Upper Leg Actuators

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An Actuator is a component within a BattleMech's limbs, composed of the joint, myomer bundles, and motor control units.

Upper Leg

The default upper leg actuator in every 'Mech.

Manufacturer: Generic
Tonnage: 0
Critical Slots: 1
Install Location: Upper Leg
Value: 30,000
Gear ID: emod_leg_upper


Equipped Effects:

  • None

Critical Effects:

  • DESTROYED: Reduces walk and sprint distances by 10%
  • DESTROYED: Movement (walk/sprint/jump) requires piloting checks to prevent falling over
  • DESTROYED: -2 accuracy penalty to kick attacks. Kick damage reduced by 50% (stacks with other leg actuator penalties)

Found On These 'Mechs:

This is the generic upper leg actuator found on every 'Mech.


Speedy Upper Leg

Designed for slightly greater speed at the cost of heavier weight, this actuator allows a mech to move just that little bit faster. The effect is fairly minor however.

Manufacturer: Periphery Armory, Inc.
Tonnage: 1
Critical Slots: 1
Install Location: Upper Leg
Value: 30,000
Gear ID: emod_leg_upper_speed


Equipped Effects:

  • +0.025 sprint multiplier

Critical Effects:

  • DESTROYED: Reduces walk and sprint distances by 10%
  • DESTROYED: Movement (walk/sprint/jump) requires piloting checks to prevent falling over
  • DESTROYED: -2 accuracy penalty to kick attacks. Kick damage reduced by 50% (stacks with other leg actuator penalties)

Found On These 'Mechs: