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The '''plasma rifle''' was developed by the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Based upon their [[Man-Portable Plasma Rifle|man-portable version]], the Confederation was able to create what is essentially a massive [[flamer]]. | The '''plasma rifle''' was developed by the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Based upon their [[Man-Portable Plasma Rifle|man-portable version]], the Confederation was able to create what is essentially a massive [[flamer]]. | ||
− | Plasma weapons | + | Plasma weapons use the power of the [[fusion engine]] or [[Power Amplifier|power amplifier]]s to power an electromagnetic accelerator to a stream, pulse, or toroid of plasma (i.e. very hot, energetic, and excited matter). The plasma is created by using a lasing process to flash cartridges of plastic foam into white-hot projectiles that cause thermal, as well as physical, damage. Because this foam ammo is inert, it will not explode even if destroyed.<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 139</ref> |
− | The primary damage mechanism | + | The primary damage mechanism is thermal transfer; the weapon causes serious burns, and often immediate death of living creatures, melting or evaporating other materials. The plasma weapons may also have a significant kinetic energy component, wherein ionized material is projected with sufficient momentum to cause secondary impact damage, in addition to causing high thermal damage. |
− | In addition to dealing scatter damage, the plasma rifle | + | In addition to dealing scatter damage, the plasma rifle inflicts either 1-6 points of heat or an extra 2-12 points of damage, depending on the unit it strikes: |
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Plasma Rifle | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy (direct-fire, heat-inducing, anti-infantry) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 3068 (CC) |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 10 |
Damage | 10 |
Minimum Range | 0 |
Short Range | 1-5 |
Medium Range | 6-10 |
Long Range | 11-15 |
Tons | 6 |
Critical Slots | 2 |
Ammo Per Ton | 10 |
Cost (unloaded) | 260,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 10,000 |
BV (2.0) | 210 26 (ammo)[1] |
Contents
Description
The plasma rifle was developed by the Capellan Confederation. Based upon their man-portable version, the Confederation was able to create what is essentially a massive flamer.
Plasma weapons use the power of the fusion engine or power amplifiers to power an electromagnetic accelerator to a stream, pulse, or toroid of plasma (i.e. very hot, energetic, and excited matter). The plasma is created by using a lasing process to flash cartridges of plastic foam into white-hot projectiles that cause thermal, as well as physical, damage. Because this foam ammo is inert, it will not explode even if destroyed.[2]
The primary damage mechanism is thermal transfer; the weapon causes serious burns, and often immediate death of living creatures, melting or evaporating other materials. The plasma weapons may also have a significant kinetic energy component, wherein ionized material is projected with sufficient momentum to cause secondary impact damage, in addition to causing high thermal damage.
In addition to dealing scatter damage, the plasma rifle inflicts either 1-6 points of heat or an extra 2-12 points of damage, depending on the unit it strikes:
Unit | Heat | Additional Damage |
Unarmored infantry | N/A | 2D6 |
Mechanized infantry | N/A | 2D6 |
Battle armor | N/A | 2D6 |
DropShip | 1D6 | None |
JumpShip | 1D6 | None |
Aerospace fighter | 1D6 | None |
BattleMech | 1D6 | None |
ProtoMech | N/A | 2D6 |
Vehicle | N/A | 2D6 |
Individual infantry | N/A | 5E/10CS |
Models
Ceres Arms Crusher
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Capella | Ceres Metals Industries | CRD-8L Crusader PXH-5L Phoenix Hawk MNG-8L Měngqín |
[3] [4][5] [6] |
ChisComp 12000
Plasma rifle built by ChisComp
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
GRM-01A2 Garm | [4] |
Defiance Novashot Model 2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Defiance Industries | Hesperus II | EFT-7X Eisenfaust KGC-009 King Crab St. Florian MOD |
[7] [8] [9] |
Flametech Inferno
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Moltke | [10] |
Tiegart Incinerator
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Nirasaki | Maltex Corporation | Panther | [11] |
Victory Blast Furnace
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Quentin | Independence Weaponry | Peacekeeper | [12] |
Not classified
Model | Used by |
---|---|
Ceres Arms Plasma Rifle [4] | MHL-6MC Marshal TSG-9C Ti Ts’ang Y-H11G Yu Huang |
References
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Total Warfare, p. 139
- ↑ Technical Readout 3085, p. 252
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 MilSpecs articles
- ↑ Technical Readout 3085, p. 236
- ↑ Technical Readout 3085, p. 118
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 74
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145, p. 188
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 52, "St. Florian FireMech MOD"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 42
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 66
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 104