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Battletech 'Mech - Locust IIC

The fiesty little 'mech that can be an excellent harasser. The Locust IIC is a recon mech with a unique design compared to its Inner Sphere cousin. It was the front runner of most clans until the introduction of the Firemoth (Dasher).

From sarna.net:

"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.

Designed as a fast and light reconnaissance vehicle, the Locust was also tasked with fast-strike raids and at least became a front-line unit in the Inner Sphere. Larger than the original Locust, the IIC gives MechWarriors comparable speed with more protection and terrifying offensive capabilities. The main armament consists of a Medium Pulse Laser, flanked by eight Extended Range Small Lasers, allowing the Locust to be an excellent anti-infantry BattleMech with capabilities to harass heavier BattleMechs. Its larger size also allows it to be a more durable weapon platform, the Locust IIC is a far more difficult enemy than its Inner Sphere twin."

I gave this mech a desert camo finish, but the model will also come in a standard black. I plan on adding decals to each of the IIC mechs in my workshop, to each corresponding clans including Clan Wolf, Jade Falcon, Ghost Bear, and Smoke Jaguar to begin with. I can also take requests for other factions as well. I'll have to play around with the UV mapping first to match where the clan insignias would normally be on the mechs.