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LCT-1E
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Light Striker & Scout
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 4
Support: 2
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 64
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 30
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm M Laser
S Laser
Right Arm M Laser
S Laser


Description

The Locust 1E was an attempt to turn the Locust into a viable front line mech by increasing its firepower with an additional Medium Laser. Having removed its reliance on ammunition, the Locust is able to operate for an extended amount of time without supplies.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


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LCT-1L
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Light Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Ballistic: 2
Energy: 1
Support: 3
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 30
Max Stability: 2
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 12
Melee Kick: 30
Punch: 15
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Laser
Ammo MG
Left Torso T.S.M. (P) (Fixed)
Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm MG
Right Arm MG


Description

The LCT-1L was an attempt to allow the 'Mech to operate at even higher speeds by adding Triple Strength Myomer to the design. Initial testing has resulted in an increase in Melee Capabilities, and a minor boost to speed. The LCT-1L load out is identical to that of the Locust 1V.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


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LCT-1M
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Extremely Fast Scout
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 2
Missile: 2
Support: 2
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 60
Max Stability: 10
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 80
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 22
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso Ammo LRM
M Laser
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm LRM5
Right Arm LRM5


Description

The Locust's 1M model is interesting in that it can churn out a decent volley of LRMs for such a small 'Mech. It's a great harasser, especially if you can use its speed to lob missiles into the weaker rear armor of targets. But it normally has almost no armor itself.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


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LCT-1PA
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Extremely Fast Scout
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 2
Missile: 2
Support: 2
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 176
Max Stability: 60
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 280
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 35
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Jury-Rigged XL Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Head Life Support
Life Support
Sensors
Sensors
Center Torso M Chem Laser
S Chem Laser
S Chem Laser
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm RL15
Right Arm Reloading RL15
Left Leg Ammo Chemical Laser
Right Leg Ammo Chemical Laser


Description

A blend of other Locust variants through the years, the LCT-1PA comes from Periphery Armory, Inc, and is armed with their trademark weaponry. A trio of Chemical Lasers (two Small, one Medium) provide solid heat-light firepower while two Rocket Launcher-15s, one a new Reloading variant, give strong burst potential. To power all this though the LCT-1PA is powered by a fragile but effective Jury-Rigged XL engine.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-1S
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Light Striker & Scout
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 1
Missile: 4
Support: 1
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 52
Max Stability: 16
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 240
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 22
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Laser
Ammo SRM
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm SRM2
Right Arm SRM2


Description

Locust 1S models tend to sacrifice the little armor they normally mount to fire respectable SRM salvos. Definitely useful for hit-and-runs, especially if those shots provide the extra punch to knock down a target.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-1V
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Light Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Ballistic: 2
Energy: 1
Support: 3
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 30
Max Stability: 2
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 12
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Laser
Ammo MG
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Left Arm MG
Right Arm MG


Description

The basic Locust 1V has one big advantage: speed. It's not meant to put up much of a fight, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a 'Mech that goes further and is harder to hit.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-1Vb
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Scout and Flanker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 3
Support: 3
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 228
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 84
Alpha: 96
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Laser
M Laser
Left Torso Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Left Arm M Pulse
M Pulse
S Pulse
S Pulse
Right Arm M Pulse
M Pulse
S Pulse
S Pulse


Description

The Royal Locust-1Vb was used by the Star League's Royal brigades as a scout and makes use a bevy of advanced technologies that now lostech., The Royal Locust-1Vb was used by the Star League's Royal brigades as a scout and makes use of a bevy of advanced technologies that are now lostech.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Mech Quirk: Royal

-12 heat at the end of the turn


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-3D
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Scout and Flanker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Missile: 2
Support: 2
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 40
Max Stability: 10
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 265
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 12
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso Ammo LRM
Left Arm LRM5
Right Arm LRM5
Left Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink


Description

The 3D Locust uses Star League technology to take the concept of the 1M further. Although it carried only two LRM 5 launchers, the engineers at Achernar BattleMechs on New Avalon upgraded the armor to Ferro-Fibrous and the structure to Endo Steel. Completely lacking in close-range weaponry this variant was suitable for harassing the enemy at long range then fleeing before they could get too close.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-3M
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Scout and Flanker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 1
Support: 5
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 68
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 310
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 33
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso M Laser
Left Torso Ammo AMS
AMS
Left Arm S Laser
S Laser
Right Arm S Laser
S Laser
Left Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink


Description

The -3M Locust was built for the Free Worlds League using recovered Star League Technology. The -3M carries a quartet of Small Lasers and the Locust's ubiquitious Medium Laser. Its most notable upgrade is the Anti-Missile System in the left torso to defend against missile attacks.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-3S
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Scout and Flanker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 1
Missile: 2
Support: 2
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 56
Max Stability: 16
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 220
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 22
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Center Torso M Laser
Left Torso CASE
Ammo Streak SRM
Left Arm Streak SRM2
Right Arm Streak SRM2
Left Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink


Description

The 3S Locust, constructed by Defiance Industries for the Lyran Commonwealth, carried the 1S upgrade further. This time the structure used Endo Steel and the armor was upgraded with Ferro-Fibrous. The SRM-2s were upgraded to Streak SRM-2s while the medium laser was kept.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-3V
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Light Fire Support
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Ballistic: 2
Energy: 2
Support: 3
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 50
Max Stability: 2
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 280
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 22
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Laser
M Laser
Left Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Torso Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Ammo MG [Half]
Left Arm MG
Right Arm MG


Description

The Locust 3V trades off protection for more firepower, relying on its superior speed to avoid getting hit in the first place.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-4H
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Light Tank
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 1
Support: 6
Speed 7/9/0
Firepower Max Damage: 90
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 360
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 54
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine XXL Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Hardened Armor
Center Torso ER S Laser
ER S Laser
Left Torso Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Right Torso Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Left Arm ER S Laser
ER S Laser
Right Arm ER S Laser
ER S Laser


Description

Built in order to prove a point, that point being that light mechs can be durable too, the LCT-4H is an odd-duck. Both more and less survivable than most other lights, it packs a minimal punch but is very difficult to be rid of. Built around a massive XXL Engine, the -4H carries 9 tons of Hardened Armor for extreme protection, making it possible the most armored 20 ton mech ever designed. However, all that weight demanded a sacrifice in firepower, with a paltry six ER Small Lasers for offensive support. The LCT-4H proved able, if expensive, and saw limited production.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-4P
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Scout and Flanker
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Ballistic: 2
Energy: 3
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 83
Max Stability: 4
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 37
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Pulse
Ammo Mortar Inferno
Left Arm M Laser
Mortar/1
Right Arm M Laser
Mortar/1
Left Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink


Description

A weird mix of high and low tech weapons adorn this, the Locust for the Periphery. The LCT-4P was created to fill a need for cheap fire support platforms in the Periphery nations and the Mech Mortar was suggested as an option. To that end, this XL powered Locust carries a pair of MM/1s with a ton of ammo. Backing them up are a trio of Medium Lasers, though one is a Pulse version. 10 standard heat sinks keep the mech cool enough in most situations. The -4P, though it carries a XL engine, was adopted by the Periphery nations en masse and proved able, if unimpressive.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-5M
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Project Phoenix
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Energy: 3
Support: 5
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 85
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 355
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 51
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 240
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Ferro-Fibrous Armor
Head Heat Sink
Center Torso ER M Laser
Left Arm ER S Laser
ER S Laser
Right Arm ER S Laser
ER S Laser


Description

Produced by Corean Enterprises on Stewart for the Word of Blake, the Locust -5M was purpose built to be a high speed interceptor and scout, moving at 190 KPH and armed with an ER Medium Laser supported by a quartet of ER Small Lasers. Achernar BattleMechs expressed interest in the design as well, and has begun limited production for the Federated Suns.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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LCT-PB
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Gladiator
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Support: 6
Speed 10/15/0
Firepower Max Damage: 58
Max Stability: 2
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 60
Alpha: 22
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine XL Engine
Core 190
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (DHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Endo-Steel Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso MG
MG
Left Torso Guardian ECM
Heat Sink (D)
Ammo MG [Half]
S Laser
S Laser
Right Torso Heat Sink (D)
Heat Sink (D)
Ammo MG
S Laser
S Laser


Description

The Pirate's Bane is a customized gladiatorial mech meant for arena combat. With its battery of Small Lasers and Machine Guns, as well as Guardian ECM to shield it from prying eyes, the Pirate's Bane is a dangerous opponent and not to be underestimated.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Mech Quirk: Hero Mech

+1 accuracy with ranged weapons, -6 heat at the end of the turn, +2 increased resolve gain


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions

The LCT-PB can only be found as an enemy duelist in Game Worlds contracts.


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LCT C
Locust.png
General Data
'Mech Type BattleMech
Class LIGHT
Weight 20T
Stock Role Golden Century Refit
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints Ballistic: 2
Energy: 1
Support: 3
Speed 8/12/0
Firepower Max Damage: 71
Max Stability: 0
Max Heat: 0
Durability Armor: 320
Structure: 166
Heat Efficiency Sinking: 40
Alpha: 39
Melee Kick: 20
Punch: 10
Stock Equipment
Engine Standard Engine
Core 160
Heat Sinks Heat Sink Kit (SHS)
E-Cooling None
Gyro Locust Narrow Profile (Fixed)
Structure Standard Structure (Fixed)
Armor Standard Armor
Center Torso M Pulse (C)
Left Arm ER S Laser (C)
Right Arm ER S Laser (C)
Left Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Right Leg Heat Sink
Heat Sink


Description

After General Kerensky's Exodus from the Inner Sphere, the SLDF-in-Exile found themselves with plenty of Locusts to go around. The Clans that would come after retained these Locusts and decided to do something with them, crafting the Locust C. This Golden Century refit would prove popular and enduring and would be a staple of second-line units for centuries. Armed with twin ER Small Lasers and a Medium Pulse Laser, all Clan-grade, the Locust C is a simple yet effective design.


Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Narrow Profile

+1 evasion pips gained from movement, +1 defense against being hit


Pilot Affinity: Zippy

15% boost to sprint speed!


Factions


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