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	{{InfoBoxWeapon		{{InfoBoxWeapon
	| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]		| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
−	| name = Autocannon/20	+	| name = AC/20
−	| Type = ballistic (direct fire)	+	| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
	| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]		| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
−	| Year Availability = [[2490]] ([[Lyran Commonwealth|LC]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>	+	| Year Availability = [[2490]] ([[Lyran Commonwealth|LC]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
	| Heat = 7<ref name="TMp207+"/>		| Heat = 7<ref name="TMp207+"/>
	| Damage = 20<ref name="TMp207+"/>		| Damage = 20<ref name="TMp207+"/>
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	| Critical Slots = 10		| Critical Slots = 10
	| Ammo Per Ton = 5<ref name="TMp207+"/>		| Ammo Per Ton = 5<ref name="TMp207+"/>
−	| Cost (unloaded) = 300,000 [[C-bill]]s	+	| Cost (unloaded) = 300,000
−	| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 10,000 C-bills	+	| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 10,000
	| BV (1.0) = 178		| BV (1.0) = 178
	| BV (2.0) = 178<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 22 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>		| BV (2.0) = 178<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 22 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
−	The '''autocannon/20''' was 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.
−	Different manufacturers and models of autocannons had different calibers (25 mm–203 mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons were grouped into generic "classes" of similar common damage ratings, with autocannon/20s doing massive damage while having very short range.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', p. 207</ref>	+	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/20'''s doing massive damage while having very short range.<ref name="TMp207+">''Tech Manual'', p. 207</ref>
−	This autocannon class could decapitate any [['Mech]] with one good hit to the head, regardless of the weight class, as that location could not mount little more than half a ton's worth of standard armor. The AC/20 was capable of ripping nearly a ton and a quarter of armor off a 'Mech in any given volley (or shot, based on the model). This was enough damage to take down even the heaviest of 'Mechs, if aimed well. Only [[hardened armor]] or [[ballistic-reinforced armor]] could save a [[MechWarrior]] from a hit from this class of cannon to the head.	+	This autocannon class can decapitate any 'Mech with one good hit to the head, regardless of the weight class. The head of any 'Mech cannot mount little more than a ton's worth of standard armor. The AC/20 is capable of ripping nearly a ton and a quarter of armor off a 'Mech in any given volley (or shot, based on the model). This is enough damage to take down even the heaviest of 'Mechs if aimed well. Only [[Hardened Armor]] or [[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]] can save a [[MechWarrior]] from a hit from this class of cannon to the head, if the full value of armor is mounted on the head of the 'Mech.
−	As an example of the rating system, the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon was a 150 mm weapon firing a ten-round cassette in a ten-second period, while the ChemJet Gun was a 185 mm weapon firing a four-round cassette in the same period. As both weapons were capable of firing 200 kilograms of ammunition in a 10-second period, at an effective range of just under 300 meters, they were both classified as autocannon/20s.<ref name=ER3052p98>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 98, "Regarding Military Technology Classification"</ref>	+	An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "round" while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, and causing higher damage per shell. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output.
	== Ammunition ==		== Ammunition ==
−	A standard AC/20 could fire [[:Category:Special_Munitions|multiple types of ammunition]], most of which were developed by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in order to make their large supply of standard autocannon more useful in the age of [[ultra autocannon|ultra]] and [[LB-X autocannon|LB-X autocannon]].<ref name="TMp208">''TechManual'', p. 208, "Autocannon Munitions"</ref>	+	A standard AC/20 can fire [[:Category:Special_Munitions|multiple types of ammunition]], most of which were developed by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in order to make their large supply of standard autocannon more useful in the age of [[Ultra Autocannon|Ultra]] and [[LB-X Autocannon|LB-X autocannon]].<ref name="TMp208">''TechManual'', p. 208, "Autocannon Munitions"</ref>
	== Models ==		== Models ==
−	The autocannon/20 was manufactured on the following planets:	+	The Autocannon/20 is manufactured on the following planets:
−		+	===<span id="Armstrong Requiem">Armstrong Requiem</span>===
−	===<span id="Armstrong">Armstrong</span>===
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−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	|'''Manufactured on'''
	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| [[Bryant]]	+	| [[Ramora]]
−	| [[HartfordCo Industries]]	+	| [[United Outworlders Corporation]]
−	| [[Von Luckner]]	+	| [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|LTN-G15 ''Lightning'']]
−	| <ref name=TRO3025p140>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 140</ref>	+	| <ref name=OR-155>''Objective Raids'', p. 155, "Ramora - United Outworlders Corporation"</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="ChemJet Gun 185mm">ChemJet Gun 185mm</span>===		===<span id="ChemJet Gun 185mm">ChemJet Gun 185mm</span>===
−	The titanic 185 mm ChemJet Gun used a popular propellant system that mixed two chemicals in suspension, to propel its four-round bursts from the barrel. This produced an enormous amount of heat, to the point that, on the Mk I model of the Demolisher tank, the crews had to wear special coolant suits; the later Mk II version solved this problem by channeling most of the ejection gases through the barrels.<ref name=TRO3039-86>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 86, "Demolisher Heavy Tank</ref><ref name=ER3052p98/>	+	The titanic ChemJet Gun uses a popular propellant system that mixes two chemicals in suspension to propel its huge shells out of the barrel. This produces an enormous amount of heat, to the point that on the Mk I model of the Demolisher tank that the crews had to wear special coolant suits, though the later Mk II version solved this problem by channeling most of the ejection gases through the barrels. <ref name=TRO3039-86>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 86 "Combat Vehicles - Demolisher Heavy Tank</ref>
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	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
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	| [[New Samarkand]]		| [[New Samarkand]]
	| [[New Samarkand Metals]]		| [[New Samarkand Metals]]
−	| [[Demolisher]]	+	| Demolisher
	| <ref name=TRO3039-86/>		| <ref name=TRO3039-86/>
	|-		|-
	| [[Terra]]		| [[Terra]]
	| [[Aldis Industries]]		| [[Aldis Industries]]
−	| [[Demolisher]]	+	| Demolisher
	| <ref name=TRO3039-86/>		| <ref name=TRO3039-86/>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Crusher SH Cannon">Crusher SH Cannon</span>===		===<span id="Crusher SH Cannon">Crusher SH Cannon</span>===
−	Mounted on the [[Quikscell_Company|Quikscell]] [[Hetzer]] [[combat vehicle]], this weapon fired shells in the 150 mm range in ten-shot bursts.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref><ref name=ER3052p98/>	+	Mounted on the [[Quikscell_Company|Quickscell]] [[Hetzer]] [[Combat Vehicle]], this weapon fires shells in the 150mm range in ten shot bursts.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref>
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−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	|'''Manufactured on'''
	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
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	| <ref name=TRO3026p42>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 42</ref>		| <ref name=TRO3026p42>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 42</ref>
	|-		|-
−	| [[Kalidasa]], [[Layover]]	+	| [[Kalidasa]] , [[Layover]]
	| [[Quikscell Company]]		| [[Quikscell Company]]
	| [[Hetzer]]		| [[Hetzer]]
−	| <ref name=objfw34>''Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 34</ref>	+	| <ref name=objfw34>''Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 34,</ref>
−	|-
−	| [[Alshain]]
−	| [[Quikscell Company]]
−	| [[Hetzer]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3026p48>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 48</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Deathgiver">Deathgiver</span>===		===<span id="Deathgiver">Deathgiver</span>===
−	The Deathgiver was known to fire 12 cm (120 mm) rounds.<ref name=SoFch25>''Storms of Fate'', ch. 25</ref>	+	The Deathgiver is known to fire 12cm (120mm) rounds.<ref name=SoFch25>''Storms of Fate'', Ch. 25</ref>
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−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	|'''Manufactured on'''
	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| [[Terra#Terra_IV_.28Mars.29|Mars]], [[Northwind]]	+	| [[Mars]] [[Northwind]]
	| [[Cosara Weaponries]]		| [[Cosara Weaponries]]
	| [[King Crab]]		| [[King Crab]]
−	| <ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 54–55</ref>	+	| <ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 54-55</ref>
	|}		|}
−	===<span id="Defiance Killer Type T">Defiance Killer Type T</span>===	+	===<span id="Defiance 'Mech Hunter">Defiance 'Mech Hunter</span>===
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	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
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	| [[Hesperus II]]		| [[Hesperus II]]
	| [[Defiance Industries]]		| [[Defiance Industries]]
−	| [[Rommel]]	+	|
−	| <ref name=TRO3025p139>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 139</ref>	+	| {{cn}}
−	|----
−	| [[Terra]]
−	| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
−	| [[Shootist]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3058p129>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 129</ref>
	|}		|}
−	===<span id="Defiance 'Mech Hunter">Defiance 'Mech Hunter</span>===	+	===<span id="Mydron A">Mydron A</span>===
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−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	|'''Manufactured on'''
	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| [[Hesperus II]]	+	| [[Bithinia]]
−	| [[Defiance Industries]]	+	| [[Bithinian Ballistics]]
−	| [[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]	+	|
−	| <ref name=TRO:SWp180>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 180</ref>	+	|
	|-		|-
−	| [[Al Na'ir]]	+	| [[Gulkana]]
−	| [[Yori 'Mech Works]]	+	| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
−	| [[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]	+	|
−	| <ref name=TRO:SWp180/>	+	|
−	|-
−	| [[Quentin]]
−	| [[Independence Weaponry]]
−	| [[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]
−	| <ref name=TRO:SWp180/>
−	|-
−	| [[Hesperus II]]
−	| [[Defiance Industries]]
−	| [[Rommel]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3026p138>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 138</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Imperator-D">Imperator-D</span>===		===<span id="Imperator-D">Imperator-D</span>===
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−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	|'''Manufactured on'''
	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| [[Terra#Terra_IV_.28Mars.29|Mars]] [[Northwind]]	+	| [[Mars]] [[Northwind]]
	| [[Cosara Weaponries]]		| [[Cosara Weaponries]]
	| [[King Crab]]		| [[King Crab]]
−	| <ref name=TRO:SWp184>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 184</ref>	+	| <ref name=Technical Readout: Succession Warsp184>:''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 184</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Imperator Zeta-A">Imperator Zeta-A</span>===		===<span id="Imperator Zeta-A">Imperator Zeta-A</span>===
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	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
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	| [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]		| [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]
	| [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]]		| [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]]
−	| [[Riever]]	+	|
−	| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120</ref>	+	| {{cn}}
	|}		|}
−
	===<span id="Kali Yama Big Bore">Kali Yama Big Bore</span>===		===<span id="Kali Yama Big Bore">Kali Yama Big Bore</span>===
−	The '''Kali Yama Big Bore''' was an autocannon/20 model manufactured in the [[Free Worlds League]] and exported to the [[Capellan Confederation]].	+	The '''Kali Yama Big Bore''' is an Autocannon/20 model manufactured in the [[Free Worlds League]] and exported to the [[Capellan Confederation]].
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	| [[Kalidasa]]		| [[Kalidasa]]
−	| [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]	+	| [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]<ref name=OR128>''Objective Raids'', p. 128, "Produced Kali Yama Weapons Components"</ref>
−	| [[Hunchback]], [[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]	+	| [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-5M ''Hunchback'']], [[Thunder|THR-1L ''Thunder'']]
−	| <ref name=TRO3050U-58>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 58: "HBK-5M Hunchback"</ref><ref name=TRO3055U-58>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 58: "THR-1L Thunder"</ref><ref name=OR128>''Objective Raids'', p. 128: "Produced Kali Yama Weapons Components"</ref>	+	| <ref name=TRO3050U-58>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 58 "HBK-5M Hunchback"</ref> <ref name=TRO3055U-58>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 58 "THR-1L Thunder"</ref>
−	|}
−
−	===Luxor-20 Series===
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−	|'''Manufactured by'''
−	|'''Typically used in'''
−	|'''References'''
−	|----
−	|
−	|
−	| [[Bug-Eye]]
−	| <ref name=TRO2750p124>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 124–125: "Bug-Eye Ship Profile"</ref>
	|}		|}
−
	===<span id="Luxor Devastator-20">Luxor Devastator-20</span>===		===<span id="Luxor Devastator-20">Luxor Devastator-20</span>===
−	Examples of the 120 mm<ref name=SoFch11>''Storms of Fate'', ch. 11</ref> Luxor Devastator-20 gained a reputation being extremely prone to jamming on the early test models of the AXM-1N ''[[Axman]]''; the designers ultimately came up with an alternate [[LRM-15]]-armed AXM-2N variant.<ref name=TRO3050-152>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 152: "AXM-1N Axman"</ref><ref name=FSS-73>''First Somerset Strikers'', p. 73: "AXM-2N Axman"</ref><ref name=BCTRoW-127>''BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare'', p. 127: "AXM-2N Axman"</ref>	+	Examples of the 120mm<ref name=SoFch11>''Storms of Fate'', Ch. 11</ref> Luxor Devastator-20 gained a reputation that they were so prone to jamming on the early test models of the AXM-1N ''Axman'' that the designers ultimately came up with an alternate [[LRM-15]] armed AXM-2N variant.<ref name=TRO3050-152>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 152 "Inner Sphere - Heavy 'Mechs - AXM-1N Axman"</ref> <ref name=FSS-73>''First Somerset Strikers'', p. 73 "ComStar Technical Briefing - Inner Sphere BattleMechs - AXM-2N Axman"</ref> <ref name=BCTRoW-127>''BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare'', p. 127 "Technical Readout: AXM-2N Axman"</ref>
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	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
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	| [[New Syrtis]]		| [[New Syrtis]]
	| [[Johnston Industries]]		| [[Johnston Industries]]
−	| [[Axman]]	+	| [[Axman|AXM-1N ''Axman'']]
−	| <ref name=TRO3050-152/><ref name=TRO3050U-70>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 70: "Axman"</ref>	+	| <ref name=TRO3050-152/> <ref name=TRO3050U-70>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 70, "Axman"</ref>
−	|-	+
	| [[Furillo]]		| [[Furillo]]
	| [[Defiance Industries]]		| [[Defiance Industries]]
	| [[Axman]]		| [[Axman]]
−	| <ref name=TRO:CIp144>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 144</ref>	+	| <ref name=Technical Readout: Clan Invasionp144>:''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 144</ref>
−	|-
−	| [[Panpour]]
−	| [[Jalastar Aerospace]]
−	| [[Typhoon (Combat Vehicle)|Typhoon]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3058p82>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 82</ref>
−	|}
−
−	===<span id="Luxor Heavy">Luxor Heavy</span>===
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−	|'''Manufactured by'''
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−	|'''References'''
−	|----
−	| [[Sarna]] [[St. Ives]]
−	| [[Tengo Aerospace]]
−	| [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|Lightning]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3075p250>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 250</ref>
−	|-
−	| [[Texlos]]
−	| [[HildCo]]
−	| [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|Lightning]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3075p250>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 250</ref>
−	|-
−	| [[Tharkad]]
−	| [[Lockheed/CBM]]
−	| [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|Lightning]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3075p250>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 250</ref>
−	|-
−	| [[Ramora]]
−	| [[United Outworlders Corporation]]
−	| [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|Lightning]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3075p250>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 250</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Mydron A">Mydron A</span>===		===<span id="Mydron A">Mydron A</span>===
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	| [[Bithinia]]		| [[Bithinia]]
	| [[Bithinian Ballistics]]		| [[Bithinian Ballistics]]
−	| [[UrbanMech]] Trashcan	+	|
−	| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 142</ref>	+	|
	|-		|-
	| [[Gulkana]]		| [[Gulkana]]
	| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]		| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
−	| [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|Lightning]]	+	|
−	| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 94</ref>	+	|
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Pontiac 100">Pontiac 100</span>===		===<span id="Pontiac 100">Pontiac 100</span>===
−	The Pontiac 100 was famously known for its massive firepower, but some models occasionally displayed ammunition feed problems when mounted to the ''[[Victor]]'' BattleMech.<ref name=TRO3039-159>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 159</ref><ref name=TRO3025-110>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 110</ref><ref name=TRO3025R-104>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref><ref name=TROSWp154>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 154</ref>	+	The Pontiac 100 is famously known for massive firepower, but some models occasionally display ammunition feed problems when mounted to the ''Victor'' BattleMech.<ref name=TRO3039-159>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 159</ref> <ref name=TRO3025-110>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 110</ref> <ref name=TRO3025R-104>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref> <ref name=TROSWp154>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 154</ref>
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	| [[Sterope]]		| [[Sterope]]
	| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]		| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
−	| [[Victor]]	+	| [[Victor|VTR-9B ''Victor'']]
−	| <ref name=TRO3039-159/><ref name=TRO3025-110/><ref name=TRO3025R-104/><ref name=TROSWp154/>	+	| <ref name=TRO3039-159/> <ref name=TRO3025-110/> <ref name=TRO3025R-104/> <ref name=TROSWp154/>
−	|----
−	| [[St. Ives]]
−	| [[HildCo Interplanetary]]
−	| [[Victor]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3025p111>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 111</ref><ref name=TRO3025p104>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref>
−	|}
−
−	===<span id="RNG Ranger">RNG Ranger<span>===
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−	|----
−	| [[Tharkad]]
−	| [[Bauer Enterprises]]
−	| [[Rapier]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3050p244>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 244</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Scarborough Original 20">Scarborough Original 20</span>===		===<span id="Scarborough Original 20">Scarborough Original 20</span>===
−	Originally developed by Scarborough Limited, though the Scarborough Original 20 autocannon did experience some initial developmental problems, the resulting weapon was equivalent to 200 mm autocannons produced by other companies in the massive amount of damage it inflicted.<ref name=TRO:3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 32–33, "Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref><ref name=TRO:3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 36–37, "Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref>	+	Originally developed by Scarborough Limited, though the Scarborough Original 20 Autocannon did experience some initial developmental problems, the resulting weapon is equivalent to 200mm autocannons produced by other companies in the massive amount of damage it can inflict.<ref name=TRO:3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 32-33, "Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref><ref name=TRO:3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 36-37, "Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref>
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	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
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	| [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]		| [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]
−	| [[Saladin]]	+	|
−	| <ref name=TRO3026p36>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 36</ref>	+	|
		+	|-
		+	| [[Scarborough]]
		+	| [[Scarborough Limited]]
		+	|
		+	|
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Tomodzuru">Tomodzuru</span>===		===<span id="Tomodzuru">Tomodzuru</span>===
−	The Tomodzuru-series has a massive 200 mm barrel.<ref>''Godfather''</ref>	+	The Tomodzuru-series has a massive 200mm barrel.<ref>''Godfather''</ref>
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	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| Unknown	+	|
−	| [[Komiyaba/Nissan General Industries]]	+	|
	| [[Hunchback]]		| [[Hunchback]]
−	| | <ref name=TRO3025p59>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 59</ref><ref name=TRO3025p60>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 60</ref>	+	|
−	|----
−	| [[Capella]]
−	| [[Mujika Aerospace Technologies]]
−	| [[Transit]]
−	| <ref name=TRO3025p158>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 158</ref>
	|}		|}
−
	===<span id="Zeus-36, Mark III">Zeus-36, Mark III</span>===		===<span id="Zeus-36, Mark III">Zeus-36, Mark III</span>===
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	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| [[Caph]]	+	|
−	| [[Stormvanger Assemblies, Unlimited]]	+	|
	| [[Cyclops]]		| [[Cyclops]]
−	| <ref name=TROSWp168>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 168</ref><ref name=TRO3026p112>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 112</ref>	+	| <ref name=TROSWp168>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 168</ref>
	|}		|}
	===<span id="Zeus-75 Mark IX">Zeus-75 Mark IX</span>===		===<span id="Zeus-75 Mark IX">Zeus-75 Mark IX</span>===
−	The mammoth Zeus-75 fired a four-round burst of hypervelocity depleted uranium armor penetrators (HDUAP), capable of destroying most 'Mechs up to 70 tons in a single salvo.<ref name=TR03026-46>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 46, "MechBuster Fighter"</ref><ref name=TR03026R-50>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 50, "MechBuster"</ref>	+	The mammoth Zeus-75 fires a four-round burst of hypervelocity depleted uranium armor penetrators (HDUAP) capable of destroying most 'Mechs up to 70 tons in a single salvo.<ref name=TR03026-46>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 46 "'MechBuster Fighter"</ref> <ref name=TR03026R-50>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 50 "'MechBuster"</ref>
	{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"		{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	|'''Manufactured on'''
	|'''Manufactured by'''		|'''Manufactured by'''
	|'''Typically used in'''		|'''Typically used in'''
	|'''References'''		|'''References'''
	|----		|----
−	| [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises]]	+	|
−	| [[Rasalhague]]	+	|
	| [[MechBuster]]		| [[MechBuster]]
−	| <ref name=TR03026-46/><ref name=TR03026R-50/><ref name=TRO3039-184>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 184: "MechBuster"</ref>	+	| <ref name=TR03026-46/> <ref name=TR03026R-50/> <ref name=TRO3039-184>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 184, "MechBuster"</ref>
	|}		|}
	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
−	* [[Caseless AC/20|Caseless autocannon/20]]: A smaller and lighter version of the autocannon/20 specifically designed to use caseless ammunition, it had twice the ammunition capacity per given mass, along with a size and weight profile just slightly larger than the [[autocannon/10]]. However, it had one critical design flaw that led to it being phased out in favor of a more modern variant of [[caseless]] munitions; though these newer munitions were not as lightweight as their counterparts, they could be used with a simple modification to existing autocannons and was far less prone to explosions in the event of a weapon jam.	+	*[[Caseless AC/20|Caseless Autocannon/20]]: A smaller and lighter version of the Autocannon/20 specifically designed to use caseless ammunition, giving it twice the ammunition capacity per given mass, along with a size and weight profile just slightly larger than the [[Autocannon/10]]. However, it has one critical design flaw that led to it being phased out in favor of a more modern variant of [[Caseless]] munitions; though these newer munitions are not as lightweight as their counterparts, they can be used with a simple modification to existing Autocannons and are far less prone to explosions in the event of a weapon jam.
	== References==		== References==
	<references />		<references />
−
	== Bibliography ==		== Bibliography ==
	* ''[[Godfather]]'' (short story)		* ''[[Godfather]]'' (short story)
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{{InfoBoxWeapon | image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | name = AC/20 | Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire) | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Year Availability = [[2490]] ([[Lyran Commonwealth|LC]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref> | Heat = 7<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Damage = 20<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Minimum Range = N/A | Short Range = 1-3<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Medium Range = 4-6<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Long Range = 7-9<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Tons = 14<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Critical Slots = 10 | Ammo Per Ton = 5<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Cost (unloaded) = 300,000 | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 10,000 | BV (1.0) = 178 | BV (2.0) = 178<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 22 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/> }} == Description == 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. 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/20'''s doing massive damage while having very short range.<ref name="TMp207+">''Tech Manual'', p. 207</ref> This autocannon class can decapitate any 'Mech with one good hit to the head, regardless of the weight class. The head of any 'Mech cannot mount little more than a ton's worth of standard armor. The AC/20 is capable of ripping nearly a ton and a quarter of armor off a 'Mech in any given volley (or shot, based on the model). This is enough damage to take down even the heaviest of 'Mechs if aimed well. Only [[Hardened Armor]] or [[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]] can save a [[MechWarrior]] from a hit from this class of cannon to the head, if the full value of armor is mounted on the head of the 'Mech. An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "round" while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, and causing higher damage per shell. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output. == Ammunition == A standard AC/20 can fire [[:Category:Special_Munitions|multiple types of ammunition]], most of which were developed by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in order to make their large supply of standard autocannon more useful in the age of [[Ultra Autocannon|Ultra]] and [[LB-X Autocannon|LB-X autocannon]].<ref name="TMp208">''TechManual'', p. 208, "Autocannon Munitions"</ref> == Models == The Autocannon/20 is manufactured on the following planets: ===<span id="Armstrong Requiem">Armstrong Requiem</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Ramora]] | [[United Outworlders Corporation]] | [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|LTN-G15 ''Lightning'']] | <ref name=OR-155>''Objective Raids'', p. 155, "Ramora - United Outworlders Corporation"</ref> |} ===<span id="ChemJet Gun 185mm">ChemJet Gun 185mm</span>=== The titanic ChemJet Gun uses a popular propellant system that mixes two chemicals in suspension to propel its huge shells out of the barrel. This produces an enormous amount of heat, to the point that on the Mk I model of the Demolisher tank that the crews had to wear special coolant suits, though the later Mk II version solved this problem by channeling most of the ejection gases through the barrels. <ref name=TRO3039-86>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 86 "Combat Vehicles - Demolisher Heavy Tank</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Betelgeuse]] | [[Aldis Industries]] | [[Demolisher]] | <ref name=TRO3039-86/> |- | [[New Samarkand]] | [[New Samarkand Metals]] | Demolisher | <ref name=TRO3039-86/> |- | [[Terra]] | [[Aldis Industries]] | Demolisher | <ref name=TRO3039-86/> |} ===<span id="Crusher SH Cannon">Crusher SH Cannon</span>=== Mounted on the [[Quikscell_Company|Quickscell]] [[Hetzer]] [[Combat Vehicle]], this weapon fires shells in the 150mm range in ten shot bursts.<ref name=TRO46>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', 46</ref><ref name=TRO56>''Technical Readout: 3039'', 56</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Indicass]] | [[Ceres Metals Industries]] | [[Hetzer]] | <ref name=TRO3026p42>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 42</ref> |- | [[Kalidasa]] , [[Layover]] | [[Quikscell Company]] | [[Hetzer]] | <ref name=objfw34>''Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 34,</ref> |} ===<span id="Deathgiver">Deathgiver</span>=== The Deathgiver is known to fire 12cm (120mm) rounds.<ref name=SoFch25>''Storms of Fate'', Ch. 25</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Mars]] [[Northwind]] | [[Cosara Weaponries]] | [[King Crab]] | <ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 54-55</ref> |} ===<span id="Defiance 'Mech Hunter">Defiance 'Mech Hunter</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Hesperus II]] | [[Defiance Industries]] | | {{cn}} |} ===<span id="Mydron A">Mydron A</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Bithinia]] | [[Bithinian Ballistics]] | | |- | [[Gulkana]] | [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] | | |} ===<span id="Imperator-D">Imperator-D</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Mars]] [[Northwind]] | [[Cosara Weaponries]] | [[King Crab]] | <ref name=Technical Readout: Succession Warsp184>:''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 184</ref> |} ===<span id="Imperator Zeta-A">Imperator Zeta-A</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] | [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | | {{cn}} |} ===<span id="Kali Yama Big Bore">Kali Yama Big Bore</span>=== The '''Kali Yama Big Bore''' is an Autocannon/20 model manufactured in the [[Free Worlds League]] and exported to the [[Capellan Confederation]]. {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Kalidasa]] | [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]<ref name=OR128>''Objective Raids'', p. 128, "Produced Kali Yama Weapons Components"</ref> | [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-5M ''Hunchback'']], [[Thunder|THR-1L ''Thunder'']] | <ref name=TRO3050U-58>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 58 "HBK-5M Hunchback"</ref> <ref name=TRO3055U-58>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 58 "THR-1L Thunder"</ref> |} ===<span id="Luxor Devastator-20">Luxor Devastator-20</span>=== Examples of the 120mm<ref name=SoFch11>''Storms of Fate'', Ch. 11</ref> Luxor Devastator-20 gained a reputation that they were so prone to jamming on the early test models of the AXM-1N ''Axman'' that the designers ultimately came up with an alternate [[LRM-15]] armed AXM-2N variant.<ref name=TRO3050-152>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 152 "Inner Sphere - Heavy 'Mechs - AXM-1N Axman"</ref> <ref name=FSS-73>''First Somerset Strikers'', p. 73 "ComStar Technical Briefing - Inner Sphere BattleMechs - AXM-2N Axman"</ref> <ref name=BCTRoW-127>''BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare'', p. 127 "Technical Readout: AXM-2N Axman"</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[New Syrtis]] | [[Johnston Industries]] | [[Axman|AXM-1N ''Axman'']] | <ref name=TRO3050-152/> <ref name=TRO3050U-70>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 70, "Axman"</ref> | [[Furillo]] | [[Defiance Industries]] | [[Axman]] | <ref name=Technical Readout: Clan Invasionp144>:''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 144</ref> |} ===<span id="Mydron A">Mydron A</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Bithinia]] | [[Bithinian Ballistics]] | | |- | [[Gulkana]] | [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] | | |} ===<span id="Pontiac 100">Pontiac 100</span>=== The Pontiac 100 is famously known for massive firepower, but some models occasionally display ammunition feed problems when mounted to the ''Victor'' BattleMech.<ref name=TRO3039-159>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 159</ref> <ref name=TRO3025-110>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 110</ref> <ref name=TRO3025R-104>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 104</ref> <ref name=TROSWp154>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 154</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Sterope]] | [[Sterope Defense Industries]] | [[Victor|VTR-9B ''Victor'']] | <ref name=TRO3039-159/> <ref name=TRO3025-110/> <ref name=TRO3025R-104/> <ref name=TROSWp154/> |} ===<span id="Scarborough Original 20">Scarborough Original 20</span>=== Originally developed by Scarborough Limited, though the Scarborough Original 20 Autocannon did experience some initial developmental problems, the resulting weapon is equivalent to 200mm autocannons produced by other companies in the massive amount of damage it can inflict.<ref name=TRO:3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 32-33, "Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref><ref name=TRO:3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 36-37, "Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | [[Al Na'ir]] | [[Scarborough Manufacturers]] | | |- | [[Scarborough]] | [[Scarborough Limited]] | | |} ===<span id="Tomodzuru">Tomodzuru</span>=== The Tomodzuru-series has a massive 200mm barrel.<ref>''Godfather''</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | | | [[Hunchback]] | |} ===<span id="Zeus-36, Mark III">Zeus-36, Mark III</span>=== {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | | | [[Cyclops]] | <ref name=TROSWp168>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 168</ref> |} ===<span id="Zeus-75 Mark IX">Zeus-75 Mark IX</span>=== The mammoth Zeus-75 fires a four-round burst of hypervelocity depleted uranium armor penetrators (HDUAP) capable of destroying most 'Mechs up to 70 tons in a single salvo.<ref name=TR03026-46>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 46 "'MechBuster Fighter"</ref> <ref name=TR03026R-50>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 50 "'MechBuster"</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured by''' |'''Typically used in''' |'''References''' |---- | | | [[MechBuster]] | <ref name=TR03026-46/> <ref name=TR03026R-50/> <ref name=TRO3039-184>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 184, "MechBuster"</ref> |} == See Also == *[[Caseless AC/20|Caseless Autocannon/20]]: A smaller and lighter version of the Autocannon/20 specifically designed to use caseless ammunition, giving it twice the ammunition capacity per given mass, along with a size and weight profile just slightly larger than the [[Autocannon/10]]. However, it has one critical design flaw that led to it being phased out in favor of a more modern variant of [[Caseless]] munitions; though these newer munitions are not as lightweight as their counterparts, they can be used with a simple modification to existing Autocannons and are far less prone to explosions in the event of a weapon jam. == References== <references /> == Bibliography == * ''[[Godfather]]'' (short story) * ''[[Storms of Fate]]'' (novel) * ''[[TechManual]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]'' [[Category:Technology]] [[Category:Standard Technology]] [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Heavy Weapons]] [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] [[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] [[Category:Autocannon]] [[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]] [[Category:Inner Sphere Technology Base]]

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