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| − | The '''''Lancelot''''' attempts to combine the speed of a medium [[BattleMech]] with the survivability of a heavy 'Mech, but with mediocre results. The ''Lancelot'' was conceived in a bid for an [[SLDF]] contract that called for a medium [['Mech]] that could operate with a limited amount of logistical support. In the end though, the ''Lancelot'' came in in the heavy weight class in spite of the use of a lightweight [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight engine]]. The ''Lancelot'' uses an entirely energy based weapons array that allows the 'Mech to operate on its own for extended period of times. The most glaring drawback of the design is the light armor for the ''Lancelot'''s weight. | + | The '''''Lancelot''''' attempts to combine the speed of a medium [[BattleMech]] with the survivability of a heavy 'Mech, but with mediocre results. The ''Lancelot'' was conceived in a bid for an [[SLDF]] contract that called for a medium [['Mech]] that could operate with a limited amount of logistical support. In the end though, the ''Lancelot'' came in in the heavy weight class in spite of the use of a lightweight [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight engine]]. The ''Lancelot'' uses an entirely energy based weapons array that allows the 'Mech to operate on its own for extended period of times. The most glaring drawback of the design is the light armor for the ''Lancelot'''s weight. Luthien Armor Works obtained copies of the design and began production after the Second Succession War. While drastically reduced in capability, the mech was one of the few still in production throughout most of the Succession Wars. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
Revision as of 04:28, 10 July 2010
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| Lancelot | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc. |
| Model | LNC25-01 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 13,025,600 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | MangoTech 500 SJ (Spiral Jection) |
| Armor | PanzerSlab Type 5 |
| Engine | Hermes 360 XL |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,185 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,422 |
Description
The Lancelot attempts to combine the speed of a medium BattleMech with the survivability of a heavy 'Mech, but with mediocre results. The Lancelot was conceived in a bid for an SLDF contract that called for a medium 'Mech that could operate with a limited amount of logistical support. In the end though, the Lancelot came in in the heavy weight class in spite of the use of a lightweight Extralight engine. The Lancelot uses an entirely energy based weapons array that allows the 'Mech to operate on its own for extended period of times. The most glaring drawback of the design is the light armor for the Lancelot's weight. Luthien Armor Works obtained copies of the design and began production after the Second Succession War. While drastically reduced in capability, the mech was one of the few still in production throughout most of the Succession Wars.
Armament
The weapons carried by the Lancelot cover almost the entire range of energy weapons available. The primary weapon is a Kinslaughter PPC. This is backed up by two arm-mounted Krupp Model 32 Large Lasers and a single Krupp Model 2 Medium Laser. As has been mentioned before, these weapons offer a great deal of independence to the Lancelot and allow it to operate independent of normal supply lines. Thirteen double heat sinks keep most heat buildup in check.
Variants
- LNC25-02 - The Lancelot did not survive the transition to low technology as well as most of its older cousins. The 'Mech retains its weapons at the cost of its speed, with a new maximum speed of only 64.8 km/h. This reduction in speed makes the thin skinned Lancelot an easy target for other 'Mechs of its weight class. BV (1.0) = 968[1], BV (2.0) = 1,236[2]
- LNC25-03 - This variant swaps out the Large Lasers and extra heat sinks for a pair of rugged Autocannon/5s, turning this into a support and anti-aircraft 'Mech. It is made tougher with the inclusion of maximum armor, though it comes at the cost of a reduction in speed to a maximum of 85 km/h. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,360
- LNC25-04 - This variant of the Lancelot is a completely upgraded version built to utilize the improved C3 computer in use by ComStar and the Word of Blake. All of the weapons have been upgraded to Extended Range models, with the exception of the Medium Laser, as it was removed from the chassis. In addition to these sweeping changes, the 25-04 has had an additional half ton of armor added and uses an Endo Steel chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,256[3], BV (2.0) = 1,640
- LNC25-05 - The 25-05 is an enigmatic variant of the traditionally energy based Lancelot. The Medium Laser and two heat sinks have been replaced with four Machine Guns and a full ton of ammunition. The armor has not been upgraded and the 25-05 Lancelot has the same speed profile as the older 25-01 model. BV (1.0) = 1077, BV (2.0) = 1,380
- LNC25-06 - This upgrade to the 04 replaces the ER PPC with a standard PPC and removes two heat sinks. The inclusion of a Small Cockpit and an XL Gyro allows for the addition of a Targeting Computer. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,661
- LNC35-07 - This variant is included in Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League), though it is identical to the 01. This variant may be the modification to the 06 that removes the lasers to replace them with paired LB-X Autocannon/5s and removes the Targeting Computer with the addition of Light Ferro-Fibrous armor that was mentioned in Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,422
Gallery
LNC25-01 Lancelot
LNC-25-01 Lancelot
References
Bibliography
- Master Unit List.pdf
- Record Sheets: 3025/3026
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade