Improved Heavy Medium Laser
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| Improved Heavy Medium Laser | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Direct Fire - Energy |
| Tech Base | Clan Experimental (Advanced after 3085[1] |
| Year Availability | 3069 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 7[2] |
| Damage | 10 |
| Minimum Range | N/A |
| Short Range | 1-3 |
| Medium Range | 4-6 |
| Long Range | 7-9 |
| Tons | 1 |
| Critical Slots | 2 |
| Space Slots | 1 |
| Ammo Per Ton | N/A |
| Cost (unloaded) | 150,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | N/A |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 93[3] |
Contents |
[edit] Description
The Improved Heavy Medium Laser is Clan Goliath Scorpion's workhorse Heavy Laser design. Like the version introduced by Clan Star Adder, it can inflict twice the damage of a standard Medium Laser. Unlike the Star Adders' weapon, it does not interfere with targeting systems, so Scorpion Warriors have a better chance of hitting their target.[4]
The Improved Heavy Medium Laser's only real drawback is the fragility of the capacitors it uses to store power. Much like a Gauss Rifle, an Improved Heavy Laser will explode if destroyed in combat, inflicting a hit equivalent to a Medium Laser to the 'Mech's internal structure.[5]
[edit] Models
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Series X-a | Alpheratz | Alliance Defenders Limited[6] |
| Model Vi | Alshain | Bergan Industries[7] |
| Tiercel | Sudeten | Falcon's Roost Orbital Assembly Plant[8] |
[edit] References
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 207
- ↑ Tactical Operations, pp. 406-407
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 384
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 321
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 321
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 140
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 146
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 196
