Locust

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Locust
Locust
Production information
Manufacturer Bergan Industries
Model LCT-1V
Class Light
Cost 1,512,400 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 20 tons
Chassis Bergan VII
Armor 1/StarSlab
Engine LTV 160
Speed 129.6 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 356
BV (2.0) 432
Locust on recon mission

Description

The Locust is one of the most common BattleMechs in existence, having been produced since the design was introduced by Bergan Industries in 2499. The Locust is built for one purpose exclusively, reconnaissance. The design uses a 160 rated LTV Fusion Engine to attain speeds of up to 129.6 km/h. With such phenomenal speed the Locust is capable of outrunning most enemies. In a situation where it is unable to outrun its enemies it does have a light array of weapons with which to defend itself.

Armament

The Locust carries as its main weapon a single Martell Medium Laser. Backing this up are two Sperry Browning Machine Guns which effectively deter infantry attacks against the Locust's vulnerable legs.

Variants

LCT-5M Locust
  • LCT-1E - The LCT-1E Locust carries an entire energy based weapons assortment, with two Medium Lasers and two Small Lasers. BV (1.0) = 484, BV (2.0) = 553
  • LCT-1L - The LCT-1L Locust is an attempt to allow the 'Mech to operate at even higher speeds by adding Triple Strength Myomer to the design. The weapons are identical to those on the LCT-1V. BV (1.0) = 364, BV (2.0) = 462
  • LCT-1M - The LCT-1M is a long range version of the Locust. This variant carries two LRM-5 launchers in place of the Machine Guns. BV (1.0) = 382, BV (2.0) = 424
  • LCT-1S - The LCT-1S Locust also replaces the Machine Guns, this time with two SRM-2 racks for a heavier close range punch. BV (1.0) = 376, BV (2.0) = 440
  • LCT-3D - The -3D Locust takes the concept of the -1M further by carrying only two LRM-5 launchers. The armor has been upgraded to Ferro-Fibrous armor. BV (1.0) = 377, BV (2.0) = 439
  • LCT-3S - The -3S Locust carries the -1S upgrade further. This time, as with the -3M, the structure is an Endo Steel structure and the armor is Ferro-Fibrous. The SRM-2s have been upgraded to Streak SRM-2s and the design also carries a single Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 431, BV (2.0) = 487
  • LCT-3V - This Locust variant is similar to the -1V except that it carries a set of two Medium Lasers in the center torso, while retaining the Machine Guns. BV (1.0) = 434, BV (2.0) = 490
  • LCT-5M - The -5M is a straightforward enhancement of the -3M model, upgrading all of the lasers to extended range models. BV (1.0) = 516, BV (2.0) = 719
  • LCT-6M - A new variant of the Locust, the 6M uses a massive 280 Hermes XL engine to propel it to an astounding speed of 226.8 km/h and is capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a MASC system. To save additional weight for weapons and equipment, the 6M uses a Small Cockpit to save weight with the side effect of making the 'Mech harder to pilot and uses Ferro-Fibrous armor to get the most of the light armor the 'Mech can carry. The 'Mech is armed with two Magna Mk VI ER Medium Lasers which are backed up by a single Magna Mk IV ER Small Laser.[1] BV (1.0) = 684, BV (2.0) = 818

Related BattleMechs

  • Locust IIC - One of the 'Mechs carried on the Exodus with General Aleksandr Kerensky and the remnants of the SLDF, the Clans have created their own upgraded IIC variant of the Locust constructed using Clan technology. BV (1.0) = 975, BV (2.0) = 1,103
  • Koto - One of the most common 'Mech designs on Solaris VII, as with the Inner Sphere as a whole, the humble design is also a frequent basis for a number of refurbished custom designed 'Mechs such as Omnitech Industries Koto.

References

File:Locust (2).jpg

Notes

  1. ↑ LCT-6M Locust

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