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The '''Small 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 small [[Mining Lasers|Mining Laser]] for blasting through rock. It did not appear in any sets, and does not appear in any media outside of the video games. | The '''Small 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 small [[Mining Lasers|Mining Laser]] for blasting through rock. It did not appear in any sets, and does not appear in any media outside of the video games. | ||
== In the | == In the Windows game == | ||
In the Windows | In the Windows version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], the Small Mobile Laser Cutter is classified as a [[small vehicles|small vehicle]], and requires three [[Energy Crystal]]s for power. A [[Rock Raider]] must be trained as a [[Training Rock Raiders#Driver|driver]] to use a Small Mobile Laser Cutter. | ||
[[Image:SMLC PC.png|250px|thumb|The Small Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the | [[Image:SMLC PC.png|250px|thumb|The Small Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the Windows game]] | ||
The Small Mobile Laser Cutter can blast through all types of [[Wall Types|drillable rock]] with its mining laser, which can be used by double-selecting the vehicle. <!--It takes 8 shots to mine [[Dirt]], and around 18 shots to mine [[Loose Rock]]. It cannot feasibly mine [[Seams]] or [[Hard Rock]], but it would take around 200 shots.-->It has a <code>WallDestroyTime</code> of <code>6</code> for [[Dirt]], <code>14</code> for [[Loose Rock]], and <code>200</code> for [[Hard Rock]], and every two 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. It moves at a slow 0.5 blocks per second, and is possibly the least useful vehicle in the game, as even an untrained Rock Raider can outpace it while burning through nothing but sandwiches<!--with its only use lying in recreation-->. It's not even good for defense, as it only has a range of 1.25 blocks, and only does about -4 HP damage to units per shot. | The Small Mobile Laser Cutter can blast through all types of [[Wall Types|drillable rock]] with its mining laser, which can be used by double-selecting the vehicle. <!--It takes 8 shots to mine [[Dirt]], and around 18 shots to mine [[Loose Rock]]. It cannot feasibly mine [[Seams]] or [[Hard Rock]], but it would take around 200 shots.-->It has a <code>WallDestroyTime</code> of <code>6</code> for [[Dirt]], <code>14</code> for [[Loose Rock]], and <code>200</code> for [[Hard Rock]], and every two 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. It moves at a slow 0.5 blocks per second, and is possibly the least useful vehicle in the game, as even an untrained Rock Raider can outpace it while burning through nothing but sandwiches<!--with its only use lying in recreation-->. It's not even good for defense, as it only has a range of 1.25 blocks, and only does about -4 HP damage to units per shot. | ||
===Upgrades=== | ===Upgrades=== | ||
[[File:SMLC defense.png|thumb|300px| | [[File:SMLC defense.png|thumb|300px|Its pathetic range makes it useless for defense]] | ||
There is one upgrade available for the Small Mobile Laser Cutter: | There is one upgrade available for the Small Mobile Laser Cutter: | ||
*'''Drill:''' Costs 15 pieces of [[Ore]]<br>This upgrade supposedly upgrades the Laser in some way, but in its [[.AE file]] no change occurs. The same laser is mounted; ergo, the end result is a waste of Ore{{Needs evidence}}. | *'''Drill:''' Costs 15 pieces of [[Ore]]<br>This upgrade supposedly upgrades the Laser in some way, but in its [[.AE file]] no change occurs. The same laser is mounted; ergo, the end result is a waste of Ore{{Needs evidence}}. | ||
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== In the PlayStation game == | == In the PlayStation game == | ||
[[Image:SMLC PS1.png|thumb|250px|The Small Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the PlayStation game]][[File:SMLC PS1 boom.png|thumb|250px|Shown destroying a wall | [[Image:SMLC PS1.png|thumb|250px|The Small Mobile Laser Cutter as portrayed in the PlayStation game]][[File:SMLC PS1 boom.png|thumb|250px|Shown destroying a wall much quicker than it can in the Windows version]] | ||
The Small Mobile Laser Cutter appears occasionally in the PlayStation version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], where it is significantly less useless. In the NTSC-U/C version, it always needs to be teleported; in the PAL version, it can just as often be found somewhere in the level. When it needs to be constructed, it can cost either 4, 6, or 8 pieces of LEGO Ore. This vehicle is usually considered necessary to complete a level, and its destruction causes an instant mission incomplete message. | The Small Mobile Laser Cutter appears occasionally in the PlayStation version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], where it is significantly less useless. In the NTSC-U/C version, it always needs to be teleported; in the PAL version, it can just as often be found somewhere in the level. When it needs to be constructed, it can cost either 4, 6, or 8 pieces of LEGO Ore. This vehicle is usually considered necessary to complete a level, and its destruction causes an instant mission incomplete message. | ||
Revision as of 18:26, 24 September 2017
The Small Mobile Laser Cutter is a vehicle used by the Rock Raiders for mining. It is a six-wheeled motorized vehicle equipped with a small Mining Laser for blasting through rock. It did not appear in any sets, and does not appear in any media outside of the video games.
In the Windows game
In the Windows version of LEGO Rock Raiders, the Small Mobile Laser Cutter is classified as a small vehicle, and requires three Energy Crystals for power. A Rock Raider must be trained as a driver to use a Small Mobile Laser Cutter.
The Small Mobile Laser Cutter can blast through all types of drillable rock with its mining laser, which can be used by double-selecting the vehicle. It has a WallDestroyTime of 6 for Dirt, 14 for Loose Rock, and 200 for Hard Rock, and every two 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. It moves at a slow 0.5 blocks per second, and is possibly the least useful vehicle in the game, as even an untrained Rock Raider can outpace it while burning through nothing but sandwiches. It's not even good for defense, as it only has a range of 1.25 blocks, and only does about -4 HP damage to units per shot.
Upgrades
There is one upgrade available for the Small Mobile Laser Cutter:
- Drill: Costs 15 pieces of Ore
This upgrade supposedly upgrades the Laser in some way, but in its .AE file no change occurs. The same laser is mounted; ergo, the end result is a waste of Ore[verify].
Dependency
The Small Mobile Laser Cutter costs 3 Energy Crystals and requires the following for teleportation:
- Rock Raider
- Tool Store [UP1]
- Teleport Pad [UP2]
- Power Station [UP1]
- Support Station [UP1]
In the PlayStation game
The Small Mobile Laser Cutter appears occasionally in the PlayStation version of LEGO Rock Raiders, where it is significantly less useless. In the NTSC-U/C version, it always needs to be teleported; in the PAL version, it can just as often be found somewhere in the level. When it needs to be constructed, it can cost either 4, 6, or 8 pieces of LEGO Ore. This vehicle is usually considered necessary to complete a level, and its destruction causes an instant mission incomplete message.
Rather than Energy Crystals, the Small 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, making the Small Mobile Laser Cutter essentially the same as a Rock Raider with a Laser Beam, a Large Mobile Laser Cutter, or a Chrome Crusher without a drill.
To do: Verify relationship between WallDestroyTime and actual shots needed in the PC game. My tests show game speed seems to affect it for some reason, though that might be due to my Windows 10 setup
