Intro to BattleMechs: Locust

In this #battletech video we go over the lore and details of one of the most common BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere and Periphery States: The Locust.
In Part 1, we will dive into the Locusts produced from the Star League era through the Clan Invasion era.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Development
02:08 Unit Roles
02:38 Variants
02:53 Star League
02:57 LCT-1V
03:49 LCT-1S
04:39 LCT-1M
05:43 LCT-1Vb
07:05 Succession Wars
07:12 LCT-1E
07:56 LCT-3V
08:35 LCT-1L
09:27 Clan Invasion
09:33 LCT-3D
10:22 LCT-3S
11:10 LCT-3M
12:18 Quirks
13:06 Notes
13:54 Outro and Bibliography

[@damianlz]

This is the EXACT type of mech breakdown Ive wanted, please continue for the rest of the 800 mechs please :D plashman next?

[@12crit]

Making a list of 'Mech requests for after I cover the AGOAC box, Beginners boxes, and Clan Invasion boxes. Your suggestion is added to the list!

[@eseetoh]

I just saw your this new channel, great mech reviews; sweet, short n simple. No need for extended explanation n drama. Lol 😂
Keep up the good work!!

[@12crit]

I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WolfHreda]

Very important tactical note for the LCT-1M: It has literally a single ton of armor, that's 16 points total. Do not get this thing anywhere near an enemy. Stay at the absolute outer limits of your LRM medium range whenever possible. Because a single medium laser hit can cripple this Locust. The arms and legs each have a single point of armor, but more importantly they only have 3 and 4 structure, respectively. So a medium laser will remove that likb with a single shot. And if that's one of your legs? You're done.

[@12crit]

Absolutely!

[@12crit]

Seeing what 1 ton of armor looks like on the record sheet is a little disconcerting.

[@mrc8308]

Really great format for explaining mech variants!

[@12crit]

Thank you! My format is evolving as I get more experience with research for each of these BattleMech videos. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomascraiker6449]

Good job, well thought out and well done.

[@12crit]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@MrJack556]

Yay another channel I can nerd out on for a game I can't find anyone good to play with.

[@12crit]

My location has a pretty decent sized group, but my problem tends to be finding the time.

[@MrJack556]

@@12crit Yeah last time I played with someone it was a simple 4v4 classic and took almost 6 hours.

[@Red_Hot_Eraser]

A well-thought-out analyzation of the Locust! I look forward to your next video.

[@12crit]

Thank you!

[@MrRyamEros]

Super cool. Thanks!

[@12crit]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@youtmeme]

Good stuff!!😊

[@12crit]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harvestblades]

As a new player to Classic these intro videos are great.

[@12crit]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@GabrielGABFonseca]

Oh hey! This is an excellent series idea!

[@12crit]

I knew I wanted to do some videos covering BattleMechs and was struggling on where to start, then I just went "where did I start?"

[@justinfloyd1471]

I'm new to Battletech. I really like this format. Thank you.

[@12crit]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnvilSixTwo]

Series should be perfect to get the non battletech fans of my friend group involved. Thanks!

[@12crit]

Awesome! My intention is to use this channel to make it easy for newcomers to get into BattleTech. Hopefully it helps!

[@Brazouck]

I love the 3M, hail of light laser is good

[@12crit]

All of those location rolls are so nice.

[@johanneskaramossov5103]

Loved the very in depth review.. for sugestions outside of the box.. Id say Archangel.. or maybe for something more "tame" marauder

[@12crit]

Might have to splurge on an Archangel model now. It's a fun design!