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[[Image:Large Mobile Laser Cutter manual.png|300px|thumb|Official render of the Large Mobile Laser Cutter]]
[[Image:Large Mobile Laser Cutter manual.png|300px|thumb|Official render of the Large Mobile Laser Cutter]]
The '''Large Mobile Laser Cutter''' is a [[Rock Raiders vehicles|vehicle]] used by the Rock Raiders for mining.  It is a six-wheeled motorized vehicle equipped with a large [[Mining Lasers|Mining Laser]] for blasting through rock, and is called the "big brother" of the [[Small Mobile Laser Cutter]]. It did not appear in any sets, and does not appear in any media outside of the video games.
The '''Large Mobile Laser Cutter''' is a [[Rock Raiders vehicles|vehicle]] used by the Rock Raiders for mining.  It is a six-wheeled motorized vehicle equipped with a large laser for blasting through rock, and is called the "big brother" of the [[Small Mobile Laser Cutter]]. It appears exclusively in the Rock Raiders video games.


== In the Windows game ==
== In the Windows game ==
In the Windows version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], the Large Mobile Laser Cutter is classified as a [[large vehicles|large vehicle]], and requires four [[Energy Crystal]]s for power.  A [[Rock Raider]] must be trained as a [[Training Rock Raiders#Driver|driver]] to use a Large Mobile Laser Cutter.
In the Windows version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], the Large Mobile Laser Cutter is classified as a [[large vehicles|large vehicle]], and requires four [[Energy Crystal]]s for power.  A [[Rock Raider]] must be [[Rock Raider#Training|trained]] as a driver] to use a Large Mobile Laser Cutter.


[[Image:LMLC PC.png|300px|thumb|The Large Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the Windows game]]
[[Image:LMLC PC.png|300px|thumb|The Large Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the Windows game]]
The Large Mobile Laser Cutter can blast through all mineable [[rock types]] with its mining laser, which can be used by double-selecting the vehicle. <!--It can mine [[Dirt]] in 13 shots, and [[Loose Rock]] in around 16 shots, but it cannot feasibly mine [[Hard Rock]] or [[Seams]].-->It has a <code>WallDestroyTime</code> of <code>7</code> for [[Dirt]], <code>11</code> for [[Loose Rock]], and <code>150</code> for [[Hard Rock]], and every four laser blasts drains one Energy Crystal. Its extremely slow mining time combined with how much power it uses and the general lack of [[Recharge Seam]]s in the game makes it utterly useless for drilling, similar to its smaller counterpart.  It moves at a very slow 0.4 blocks per second, and has no engine upgrades, making it the slowest vehicle in the game.  However, unlike the Small Mobile Laser Cutter, it has a firing range of 5 blocks, and does at least -40 HP or more to units per shot, making it quite useful as a weapon against Monsters.  
The Large Mobile Laser Cutter can blast through all mineable [[rock types]] with its mining laser, which can be used by double-selecting the vehicle. <!--It can mine [[Dirt]] in 13 shots, and [[Loose Rock]] in around 16 shots, but it cannot feasibly mine [[Hard Rock]] or [[Seams]].-->It has a <code>WallDestroyTime</code> of <code>7</code> for [[Dirt]], <code>11</code> for [[Loose Rock]], and <code>150</code> for [[Hard Rock]], and every four laser blasts [[drained Energy Crystal|drains]] one Energy Crystal. Its extremely slow mining time combined with how much power it uses and the general lack of [[Recharge Seam]]s in the game makes it utterly useless for drilling, similar to its smaller counterpart.  It moves at a very slow 0.4 blocks per second, and has no engine upgrades, making it the slowest vehicle in the game.  However, unlike the Small Mobile Laser Cutter, it has a firing range of 5 blocks, and deals at least 40 HP or more damage to objects per shot, making it quite useful as a weapon against monsters.  


===Upgrades===
===Upgrades===
[[Image:LMLC PC Upgraded.png|300px|thumb|A fully-upgraded Large Mobile Laser Cutter]]
[[Image:LMLC PC Upgraded.png|300px|thumb|A fully-upgraded Large Mobile Laser Cutter]]
There are two upgrades available for the Large Mobile Laser Cutter:
There are two upgrades available for the Large Mobile Laser Cutter:
*'''Drill:''' Costs 25 pieces of [[Ore]]<br>This equips the vehicle with a second Mining Laser, reducing the number of shots to mine by half.
*'''Drill:''' Costs 25 pieces of [[Ore]]<br>Equips the vehicle with a second Mining Laser, reducing the number of shots to mine by half.
*'''Scanner:''' Costs 5 pieces of Ore<br>Installs a radar aboard the vehicle, with a scanning radius of 5 blocks.
*'''Scanner:''' Costs 5 pieces of Ore<br>Installs a radar aboard the vehicle, with a scanning radius of 5 blocks.


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== In the PlayStation game ==
== In the PlayStation game ==
[[Image:LMLC PS1.png|thumb|300px|The Large Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the PlayStation game]]
[[Image:LMLC PS1.png|thumb|300px|The Large Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the PlayStation game]]
The Large Mobile Laser Cutter is used rarely in the PlayStation version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], appearing in only one level in each regional version of the game (though it also appears in several two-player levels in the [[Wikipedia:NTSC|NTSC-U/C]] version). It is essentially the same as the Small Mobile Laser Cutter, but with more health. Rather than Energy Crystals, the Small Mobile Laser Cutter is powered by [[Laser Beam PowerCell]]s that can be picked up in levels. Each PowerCell collected can be used to fire the laser five times (ten if playing as [[Sparks]]). A single blast is all that's needed to destroy any rock type in the PlayStation game. The Large Mobile Laser Cutter cannot be teleported.
The Large Mobile Laser Cutter is used rarely in the PlayStation version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], appearing in only one level in each regional version of the game (though it also appears in several two-player levels in the NTSC-U/C version). It cannot ever be teleported. It functions essentially the same as the Small Mobile Laser Cutter, but bulkier and with more health.
 
Rather than draining Energy Crystals, the Large Mobile Laser Cutter is powered by [[Laser Beam]] [[Rock Raider tools#PowerCell|PowerCell]]s that can be picked up in levels. Each PowerCell collected can be used to fire the laser five times (ten if playing as [[Sparks]]). A single blast is all that's needed to destroy any rock type in the PlayStation game.


===Appearances===
===Appearances===
* In [[Trouble Down the Mine]], the player teleports down next to a Large Mobile Laser Cutter, which needs to be used to blast through [[cave-in]]s of Hard Rock.
* In [[Trouble Down the Mine]], the player teleports down next to a Large Mobile Laser Cutter, which needs to be used to blast through [[cave-in]]s of Hard Rock.
* In [[Smoke on the Water]], a Large Mobile Laser Cutter is hidden behind a series of walls and a lava lake. Though it is not needed to complete the level, its use is required to get a [[gold medal]]. The player needs to use the [[Rapid Rider]] to travel to the area containing these and drill down the walls, then use a [[Tunnel Transport]] and a [[scoop]] to clear a path through the lava.  
* In [[Smoke on the Water]], a Large Mobile Laser Cutter is hidden behind a series of walls and a lava lake. Though it is not needed to complete the level, its use is required to get a gold medal. The player needs to use the [[Rapid Rider]] to travel to the area containing these and drill down the walls, then use a [[Tunnel Transport]] and a [[scoop]] to clear a path through the lava.  
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== In other languages ==
== In other languages ==
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|nl=Grote mobiele lasersnijder
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|es=Cortadora láserl móvil grande
|es=Cortadora láserl móvil grande
|footnote=Danish and Swedish releases left this vehicle's name unchanged}}
|footnote=Danish and Swedish releases left this vehicle's name unchanged}}
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[[Category:Rock Raiders vehicles]]
[[Category:Rock Raiders vehicles]]

Revision as of 19:16, 2 November 2017

Official render of the Large Mobile Laser Cutter

The Large Mobile Laser Cutter is a vehicle used by the Rock Raiders for mining. It is a six-wheeled motorized vehicle equipped with a large laser for blasting through rock, and is called the "big brother" of the Small Mobile Laser Cutter. It appears exclusively in the Rock Raiders video games.

In the Windows game

In the Windows version of LEGO Rock Raiders, the Large Mobile Laser Cutter is classified as a large vehicle, and requires four Energy Crystals for power. A Rock Raider must be trained as a driver] to use a Large Mobile Laser Cutter.

The Large Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the Windows game

The Large Mobile Laser Cutter can blast through all mineable rock types with its mining laser, which can be used by double-selecting the vehicle. It has a WallDestroyTime of 7 for Dirt, 11 for Loose Rock, and 150 for Hard Rock, and every four laser blasts drains one Energy Crystal. Its extremely slow mining time combined with how much power it uses and the general lack of Recharge Seams in the game makes it utterly useless for drilling, similar to its smaller counterpart. It moves at a very slow 0.4 blocks per second, and has no engine upgrades, making it the slowest vehicle in the game. However, unlike the Small Mobile Laser Cutter, it has a firing range of 5 blocks, and deals at least 40 HP or more damage to objects per shot, making it quite useful as a weapon against monsters.

Upgrades

File:LMLC PC Upgraded.png
A fully-upgraded Large Mobile Laser Cutter

There are two upgrades available for the Large Mobile Laser Cutter:

  • Drill: Costs 25 pieces of Ore
    Equips the vehicle with a second Mining Laser, reducing the number of shots to mine by half.
  • Scanner: Costs 5 pieces of Ore
    Installs a radar aboard the vehicle, with a scanning radius of 5 blocks.

Dependency

The Large Mobile Laser Cutter costs 4 Energy Crystals and requires the following for teleportation:

In the PlayStation game

File:LMLC PS1.png
The Large Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the PlayStation game

The Large Mobile Laser Cutter is used rarely in the PlayStation version of LEGO Rock Raiders, appearing in only one level in each regional version of the game (though it also appears in several two-player levels in the NTSC-U/C version). It cannot ever be teleported. It functions essentially the same as the Small Mobile Laser Cutter, but bulkier and with more health.

Rather than draining Energy Crystals, the Large Mobile Laser Cutter is powered by Laser Beam PowerCells that can be picked up in levels. Each PowerCell collected can be used to fire the laser five times (ten if playing as Sparks). A single blast is all that's needed to destroy any rock type in the PlayStation game.

Appearances

  • In Trouble Down the Mine, the player teleports down next to a Large Mobile Laser Cutter, which needs to be used to blast through cave-ins of Hard Rock.
  • In Smoke on the Water, a Large Mobile Laser Cutter is hidden behind a series of walls and a lava lake. Though it is not needed to complete the level, its use is required to get a gold medal. The player needs to use the Rapid Rider to travel to the area containing these and drill down the walls, then use a Tunnel Transport and a scoop to clear a path through the lava.

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
Dutch Nederlands Grote mobiele lasersnijder
French Français Scie laser mobile lourde
German Deutsch Großer Mobiler Schneidlaser
Hebrew עִבְרִית
Ivrit
חותך לייזר נייד גדול
Italian Italiano Grande tagliapietre mobile al laser
Japanese 日本語
Nihongo
ラージモービルレーザーカッター
Norwegian Norsk Stor mobil laserkutter
Polish Polski Duży laser samobieżny
Russian Русский
Russkiy
Большая мобильная лазерная пушка
Spanish Español Cortadora láserl móvil grande
Danish and Swedish releases left this vehicle's name unchanged