V5.00ˆLocust LCT-3S-x39ß ¤»CCA€?ML 2 2 1 1 —— 8    g2 (Unknown)° (Unknown)g (Unknown)¯ (Unknown)± (Unknown)² (Unknown)8 (Unknown)g¯÷2² g°±  8âÿ>ª The Locust is one of the most common 'Mechs in the Inner Sphere, being produced in at least eight factories. A model that has stirred the most excitement is the one nearing production on the planets Stewart and Gibson in the Free Worlds League. This model makes use of both Endo Steel and Ferro-Fibrous armor. These offer virtually the same protection for less tonnage, allowing the LCT-3M to discard the unloved pair of machine guns in favor of the Voelkers Parasol Anti-Missile System and four small lasers. The LCT-3S model produced by Defiance Industries at Furillo exemplifies a different approach. It carries Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment to protect itself against an internal explosion, allowing not only a full load of missiles, but also incorporating an ammo-efficient Coventry T4H Short-Range Streak Missile Rack. The cost is the anti-missile system, a small laser, and a ton of armor, making the LCT-3S more vulnerable, especially in the legs, head, and front torso. Archernar BattleMechs produces the unusual LCT-3D model, which has only two Magna Longbow-5 LRM lanchers as armament. It carries half a ton less armor than the Free Worlds League model but it is Starguard Ferro-Fibrous. Because a scout 'Mech is so vulnerable at close ranges, this variant emphasizing long-range missiles may prove useful, firing its weapons and fleeing before the enemy can respond. Also of note is the factory refit in progress at the partially rebuilt Bergan Industries plant on Ares, in the Capellan Confederation. The Capellans, obsessed with the triple-strength myomer that Hanse Davion used so successfully to trick them during the Fourth Succession War, have been experimenting to keep the myomers from bursting into flame upon contact with a catalyst. Though testing has been unsuccessful so far, the Capellans are producing a limited number of LCT-1V Locusts with the still-vulnerable myomer for engineering studies.      sCrits from 3050 Record Sheets Fluff from 3050 TRO Manufacturer info from TRO 3025 Mech Data & Info: Paul Parnell [ none ]Prototype ES/FF 00'0000000000000000000003039Prototype ES/FF 00'0000000000000000000003039Prototype ES/FF 00'0000000000000000000003039Prototype ES/FF 00'0000000000000000000003039Defiance IndustriesFurillo / LA (DI)Magna!Lexington Ltd. High Grade w. CASE Bergan VII Garret T-10BO/P 911 (Unknown)