BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Black Locust B-LCT-2N
Designer: Steel-Scorpion
Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology: Inner Sphere
Technology Rating: E
Tonnage: 20
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
Era/Year: Clan Invasion / 3060
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Experimental
Rules (Year): Experimental
Total Cost: 2,821,200 C-Bills
Battle Value: 919
Chassis: Standard
Power Plant: 180 XL
Walking Speed: 97.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 151.2 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Standard
Armament:
4 ER Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown with Advanced Targeting Computer
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Overview:
The Black Locust is an Upgrade available to the Mech Pilots of the Steel Scorpions Mercenary
Unit. Replacing the ER Large Laser, with 4 ER Medium Lasers gave this mech a better damage
curve. One of the 4 ER Medium Lasers are mounted to the rear of the Mech, to discurage rear
assailents.
Capabilities:
Because this Mech is eqiuped with a Targeting Computer, its 3 forward Facing weapons are
easily able to hit desired locations on enemy Mechs. The rear mounted laser is also Tied
into the Mechs Targeting Computer, and enjoys all the same bonuses. The Targeting Computer,
combined with the this Mechs Speed makes it an excellent recon or hunter/killer for light
Mechs.
This Design was first to be used on Kuranto Five, when the Steel Scorpions were hired to
eleminate hostile forces, a rebellion against the Draconis Combine. The mech performed
beyond expectations.
Deployment:
only four of these mechs exist, and are currently mixed with other Light and Medium mechs
assigned to Delta Company.
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 2.00
Engine: 180 XL 3.50
Walking MP: 9
Running MP: 14
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks (Double): 10 [20] 0.00
Gyro: Standard 2.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 69 4.50
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 6 9
Center Torso (rear): 3
R/L Torso: 5 8
R/L Torso (rear): 2
R/L Arm: 3 6
R/L Leg: 4 8
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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Targeting Computer H 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser CT 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser CT (R) 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser RA 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser LA 1 1.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 22
TP: BM, SZ: 1, TMM: 3, MV: 18"
Damage: (S) 2 / (M) 2 / (L) 0, OV: 0
Armor (A): 2, Structure (S): 1
Specials: ENE, REAR1/1/-
Distribution
Name/Model: Black Locust B-LCT-2N
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. ER Medium Laser 3. Cockpit 3. ER Medium Laser
4.Double Heat Sink 4. Targeting Computer 4. Roll Again
5.Double Heat Sink 5. Sensors 5. Roll Again
6.Double Heat Sink 6. Life Support 6. Roll Again
1. Roll Again 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 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. XL Engine 1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine
2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine
3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine
4.Double Heat Sink 4. Gyro 4.Double Heat Sink
5.Double Heat Sink 5. Gyro 5.Double Heat Sink
6.Double Heat Sink 6. Gyro 6.Double Heat Sink
1. Roll Again 1. Gyro 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 2. XL Engine 2. Roll Again
3. Roll Again 3. XL Engine 3. Roll Again
4. Roll Again 4. XL Engine 4. Roll Again
5. Roll Again 5. ER Medium Laser 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. ER Medium Laser (R) 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. Roll Again 5. Roll Again
6. Roll Again 6. Roll Again
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Black Locust B-LCT-2N
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 20
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Standard): 69 x 2.5 x 1 172.500
Internal Structure (Standard w/ XL Engine): 33 x 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 (+) 24.750 = 197.250
Gyro (Standard): 20 x 0.5 (+) 10.000 = 207.250
Defensive Movement Factor: +4 (*) 1.40 = 290.150
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 290.150
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
6 (Base) + 20 (Heat Sinks) - 2 (Movement) - 20 (Weapons) = 4
Offensive Equipment:
ER Medium Laser 77.500
ER Medium Laser (+) 77.500 = 155.000
ER Medium Laser (+) 77.500 = 232.500
ER Medium Laser (R) (+) 38.750 = 271.250
Total 'Mech Tonnage: (+) 20.000 = 291.250
Speed Factor: 14 (Run) + 0 (Jump) (*) 2.160 = 629.100
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 629.100
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BattleMech Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 290.150
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 629.100 = 919.250
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 919
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Black Locust B-LCT-2N
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 20
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Determine Unit Type
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Ground Units: BattleMech = BM
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Final Unit Type: BM
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Determine Weight/Size Class
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Tonnage: 20 (less than 40) = 1
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Final Weight/Size Class: 1
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 9 (Walk) = 18"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 18" is 3
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 18"
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
20 (Heat Sinks) = 20
2 (Movement) + 15 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 13 = 7
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 0.550
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 1.100
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 1.650
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 1.7
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 2
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
20 (Heat Sinks) = 20
2 (Movement) + 15 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 13 = 7
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 0.550
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 1.100
ER Medium Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.550 = 1.650
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 1.7
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 2
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
20 (Heat Sinks) = 20
2 (Movement) - 4 (Base) (-) -2 = 22
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 0
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Convert Armor
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Standard: 69 armor points x 1 69.000 = 69.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 2.300
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Final Armor Value: 2
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Inner Sphere XL on a 20 ton BattleMech = 1.0
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Final Structure Value: 1
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit contains no explosive components = ENE
Unit is equipped with rearward facing weapons = REAR1/1/-
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 2 (Short) + 2 (Medium) + 2 (Medium) + 0 (Long) = 6.000
Unit Size Factor 1 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 0.500 = 6.500
Overheat Factor 0 (Overheat) (+) 0.000 = 6.500
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 6.500
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 2 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 4.000
Structure Factor 1 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 1.000 = 5.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[3 (18" Move)] x 0.25} (*) 1.750 = 8.750
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 9.000
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 2.25 (0.25 per 2") = 2.250
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 9.000 = 11.250
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 6.500
Defensive Value (+) 11.250 = 17.750
Agile [3 (TMM) - 1] x 2 (Medium) (+) 4.000 = 21.750
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Final Point Value: 22
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Black Locust B-LCT-2N
Technology: Inner Sphere
Tonnage: 20
Configuration: Biped BattleMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Standard): (69 pts) 4.5 x 10,000 45,000.00
Internal Structure (Standard): 20 x 400 x 1 (+) 8,000.00 = 53,000.00
Myomer (Standard): 20 x 2,000 (+) 40,000.00 = 93,000.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 180 x 20) / 75 (+) 960,000.00 = 1,053,000.00
Gyro (Standard): 2.0 x 300,000 (+) 600,000.00 = 1,653,000.00
Cockpit (Standard): 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 1,853,000.00
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 1,903,000.00
Sensors: 20 x 2,000 (+) 40,000.00 = 1,943,000.00
Heat Sinks (Double): 10 x 6,000 (+) 60,000.00 = 2,003,000.00
Arm Actuators: 20 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 0) + (80 x 0)) (+) 4,000.00 = 2,007,000.00
Leg Actuators: 20 x ((150 x 2) + (80 x 2) + (120 x 2)) (+) 14,000.00 = 2,021,000.00
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Total Structural Cost: 2,021,000.00
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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ER Medium Laser 80,000 80,000.00
ER Medium Laser 80,000 (+) 80,000.00 = 160,000.00
ER Medium Laser 80,000 (+) 80,000.00 = 240,000.00
ER Medium Laser 80,000 (+) 80,000.00 = 320,000.00
Targeting Computer 1 x 10,000 (+) 10,000.00 = 330,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 330,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 2,021,000.00
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 330,000.00 = 2,351,000.00
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (20 / 100) (*) 1.20 = 2,821,200.00
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Final BattleMech Cost 2,821,200.00
Member Review - Sleeping Dragon : 08-Feb-2008 15:12
0 out of 0 users (0.00%) have found this review useful
Rating:
4.00
Comment:
A Nice machine. Nice guns, nice TC, nice armor, can the handle heat nicely. My English teacher says that the word nice is not nice, but I'll use it here because I want to type a nice review : P
The rear facing laser isn't necessary, when you can flip the arms. I would buy one of these, even if it isn't cheap.
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Member Review - bladewind : 26-Apr-2005 00:00
0 out of 0 users (0.00%) have found this review useful
Rating:
3.00
Comment:
Take the rear laser and mount it front, a mech of such speed should not worry about backbiters.
The 4 ERmediums give this mech a nasty bite and the TC just makes it easier to hit the baddies while you are running.
Nice.
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Member Review - mud : 26-Mar-2005 00:00
0 out of 0 users (0.00%) have found this review useful
Rating:
3.00
Comment:
Definitely a dangerous 'mech in combat, but it's expense will limit it's use somewhat.
I don't really like the rear-mounted laser though. A 'mech this fast shouldn't have to worry about being shot at from the rear often enough to justify placing a weapon there.
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Member Review - Blackhand : 20-Mar-2005 00:00
0 out of 0 users (0.00%) have found this review useful
Rating:
3.00
Comment:
Its a great locust refit in my mind, faster, stronger, more accurate.
This comes at the cost of having to find 180XL engines and keeping them running on longer missions. As they're frequently mission killed by low percentage LL and PPC shots.
Its a nice mech, but doesn't fit the disposable profile of most 20 tonners.
Its better than average even still.
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Member Review - Beebles : 14-Feb-2005 00:00
0 out of 0 users (0.00%) have found this review useful
Rating:
4.50
Comment:
Overall, this is a very nice remake of the locust. The combination of the Medium lasers and the targeting computer give this quite a nice accurate punch. The only reason that this is a 4.5 and not a 5 is that the rear mounted laser is redundant on a mech with flip arms.
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Double Heat Sink 4. Targeting Computer 4. Roll Again
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Double Heat Sink 5. Sensors 5. Roll Again
6.
Double Heat Sink 6. Life Support 6. Roll Again
1. Roll Again 1. Roll Again
2. Roll Again 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 Torso Center Torso Right Torso
1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine
2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine
3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine 3. XL Engine
4.
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