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{{Mech|
 
{{Mech|
| Image = File: soon ;)
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| Image = File:LocustIIc_rotating_350px.gif
 
| Class = Light
 
| Class = Light
 
| Faction = Clan
 
| Faction = Clan
| Tickets = 3
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| Tickets = 2
| Tier = 4
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| Tier = 3
 
| Tonnage = 25
 
| Tonnage = 25
| Speed = ?
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| Speed = 130
| SpeedWithMasc = ?
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| SpeedWithMasc = 181
 
| Rotation = 360
 
| Rotation = 360
| PitchStand =  -to +
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| PitchStand =  -to +35°
| PitchCrouch =  -to +
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| PitchCrouch =  -to +45°
  
| Price Prime = 35 400
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| Price Prime = 35 750
| ArmorT Prime = 23 968
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| ArmorT Prime = 29 048
 
| Engine Prime = 200 Standard
 
| Engine Prime = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons Prime = <ul>
 
| Weapons Prime = <ul>
<li>5x [[CERSBL]]
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<li>5x [[CERSL]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip Prime = <ul>
 
| Equip Prime = <ul>
<li>2 [[DHS]]
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<li>[[BAP]]
 +
<li>[[iJJ]]
 +
<li>3 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>5t [[Armor]]
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<li>6t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price A = 36 900
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| Price A = 33 050
| ArmorT A = 23 968
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| ArmorT A = 29 048
 
| Engine A = 200 Standard
 
| Engine A = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons A = <ul>
 
| Weapons A = <ul>
<li>1x [[CLPL]]
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<li>1x [[ATM3|ATM3 (HE)]]
<li>3x [[CSRM2]]
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<li>6x [[HMG]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip A = <ul>
 
| Equip A = <ul>
<li>[[EOptics]]
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<li>[[BAP]]
<li> [[iJJ]]
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<li>[[iJJ]]
<li>2 [[DHS]]
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<li>0 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>5t [[Armor]]
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<li>6t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price B = 43 000
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| Price B = 31 200
| ArmorT B = 23 968
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| ArmorT B = 25 779
 
| Engine B = 200 Standard
 
| Engine B = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons B = <ul>
 
| Weapons B = <ul>
<li>
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<li>1x [[CERLL]]
 +
<li>2x [[CLRM5]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip B = <ul>
 
| Equip B = <ul>
<li>[[MASC]]
 
<li>[[JJ]]
 
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
<li>2 [[DHS]]
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<li>1 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>5t [[Armor]]
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<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price C = 33 800
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| Price C = 33 300
| ArmorT C = 23 968
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| ArmorT C = 25 779
 
| Engine C = 200 Standard
 
| Engine C = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons C = <ul>
 
| Weapons C = <ul>
<li>2x [[ATM3#High Explosive|ATM3 (HE)]]
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<li>1x [[CERML]]
<li>4x [[Flamer]]
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<li>2x [[ATM3|ATM3 (Std)]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip C = <ul>
 
| Equip C = <ul>
<li>[[MASC]]
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<li>[[EOptics]]
<li>2 [[DHS]]
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<li>[[GECM]]
 +
<li>0 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>5t [[Armor]]
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<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price D = 31 000
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| Price D = 34 100
| ArmorT D = 27 897
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| ArmorT D = 25 779
 
| Engine D = 200 Standard
 
| Engine D = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons D = <ul>
 
| Weapons D = <ul>
<li>1x [[CLBX10]]
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<li>1x [[HML]]
<li>2x [[CERSBL]]
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<li>2x [[CERML]]
<li>2x [[MG]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip D = <ul>
 
| Equip D = <ul>
<li>0 [[DHS]]
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<li>[[EOptics]]
 +
<li>[[JJ]]
 +
<li>2 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price E = 41 500
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| Price E = 32 500
| ArmorT E = 23 968
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| ArmorT E = 25 546
 
| Engine E = 200 Standard
 
| Engine E = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons E = <ul>
 
| Weapons E = <ul>
<li>1x [[CERPPC]]
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<li>5x [[CSPL]]
<li>3x [[CERSBL]]
 
<li>2x [[MG]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip E = <ul>
 
| Equip E = <ul>
<li>[[EOptics]]
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<li>[[MASC]]
<li>[[JJ]]
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<li>2 [[DHS]]
<li>3 [[DHS]]
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<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>0 [[free ton]]
 
 
<li>5t [[Armor]]
 
<li>5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price F = 44 500
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| Price F = 33 800
| ArmorT F = 22 006
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| ArmorT F = 29 048
 
| Engine F = 200 Standard
 
| Engine F = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons F = <ul>
 
| Weapons F = <ul>
<li>2x [[CERSBL]]
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<li>1x [[CSRM4]]
<li>2x [[CMPL]]
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<li>4x [[HSL]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip F = <ul>
 
| Equip F = <ul>
<li>[[GECM]]
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<li>[[JJ]]
<li>[[MASC]]
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<li>1 [[DHS]]
<li>[[EOptics]]
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<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>[[iJJ]]
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<li>6t [[Armor]]
<li>3 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free ton]]
 
<li>4.5t [[Armor]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Price G = 33 900
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| Price G = 36 500
| ArmorT G = 23 968
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| ArmorT G = 25 779
 
| Engine G = 200 Standard
 
| Engine G = 200 Standard
 
| Weapons G = <ul>
 
| Weapons G = <ul>
<li>1x [[CUAC5]]
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<li>1x [[CNARC]]
<li>1x [[CERMBL]]
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<li>2x [[CMPL]]
<li>2x [[CSSRM2]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip G = <ul>
 
| Equip G = <ul>
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[JJ]]
 
<li>[[JJ]]
<li>0 [[DHS]]
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<li>2 [[DHS]]
<li>0 [[free ton]]
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<li>0 [[free tons]]
<li>5t [[Armor]]
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<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
| Armor H = ?
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| Pods = RE
| Armor CT = ?
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| Armor H = 1380
| Armor LT = ?
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| Armor CT = 3907
| Armor RT = ?
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| Armor LT = 2419
| Armor B = ?
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| Armor RT = 2419
| Armor LRA = ?
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| Armor B = 2232
| Armor LRL = ?
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| Armor LRA = 2065
| Armor INT = ?
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| Armor LRL = 3349
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| Armor INT = 2009
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| Armor RE = 1845
  
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The Locust IIC is the fast light mech. The mech however, is weak in terms of armor and can easily be destroyed if the pilot is over confident.  Built by the [[Clans]] with [[Engines#Standard Engine|STD]] engine installed on all chassis, designed for Hit & Run combat.
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The '''Locust IIC''' is a [[Clan]] light mech. While it carries considerably low armor for a light mech, it makes up for this with its high movement speed clocking in at 130 km/h (181 km/h with MASC), 360° Torso yaw to see in any direction and hit-and-run weapons loadouts. A front-line unit making it a excellent anti-infantry BattleMech with capabilities to harass heavier BattleMechs. Care should be taken piloting this mech from the top of a hill, one of the few occasions where the poor lower torso pitch will be felt and can be punished.
  
  
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===Prime===
 
===Prime===
The Prime is probably one of the best Solitaires available. Its [[cHLL]] gives it a high-heat, high-exposure, high-damage medium-range punch. The Prime also mounts 3 [[cHSL]]s in its arms and side torso as backup weapons. At 4 [[DHS]]es, the highest number of any Solitaire, the Prime can only barely handle its heat. Being equipped with only heavy lasers means that the Prime is forced to face its opponent for extended periods of time denying the Prime the ability to torso twist after each volley to conceal it's main gun. The Prime works best when used in concert with other mechs that can soak up damage for it.
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The role of a stricker 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, you most probably next to die too.<br>
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Having that aside, let it be known 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, this unit has almost 5 medium lasers worth of damage, or there about.<br>
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Not bad, right? Now get in the mech and ''go get'em tiger!''<br>
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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===
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===Variant A - ''"Al-Azif"''===
The A is also a hot-running mech like the Prime. Instead of a [[cHLL]], the A is equipped with a [[cLPL]] giving it a 850m range, far beyond the Prime's 600m range. For short-range the A has 3 [[cSRM2]]s. The pin-point accuracy of the A's weapons make it excellent for shooting off arms and focusing individual components, or killing [[Battle Armor]] using the SRMs in a chain-fire configuration. Clever use of the A's [[iJJ|improved Jump Jets]] enable it to kite slow enemies until support can arrive.
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{{Fluff}}
  
 
===Variant B===
 
===Variant B===
In effect the most manoeuvrable variant, if not the fastest ground unit, period, Solitaire B augments its blinding speed with [[MASC]] and [[JJ|Jump Jets]]. Using its agility to discreetly get into a spotting vantage point, it's capable of using its [[TAG]] to designate targets for friendly artillery units. Its main armament is a [[cERLBL]] capable of pinpoint strikes to 900m out, a range . Backing that up are a pair of [[cSPL]] for point defence and two [[MG|Machineguns]] for long range harassment and increased protection against BA. All in all its weaponry isn't very threatening, but it's the superior choice compared to the C variant, the only other Solitaire equipped with MASC. It's not uncommon to see it as a starter in TC, picked by players hoping to get the first cap. Its two [[DHS]] have no chance of managing the careless use all of its equipment and weaponry.
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{{Fluff}}
  
===Variant C===
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===Variant C - ''"Hangnail"''===
The C variant is the flamer boat of the bunch. One of the three Solitaires equipped with [[MASC]], it is capable of reaching the fastest land speeds in the game (212kph), leading itself well to fast initial caps, or stealthy backcap duty. Its armament consists of four [[Flamers]] meant for overheating heat intensive opponents, making some of the heavier clan assets especially attractive targets if singled out. Pilots should keep in mind that overheating enemies counts as them killing themselves, resulting in no extra points for the flamer boat. This is somewhat alleviated by the variant's pair of [[ATM|ATM3(HE)]] that allow you to lay  your claim on the damage percentage dealt on the enemy, despite not being a straight on threatening weapon. All in all this is a very situational asset, dedicated to annoying enemies by having them frantically reach for the coolant button while covering their line of sight in flames and shaking their screen with missiles.
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{{Fluff}}
  
 
===Variant D===
 
===Variant D===
What used to be a variant carrying an oversized [[LBX20]] was scaled down to keep with build rules and common sense. Solitaire D now carries a single [[LBX10]], not as powerful as its predecessor but always reliable. A pair of [[cERSBL|Small Lasers]] and two [[MG|Machineguns]] provide backup firepower for the mid to close range engagements it will find itself in, and are a collective nightmare for approaching [[BA|Battle Armour]]. Compared to the other Solitaires it generates minimal heat, but at the same time doesn't sport any heatsinks besides those supplied with its reactor. Forgoing flashy weaponry or fancy equipment it is afforded an 0.5 ton of armour while making it the cheapest solitaire, allowing the user to donate significant sums to fellow players at game start.
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{{Fluff}}
  
 
===Variant E===
 
===Variant E===
The Solitaire E is one of the best snipers out of all light mechs. The E mounts a [[CERPPC|Clan Extended Range PPC]] and [[Jump_Jets|Standard Jump Jets]], which allow for very long range [[Gameplay Tactics#Poptarting|poptarting]]. It carries on the Solitaire tradition by mounting an array of close range weapons, including some 3 [[cERSBL]]s and 2 [[MG|Machine Guns]] for hunting battle armor.
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{{Fluff}}
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The urgent surgeon, it's not that much how fast you can move, but who is faster than you, and so far only one chassis alone can outrun this Locust.<br>
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Once you get there you can dispense [[MG|machine gun bullets]] right away for the while you cool some down. Once cold enough, you can bring the fearsome [[CMPL]] battery to bear. If you use it for anything but to deal away the most threatening arms and equipment on the enemy, you are doing it wrong.<br>
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Should the luck serve you, you will soon have to deal with an (h)armless victim, should you fail, just run away, as fast as you can.
  
 
===Variant F===
 
===Variant F===
This variant of the Solitaire trades direct firepower and armor for an unparalleled movement suite with its [[MASC]] and the [[GECM]] to move unnoticed. Its [[cERSBL]]s and [[cMPL]]s allow it to silently remove enemy rear torsos in between bouts of sneaking onto objectives.
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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 for the strain the 2 [[DHS]] will suffer from the [[HSL|Heavy Small Laser quartet]].<br>
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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.<br>
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A striker at the heart, can brawl in a pinch, but only against light opposition not prepared to meat a brawler. If in battle, rather seek departure routes instead of too many likely victims.
  
 
===Variant G===
 
===Variant G===
While most Solitaires opt for dropping a high alpha strike and scurrying out of the fray, this one has significantly more sustain with its [[UAC5]] enabling it to have significantly higher DPS, especially coupled with its fast recycling [[SSRM2]]s assisting in close engagements. A single [[cERMBL]] keeps the Solitaire's burst alpha somewhat relevant at 700m as well.
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{{Fluff}}
  
  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Locust IIC released in 0.11.0.
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The Locust IIC released in version 0.11.0.
  
  
 
==Canon==
 
==Canon==
One of the best known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere for its low production and operation costs, the Locust is also well known in the Clans. In 2832, Clan Mongoose unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the Clans, known as the Locust IIC. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When Clan Smoke Jaguar absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on Circe. This subsequently fell to Clan Jade Falcon following the de facto annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, Clan Wolf has often used the Locust IIC as a garrison unit. Since it is a second-line unit Inner Sphere MechWarriors rarely see it in action.
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One of the best-known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere for its low production and operation costs, the Locust is also well known in the Clans. In 2832, Clan Mongoose unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the Clans, known as the Locust IIC. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When Clan Smoke Jaguar absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on Circe. This subsequently fell to Clan Jade Falcon following the de facto annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, Clan Wolf has often used the Locust IIC as a garrison unit. Since it is a second-line unit Inner Sphere MechWarriors rarely see it in action.
  
 
Date Introduced 2832 during the Era known as "Early Succession War" (2781 - 2900) - Unit Role: Stricker
 
Date Introduced 2832 during the Era known as "Early Succession War" (2781 - 2900) - Unit Role: Stricker

Revision as of 00:46, 19 August 2019



Locust IIC
LocustIIc rotating 350px.gif
LocustIIc rotating 350px.gif
Class: Light Mech
Faction: Clan
Ticket cost: 2 upon destruction
Tier: 3
Tonnage: 25 tons
Speed: 130 km/h (181 km/h with MASC)
Torso yaw: 360°
Torso pitch: -9° to +35° while standing.
-9° to +45° while crouching.
Variant Armament
Variant Weapons Equipment
Prime:
Price: 35 750 CBills
Total armor: 29 048
Engine Size: 200 Standard
A:
Price: 33 050 CBills
Total armor: 29 048
Engine Size: 200 Standard
B:
Price: 31 200 CBills
Total armor: 25 779
Engine Size: 200 Standard
C:
Price: 33 300 CBills
Total armor: 25 779
Engine Size: 200 Standard
D:
Price: 34 100 CBills
Total armor: 25 779
Engine Size: 200 Standard
E:
Price: 32 500 CBills
Total armor: 25 546
Engine Size: 200 Standard
F:
Price: 33 800 CBills
Total armor: 29 048
Engine Size: 200 Standard
G:
Price: 36 500 CBills
Total armor: 25 779
Engine Size: 200 Standard
Armor Points Distribution
BT
RE
HD
LA
LL
LT
CT
RT
RA
RL
INT
2232
1845
1380
2065
2065
3349
2419
3907
2419
2065
3349
2009

All stats current as of release 0.15.3

The Locust IIC is a Clan light mech. While it carries considerably low armor for a light mech, it makes up for this with its high movement speed clocking in at 130 km/h (181 km/h with MASC), 360° Torso yaw to see in any direction and hit-and-run weapons loadouts. A front-line unit making it a excellent anti-infantry BattleMech with capabilities to harass heavier BattleMechs. Care should be taken piloting this mech from the top of a hill, one of the few occasions where the poor lower torso pitch will be felt and can be punished.


Roles and Gameplay Hints

Prime

The role of a stricker 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, you most probably next to die too.
Having that aside, let it be known the Clan Extended Range Small Laser has the damage profile nearly equaling that of the standard medium laser (5:7 damage per hit) we see across the Inner Sphere. This in effect means, this unit has almost 5 medium lasers worth of damage, or there about.
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"


Variant B


Variant C - "Hangnail"


Variant D


Variant E

The urgent surgeon, it's not that much how fast you can move, but who is faster than you, and so far only one chassis alone can outrun this Locust.
Once you get there you can dispense machine gun bullets right away for the while you cool some down. Once cold enough, you can bring the fearsome CMPL battery to bear. If you use it for anything but to deal away the most threatening arms and equipment on the enemy, you are doing it wrong.
Should the luck serve you, you will soon have to deal with an (h)armless victim, should you fail, just run away, as fast as you can.

Variant F

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 for the strain the 2 DHS will suffer from the 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 meat a brawler. If in battle, rather seek departure routes instead of too many likely victims.

Variant G



History

The Locust IIC released in version 0.11.0.


Canon

One of the best-known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere for its low production and operation costs, the Locust is also well known in the Clans. In 2832, Clan Mongoose unleashed an upgraded version of the venerable 'Mech on the Clans, known as the Locust IIC. The speedy design complemented Mongoose tactics, enabling them to win many Trials. When Clan Smoke Jaguar absorbed the Mongooses, they became the owners of the production line on Circe. This subsequently fell to Clan Jade Falcon following the de facto annihilation of the Jaguars. In addition to those three Clans, Clan Wolf has often used the Locust IIC as a garrison unit. Since it is a second-line unit Inner Sphere MechWarriors rarely see it in action.

Date Introduced 2832 during the Era known as "Early Succession War" (2781 - 2900) - Unit Role: Stricker

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