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[Corbon Zackery]

Foxwolf Lance Locust:
Year 3050
20 tons:

8 Walk:

12 Run:

5 Jump:

XL
Standard Structure
3 tons FF Armor
10 Double Heat
Gaurdian ECM
TAG
2 ER M Lasers

This version goes out and uses his speed to TAG targets for Artillery strikes. It has speed and Jump giving it flexability in combat. It can out run most mechs and has 2 ER Lasers for defensive withdraw. The TAG system can also be replaced by a extra ER M Laser during full combat. Its lasers and speed allow it to destroy soft targets and desrupt supply lines ECM allows it to work under the radar and strike from any direction.

[Gun Bear]

Corbon Zackery, on 14 April 2012 - 09:58 AM, said:

Foxwolf Lance Locust:
Year 3050
20 tons:

8 Walk:

12 Run:

5 Jump:

XL
Standard Structure
3 tons FF Armor
10 Double Heat
Gaurdian ECM
TAG
2 ER M Lasers

This version goes out and uses his speed to TAG targets for Artillery strikes. It has speed and Jump giving it flexability in combat. It can out run most mechs and has 2 ER Lasers for defensive withdraw. The TAG system can also be replaced by a extra ER M Laser during full combat. Its lasers and speed allow it to destroy soft targets and desrupt supply lines ECM allows it to work under the radar and strike from any direction.

Thats pretty nice but this is about the canon variants. As far as I know, you progress in experience with a 'mech you'll earn canon based variants of them with slightly different capabilities and weaponry. You can also customize your own but you'll be limited by hard point types (ballistic, energy, missile).

[Lyon]

LCT-1E variant. This one eliminates ammo dependency, allows me to burn stuff down if I need to make an escape, and I WILL be escaping more than fighting in any Locust I drive. A Locust should always be a scout, unseen, unheard, and only noticed when your fuel depot or ammo dump is burning miles behind me.

[Corbon Zackery]

Gun Bear, on 14 April 2012 - 10:05 AM, said:

Thats pretty nice but this is about the canon variants. As far as I know, you progress in experience with a 'mech you'll earn canon based variants of them with slightly different capabilities and weaponry. You can also customize your own but you'll be limited by hard point types (ballistic, energy, missile).

Works good in Mega Mek the Computerized battletech Boardgame. Built it in the Megameklab that comes with megamek validated it and added it to the game files.

If your looking for Mega Mek you can normally find it by google search word Mega Mek

Edited by Corbon Zackery, 14 April 2012 - 12:50 PM.

[Bongo TauKat]

karish, on 13 April 2012 - 04:01 PM, said:

the locust (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Locust) has many variants for various play styles so i ask you brave recon pilots what would you pick? mine would be the

LCT-1M - The LCT-1M was a long range version of the Locust. This variant carried two LRM-5 launchers in place of the Machine Guns at the cost of reduced armor protection.^[

Exactly the one I would want. Annoying LRM fire to distract a brick while running like a bat out of hell.

[Soviet Alex]

Alizabeth Aijou, on 14 April 2012 - 09:32 AM, said:

LCT-1M: Marik's version. Drops 3 tons of armour and the MGs for twin LRM-5s. Paper-thin armour is the biggest downside.

I hate to disagree with you, but the M in Locust-1M stands for Missile, not Marik. "The Locust-1M variant, popular in Davion space..." (TRO 3039, p.281). "This version is used mainly by House Davion's Ceti Hussars" (TRO 3025, p.8). Easy mistake to make though.

[Gun Bear]

Corbon Zackery, on 14 April 2012 - 12:49 PM, said:

Works good in Mega Mek the Computerized battletech Boardgame. Built it in the Megameklab that comes with megamek validated it and added it to the game files.

If your looking for Mega Mek you can normally find it by google search word Mega Mek

MegaMek has nothing to do with Mechwarrior online mate. The variants being talked about are standardized ones produced in factories no customized.

[Vexgrave Lars]

LCT-5M - The -5M was a straightforward enhancement of the -3M model, upgrading all of the lasers to extended range models, giving it one Magna Mk VI ER Medium Laser and four Magna Mk IV ER Small Lasers. In addition, the use of an XL Engine allowed engineers to upgrade the Locust's top speed to 194.4 km/h.

[Vollstrecker]

I'd likely go with the -1S, though I can see the value of the -1M. If things are mostly urban in missions, you don't want a Locust though. I'd go for a Wasp or Stinger variant for 20-tonners.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Soviet Alex, on 14 April 2012 - 12:57 PM, said:

I hate to disagree with you, but the M in Locust-1M stands for Missile, not Marik. "The Locust-1M variant, popular in Davion space..." (TRO 3039, p.281). "This version is used mainly by House Davion's Ceti Hussars" (TRO 3025, p.8). Easy mistake to make though.

Yeah, forgot whether that variant was pre- or post- designations making somewhat sense.
I do remember that the AS7-D's D stands for DeChavilier.
Biggest problem of TRO3025 was the designations sometimes making sense (SHD-2K, for example), while at other times it doesn't (AS7-D), while frequently simply being related to the 'mechs name (STG-3R Stinger).

Edited by Alizabeth Aijou, 14 April 2012 - 02:00 PM.

[Phalleon]

From the looks of this the LCT - 1E would be my choice. The use of ammo in the field for scouting missions could be an issue. The use of energy weapons will allow extended combat effectiveness. Also as a harrasser you may not get a lot of accuracy when moving at top speed waiting for that missle lock. When working as part of a lance having the ability to cause chaos and create a situation with an opponent who has to keep an eye on you and your lancemates to keep back armor intact is usefull. You may lack the range, but with the speed would that really be a pivitol factor? Armor alone is not going to protect you when the big guns are firing.

[Skylarr]

LCT-6M - The newest variant of the Locust, the 6M used a massive 280 Hermes XL Engine to propel it to an astounding speed of 226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a MASC system. The 6M used a Small Cockpit to save weight with the side effect of making the 'Mech harder to pilot and utilized Ferro-Fibrous armor to get the most of the light armor the 'Mech carried. It was armed with two Magna Mk VI ER Medium Lasers, which were backed up by a single Magna Mk IV ER Small Laser. The -6M was produced by Corean Enterprises on Stewart.

226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a MASC system

MEEP - MEEP

[Scott Wolfpack Rider]

Would have to be the -S series for me in an ideal situation where supply lines were well secured.

3S with streak SRM2's would be quite effective, though I could live with the 1S.

3M if ammo resupply was remotely going to be an issue. (multiple engagements before resupply)

[Black Rhino]

How about a recon/scout variant with electronics. The Wobbies have it right (of course it is in 3085)

LCT-5W2 - Developed from a Word of Blake design, this Locust has a top speed of over 150 km/h, and used MASC to provide bursts of speed topping out at over 180 km/h. A pair of ER Medium Lasers provides firepower, while a C3 Slave, Guardian ECM Suite, and TAG system provide electronic support. The chassis uses Endo-Steel while an XL Engine provides power. The Locust is protected by Light Ferro-Fiberous armor. Double Heat Sinks keep the heat from the weapons under control,

2 ER medium to annoy, ECM and a C3 Slave, AND a TAG. .....Mmmmm reconolicious.

Edited by Black Rhino, 15 April 2012 - 12:11 PM.

[Soviet Alex]

lol @ "reconolicious". For a 1st-person game like this, the Jihad variants might be too fast. Everything outside the window is going to be a bit blurry, especially in your peripheral vision. And without slowing down, your turning circle is going to be huge. As for Small Cockpits, here's the deal. Take all of the clothes out of your wardrobe, set up your PC in there with a seat & a light, close the door & start playing Mechwarrior. Suddenly it's not worth the weight & space you saved, is it.

Edited by Soviet Alex, 15 April 2012 - 12:37 PM.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Skylarr, on 15 April 2012 - 11:47 AM, said:

226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a MASC system

MEEP - MEEP

Eh, I can make a 10-ton mini-locust going twice that speed.

[Trevnor]

First, I would like this one:

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LCT-5M - The -5M was a straightforward enhancement of the -3M model, upgrading all of the lasers to extended range models, giving it one Magna Mk VI ER Medium Laser and four Magna Mk IV ER Small Lasers. In addition, the use of an XL Engine allowed engineers to upgrade the Locust's top speed to 194.4 km/h.^[20][33] BV (1.0) = 516,^[25] BV (2.0) = 719^[34][3]

Followed by this one:

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LCT-6M - The newest variant of the Locust, the 6M used a massive 280 Hermes XL Engine to propel it to an astounding speed of 226.8 km/h and was capable of bursts of speed reaching 302.4 km/h through a MASC system. The 6M used a Small Cockpit to save weight with the side effect of making the 'Mech harder to pilot and utilized Ferro-Fibrous armor to get the most of the light armor the 'Mech carried. It was armed with two Magna Mk VI ER Medium Lasers, which were backed up by a single Magna Mk IV ER Small Laser. The -6M was produced by Corean Enterprises on Stewart.^[41][42] BV (2.0) = 956^[43][3]

[Magnificent Bastard]

I don't particularly care for the Locust. Right now I am completely enamoured with the Jenner. Although I also really like the Raven.

[Ninja Chef]

Ill swing for the Koto, even though it is sadly 5 years away.

Edited by Ninja Chef, 15 April 2012 - 01:52 PM.

[plodder]

pursang, on 14 April 2012 - 04:13 AM, said:

*Reads entire thread.*

Yep, ain't none finnickier then recon pilots.

Well, when your life can be measured in one or two AC20 bursts, or PPC elite fire, finnnicky is probably a good thing eh?

Omigir, on 14 April 2012 - 06:11 AM, said:

None of them. The locust is a death trap. I would feel safer scouting in a Pinto with a M laser strapped to its hood.. oh wait.. same dif : \

Death trap is as death trap does. Evade, Observe, Annoy!!!
I would choose these series, if it is part of the ones allowed for this thread. I do not know how to compare timelines with mechs. It would be nice if the learned BT fellows could insert proper approximate dates with every mech and variant in BattlTechWiki...
This one 5V looks like it would do, but

• LCT-5V - The 5V Locust was similar to the -1V2 Locust, as it carried a single Medium Laser and two Rocket Launcher 10s. The design was protected by Ferro-Fibrous armor. Its relatively low-tech design made it attractive to Periphery powers, namely the Magistracy of Canopus and Taurian Concordat.^[20][37] BV (1.0) = 537,^[22] BV (2.0) = 665^[38][3]
  
• I would prefer having a C3 in any scout mech I piloted, TAG if we had the tools to use it.

• LCT-5W - Developed by the Word of Blake this Locust uses MASC to top out at speeds of over 180km/h. It's equipped with a pair of ER Medium Lasers, TAG, and an Improved C3 Computer. Light Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the Endo Steel structure. BV (2.0) = 695^[39]
  
• Now I doubt this one is a part of the choices, it has too much to love , catch me if you can! Be unaware that my big buddies are waiting for you, they know EXACTLY where you are, your trajectory angles, what strength you have, oh, and that you have a Hula Girl in your cockpit ... Whoops!? Yes. that was a gauss, and a ppc, plus a LRM 15 that hit you from 3 angles. Excuse me while my commander's Awesome takes your name.

• LCT-5W2 - Developed from a Word of Blake design, this Locust has a top speed of over 150 km/h, and used MASC to provide bursts of speed topping out at over 180 km/h. A pair of ER Medium Lasers provides firepower, while a C3 Slave, Guardian ECM Suite, and TAG system provide electronic support. The chassis uses Endo-Steel while an XL Engine provides power. The Locust is protected by Light Ferro-Fibrous armor. Double Heat Sinks keep the heat from the weapons under control. BV (2.0) = 787^[40]

Edited by plodder, 15 April 2012 - 01:54 PM.