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Line 31: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Lancelot''''' was originally conceived in response to a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a medium [[BattleMech]] that could operate with minimal logistical support, was fast enough to take part in mobile operations, and packed sufficient firepower to be a viable threat on the battlefield. With this criteria in mind, [[Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc.|Krupp Technologies]] attempted to combine the speed of a medium 'Mech with the survivability of a heavy 'Mech in the ''Lancelot''. Despite the use of a lightweight [[Extralight fusion engine|engine]], the production ''Lancelot'' ended up in the heavyweight class, but the SLDF was impressed enough with the unit's speed and firepower during its trial runs to make an initial order of 250 in [[Introduction Year::2581]].<ref name=TR2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 36</ref> + The '''''Lancelot''''' was originally conceived in response to a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a medium [[BattleMech]] that could operate with minimal logistical support, was fast enough to take part in mobile operations and packed sufficient firepower to be a viable threat on the battlefield. With this criteria in mind [[Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc.|Krupp Technologies]] attempted to combine the speed of a medium 'Mech with the survivability of a heavy 'Mech in the ''Lancelot''. Despite the use of a lightweight [[Extralight fusion engine|engine]], the production ''Lancelot'' ended up in the heavyweight class, but the SLDF was impressed enough with the unit's speed and firepower during its trial runs to make an initial order of 250 in [[Introduction Year::2581]].<ref name=TR2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 36</ref> − An entirely energy-based armament allowed the ''Lancelot'' to operate away from friendly supply lines for extended periods, while the use of a Hermes 360XL engine not only made it faster than any other heavy 'Mech at the time, but also allowed for thirteen [[double heat sink]]s to be installed. The use of only nine and a half tons of armor was considered light for its tonnage. This, however, was partially offset by the design's mobility and subtle curves, presenting a narrower silhouette for the enemy to target. Its advanced Krupp KBC battle computer, long a standard in the industry, offered superior internal system monitoring, such as current armor status and skin temperature, without distracting the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] during combat. The most exceptional part of the ''Lancelot'' was its KBC Starsight Model 3 [[Targeting-Tracking System|T&T System]], which could track and prioritize hundreds of targets and projectiles at once. This also made the ''Lancelot'' superior at shooting down enemy fighters, and by all indications it was replacing the ''[[Rifleman]]'' as the SLDF's standard anti-aircraft 'Mech before the [[Amaris Civil War]] put an end to that plan.<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR2750/><ref name=TR3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 74</ref> + An entirely energy-based armament allowed the ''Lancelot'' to operate away from friendly supply lines for extended periods, while the use of a Hermes 360XL engine not only made it faster than any other heavy 'Mech at the time but also allowed for thirteen [[double heat sink]]s to be installed. The use of only nine and a half tons of armor was considered light for its tonnage, however this was partially offset by the design's mobility and its subtle curves, presenting a narrower silhouette for the enemy to target. Its advanced Krupp KBC battle computer, long a standard in the industry, offered superior internal system monitoring, such as current armor status and skin temperature, without distracting the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] during combat. The most exceptional part of the ''Lancelot'' was its KBC Starsight Model 3 [[Targeting-Tracking System|T&T System]], which could track and prioritize hundreds of targets and projectiles at once. This also made the ''Lancelot'' superior at shooting down enemy fighters, and by all indications it was replacing the ''[[Rifleman]]'' as the SLDF's standard anti-aircraft 'Mech before the [[Amaris Civil War]] put an end to that plan.<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR2750/><ref name=TR3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 74</ref> Many ''Lancelot''s, along with Krupp's factory on [[Terra|Mars]], were destroyed during the Civil War, and as the advanced systems which had gone into their construction became [[lostech]] these 'Mechs came to the brink of extinction. [[Luthien Armor Works]] obtained copies of the design and began production after the [[Second Succession War]], but their LNC25-02 model was greatly reduced in capability, most significantly the loss of its mobility. With only average speed now and enough armor plating to withstand only a few solid hits, pilots derisively began referring to the 'Mech as "the Coffin." Whereas before the fall of the [[Star League]] the ''Lancelot'' could be found in almost all militaries, by the end of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] less than a dozen still functional original models were in service, many heavily modified due to battle damage, alongside a few hundred 02 models, most of which were in the hands of the [[Draconis Combine]]. In the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] and the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] would rebuild the Krupp Stellar factory on Mars to restart production of original model ''Lancelot''s for the [[Com Guards]] along with other advanced variants. Examples of these 'Mechs would also be used by the [[Word of Blake]] in the prosecution of their [[Jihad]].<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR3025r/><ref name=TR3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 264</ref> Many ''Lancelot''s, along with Krupp's factory on [[Terra|Mars]], were destroyed during the Civil War, and as the advanced systems which had gone into their construction became [[lostech]] these 'Mechs came to the brink of extinction. [[Luthien Armor Works]] obtained copies of the design and began production after the [[Second Succession War]], but their LNC25-02 model was greatly reduced in capability, most significantly the loss of its mobility. With only average speed now and enough armor plating to withstand only a few solid hits, pilots derisively began referring to the 'Mech as "the Coffin." Whereas before the fall of the [[Star League]] the ''Lancelot'' could be found in almost all militaries, by the end of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] less than a dozen still functional original models were in service, many heavily modified due to battle damage, alongside a few hundred 02 models, most of which were in the hands of the [[Draconis Combine]]. In the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] and the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] would rebuild the Krupp Stellar factory on Mars to restart production of original model ''Lancelot''s for the [[Com Guards]] along with other advanced variants. Examples of these 'Mechs would also be used by the [[Word of Blake]] in the prosecution of their [[Jihad]].<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR3025r/><ref name=TR3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 264</ref>
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| − | The '''''Lancelot''''' was originally conceived in response to a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a medium [[BattleMech]] that could operate with minimal logistical support, was fast enough to take part in mobile operations | + | The '''''Lancelot''''' was originally conceived in response to a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a medium [[BattleMech]] that could operate with minimal logistical support, was fast enough to take part in mobile operations and packed sufficient firepower to be a viable threat on the battlefield. With this criteria in mind [[Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc.|Krupp Technologies]] attempted to combine the speed of a medium 'Mech with the survivability of a heavy 'Mech in the ''Lancelot''. Despite the use of a lightweight [[Extralight fusion engine|engine]], the production ''Lancelot'' ended up in the heavyweight class, but the SLDF was impressed enough with the unit's speed and firepower during its trial runs to make an initial order of 250 in [[Introduction Year::2581]].<ref name=TR2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 36</ref> |
| − | An entirely energy-based armament allowed the ''Lancelot'' to operate away from friendly supply lines for extended periods, while the use of a Hermes 360XL engine not only made it faster than any other heavy 'Mech at the time | + | An entirely energy-based armament allowed the ''Lancelot'' to operate away from friendly supply lines for extended periods, while the use of a Hermes 360XL engine not only made it faster than any other heavy 'Mech at the time but also allowed for thirteen [[double heat sink]]s to be installed. The use of only nine and a half tons of armor was considered light for its tonnage, however this was partially offset by the design's mobility and its subtle curves, presenting a narrower silhouette for the enemy to target. Its advanced Krupp KBC battle computer, long a standard in the industry, offered superior internal system monitoring, such as current armor status and skin temperature, without distracting the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] during combat. The most exceptional part of the ''Lancelot'' was its KBC Starsight Model 3 [[Targeting-Tracking System|T&T System]], which could track and prioritize hundreds of targets and projectiles at once. This also made the ''Lancelot'' superior at shooting down enemy fighters, and by all indications it was replacing the ''[[Rifleman]]'' as the SLDF's standard anti-aircraft 'Mech before the [[Amaris Civil War]] put an end to that plan.<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR2750/><ref name=TR3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 74</ref> |
Many ''Lancelot''s, along with Krupp's factory on [[Terra|Mars]], were destroyed during the Civil War, and as the advanced systems which had gone into their construction became [[lostech]] these 'Mechs came to the brink of extinction. [[Luthien Armor Works]] obtained copies of the design and began production after the [[Second Succession War]], but their LNC25-02 model was greatly reduced in capability, most significantly the loss of its mobility. With only average speed now and enough armor plating to withstand only a few solid hits, pilots derisively began referring to the 'Mech as "the Coffin." Whereas before the fall of the [[Star League]] the ''Lancelot'' could be found in almost all militaries, by the end of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] less than a dozen still functional original models were in service, many heavily modified due to battle damage, alongside a few hundred 02 models, most of which were in the hands of the [[Draconis Combine]]. In the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] and the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] would rebuild the Krupp Stellar factory on Mars to restart production of original model ''Lancelot''s for the [[Com Guards]] along with other advanced variants. Examples of these 'Mechs would also be used by the [[Word of Blake]] in the prosecution of their [[Jihad]].<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR3025r/><ref name=TR3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 264</ref> | Many ''Lancelot''s, along with Krupp's factory on [[Terra|Mars]], were destroyed during the Civil War, and as the advanced systems which had gone into their construction became [[lostech]] these 'Mechs came to the brink of extinction. [[Luthien Armor Works]] obtained copies of the design and began production after the [[Second Succession War]], but their LNC25-02 model was greatly reduced in capability, most significantly the loss of its mobility. With only average speed now and enough armor plating to withstand only a few solid hits, pilots derisively began referring to the 'Mech as "the Coffin." Whereas before the fall of the [[Star League]] the ''Lancelot'' could be found in almost all militaries, by the end of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] less than a dozen still functional original models were in service, many heavily modified due to battle damage, alongside a few hundred 02 models, most of which were in the hands of the [[Draconis Combine]]. In the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] and the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] would rebuild the Krupp Stellar factory on Mars to restart production of original model ''Lancelot''s for the [[Com Guards]] along with other advanced variants. Examples of these 'Mechs would also be used by the [[Word of Blake]] in the prosecution of their [[Jihad]].<ref name=TR3050U/><ref name=TR3025r/><ref name=TR3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 264</ref> | ||