Early on in the development of the Metal Legion, before the diaspora of humankind into the galaxy, scientists at the Oak Ridge Labs on Old Earth developed a breakthrough in gravity based technology. The new field theory that resulted led to many practical uses and developments from micro-gravity generation to intense gravity fields small enough to fit in the palm of a child's hand. Several applied sciences resulted including the first gravity plate that could create an artificial gravity field as well as hydrogen based fusion reactors that were small enough to fit into vehicles (although the requirement for large amounts of water limited the size of vehicle). Many prototypes were developed at this time but only one prototype saw production albeit on a limited scale and budget. The MLCC prototype cargo carrier was the first full scale vessel to not only find use in the early history of the Metal Legion, but served admirably in battlefields across the face of Old Earth. Carrying a fusion reactor (itself a prototype), five shearing type gravity plates (also prototypes) and designed after the WW2 landing craft used on the beaches of Normandy as well as the Pacific theater, this fast, long-ranged and powerfully armed carrier could deliver supplies, men and vehicles to any landing zone necessary. Weapons included two ball type turrets located on each side of the craft, a twin mounted rotating turret mounted on top of the craft and two twin auto-cannon employed in the loading face. The Knoxville, Chattanooga, Morristown and venerable Oak Ridge were the most famous of the MLCC vehicles. The MLCC saw service at some level up until just a few years prior to the diaspora from Earth and the mass colonizations that followed the invention of the stellar gravity-drive. The gravity drive developments can be traced back to the technology introduced by the Oak Ridge Labs efforts and the MLCC prototypes, a history that built the foundation for man to live amongst the stars just as the Metal Legion has given us the freedom and protection to live in order and peace. Long live the Legion!