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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The '''Longinus''' is the [[Free Worlds League Military]]'s attempt to duplicate [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental Battle Armor]]. Though they were unable to match the original [[Clan]]-tech machine, the Longinus comes the closest of any [[Inner Sphere Standard|Inner Sphere attempt]], thanks at least in part to the help of the [[Word of Blake]]. Though it has slightly less armor than the Elemental, the Longinus has matched its ninety meters jump range. |
| − | The | + | The Longinus is probably named after the Roman Centurion Longinus, who pierced Jesus Christ with his lance, to see if he has really died on the cross. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The | + | The Longinus has an integral [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-2]]. Other Inner Sphere battle armor were unable to mount the missile launcher, but the League and Word designers managed to fit it, albeit at cost of the Longinus being unable to jump until after the missile pack is jettisoned. This means that the Longinus cannot make anti-[['Mech]] attacks as long as the missile launcher is still attached, but it can mount [[OmniMech]]s for the purposes of transportation. |
An often-overlooked capability is that of the anti-personnel weapon mount that can carry a light weapon for use against unarmored personnel, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount can carry the standard array of [[Small Laser]], [[Flamer]], and [[Machine Gun]]. In addition, it can also accommodate a [["David" Light Gauss Rifle]] that has almost three times the range of the Small Laser, but only a third of the damage potential. | An often-overlooked capability is that of the anti-personnel weapon mount that can carry a light weapon for use against unarmored personnel, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount can carry the standard array of [[Small Laser]], [[Flamer]], and [[Machine Gun]]. In addition, it can also accommodate a [["David" Light Gauss Rifle]] that has almost three times the range of the Small Laser, but only a third of the damage potential. | ||
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| Longinus | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | Corean Enterprises, Irian Technologies, Kali-Yama Weapons Industries |
| Use | Line Unit |
| Weight Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 425,000 C-bills |
| Introduced | 3057 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,000 kg kg |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Advanced |
| BV (1.0) | Small Laser = 40 Flamer = 36 Machine Gun = 34 "David" Light Gauss Rifle = 37 |
Description
The Longinus is the Free Worlds League Military's attempt to duplicate Elemental Battle Armor. Though they were unable to match the original Clan-tech machine, the Longinus comes the closest of any Inner Sphere attempt, thanks at least in part to the help of the Word of Blake. Though it has slightly less armor than the Elemental, the Longinus has matched its ninety meters jump range.
The Longinus is probably named after the Roman Centurion Longinus, who pierced Jesus Christ with his lance, to see if he has really died on the cross.
Armament
The Longinus has an integral One-Shot SRM-2. Other Inner Sphere battle armor were unable to mount the missile launcher, but the League and Word designers managed to fit it, albeit at cost of the Longinus being unable to jump until after the missile pack is jettisoned. This means that the Longinus cannot make anti-'Mech attacks as long as the missile launcher is still attached, but it can mount OmniMechs for the purposes of transportation.
An often-overlooked capability is that of the anti-personnel weapon mount that can carry a light weapon for use against unarmored personnel, such as a sub-machine gun. The modular weapon mount can carry the standard array of Small Laser, Flamer, and Machine Gun. In addition, it can also accommodate a "David" Light Gauss Rifle that has almost three times the range of the Small Laser, but only a third of the damage potential.