates drew the attention of the [[Word of Blake]], who offered additional clandestine resources to improve and upgrade the capability and production of Vengeance Incorporated, spawning a number of new variants of the ''Brigand''.<ref name=HTPT-4>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 4: "Tortuga Prime"</ref> During the [[Filtvelt Coalition]]'s disastrous raid against Tortuga Prime in [[3076]], [[The Thumpers]] stumbled upon five highly advanced and deadly prototypes, the features of which were ultimately distilled into the LDT-5 variant that would continue to plague the Coalition and other nearby [[Periphery]] realms following the Blakists' fall.<ref name=HTPT-23/>		The success of the ''Brigand'' and the [[Tortuga Prime]] pirates drew the attention of the [[Word of Blake]], who offered additional clandestine resources to improve and upgrade the capability and production of Vengeance Incorporated, spawning a number of new variants of the ''Brigand''.<ref name=HTPT-4>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 4: "Tortuga Prime"</ref> During the [[Filtvelt Coalition]]'s disastrous raid against Tortuga Prime in [[3076]], [[The Thumpers]] stumbled upon five highly advanced and deadly prototypes, the features of which were ultimately distilled into the LDT-5 variant that would continue to plague the Coalition and other nearby [[Periphery]] realms following the Blakists' fall.<ref name=HTPT-23/>

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Brigand.gif |name=''Brigand'' |manufacturer=[[Vengeance Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3067p47+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 47–48: "LDT-1 Brigand"</ref> | production year=3065 |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3859/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=LDT-1 |class=Light |cost= 2,286,250 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |mech type= BattleMech |mass=25 |chassis=[[Contraband]] |armor=[[Haven Cent]] |engine=[[GM 150]] |comsys=[[Contraband]] |T&T=[[Contraband]] |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |speed=97.2 |jumpjets=[[Contraband]] |armament= * 2x [[ER medium laser]] * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |BV (1.0) = 721<ref name="COp137">''Combat Operations'', p. 137: "Force Faction Tables - Periphery"</ref> |BV (2.0) = 771<ref name="TRO:3067p47+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 65</ref> }} == Description == The '''''Brigand''''' is a [[BattleMech]] that is surrounded by a sea of controversy as it is the first 'Mech to be produced by a [[Pirates|pirate]] band. Manufactured by a company named [[Vengeance Incorporated]], which is run by the pirates of the [[Haven Star Cluster]] and [[Paula Trevaline |"Lady Death" Trevaline]], the ''Brigand'' represents an unprecedented threat because in spite of the fact that it is built by pirates, it uses advanced construction techniques and weapons. Prior to the [[Jihad]] most of the constructed ''Brigand''s were used in raids against the [[Taurian Concordat]], the majority of the design with pirates operating out of the Haven Star Cluster with a few others in the forces of [[Vance Rezak]]'s band, the [[Tortuga Fusiliers]], ''[[Shen-sè Tian]]'' and [[Marcadia Brothers]].<ref name="TRO:3067p47+"/> The success of the ''Brigand'' and the [[Tortuga Prime]] pirates drew the attention of the [[Word of Blake]], who offered additional clandestine resources to improve and upgrade the capability and production of Vengeance Incorporated, spawning a number of new variants of the ''Brigand''.<ref name=HTPT-4>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 4: "Tortuga Prime"</ref> During the [[Filtvelt Coalition]]'s disastrous raid against Tortuga Prime in [[3076]], [[The Thumpers]] stumbled upon five highly advanced and deadly prototypes, the features of which were ultimately distilled into the LDT-5 variant that would continue to plague the Coalition and other nearby [[Periphery]] realms following the Blakists' fall.<ref name=HTPT-23/> == Weapons and Equipment == Constructed from components either stolen or purchased via the [[black market]], the ''Brigand'' is built on a contraband [[endo steel]] chassis and is powered by a [[GM 150]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The 'Mech's speed is augmented by six contraband [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. For protection, the ''Brigand'' has four tons of [[Haven Cent]] armor, the only locally produced component. This meager protection is almost entirely on the front of the 'Mech, with the ''Brigand'' featuring less than half a ton to the rear, a specific request reportedly ordered by Lady Death Trevaline herself, to ensure her pirate [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] would keep fighting and not retreat.<ref name="TRO:3067p47+"/> Offensively, the ''Brigand'' carries a [[Diverse Optics (ER medium laser)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]] in each arm for medium range combat, supported by two [[Precision Weaponry#Sutel Precision Line|Sutel Precision Line]] [[medium pulse laser]]s carried in its side torsos for close combat, stockpiles of these advanced weapon secured via a combination of theft and graft. Complemented by ten [[double heat sink]]s, the 'Mech utilizes an arsenal consisting only of lasers to limit the amount of logistical support needed.<ref name="TRO:3067p47+"/> == Variants == *; LDT-X1 : A variant of the ''Brigand'' intended to bring more firepower on a target at the sacrifice of accuracy. Developed in [[Introduction Year::3066]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the X1 removes the two [[medium pulse laser]]s and replaces them with four [[medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 838;<ref name="COp137"/> BV (2.0) = 937<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 66</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3860/brigand-ldt-x1/ MUL online entry for the Brigand LDT-X1 variant]''</ref> *; LDT-X2 : Something of a quick strike version of the ''Brigand'' also developed in 3066, the X2 removes the two [[medium pulse laser]]s and replaces them with four [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s. These give the 'Mech an astounding amount of firepower in one shot making it a serious threat to other [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mechs when encountered. BV (1.0) = 780;<ref name="COp137"/> BV (2.0) = 764<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 67</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3861/brigand-ldt-x2/ MUL online entry for the Brigand LDT-X2 variant]''</ref> *; LDT-X3 : This version introduced in [[Introduction Year::3075]]<ref name="MUL4"/> drops the lasers and replaces them with arm mounted [[Light Particle Projector Cannon#Moscovia|Moscovia]] [[light PPC]]s from a 3074 raid on a Taurian storehouse and torso mounted [[Flameshot]] [[flamer]]s that "fell off a [[DropShip]]" in 3073. It is also equipped with an [[XL fusion engine]] and carries half a ton more armor. BV (2.0) = 695<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 68</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5653/brigand-ldt-x3/ MUL online entry for the Brigand LDT-X3 variant]''</ref> *; LDT-X4 : This [[Introduction Year::3078]]<ref name="MUL5"/>''Brigand'' variant uses a [[light fusion engine]]. Offensively, it carries three [[ER medium laser]]s and a Moscovia [[light PPC]]. It also carries [[triple strength myomer]], which allows it to inflict twice as much damage in physical combat and burst speeds of 110 km/h. It also carries slightly more armor than the base model. BV (2.0) = 1,038<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 69</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5654/brigand-ldt-x4/ MUL online entry for the Brigand LDT-X4 variant]''</ref> *; LDT-5 : First encountered on [[Lackland]] in [[3083]], the LDT-5 is a well-designed raiding 'Mech that combines the best features of the LDT-XPR prototypes. Faster than any previous ''Brigand'' thanks to the use of an [[Omni 175]] [[extralight engine]] to reach a top speed of 111 km/h, the LDT-5 retains the [[endo steel]] chassis to carry five and a half tons of [[standard armor|standard plate]]. Equipped with three [[medium laser]]s spread across its three torso sections, the LDT-5 carries a [[mace]] in the left arm, enhancing its close combat ability but also limiting how much booty the LDT-5 can make off with. Seven [[jump jet]]s provide a 210 meter jump capability. BV (2.0) = 762<ref name=HTPT-23>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 23: "LDT-5 Brigand"</ref> *; LDT-XPR1 : This prototype ''Brigand'' was discovered during the Filtvelt Coalition raid on Tortuga. Based on the standard ''Brigand'' chassis, it carries two [[medium X-Pulse laser]]s and an [[SRM-4]] missile launcher. It uses an [[XL engine]] to maintain the 96 km/h speed of the unit, and jumping capability remains the same. BV (2.0) = 723<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 26</ref> *; LDT-XPR2 : Another prototype has performance and protection identical to the standard ''Brigand''. Its weaponry has been changed to five standard [[medium laser]]s, and it carries an [[Angel ECM suite]]. BV (2.0) = 956<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 27</ref> *; LDT-XPR3 : This prototype carries four [[medium laser]]s and a [[mace]] into combat. Performance and protection are identical to the standard ''Brigand''. BV (2.0) = 752<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 28</ref> *; LDT-XPR4 : This prototype carries four [[medium laser]]s into combat. It uses six [[improved jump jet]]s to provide a 180 meter jump radius. Otherwise it is identical to the other prototypes. BV (2.0) = 739<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 29</ref> *; LDT-XPR5 : This final prototype from the Tortuga invasion drops the top speed of the ''Brigand'' down to 86 km/h. It carries eight [[improved jump jet]]s for a jump radius of 240 meters. In addition to an XL engine, it also uses an [[XL gyro]] to free up weight. Most interesting to observers is the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[composite internal structure]] it uses to carry four [[medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 743<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Tortuga'', p. 30</ref> == Design Quirks == The ''Brigand'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BMM90>''BattleMech Manual'', Fourth Printing, p. 90: "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)'', p. 9: "BattleMech Quirk Table"]</ref> * [[Nimble Jumper]] <!-- Modular Weapons removed by errata --> ==Notable Pilots== :''See [[:Category:Notable Brigand Pilots]]'' ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Brigant'''''. The model code was left unchanged. ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Brigand.gif|Original ''Brigand'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' File:Brigand (Tortugan Phalanx) HTPTortuga.jpg|A Brigand in [[Tortugan Phalanx]] colors from [[Historical Turning Points: Tortuga]] </gallery> == References == <references /> == Bibliography == * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Tortuga]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Brigand]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs|Brigand]] [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs|Brigand]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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