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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
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| image = Lightning.jpg
 
| image = Lightning.jpg
 
| name = Lightning
 
| name = Lightning
 
| manufacturer = [[Curtiss Industries]], [[Kressly Warworks]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Curtiss Industries]], [[Kressly Warworks]]
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| production year=2696
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1884/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Reconnaissance
 
| Mission = Reconnaissance
 
| Type = Hover
 
| Type = Hover
 
| cost = 1,681,300 C-bills
 
| cost = 1,681,300 C-bills
 
| mass = 35
 
| mass = 35
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| armor = 3/Star Slab [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
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| armor = [[Star Slab/3 Ferro Fibrous]]
 
| engine = [[GM 210]]
 
| engine = [[GM 210]]
 
| comsys = [[Century Model 770]]  
 
| comsys = [[Century Model 770]]  
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| T&T = [[TGI 2331C/TGI F-190]]
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| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
| speed = 184
 
| speed = 184
 
| Crew = 3  
 
| Crew = 3  
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
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* 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s
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* 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
 
* 2x [[One-Shot]] [[SRM 4]]
 
* 2x [[One-Shot]] [[SRM 4]]
 
| BV (1.0) = 349<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 349<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 510<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 160-161, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 180</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 510<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 160–161: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 180</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The '''Lightning''' was designed [[2696]] for the [[Star League]] by [[Curtiss Industries]].
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The '''Lightning''' was designed for the [[Star League]] by [[Curtiss Industries]] as a [[hovercraft]] [[combat vehicle]] designed to take down slow [[BattleMechs]] and vehicles. Some commanders would combine several Lightnings into a temporary compact unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting feature of the Lightning is a low wing mounted on the rear of the vehicle that increases the vehicle's stability at high speed.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 96–97: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 200–201: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref>
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The [[hover]] [[combat vehicle]] is designed to take down slow [[Mechs]] and [[vehicle]]s. Some commanders combine several Lightnings into a compact, short unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting quality of the Lightning is a row of wings that were used to increase speed and stability of the Lightning.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 96-97, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 200-201, "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref>
 
  
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== Armament ==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are in the front, allowing the crew to targeting enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot [[SRM 4]] pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
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The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are in the front, allowing the crew to target enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot [[SRM 4]] pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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* ''ERML'' - One of a series of variants created by [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]], the ERML replaces the lasers with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. In addition, the SRMs are replaced by seven [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s mounted in the front. BV (2.0) = 956<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 181</ref>
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*;ERML : One of a series of variants created by the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Jihad]], the ERML replaces the lasers with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. In addition, the SRMs are replaced by seven [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s mounted in the front. BV (2.0) = 956<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 181</ref>
  
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* ''ERSL'' - This variant of the ERML replaces one of its medium lasers with two [[ER Small Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 182</ref>
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*;ERSL : This variant of the ERML replaces one of its ER Medium Lasers with two [[ER Small Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 182</ref>
  
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* ''RL'' - This variant was created by Blakist [[Precentor]] [[Robert Havasy]] to counter [[Capellan Confederation]] Shadow Lances.<ref name=TRO3050U/> In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of [['Mech]]s equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of [[Rocket Launcher]] technology. It also carries two [[Anti-Missile System]]s in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 183</ref>
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*; RL : This variant was created by Blakist [[Precentor]] [[Robert Havasy]] to counter [[Capellan Confederation]] Shadow Lances.<ref name=TRO3050U/> In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of 'Mechs equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of [[Rocket Launcher]] technology. It also carries two [[anti-missile system]]s in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 183</ref>
  
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* ''Royal'' - The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], both one-short SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]]s. The more advanced launchers inflicted on average the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a [[TAG]] unit. <ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref>
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*;Royal : The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], both one-shot SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]]s. The more advanced launchers inflicted, on average, the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed, and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 9</ref>
  
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==Vehicle Gallery==
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*;Lightning CX-3 : This [[ComStar]]-built variant puts three Rocket Launcher 15s in [[Sponson Turret]]s. It's protected by [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. All that remains of the original armament is a single Medium Pulse Laser.<ref name=XTRO:CSp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 9</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The Lightning CX-3 variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:CSp9/>
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* [[Easy to Pilot]]
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* [[Low Profile]]
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* [[Prototype]]
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was perfectly altered to '''Flash'''.
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Image:3050U Lightning.jpg|''Lightning'' Combat Vehicle
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File:Lightning.jpg|Original ''Lightning'' from ''[[Technical Readout 2750|TRO:2750]]''
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Image:Lightning (CCG).jpg|''Lightning'' in Motion
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File:3050U Lightning.jpg|Upgraded ''Lightning'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
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Image:Lightning (CCG).jpg|A ''Lightning'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
</gallery>
 
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== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
  
 
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[[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]]
 
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[[Category:SLDF Royal Combat Vehicles]]
 
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 09:57, 9 January 2024

This article is about the hovertank. For other uses, see Lightning.
Lightning.jpg
Lightning
Production information
Manufacturer Curtiss Industries, Kressly Warworks
Production Year 2696[1]
Mission Reconnaissance
Type Hover
Cost 1,681,300 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 35
Armor Star Slab/3 Ferro Fibrous
Engine GM 210
Speed 184 km/h
Crew 3
Communications System Century Model 770
Targeting Tracking System TGI 2331C/TGI F-190
Heat Sinks 10 single
Armament
BV (1.0) 349[2]
BV (2.0) 510[3][4]


Description[edit]

The Lightning was designed for the Star League by Curtiss Industries as a hovercraft combat vehicle designed to take down slow BattleMechs and vehicles. Some commanders would combine several Lightnings into a temporary compact unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting feature of the Lightning is a low wing mounted on the rear of the vehicle that increases the vehicle's stability at high speed.[3][5][6]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV Medium Pulse Lasers are in the front, allowing the crew to target enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot SRM 4 pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.[3][5][6]

Variants[edit]

  • ERSL 
    This variant of the ERML replaces one of its ER Medium Lasers with two ER Small Lasers. BV (2.0) = 884[8]
  • RL 
    This variant was created by Blakist Precentor Robert Havasy to counter Capellan Confederation Shadow Lances.[3] In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of 'Mechs equipped with Stealth Armor at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of Rocket Launcher technology. It also carries two anti-missile systems in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709[9]
  • Royal 
    The upgraded model used by the SLDF Royal units, both one-shot SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of Streak SRM-2s. The more advanced launchers inflicted, on average, the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed, and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a TAG unit.[10] BV (2.0) = 633[11][12]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Lightning CX-3 variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[13]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was perfectly altered to Flash.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Lightning (Combat Vehicle)
  2. ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 160–161: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 180
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 96–97: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 200–201: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 181
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 182
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 183
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 142
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 9
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar, p. 9

Bibliography[edit]

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