[Lightbringer] Mass: 55 tons Chassis: Standard Power Plant: 330 XL Cruising Speed: 65 kph Maximum Speed: 97 kph Jump Jets: None Jump Capacity: None Armor: Standard Armament: 20.25 tons of pod space available Manufacturer: Unknown Communications System: Unknown Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown OVERVIEW The Lightbringer, a unique 'Mech design fielded by Clan Ghost Bear, mounts nothing but laser-based weaponry. It is unknwon why Clan Ghost Bear decided to use this unique arrangement (it appears that this 'Mech was designed by Clan Ghost Bear), but it appears to be a successful enough design. Despite slight drawbacks, the Lightbringer proves to be useful and versatile enough to hold its own in most situations. CAPABILITIES The Lightbringer is not a terribly swift 'Mech, but certainly fast enough for a medium 'Mech. This speed proves to be an excellent asset to the Lightbringer, as its armor is not terribly thick. Concentrated fire on a single section can usually cause severe damage, although the Lightbringer can usually cause comprable damage once it gets a target lock. The 'Mech's greatest asset, in fact, is the damage that its weapons can inflict on unsuspecting 'Mechs. Unfortunately, the laser-based weaponry leaves the 'Mech with a need for many modular heat sinks. The primary configurations packs long and close-range punch. An ER large laser can hassle a target from afar, while a heavy large laser and two ER mediums allow the Lightbringer to bring admirable amounts of damage on any 'Mech who gets close enough. If the same 'Mech continues its advance, a medium pulse laser rounds out the weaponry for closer, more accurate firepower. Eight double heat sinks are also installed. These are not enough to allow the 'Mech to handle the heat produced when firing all of its weapons, but relegates the spike to negligible levels. The Alpha configuration, an extremely successful configuration, is obviously designed for long-range combat. ER large lasers grace both arms for excellent hitting power, and three ER mediums give even more hitting power. A targeting computer allows the firepower to work more accurately at the long ranges it operates at, and six double heat sinks allow the Lightbringer to reduce its heat spike from firing all of its weapons to negligible amounts. The Beta variant is designed with multiple medium pulse lasers gracing the body of the 'Mech. Although this variant does have the least range of all the configurations, it can also use the nature of the pulse lasers to imrpove its ability to hit a target. Only two heat sinks are added to this variant, but there is still a small heat spike when all the lasers are fired at once. The Charlie variant, the last variant of this 'Mech encountered to date, is obviously designed to maximize the Clan's new heavy lasers, and with devestating effects. The Lightbringer only mounts two large heavy lasers and two medium heavy lasers, but this is enough to place impressive amounts of firepower on a target. This configuration, however, generates the highest about of heat, and even the 10 extra double heat sinks cannot neutralize this problem. There is a noticeable heat spike even with all heat sinks working and while standing still. Despite this, the configuration is feared by Inner Sphere pilots - and, in all likelihood, Clan pilots sent against it. DEPLOYMENT Clan Ghost Bear has been seen utilizing this design in border patrols, and in brief skirmishes with Inner Sphere forces. It has also been seen circulating in Clan Wolf, although the details of why are unclear. Type: Lightbringer Technology Base: Clan OmniMech Tonnage: 55 EQUIPMENT MASS Internal Structure: 5.5 Engine: 330 XL 12.5 Walking MP: 6 Running MP: 9 Jumping MP: 0 Heat Sinks: 13 (26) 3.0 Gyro: 4.0 Cockpit: 3.0 Armor Factor: 112 7.0 Head: 3 8 Center Torso: 18 18 Center Torso (R): 8 R/L Torso: 13 13 R/L Torso (R): 4 R/L Arm: 9 9 R/L Leg: 13 13 WEIGHT AND SPACE ALLOCATION Head 1 Center Torso 2 Right Torso 2 Engine 10 Left Torso 2 Engine 10 Right Arm 8 Left Arm 8 Right Leg 2 Left Leg 2 WEAPONS/AMMO AREA CRIT TONS ER Medium Laser LA 1 1 ER Medium Laser RA 1 1 ER Large Laser LT 1 4 Heavy Large Laser RT 3 4 Medium Pulse Laser CT 1 2 Double Heat Sink (3) LT 6 3 Double Heat Sink (3) RT 6 3 Double Heat Sink LL 2 1 Double Heat Sink RL 2 1 ER Large Laser LA 1 4 ER Large Laser RA 1 4 ER Medium Laser (3) RT 3 3 Targeting Computer LT 3 3 Double Heat Sink (3) LT 6 3 Double Heat Sink (3) RT 6 3 Medium Pulse Laser (2) LA 2 4 Medium Pulse Laser (2) RA 2 4 Medium Pulse Laser LT 1 2 Medium Pulse Laser RT 1 2 Medium Pulse Laser (2) CT 2 4 Double Heat Sink LT 2 1 Double Heat Sink RT 2 1 Heavy Large Laser LA 3 4 Heavy Large Laser RA 3 4 Heavy Medium Laser LT 2 1 Heavy Medium Laser RT 2 1 Double Heat Sink (4) LT 8 4 Double Heat Sink (4) RT 8 4 Double Heat Sink LL 2 1 Double Heat Sink RL 2 1