The Flea FLE-15 is a diminutive 'Mech with good close-in firepower for its size. It moves fast and is very hard to hit, even compared to other lighter 'Mechs. Of course, its armor leaves a lot to be desired.

The Flea's uncommon FLE-4 model packs a powerful punch for such a tiny 'Mech but carries extremely light armor. It relies on speed and hit-and-run tactics to keep it alive, but one good hit is all it takes.

The 1E Locust packs only Lasers for its armament, for better overall damage without the risk of ammo explosions. It runs quite a bit hotter than other variants, though, so it works best with hit-and-run attacks.

The Locust's 1M model is interesting in that it can churn out a decent volley of LRMs for such a small 'Mech. It's a great harasser, especially if you can use its speed to lob missiles into the weaker rear armor of targets. But it normally has almost no armor itself.

Locust 1S models tend to sacrifice the little armor they normally mount to fire respectable SRM salvos. Definitely useful for hit-and-runs, especially if those shots provide the extra punch to knock down a target.

The basic Locust 1V has one big advantage: speed. It's not meant to put up much of a fight, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a 'Mech that goes further and is harder to hit.

The Large Laser mounted by most 1B models is nothing to sniff at, but it lacks the close-up impact of the SRMs it replaces. Best to keep these units at range for flanking and spotting.

With all those SRMs, the COM-2D is like a small, highly mobile shotgun that can take down 'Mechs twice its size or bigger. You've gotta be careful with it, though, because it's not meant to take much of a beating.

The Javelin 10A has strong jumping capabilities and can pump out considerable damage with its LRMs. Taken together, these qualities make the 10A a superb harasser and fire support unit, though it is prone to running out of ammo.

The JVN-10F is armed with four medium lasers. It's a functional scouting 'Mech, but shines as mobile reinforcement unit because it can provide sustained fire without ammo limitations.

The JVN-10N is a maneuverable recon 'Mech with two SRM-6s to discourage pursuit. The SRMs give it a strong alpha strike at short range, but the Javelin's light armor means it is better used to support hand-to-hand brawlers than to be one itself.

The 5K Spider variant keeps the extreme maneuverability of its more common 5V cousin but adds some Machine Gun weaponry for close-in work. It's still got very little armor, so it works best as a scout and spotter.

The Spider 5V is hands down the most maneuverable 'Mech you can field\u2026 but it's made of paper. It's an excellent scout, though, and can even jump into the rear arc of most enemies for surprise back shots.

Don't let the stubby 'Urbie' fool you, it may look like a walking trash can, but it can mount heavy armor and a grown-up-sized Autocannon. R60s aren't known for their speed, but they are very useful if you can draw the enemy into their firing range.

The UM-R60L is a modification f the standard R60 UrbanMech that replaces the AC/10 and 2 tons of armor with an AC/20 to double its firepower. With even less combat endurance than the R60, the R60L is favored in ambush or hit-and-run tactics. An R60L UrbanMech is a lot like the normal R60, but with an even bigger autocannon and even less armor. It's everything you love and hate about the UrbanMech taken to an extreme.

The UM-R90 SuburbanMech' adapts the traditional UrbanMech R60 into an energy weapon platform for higher performance. Because its weapons aren't limited by ammunition concerns, the R90 is better-suited to longer engagements. This is an UrbanMech variant I've never even heard of before. It's got the same armor as a standard R60, but this R90 is armed entirely with energy weapons, including a PPC for long-range power. I'm not sure why nobody thought of this sooner.

The Firestarter is a dangerous 'Mech for its tonnage carefully timed attacks with its Flamers can shut down any 'Mech and leave it open to punishment from your other forces. The FS9-H also makes a decent light 'Mech hunter-killer.

Jenner Ds run hot, and they run fast but can quickly bound into combat to deliver a knockout punch, even against heavier units. Their capability with speed and weaponry tends to come at the expense of lower armor capacity, though.

Panther 9Rs are solid all-around 'Mechs, if a bit on the slow side. They make up for it with Jump Jets, considerable armor, and a hefty punch from their trademark PPC. They've even been used in physical slugging matches to good effect.

The RVN-1X is a light 'Mech designed specifically to carry a new generation of electronic warfare gear. The Raven excels at support and scouting, and its standard complement of SRMs and medium lasers allows it to fight well in a pinch.

In addition to its electronic warfare suite, the RVN-3X has been outfitted with experimental Triple Strength Myomer. This greatly increases the 3X's movement speed without increasing its weight, but the advanced myomer bundles can react violently if damaged by weapons fire.