Locust

The Locust is one of the most common BattleMechs in existence, having been produced since the design was introduced by Bergan Industries in 2499. The Locust was built exclusively for reconnaissance. The design uses a 160-rated LTV Fusion Engine to attain speeds of up to 129.6 km/h. With such phenomenal speed the Locust is capable of outrunning most enemies. In a situation where it is unable to outrun its enemies, it has a light array of weapons with which to defend itself. As of 3050, it is estimated that over 2,000 Locusts are in service throughout the Inner Sphere.

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A 20-ton Battletech classic.

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Available Models

LCT-1E Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2811 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 600 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso:   Right Arm: 3 Left Arm: 3 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-1E The first attempt at creating an energy-based Locust, the LCT-1E comes with two Medium Lasers and two Small Lasers. It can mount as many as six energy weapons. Unfortunately, this variant drops the torso hardpoint. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-1E Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2811 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 600 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso:   Right Arm: 3 Left Arm: 3 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-1E The first attempt at creating an energy-based Locust, the LCT-1E comes with two Medium Lasers and two Small Lasers. It can mount as many as six energy weapons. Unfortunately, this variant drops the torso hardpoint. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-1M Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2751 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 595 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 2 Right Arm: 1 Left Arm: 1 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-1M The LCT-1M is a missile variant, equipped with two LRM 5 launchers. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-1M Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2751 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 595 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 2 Right Arm: 1 Left Arm: 1 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-1M The LCT-1M is a missile variant, equipped with two LRM 5 launchers. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-1V Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2499 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 560 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 1 Right Arm: 2 Left Arm: 2 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-1V Fast and lightly armed, the Locust is a common sight across the Inner Sphere and periphery states. Designed for recon, the Locust carries a minimal loadout, but has an abundance of speed. Not even the venerable Jenner can match its top speed. The LCT-1V is the original variant and the most common. It's equipped with two Machine Guns and a Medium Laser. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-3M Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 3050 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 715 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 1 Right Arm: 2 Left Arm: 2 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT, LA ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-3M The LCT-3M is a more advanced energy-based variant, upgraded with Star League era technology for maximum performance. Although it has one less hardpoint than the LCT-1E, it has the center torso hardpoint that the -1E lacks. It comes from the factory with an Endo-Steel chassis, Ferro Fibrous armor, and an AMS. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-3M Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 3050 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 715 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 1 Right Arm: 2 Left Arm: 2 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT, LA ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-3M The LCT-3M is a more advanced energy-based variant, upgraded with Star League era technology for maximum performance. Although it has one less hardpoint than the LCT-1E, it has the center torso hardpoint that the -1E lacks. It comes from the factory with an Endo-Steel chassis, Ferro Fibrous armor, and an AMS. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-3S Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 3049 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 640 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 1 Right Arm: 2 Left Arm: 2 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-3S The LCT-3S utilizes Star League technology, including the Streak SRM 2. It comes from the factory with an Endo-Steel chassis and Ferro Fibrous armor. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-3V Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2499 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 595 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 2 Right Arm: 1 Left Arm: 1 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-3V Fast and lightly armed, the Locust is a common sight across the Inner Sphere and periphery states. Designed for Recon, the Locust carries a minimal loadout, but has an abundance of speed. Not even the venerable Jenner can match it's top speed. The LCT-3V is equipped with two Machine Guns and two Medium Lasers. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-3V Overview Base: Locust Introduced: 2499 Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 595 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 2 Right Arm: 1 Left Arm: 1 Right Torso:   Left Torso:    AMS: RT ECM Capable: 0 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-3V Fast and lightly armed, the Locust is a common sight across the Inner Sphere and periphery states. Designed for Recon, the Locust carries a minimal loadout, but has an abundance of speed. Not even the venerable Jenner can match it's top speed. The LCT-3V is equipped with two Machine Guns and two Medium Lasers. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-PB Overview Base: Locust Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 1500 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 2 Right Arm:   Left Arm:   Right Torso: 2 Left Torso: 2 AMS: RT ECM Capable: 1 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-PB The LCT-PB "Pirate's Bane" is a Hero Mech. It's the only Locust capable of using ECM and comes with a 190 XL engine (the maximum for this 'Mech) and Endo-Steel. Unlike other Locusts, it has no weapons in the arms. It benefits from the 30% C-Bill Bonus provided by all Hero Mechs. Read this 'Mech's full page here
LCT-PB Overview Base: Locust Tonnage: 20 Class: Light   Cost: 1500 Hardpoints Head:   Center Torso: 2 Right Arm:   Left Arm:   Right Torso: 2 Left Torso: 2 AMS: RT ECM Capable: 1 Jump Jets: No Mech Module Slots: 2 Weapon Module Slots: 3 Consumable Module Slots: 2	LCT-PB The LCT-PB "Pirate's Bane" is a Hero Mech. It's the only Locust capable of using ECM and comes with a 190 XL engine (the maximum for this 'Mech) and Endo-Steel. Unlike other Locusts, it has no weapons in the arms. It benefits from the 30% C-Bill Bonus provided by all Hero Mechs. Read this 'Mech's full page here

References

Locust on Battletech Wiki