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| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
 
| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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| Year Availability = [[2443]] ([[Terran Hegemony|TH]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
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| Year Availability = [[2443]] ([[Terran Hegemony|TH]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
 
| Heat = 3<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
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| Damage = 10<ref name="TMp341">''Tech Manual'', p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
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| Damage = 10<ref name="TMp341">''Tech Manual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
 
| Minimum Range = N/A
 
| Minimum Range = N/A
 
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 6,000
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 6,000
 
| BV (1.0) = 124
 
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| BV (2.0) = 123<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 15 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
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| BV (2.0) = 123<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 15 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
 
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The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP ('''H'''igh-'''E'''xplosive '''A'''rmor-'''P'''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
 
The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP ('''H'''igh-'''E'''xplosive '''A'''rmor-'''P'''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
  
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Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with '''Autocannon/10'''s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.<ref name="TMp207">''TechManual'', p. 207, "Autocannons"</ref>
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Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with '''Autocannon/10'''s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.<ref name="TMp207">''TechManual'', p. 207: "Autocannons"</ref>
  
 
While not quite as deadly as an [[AC/20]] when it comes down to raw damage, the AC/10 is potentially extremely dangerous to face when fighting against a pilot with good aim. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, assuming the armor is standard armor. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for [[Brawler]] and [[Juggernaut (unit role)|Juggernaut]] 'Mechs.
 
While not quite as deadly as an [[AC/20]] when it comes down to raw damage, the AC/10 is potentially extremely dangerous to face when fighting against a pilot with good aim. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, assuming the armor is standard armor. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for [[Brawler]] and [[Juggernaut (unit role)|Juggernaut]] 'Mechs.
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| [[Armstrong Industries]]
 
| [[Armstrong Industries]]
 
| [[Clint]] prototype
 
| [[Clint]] prototype
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| <ref name=TRO3025p38>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 38</ref>
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===Federated Autocannon===
 
===Federated Autocannon===
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An excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of ten rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for ten bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload.  
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An excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of ten rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for ten bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload.
 
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| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Enforcer]]
 
| [[Enforcer]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025p57>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 57</ref>
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===Federated Autoloader/10-B===
 
===Federated Autoloader/10-B===
 
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| [[Federated Industries]]
 
| [[Federated Industries]]
 
| [[Tiger|T-12 Tiger Medium Tank]]
 
| [[Tiger|T-12 Tiger Medium Tank]]
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| <ref name=H:RWp211">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 211, "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"</ref>
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|<ref name=H:RWp211">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 211: "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"</ref>
 
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===Ceres Arms Model T===
 
===Ceres Arms Model T===
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The Model T is noted as a venerable weapon with an excellent combat record. <ref name=MAC-22>''McCarron's Armored Cavalry'', p. 22 "Po Medium Tank"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058-56>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 56 "Po Heavy Tank"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058U-100>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 100 "Po Heavy Tank"</ref>
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The Model T is noted as a venerable weapon with an excellent combat record.<ref name=MAC-22>''McCarron's Armored Cavalry'', p. 22: "Po Medium Tank"</ref><ref name=TRO3058-56>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 56: "Po Heavy Tank"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-100>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 100: "Po Heavy Tank"</ref>
 
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| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 
| [[Po|Po Heavy Tank]]
 
| [[Po|Po Heavy Tank]]
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===Defiance Blaster Type F===
 
===Defiance Blaster Type F===
 
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| [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]
 
| [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]
 
| [[Typhoon]]
 
| [[Typhoon]]
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| <ref name=TRO3026p102>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 102</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3026p102>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 102</ref>
 
|}
 
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===Defiance Killer Type T===
 
===Defiance Killer Type T===
 
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Hatchetman]]
 
| [[Hatchetman]]
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| <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
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|<ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Patton]]
 
| [[Patton]]
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| <ref name=TRO3026p138>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 138</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3026p138>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 138</ref>
 
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===Imperator-B===
 
===Imperator-B===
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Fires a 10-shot burst.<ref>''Warrior: En Garde'', Ch. 55</ref>
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| [[Hellespont Industrials]]
 
| [[Hellespont Industrials]]
 
| [[UrbanMech]]
 
| [[UrbanMech]]
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| <ref name=OR141>''Objectives: Capellan Confederation'', p. 16</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Loyalty]]
 
| [[Loyalty]]
 
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 
| [[Kuan Ti]]
 
| [[Kuan Ti]]
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| <ref name=objfwl23>''Objectives: Free Worlds League'', p. 23,</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]
 
| [[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]
−
| <ref name="Technical Readout Succession Wars">''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 176</ref>
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|<ref name="Technical Readout Succession Wars">''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 176</ref>
 
|-
 
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| [[Tikonov]]
 
| [[Tikonov]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Koschei]]
 
| [[Koschei]]
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| <ref name=TRO3075p244>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 244</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3075p244>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 244</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===Imperator-X===
 
===Imperator-X===
 
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| [[Andurien AeroTech]]
 
| [[Andurien AeroTech]]
 
| [[Deathstalker]]
 
| [[Deathstalker]]
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| <ref name=TRO3026p100>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 100</ref>
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|}
 
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===KaliYama Class 10 Autocannon===
 
===KaliYama Class 10 Autocannon===
 
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| [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]
 
| [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]
 
| [[Orion]]
 
| [[Orion]]
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| |<ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref> <ref name=TRO3039p152>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 152</ref>
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| |<ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref><ref name=TRO3039p152>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 152</ref>
 
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The Luxor is known for having ammunition feed issues.
 
The Luxor is known for having ammunition feed issues.
  
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Fires 80mm shells<ref name=GoWc1>''Ghost of Winter'', c. 1</ref>
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| [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| [[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]
 
| [[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025p55>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 55</ref>
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|}
 
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===Mydron Excel===
 
===Mydron Excel===
 
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| [[General Motors]] [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 
| [[General Motors]] [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 
| [[Morningstar]]
 
| [[Morningstar]]
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| <ref name=TRO3067p18>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 18</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3067p18>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 18</ref>
 
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===Mydron Model B===
 
===Mydron Model B===
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The Model B has a caliber of eighty-millimeters.<ref name=FPc5>''Flashpoint, Ch. 5''</ref><ref name=TUFc1>''Trial Under Fire'', Ch. 1</ref>
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The Model B has a caliber of eighty-millimeters.<ref name=FPc5>''Flashpoint'', ch. 5</ref><ref name=TUFc1>''Trial Under Fire'', ch. 1</ref>
 
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| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
 
| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
 
| [[Blade]]
 
| [[Blade]]
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| <ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 97</ref>
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|<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 97</ref>
 
|----
 
|----
 
| [[New Earth]]
 
| [[New Earth]]
 
| [[Bergan Industries]]
 
| [[Bergan Industries]]
 
| [[Champion]]
 
| [[Champion]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025p70>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 70</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3025p70>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 70</ref>
 
|----
 
|----
 
| [[Corey]]
 
| [[Corey]]
 
| [[Hollis Incorporated]]
 
| [[Hollis Incorporated]]
 
| [[Highlander]]
 
| [[Highlander]]
−
| <ref name=TRO3025p115>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 115</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3025p115>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 115</ref>
 
|----
 
|----
 
| [[Tharkad]]
 
| [[Tharkad]]
 
| [[TharHes Industries]]
 
| [[TharHes Industries]]
 
| [[Bushwacker]]
 
| [[Bushwacker]]
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| <ref name=TRO3058p114>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 114</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3058p114>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 114</ref>
 
|----
 
|----
 
| [[Panpour]]
 
| [[Panpour]]
 
| [[Jalastar Aerospace]]
 
| [[Jalastar Aerospace]]
 
| [[Meteor]]
 
| [[Meteor]]
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| <ref name=TRO3039p182>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 182</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3039p182>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 182</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===Pontiac 50===
 
===Pontiac 50===
 
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| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
 
| [[Hatchetman]]
 
| [[Hatchetman]]
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| <ref name=objp9>''Objectives: Periphery'', p. 9</ref>
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|<ref name=objp9>''Objectives: Periphery'', p. 9</ref>
 
|----
 
|----
 
| [[Alphard]]
 
| [[Alphard]]
 
| [[Marian Arms Incorporated]]
 
| [[Marian Arms Incorporated]]
 
| [[Gladius]]
 
| [[Gladius]]
−
| <ref name=TRO3060p20>''Technical Readout: 3060 Revised'', p. 20</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3060p20>''Technical Readout: 3060 Revised'', p. 20</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===SarLon MaxiCannon===
 
===SarLon MaxiCannon===
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The autoloader of the SarLon MaxiCannon is also very similar to that of the much larger [[ChemJet Gun 185mm]].<ref name=TRO3058p68>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 68: "Zhukov"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up110>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 110: "Zhukov"</ref>
  
 
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| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Cataphract]]
 
| [[Cataphract]]
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| <ref name=TRO3039p232>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 232</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3039p232>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 232</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
−
| [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]]  
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| [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]]
−
| | <ref name=TRO3039p96>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 96</ref>
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| |<ref name=TRO3039p96>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 96</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[New Samarkand]]
 
| [[New Samarkand]]
 
| [[New Samarkand Metals]]
 
| [[New Samarkand Metals]]
 
| [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]]
 
| [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]]
−
| | <ref name=OR109>''Objective Raids'', p. 109,</ref>
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| |<ref name=OR109>''Objective Raids'', p. 109</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]] [[Zhukov]]
 
| [[Behemoth (Combat Vehicle)|Behemoth]] [[Zhukov]]
−
| | <ref name=TRO3026p84>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 84</ref> <ref name=TRO3058p111>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 111</ref>
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| |<ref name=TRO3026p84>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 84</ref><ref name=TRO3058p111>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 111</ref>
 
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===Western Heavy===
 
===Western Heavy===
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Long praised by [[Taurian Concordat]] armor crews for its accuracy and potency, by the [[Reunification War]] the Western Heavy was considered a proven and dependable weapon.<ref name="H:RWp207+">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 207–208: "TLS-1B ''Talos''"</ref>
 
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| [[New Samarkand Metals]]/[[Vandenberg MilTech]]
 
| [[New Samarkand Metals]]/[[Vandenberg MilTech]]
 
| [[Talos]]
 
| [[Talos]]
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| <ref name="H:RWp207+"/>
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===Zeus 56 Mark IV===
 
===Zeus 56 Mark IV===
 
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| [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| [[Slayer]]
 
| [[Slayer]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025p168>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 168</ref> <ref name=TRO3039p214>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 214</ref>
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Autocannon/10
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Year Availability 2443 (TH)[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 3[2]
Damage 10[2]
Minimum Range N/A
Short Range 1-5[2]
Medium Range 6-10[2]
Long Range 11-15[2]
Extreme Range 16-20[2]
Tons 12[2]
Critical Slots 7
Ammo Per Ton 10[2]
Cost (unloaded) 200,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) 6,000
BV (1.0) 124
BV (2.0) 123[3]
15 (Ammo)[3]

Description

The Autocannon is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.

Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with Autocannon/10s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.[4]

While not quite as deadly as an AC/20 when it comes down to raw damage, the AC/10 is potentially extremely dangerous to face when fighting against a pilot with good aim. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, assuming the armor is standard armor. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for Brawler and Juggernaut 'Mechs.

An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "shot", while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, but causing higher damage. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output.

History

The Terran Hegemony introduced a prototype AC/10 in 2445. It cost five times as much as a standard Autocannon/10, would jam like an Ultra Autocannon, and only carry 8 reloads per ton of ammunition.[5]

An Autocannon/10 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.

Models

The Autocannon/10 is manufactured on the following planets:

Armstrong Buster

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Andoran Industries Ltd. Armstrong Industries Clint prototype [6]

Federated Autocannon

An excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of ten rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for ten bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs Enforcer [7]

Federated Autoloader/10-B

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Torrence Federated Industries T-12 Tiger Medium Tank [8]

Ceres Arms Model T

The Model T is noted as a venerable weapon with an excellent combat record.[9][10][11]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Menke, St. Ives Ceres Metals Industries Po Heavy Tank [9][10][11]

Defiance Blaster Type F

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Donegal Lockheed-CBM Corporation Typhoon [12]

Defiance Killer Type T

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Hatchetman [13]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Patton [14]

Imperator-B

Fires a 10-shot burst.[15]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Betelgeuse Hellespont Industrials UrbanMech [16]
Loyalty Kallon Industries Kuan Ti [17]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Banshee [18]
Tikonov Earthwerks Incorporated Koschei [19]

Imperator-X

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Andurien Andurien AeroTech Deathstalker [20]

KaliYama Class 10 Autocannon

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kalidasa Kendall Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated Orion [21][22]

Luxor D-Series

The Luxor is known for having ammunition feed issues.

Fires 80mm shells[23]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Avalon Corean Enterprises Centurion [24]

Mydron Excel

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kathil Tikonov General Motors Ceres Metals Industries Morningstar [25]

Mydron Model B

The Model B has a caliber of eighty-millimeters.[26][27]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Gulkana Yeffters Weapons Factory Blade [28]
New Earth Bergan Industries Champion [29]
Corey Hollis Incorporated Highlander [30]
Tharkad TharHes Industries Bushwacker [31]
Panpour Jalastar Aerospace Meteor [32]

Pontiac 50

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sterope Sterope Defense Industries Hatchetman [33]
Alphard Marian Arms Incorporated Gladius [34]

SarLon MaxiCannon

The autoloader of the SarLon MaxiCannon is also very similar to that of the much larger ChemJet Gun 185mm.[35][36]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Talon Earthwerks Incorporated Cataphract [37]
Terra Aldis Industries Behemoth [38]
New Samarkand New Samarkand Metals Behemoth [39]
Betelgeuse Aldis Industries Behemoth Zhukov [40][41]

Western Heavy

Long praised by Taurian Concordat armor crews for its accuracy and potency, by the Reunification War the Western Heavy was considered a proven and dependable weapon.[42]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Vandenberg New Samarkand Metals/Vandenberg MilTech Talos [42]

Zeus 56 Mark IV

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Dover Wakazashi Enterprises Slayer [43][44]

References

  1. ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Tech Manual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  4. ↑ TechManual, p. 207: "Autocannons"
  5. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 16
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 57
  8. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 211: "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 McCarron's Armored Cavalry, p. 22: "Po Medium Tank"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 56: "Po Heavy Tank"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 100: "Po Heavy Tank"
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 102
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 138
  15. ↑ Warrior: En Garde, ch. 55
  16. ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 16
  17. ↑ Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 23
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 176
  19. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 244
  20. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 100
  21. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
  22. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 152
  23. ↑ Ghost of Winter, ch. 1
  24. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 55
  25. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 18
  26. ↑ Flashpoint, ch. 5
  27. ↑ Trial Under Fire, ch. 1
  28. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 97
  29. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 70
  30. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 115
  31. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 114
  32. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 182
  33. ↑ Objectives: Periphery, p. 9
  34. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060 Revised, p. 20
  35. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 68: "Zhukov"
  36. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 110: "Zhukov"
  37. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 232
  38. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 96
  39. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 109
  40. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026, p. 84
  41. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 111
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 Historical: Reunification War, pp. 207–208: "TLS-1B Talos"
  43. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 168
  44. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 214

Bibliography

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