Locust IIC - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var F

2026-03-29T02:44:26Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var F

Ouch: /* Variant C */

2025-01-06T10:46:35Z

‎Variant C

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-28T18:22:11Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Xcalibur: /* Variant C & D: */ Updated fluff for 0.16.0 changes

2024-11-28T22:26:06Z

‎Variant C & D:: Updated fluff for 0.16.0 changes

Bird Thing: infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, vars C, D fluff need update

2023-07-28T01:38:59Z

infobox stats update pass (0.16.1), readability, vars C, D fluff need update

Xcalibur: /* Variant D */

2022-08-29T17:45:27Z

‎Variant D

Xcalibur: /* Prime */

2022-08-29T05:46:36Z

‎Prime

Xcalibur at 02:53, 29 August 2022

2022-08-29T02:53:40Z

Eve The Dragon: standardizing equipment order

2022-03-07T23:33:08Z

standardizing equipment order

Sabrist: 0.14.2 update

2021-06-08T14:15:00Z

0.14.2 update

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 </ul>
-| Price F = 33 800
+| Price F = 36 300
 | ArmorT F = 27 739
 | Engine F = 200 Standard
 | Weapons F = <ul>
-<li>1x [[CSRM4]]
+<li>2x [[Heavy Flamer]]
-<li>4x [[HSL]]
+<li>4x [[iHSL]]
 </ul>
 | Equip F = <ul>
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 | Armor INT = 1908
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 }}
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 ===Variant F===
 {{Starter}}
 With moderate motion augmenting equipment in the form of [[JJ]] this unit still can traverse obstacles off limits to many vehicles short of the flying class. The [[CSRM4]] launcher provides a break from the strain the single [[DHS]] will suffer from the [[HSL|Heavy Small Laser quartet]]. Should the environment be harsh enough, splitting the lasers in two firing groups might prove both smart and wise. No spare reloads for the missile launcher means taking care that the majority of salvos count. A striker at the heart, can brawl in a pinch, but only against light opposition not prepared to meet a brawler. If in battle, rather seek departure routes instead of too many likely victims.

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 ===Variant C ===
 {{Starter}}
-Equipped with energy weapons for battlefield endurance, the D variant can cut into enemy armor with its twin [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]] at range. Once the range drops, double your damage with your [[HML|Heavy Medium Laser]] to give other light mechs a wake-up call that you're packing some serious alpha punches. A steady handed pilot is required to maximize the potential of this Locust as well as using the [[JJ|jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire.
+Equipped with energy weapons for battlefield endurance, the C variant can cut into enemy armor with its twin [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]] at range. Once the range drops, double your damage with your [[HML|Heavy Medium Laser]] to give other light mechs a wake-up call that you're packing some serious alpha punches. A steady handed pilot is required to maximize the potential of this Locust as well as using the [[JJ|jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire.
 ===Variant D - ''"Daisy"''===

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 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[JJ]]
-<li>2 [[DHS]]
+<li>0 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>5.5t [[Armor]]
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 | Price E = 32 500
-| ArmorT E = 25 546
+| ArmorT E = 23 934
 | Engine E = 200 Standard
 | Weapons E = <ul>
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 | Armor INT = 1908
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 }}

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 A long range skirmisher, the wise Locust B pilot will stay far from the front-lines and engage their target at range. Sporting a [[ATM|Advanced Tactical Missile 3(ER)]] and a [[cERLL|Clan Extended Range Large Laser]], this variant can spit out missles every second punctuated by accurate long range laser shots. One advanced tactic used by the B pilot is to lock onto a target, firing and immediately [[Gameplay_Tactics#Flicking|Flicking]] your target piper as far away as possible from your target to curve the volley. The majority of the missiles will arc high above obstacles that normally would have blocked the volley, slamming successfully into your foe. To assist your teammates use your speed and agility to move in just under the 700 meter range to release a [[CNARC|Narc]] on your oppenents.
-===Variant C - ''"Hangnail"''===
+===Variant C ===
 {{Starter}}
-Skirmishing at medium range allows the aptly named Hangnail to thoroughly annoy the pants off of its target. Dumping three highly maneuverable [[ATM|Advanced Tactical Missiles]] every 2-3 seconds along with accurate [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Laser]] shots, while constantly moving & staying aware of your surroundings to always keep the range open is a favorable tactic of the Hangnail. [[JJ|Jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire, jump-sniping or traverse rough terrain.
+Equipped with energy weapons for battlefield endurance, the D variant can cut into enemy armor with its twin [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]] at range. Once the range drops, double your damage with your [[HML|Heavy Medium Laser]] to give other light mechs a wake-up call that you're packing some serious alpha punches. A steady handed pilot is required to maximize the potential of this Locust as well as using the [[JJ|jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire.
-===Variant D===
+===Variant D - ''"Daisy"''===
 {{Starter}}
-Equipped with energy weapons only for long battlefield endurance, the D variant can cut into enemy armor with its twin [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]] at range. Once the range drops, double your damage with your [[HML|Heavy Medium Laser]] to give other light mechs a wake-up call that you're packing some serious alpha punches. A steady handed pilot is required to maximize the potential of this Locust as well as using the [[JJ|jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire.
+A fire-support variant with three [[LRM|cLRM5]] Launchers. Utilize chain-fire and their rapid cycle time to deliver constant [[screenshake]]. Able to join in with brawler teammates with its 10m minimum range and twin [[CSPL|CSPLs]], but should use speed and [[JJ|jumpjets]] to maintain positioning and avoid being focused down. Not recommended against other starters, since their speed will make most LRMs miss.
 ===Variant E===

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 </ul>
-| Price C = 30 300
+| Price C = 34 100
 | ArmorT C = 25 779
 | Engine C = 200 Standard
 | Weapons C = <ul>
-<li>1x [[CERML]]
+<li>1x [[HML]]
-<li>2x [[ATM3|ATM3 (Std)]]
+<li>2x [[CERML]]
 </ul>
 | Equip C = <ul>
 <li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>[[JJ]]
-<li>0 [[DHS]]
+<li>2 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
-| Price D = 34 100
+| Price D = 31 800
 | ArmorT D = 25 779
 | Engine D = 200 Standard
 | Weapons D = <ul>
-<li>1x [[HML]]
+<li>3x [[LRM5]]
-<li>2x [[CERML]]
+<li>2x [[CSPL]]
 </ul>
 | Equip D = <ul>
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 | Armor H = 1380
 | Armor CT = 3709
-| Armor LT = 2296
+| Armor LRT = 2296
 | Armor B = 2119
 | Armor LRA = 1960
 | Armor LRL = 3179
 | Armor INT = 1908
-| Version142 = 0.14.2
+| Version153 = 0.16.1
 }}
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 ===Variant C - ''"Hangnail"''===
 {{Starter}}
 Skirmishing at medium range allows the aptly named Hangnail to thoroughly annoy the pants off of its target. Dumping three highly maneuverable [[ATM|Advanced Tactical Missiles]] every 2-3 seconds along with accurate [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Laser]] shots, while constantly moving & staying aware of your surroundings to always keep the range open is a favorable tactic of the Hangnail. [[JJ|Jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire, jump-sniping or traverse rough terrain.
 ===Variant D===
 {{Starter}}
 Equipped with energy weapons only for long battlefield endurance, the D variant can cut into enemy armor with its twin [[ERML|Extended Range Medium Lasers]] at range. Once the range drops, double your damage with your [[HML|Heavy Medium Laser]] to give other light mechs a wake-up call that you're packing some serious alpha punches. A steady handed pilot is required to maximize the potential of this Locust as well as using the [[JJ|jumpjets]] to help dodge incoming fire.

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 ===Prime===
 {{Starter}}
-The role of a striker mech is to lay down hurt to the enemy while some other friendly unit is taking the damage. Should your damage tanking mate fall victim to it, make sure to implement your escape route with haste while laying down laser fire. Having said that, let it be known that the [[CERSL|Clan Extended Range Small Laser]] has the damage profile nearly equaling that of the [[ML|standard medium laser]] (5:7 damage per hit) we see across the Inner Sphere. This in effect means, the Prime has almost 5 medium lasers worth of pinpoint damage which makes dismembering other light mechs its specialty. Not bad, right? Now get in the mech and ''go get'em tiger!'' The [[BAP]] will provide extra 200m of detection range and the [[iJJ]] ease hasty departures behind massive obstacles, should the need for that suddenly arise.
+The role of a striker mech is to lay down hurt to the enemy while some other friendly unit is taking the damage. Should your damage tanking mate fall victim to it, make sure to implement your escape route with haste while laying down laser fire. Having said that, let it be known that the [[CERSL|Clan Extended Range Small Laser]] has the damage profile nearly equaling that of the [[ML|standard medium laser]] (5:7 damage per hit) we see across the Inner Sphere. This in effect means, the Prime has about 3 and a half medium lasers worth of pinpoint damage which makes dismembering other light mechs its specialty. Not bad, right? Now get in the mech and ''go get'em tiger!'' The [[BAP]] will provide extra 200m of detection range and the [[iJJ]] ease hasty departures behind massive obstacles, should the need for that suddenly arise.
 ===Variant A - ''"Al-Azif"''===

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:53, 29 August 2022
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−	The '''Locust IIC''' is a highly maneuverable [[Clan]] ~~light mech~~. While it carries considerably low [[armor]] for a light mech, it makes up for this with its high movement speed, 360° Torso yaw and many hit-and-run weapon loadouts. All Locusts have standard [[engines]], which makes it possible to survive longer on the battlefield than XL engine mechs when one of the side torsos gets destroyed. Care should be taken piloting this mech from the top of a hill, one of the few occasions where the poor downward torso pitch is noticeable and renders the Locust unable to fire at enemies below it.	+	The '''Locust IIC''' is a highly maneuverable [[Clan]] [[Light Mech]]. While it carries considerably low [[armor]] for a light mech, it makes up for this with its high movement speed, 360° Torso yaw and many hit-and-run weapon loadouts. All Locusts have standard [[engines]], which makes it possible to survive longer on the battlefield than XL engine mechs when one of the side torsos gets destroyed. Care should be taken piloting this mech from the top of a hill, one of the few occasions where the poor downward torso pitch is noticeable and renders the Locust unable to fire at enemies below it.

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 </ul>
 | Equip Prime = <ul>
 <li>[[BAP]]
 <li>3 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip A = <ul>
 <li>[[BAP]]
 <li>0 [[DHS]]
 <li>0 [[free tons]]

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 | Faction = Clan
 | Tickets = 2
-| Tier = 3
+| Tier = 4
 | Tonnage = 25
 | Speed = 130
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 | Armor RE = 1845
-| Version140 = 0.14.0
+| Version142 = 0.14.2
 }}