Are they possible? For example if my Stinger LAM lost its arm and the only replacement was an arm from a regular Stinger could I mount that arm? If so, would my LAM still be able to convert between Air-mech and Battlemech modes? How about a Leg? If my LAM lost its leg could I replace it with a standard leg? Could it still convert? If its stuck in Air-mech mode, can it still fly as long as jump jets are mounted on that leg?
What if I used limbs from another LAM? Would it still work, completely if an A1 Stinger LAM used the Leg from an A5? Arm? Head? Side Torso?
Also, can I use a limb from a LAM on another mech? If so, would the limb weigh 10% more than normal because of the conversion system? If I can and the limb does weigh more, can the conversion equipment be removed? If yes, can I remove the conversion equipment from a LAM to free up weight and space? Like if my LAM is stuck in fighter mode, can I remove the conversion equipment to add in more fuel tanks and weapons? Or if my LAM can't get into fighter mode I'm not going to need landing gear. Can I pull it out and put in other equipment? If I can, and my mech is in Airmech mode at the time, can it still fly and convert to battlemech? If I can pull out landing gear, how much do they weight? I'm guessing, half a ton tops. Presuming they can be removed.
I'm also presuming a LAM that gets a side torso from a non LAM mech is permanently stuck in the mode its in but if in airmech that it can't fly again even if the torso mounts a partial wing. Would it still be able to move like a WiDGE and hover? If yes, how great would the piloting penalty be? Would the heat be the same? Or should I treat it like a regular mech with a regular partial wing?
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