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|name=''Lightray''
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|name = ''Lightray''
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|manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]]
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|manufacturer = [[Martinson Armaments]]
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|production year=3065
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|production year = 3065
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4519/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4519/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|model=LGH-4W
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|model = LGH-4W
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|cost= 12,577,810 C-bills
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|cost = 12,577,810 [[C-bill]]s
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|mass=55
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|mass = 55
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|chassis=Geometric 33B [[Endo Steel]]
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|chassis = [[Geometric 33B]] [[endo steel]]
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|armor=Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 [[ferro-fibrous]]
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|armor = [[Strasbourg Armaments Type 4]] [[ferro-fibrous]]
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|engine=[[LTV 385 XL]]
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|engine = [[LTV 385 XL]]
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|comsys=[[Blow 107 Net(Improved)]]
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|comsys = [[Blow 107 Net (Improved)]]
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|T&T=[[Scope 3580]] with [[Targeting Computer]]
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|T&T = [[Scope 3580]] with [[targeting computer]]
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]
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|speed=118.8
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|speed = 118.8
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|armament=
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|armament =  
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*1x [[Large Pulse Laser]]
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* 1x [[large pulse laser]]
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*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
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* 2x [[ER medium laser]]s
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*1x [[ER Small Laser]]
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* 1x [[ER small laser]]
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|BV (1.0)=1,166<ref name=TRO3067-75>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"</ref>
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|BV (1.0) = 1,166<ref name=TRO3067-75>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,450<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 113</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,450<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 113</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The '''''Lightray''''' was designed by Martinson Armaments to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in [[Production Year::3064]]. The ''Lightray'' is built on a lightweight Geometric 33B [[Endo Steel]] chassis to help maximize the available weight for weapons and equipment and features a gigantic LTV 385 [[XL engine]], the largest that can possibly be carried by a 'Mech its size. The engine allows the scout 'Mech to outpace most other medium designs with a top speed of 118 km/h, though it lacks the added maneuverability that could be provided by [[jump jet]]s. The ''Lightray'' carries ten and a half tons of Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.<ref name=TRO3067-75/>
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The '''''Lightray''''' was designed by [[Martinson Armaments]] to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in [[Production Year::3064]].<ref name=TRO3067-75/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The main weapon of the ''Lightray'' is its [[Tronel XIII]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]. Coupled with the [[Targeting Computer]] technology stolen from [[House Davion]], this [[Word of Blake]] design is deadly accurate, even when moving at its top speed. The pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and the Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]] add to the close-range damage the 'Mech can deal.<ref name=TRO3067-75/>
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The ''Lightray'' is built on a lightweight [[Geometric 33B]] [[endo steel]] chassis to help maximize the available weight for weapons and equipment, and features a gigantic [[LTV 385 XL]] [[extralight engine]], the largest that can possibly be carried by a 'Mech its size. This engine allows the scout 'Mech to outpace most other medium designs with a top speed of 118 km/h, though it lacks the added maneuverability that could be provided by [[jump jet]]s. The ''Lightray'' carries ten and a half tons of [[Strasbourg Armaments Type 4]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.<ref name=TRO3067-75/>
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The main weapon of the ''Lightray'' is its [[Tronel XIII]] [[large pulse laser]]. A pair of [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s and the [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]] add to the close-range damage the 'Mech can deal. All of these lasers are linked to a [[targeting computer]] technology stolen from [[House Davion]], this [[Word of Blake]] design is deadly accurate, even when moving at its top speed.<ref name=TRO3067-75/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;LGH-4Y : This design was actually the original ''Lightray'' produced in [[3064]], designed before the [[Word of Blake ROM]] stole the Targeting Computer technology from House Davion. Instead of the TC, it used two [[SRM-2]] packs and had a ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,067<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,379<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 114</ref>
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*; LGH-4Y : This design was the original ''Lightray'' produced in [[3064]], designed before the [[Word of Blake]] [[ROM]] stole the [[targeting computer]] technology from House Davion. Instead of the computer, it used two [[SRM-2]] packs and had one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,067<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,379<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 114</ref>
  
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*;LGH-5W : Some pilots complained about the lack of long-range weaponry on the two other ''Lightrays'', so the -5W simply replaces the Large Pulse Laser with an [[ER PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 1,288<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 115</ref>
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*; LGH-5W : Some pilots complained about the lack of long-range weaponry on the two other ''Lightray'' variants, so the -5W simply replaces the [[large pulse laser]] with an [[ER PPC]]. BV (1.0) = 1,288<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 115</ref>
  
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*;LGH-6W : A simple upgrade to the ''Lightray'' to enable it to mount the [[C3i]] system commonly found in Word of Blake units, the 6W is armed with an ER PPC supported by three ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554<ref>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 103</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 116</ref>
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*; LGH-6W : A simple upgrade to the ''Lightray'' to enable it to mount the [[C3i computer]] system commonly found in Word of Blake units, the 6W is armed with an [[ER PPC]] supported by three [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554<ref>''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', p. 103</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 116</ref>
  
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*;LGH-7W : This version carries an [[Improved C3 Computer]], [[Snub-Nose PPC]], [[ER Medium Laser]], and two [[MML-3]] launchers in the left torso. To make room for these weapons, the 7W uses an [[XL Gyro]]. BV(2.0)=1,352<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 117</ref>
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*; LGH-7W : This version carries an [[improved C3 computer]], [[snub-nose PPC]], [[ER medium laser]], and two [[MML-3]] launchers in the left torso. To make room for these weapons, the 7W uses an [[XL gyro]]. BV(2.0) = 1,352<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 117</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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The ''Lightray'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lightray Entry.</ref>
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The ''Lightray'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lightray Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]]
 
* [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]]
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]

Revision as of 07:39, 27 September 2022

Lightray
Lightray
Production information
Manufacturer Martinson Armaments
Production Year 3065[1]
Model LGH-4W
Class Medium
Cost 12,577,810 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 55 tons
Chassis Geometric 33B endo steel
Armor Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 ferro-fibrous
Engine LTV 385 XL
Communications System Blow 107 Net (Improved)
Targeting Tracking System Scope 3580 with targeting computer
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 118.8 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,166[2]
BV (2.0) 1,450[3]


Description

The Lightray was designed by Martinson Armaments to be a heavy scout 'Mech and was put into production in 3064.[2]

Weapons and Equipment

The Lightray is built on a lightweight Geometric 33B endo steel chassis to help maximize the available weight for weapons and equipment, and features a gigantic LTV 385 XL extralight engine, the largest that can possibly be carried by a 'Mech its size. This engine allows the scout 'Mech to outpace most other medium designs with a top speed of 118 km/h, though it lacks the added maneuverability that could be provided by jump jets. The Lightray carries ten and a half tons of Strasbourg Armaments Type 4 ferro-fibrous armor, giving the 'Mech a great deal of protection.[2]

The main weapon of the Lightray is its Tronel XIII large pulse laser. A pair of Diverse Optics ER medium lasers and the Diverse Optics ER small laser add to the close-range damage the 'Mech can deal. All of these lasers are linked to a targeting computer technology stolen from House Davion, this Word of Blake design is deadly accurate, even when moving at its top speed.[2]

Variants

  • LGH-4Y 
    This design was the original Lightray produced in 3064, designed before the Word of Blake ROM stole the targeting computer technology from House Davion. Instead of the computer, it used two SRM-2 packs and had one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,067[4], BV (2.0) = 1,379[5]
  • LGH-5W 
    Some pilots complained about the lack of long-range weaponry on the two other Lightray variants, so the -5W simply replaces the large pulse laser with an ER PPC. BV (1.0) = 1,288[4], BV (2.0) = 1,674[6]
  • LGH-6W 
    A simple upgrade to the Lightray to enable it to mount the C3i computer system commonly found in Word of Blake units, the 6W is armed with an ER PPC supported by three ER medium lasers. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,554[7][8]

Design Quirks

The Lightray is subject to the following Design Quirks:[10]

Notes

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Lichtstrahl. The model code was accordingly changed to LST-4W.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Lightray
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 75, "Lightray 'Mech Profile"
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 113
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Combat Operations, p. 134
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 114
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 115
  7. ↑ Starterbook: Wolf and Blake, p. 103
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 116
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 117
  10. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Lightray Entry.

Bibliography

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