BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Locust LCT-17B
Designer: mud
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 20
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Star League / 2750
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 1,747,600 C-Bills
Battle Value: 360
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: 160 Fusion
Walking Speed: 86.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 129.6 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
3 Machine Guns
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Beagle Active Probe
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Overview:
The number of 'mechs at the Star League's disposal enabled the SLDF to deploy a proportion
of specialist configurations far in excess of specialized designs deployed by the Successor
States, who's limited 'mech resources deter military commanders from configuring 'mechs for
use in specific situations. The LCT-17B is an example of such a specialist configuration.
Capabilities:
The LCT-17 was envisioned as a dedicated infantry hunter. It was typically deployed in a
lance with three Locust-1Vs, which could provide heavier firepower against any armor
opposition, while the LCT-17 would use it's Beagle Probe to detect hidden infantry unts
before they could ambush the thinly armored Locusts. It was never deployed alone, as it's
lack of anti-mech weapons left it vulnerable, although it's speed constitutes a significant
defense.
Deployment:
The LCT-17 saw heavy action during the urban warfare which characterized the Reunification
War and the early battles of the Succession Wars. It was never a widely popular 'mech, but
many of it's pilots developed considerable tactical skill, learning to exploit the
capabilities of this unique 'mech to the utmost.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 2.00
Engine: 160 Fusion 6.00
Walking MP: 8
Running MP: 12
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks (Single): 10 0.00
Gyro: Standard 2.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 62 3.50
Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 8
Center Torso: 6 8
Center Torso (rear): 2
R/L Torso: 5 8
R/L Torso (rear): 2
R/L Arm: 3 4
R/L Leg: 4 8
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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Machine Gun CT 1 0.50
Machine Gun (Ammo 100) CT 1 0.50
Beagle Active Probe RT 2 1.50
Machine Gun RA 1 0.50
Machine Gun LA 1 0.50
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 18
TP: BM, SZ: 1, TMM: 3, MV: 16"
Damage: (S) 1 / (M) 0 / (L) 0, OV: 0
Armor (A): 2, Structure (S): 2
Specials: PRB, RCN
Distribution
Name/Model: Locust LCT-17B
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 20
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Left ArmHeadRight Arm
1. Shoulder 1. Life Support 1. Shoulder
2. Upper Arm Actuator 2. Sensors 2. Upper Arm Actuator
3. Lower Arm Actuator 3. Cockpit 3. Lower Arm Actuator
4. Machine Gun 4. Ferro-Fibrous 4. Machine Gun
5. Ferro-Fibrous 5. Sensors 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Ferro-Fibrous 6. Life Support 6. Ferro-Fibrous
1. Ferro-Fibrous 1. Ferro-Fibrous
2. Ferro-Fibrous 2. Roll Again
3. Roll Again 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. Ferro-Fibrous 1. Fusion Engine 1.Beagle Active Probe
2. Ferro-Fibrous 2. Fusion Engine 2.Beagle Active Probe
3. Ferro-Fibrous 3. Fusion Engine 3. Ferro-Fibrous
4. Roll Again 4. Gyro 4. Ferro-Fibrous
5. Roll Again 5. Gyro 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Roll Again 6. Gyro 6. Roll Again
1. Roll Again 1. Gyro 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 2. Fusion Engine 2. Roll Again
3. Roll Again 3. Fusion Engine 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. Fusion Engine 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Machine Gun 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Machine Gun (Ammo 100) 6. Roll Again
Left LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Heat Sink 5. Heat Sink
6. Heat Sink 6. Heat Sink
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
Again, very dependant on ammo.
In the 'Not Good' column, removeing the SRMs for MGs means that this mech has to be even closer to the target if it wishes to do damage. This mech is going to spend a lot of time running.
When used to root out and destroy unarmored infantry, this will be a useful design. When caught by something a little more substantial, its going to be a rather big bullseye.
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Member Review - Sleeping Dragon : 13-Apr-2005 00:00
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Rating:
1.50
Comment:
I think that LCT-1Vs can deal with the infantry without help and Mongoose was created as a beagle carrier for Locust scout lances. This seems to be weak scout. LCT-17 can kill tanks, but with this you must run as fast as you can, or you are dead.
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Member Review - Blackhand : 20-Mar-2005 00:00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
In the Star League this is a viable design. By the time 3025 rolls around its a sucide configuration.
It merits a 2 just on that fact. Because at one time it worked and was awesome. Now its merely a little worse than average.
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Member Review - StarRaven : 26-Oct-2004 00:00
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Rating:
3.50
Comment:
The three MGs, high speed, and strong armor will make this a strong infantry hunter. The Beagle Probe could be weapons; five machine guns would be devastating, for example. If it's deployed as you describe, with some normal Locusts insupport, it will be able to survive in an area where 'Mechs are operating. If in a duel or cut off by 'Mechs or tanks, this thing is dead.
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Member Review - Motown Scrapper : 11-Oct-2004 00:00
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Rating:
1.00
Comment:
You have the speed of the Locust and the Armour is decent.But while the trio of MGs is decent against infantry it is weak against anything else.Three MGs is not enough armament for a mech.The limited range and low throw weight make this a mech of limited value,fair against infantry against anything else it is badly minced mint flavoured dog food
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Beagle Active Probe
2. Ferro-Fibrous 2. Fusion Engine 2.
Beagle Active Probe
3. Ferro-Fibrous 3. Fusion Engine 3. Ferro-Fibrous
4. Roll Again 4. Gyro 4. Ferro-Fibrous
5. Roll Again 5. Gyro 5. Ferro-Fibrous
6. Roll Again 6. Gyro 6. Roll Again
1. Roll Again 1. Gyro 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 2. Fusion Engine 2. Roll Again
3. Roll Again 3. Fusion Engine 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. Fusion Engine 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. Machine Gun 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Machine Gun (Ammo 100) 6. Roll Again
Left Leg Right Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Heat Sink 5. Heat Sink
6. Heat Sink 6. Heat Sink
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