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| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
| name = Autocannon/5
 
| name = Autocannon/5
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| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
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| Type = ballistic (direct fire)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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| Year Availability = [[2250]] ([[Terran Hegemony|TH]])<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"</ref>
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| Year Availability = [[2240]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207–208: "Autocannons"</ref>
 
| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp207+"/>
 
| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp207+"/>
 
| Damage = 5<ref name="TMp207+"/>
 
| Damage = 5<ref name="TMp207+"/>
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| Critical Slots = 4
 
| Critical Slots = 4
 
| Ammo Per Ton = 20
 
| Ammo Per Ton = 20
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| Cost (unloaded) = 125,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 125,000 [[C-bill]]s
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 4,500<ref name="TMp207+"/>
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 4,500 C-bills<ref name="TMp207+"/>
 
| BV (1.0) = 70
 
| BV (1.0) = 70
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| BV (2.0) = 70<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/><br> 9 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
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| BV (2.0) = 70<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/><br> 9 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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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.
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The '''autocannon/5''' was 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/5'''s usually having a long range with a small to moderate damage level.
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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 damage ratings, with autocannon/5s usually having a long range and a small to moderate damage level.
  
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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/20|Autocannon/20s]] due to their damage output.
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An autocannon/5 could use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness.
  
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An Autocannon/5 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness.
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==History==
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Designed for the [[Terran Alliance]], the prototype version of this cannon was among the first autocannons ever made. It first appeared in [[2240]]<ref>''Interstellar Operations'', p. 217: "Additional Alternate Era Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref> and was designed to improve the Alliance's military arsenal against newer armor introduced around the same time.<ref name="TMp207+"/> Examples of the prototype AC/5's use was on the [[Saturn (DropShuttle class)|''Saturn''-class patrol ship]] in [[2243]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', pp. 14, 31: "Saturn Patrol Ship"</ref>
  
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== History ==
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==Models==
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Designed for the [[Terran Alliance]], the prototype version of this cannon was among first autocannons ever made. It first appeared in [[2240]]<ref>''Interstellar Operations'', p. 217 Additional Alternate Era Weapons and Equipment - "Prototype AC/5 introduction year noted in Table."</ref> and was designed to improve the Alliance's military arsenal cope with newer armor being introduced during the time.<ref name="TMp207+"/> Examples of the Prototype AC/5 being used was on the [[Saturn (DropShip)|''Saturn''-Class Patrol Ship]] in [[2243]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', pp. 14 & 31 "Saturn Patrol Ship"</ref>
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===Arcturan Arms Longarm Series===
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Arcturus]]
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| [[Arcturan Arms]]
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| [[Marsden II]]
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| <ref name=ED:AoWp23>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 23</ref>
 +
|----
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| [[Buena]]
 +
| [[Arcturan Arms]]
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| [[Marsden II]]
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| <ref name=objla6>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 6</ref>
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|----
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| [[Layover]]
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| [[Arcturan Arms]]
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| [[Marsden II]]
 +
| <ref name=objla14>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 14</ref>
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|----
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| [[Coventry]]
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| [[Coventry Defense Conglomerate]]
 +
| ''[[Ymir]]''<br />(discontinued 2648)
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| <ref name=TROSWp174>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 174</ref>
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|}
  
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== Models ==
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===Armstrong J11===
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The Autocannon/5 is manufactured on the following planets:
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Designed by [[Armstrong Industries]] of the [[Free Worlds League]], the 80 mm Armstrong J11 autocannon was a reliable weapon, with only a small chance for jamming when the barrel or receiver assembly was extremely hot.<ref name=DaTRc32<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', ch. 32</ref><ref name=OEc3>''Operation Excalibur'', ch. 3</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Bell]]
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| [[Andoran Industries Ltd.]]
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| ''[[Clint]]''
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| <ref name=TRO3025p38>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 38</ref>
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|-
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| [[Al Na'ir]]
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| [[Scarborough Limited]]
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| [[Scimitar]]
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| <ref name=TRO3039p103>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 103</ref>
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|-
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| [[Dunianshire]]
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| [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
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| ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''
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| | <ref name=OR152>''Objective Raids'', p. 152</ref>
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|-
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| [[Calloway VI]]
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| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 +
| ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''
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| <ref name=TROSWp104>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 104</ref>
  
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! Brand
 
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! Planet
 
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! Company
 
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! Used by
 
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! References
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Armstrong J11]]
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| [[Caph]]
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| [[Al Na'ir]]<br>[[Scarborough]]<br>[[Ramora]]
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| [[Lang Industries]]
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| [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<br>[[Scarborough Limited]]<br>[[United Outworlders Corporation]]
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| ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''
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| ???
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| <ref name=TRO3025p67>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 67</ref>
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| {{cn}}
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Defiance Type J]]
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| [[New Earth]]
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| [[New Earth Trading Company]]
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion]], [[Vedette]]
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| <ref name=TRO3026p60>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 60</ref><ref name=OR84>''Objective Raids'', p. 84</ref>
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|-
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| [[Ramora]]
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| [[United Outworlders Corporation]]
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| [[Vedette]]
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| | <ref>''Objectives: The Clans'', p. 19: Vedette listed being produced on Mitchella plant</ref>
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|}
 +
 
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===Defiance Type J===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| ???
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| ''[[Sentinel]]'', ''[[Zeus]]'',<br />''[[Overlord]]''
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| {{cn}}
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| <ref name=TRO3026p40>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 40</ref><ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Deleon 5]]
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| [[Furillo]]
 +
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Zeus]]''
 +
| <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
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|}
 +
 
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===Deleon 5===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Kalidasa]]
 
| [[Kalidasa]]
 
| [[Quikscell Company]]
 
| [[Quikscell Company]]
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| ???
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
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| {{cn}}
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| <ref name=TRO3039p35>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 35</ref>
 +
|----
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| [[Ares (system)|Ares]]
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| [[Quikscell Company]]
 +
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
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| <ref name=OR141>''Objectives: Capellan Confederation'', p. 7</ref>
 +
|----
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| [[Layover]]
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| [[Quikscell Company]]
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
 +
| <ref name=OR95>''Objective Raids'', p. 95: "Produced Quikscell Company Components on Layover"</ref>
 +
|----
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| [[Pandora]]
 +
| [[Quikscell Company]]
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
 +
| <ref name=OR56>''Objective Raids'', p. 56: "Produced Quikscell Company Components on Pandora"</ref>
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|----
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| [[Richvale]]
 +
| [[Quikscell Company]]
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
 +
| <ref name=objla20>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 20</ref>
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|-
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| [[Alshain]]
 +
| [[Joint Equipment Systems]]
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
 +
| <ref name=TRO3039p34>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 34</ref>
 +
|-
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| [[Spittal]]
 +
| [[Benson and Bjorn]]
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| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
 +
| <ref name=TRO3039p34>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 34</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Sian]]
 +
| [[Hellespont]]
 +
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
 +
| <ref name=TRO3039p34>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 34</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
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===Flak Autocannon===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
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| [[Loyalty]], [[Kirklin]], [[Nanking]]
 +
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 +
| [[Partisan]]
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3039p88>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 88</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
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===General Motors Whirlwind===
 +
Famously mounted on the [[General Motors]] ''[[Marauder]]'', this [[autocannon]] fired 120mm shells in three-round bursts.<ref name=DaTRc1<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', ch. 1</ref><ref name=TPoG008>''The Price of Glory'' (PDF edition), p. 8</ref>
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 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
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| [[Alarion]]
 +
| [[Bowie Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Union]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Carlisle]]
 +
| [[Bowie Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Marauder]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Kathil]]
 +
| [[General Motors]]
 +
| ''[[Marauder]]''
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3055U66>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Quentin]]
 +
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 +
| ''[[Marauder]]''
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3039p298>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 298</ref><ref name=TRO3055U66>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Gibson]]
 +
| [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]] [[Ronin Incorporated|Ronin Inc.]]
 +
| ''[[Marauder]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref><ref name=TRO3055U66>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
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|-
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| [[Marduk]]
 +
| [[Victory Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverine]]''
 +
| <ref name=HHDp151>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 151</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[GM Whirlwind]]
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| [[Pandora]]
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| [[Kathil]]<br>[[Arc-Royal]]
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| [[Red Devil Industries]]
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| [[General Motors]]<br>[[TharHes Industries]]
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| [[Condor (Combat Vehicle)|Condor]]
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| ???
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| <ref name=TRO3026p52>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 52</ref>
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| {{cn}}
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Nanking]] [[Thermopolis]]
 +
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverine]]''
 +
| <ref name=TROSWp106>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 106</ref>
 +
|}
  
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| [[Mydron C]]
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===Imperator-A===
 +
Carried on the ''[[Rifleman]]'', Imperator-A autocannons fired five-round bursts.<ref name=W:EGc55>''Warrior: En Garde'', ch. 55</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
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| [[Luthien]]
 +
| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
 +
| ''[[Dragon]]''
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Quentin]]
 +
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 +
| ''[[Rifleman]]''
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3025p83>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 83</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Hesperus II]]
 +
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]''
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3025p118>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 118</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Twycross]]
 +
| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Rifleman]]''
 +
| <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Pandora]]
 +
| [[Red Devil Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Rifleman]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Talon (moon)|Talon]]
 +
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Rifleman]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Thermopolis]]
 +
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Rifleman]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Ward]]
 +
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 +
| ''[[Rifleman]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[New Earth]]
 +
| [[Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division]]
 +
| ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]''
 +
| <ref name=TRO3025p121>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 121</ref><ref name=TRO3026p118>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 118</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
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===Mydron C===
 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Bithinia]]
 
| [[Bithinia]]
 
| [[Bithinian Ballistics]]
 
| [[Bithinian Ballistics]]
−
| ???
+
| ''[[UrbanMech]]''
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| {{cn}}
+
| | <ref name=ORp142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Gulkana]]
 +
| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
 +
| [[Partisan]]
 +
| <ref name=ORp94>''Objective Raids'', p. 94</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Quentin]]
 +
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 +
| ''[[JagerMech]]''
 +
| | <ref name=TRO3025p89>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 89</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Pontiac Light]]
+
| [[Talon (moon)|Talon]]
 +
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 +
| ''[[JagerMech]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
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===Oriente Autocannon===
 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 +
| [[Irian]], [[Shiro III]]
 +
| [[Irian Technologies]]
 +
| ''[[Hermes II]]''
 +
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Pontiac Light===
 +
Manufactured within the [[Taurian Concordat]], the Pontiac Light was frequently used on locally-manufactured 'Mechs and combat vehicles.
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Sterope]]
 
| [[Sterope]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
−
| ???
+
| [[Striker (BattleMech)|Striker]], ''[[Marauder]]'',<br />[[Vedette]]
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| {{cn}}
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| <ref name=objp9>''Objectives: Periphery'', p. 7</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 161</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
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== See Also ==
 
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The Autocannon/5 has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats:
 
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* [[MechCommander (Video Game)/Equipment#Light Autocannon|MechCommander]]
 
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* [[MechCommander 2/Equipment#Light Autocannon|MechCommander 2]]
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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*''[[TechManual]]''
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<div class="desktop-3-col">
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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* ''[[Decision at Thunder Rift]]'' (novel)
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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* ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Objectives: Capellan Confederation]]''
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* ''[[Objectives: Periphery]]''
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* ''[[Operation Excalibur]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[The Price of Glory]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Warrior: En Garde]]'' (novel)
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[[Category:Heavy Weapons]]
 
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
 
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[[Category:Autocannon]]
 
 
[[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]]
 
[[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]]
 
[[Category:Autocannon/5]]
 
[[Category:Autocannon/5]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere Technology Base]]

Latest revision as of 02:02, 1 March 2024

Autocannon.jpg
Autocannon/5
Production information
Type ballistic (direct fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Year Availability 2240 (TA)[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 1[1]
Damage 5[1]
Minimum Range 3[1]
Short Range 1-6[1]
Medium Range 7-12[1]
Long Range 13-18[1]
Tons 8[1]
Critical Slots 4
Ammo Per Ton 20
Cost (unloaded) 125,000 C-bills
Ammo Cost (per ton) 4,500 C-bills[1]
BV (1.0) 70
BV (2.0) 70[2]
5 (Ammo)[2]
9 (Ammo)[2]

Description[edit]

The autocannon/5 was 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 had different calibers (25 mm-203 mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons were grouped into generic "classes" of similar damage ratings, with autocannon/5s usually having a long range and a small to moderate damage level.

An autocannon/5 could use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.

History[edit]

Designed for the Terran Alliance, the prototype version of this cannon was among the first autocannons ever made. It first appeared in 2240[3] and was designed to improve the Alliance's military arsenal against newer armor introduced around the same time.[1] Examples of the prototype AC/5's use was on the Saturn-class patrol ship in 2243.[4]

Models[edit]

Arcturan Arms Longarm Series[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Arcturus Arcturan Arms Marsden II [5]
Buena Arcturan Arms Marsden II [6]
Layover Arcturan Arms Marsden II [7]
Coventry Coventry Defense Conglomerate Ymir
(discontinued 2648) 		[8]

Armstrong J11[edit]

Designed by Armstrong Industries of the Free Worlds League, the 80 mm Armstrong J11 autocannon was a reliable weapon, with only a small chance for jamming when the barrel or receiver assembly was extremely hot.[9][10]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Bell Andoran Industries Ltd. Clint [11]
Al Na'ir Scarborough Limited Scimitar [12]
Dunianshire Majesty Metals and Manufacturing Shadow Hawk [13]
Calloway VI Earthwerks Incorporated Shadow Hawk [14]
Caph Lang Industries Shadow Hawk [15]
New Earth New Earth Trading Company Scorpion, Vedette [16][17]
Ramora United Outworlders Corporation Vedette [18]

Defiance Type J[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Sentinel, Zeus,
Overlord 		[19][20]
Furillo Defiance Industries Zeus [20]

Deleon 5[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kalidasa Quikscell Company Scorpion Light Tank [21]
Ares Quikscell Company Scorpion Light Tank [22]
Layover Quikscell Company Scorpion Light Tank [23]
Pandora Quikscell Company Scorpion Light Tank [24]
Richvale Quikscell Company Scorpion Light Tank [25]
Alshain Joint Equipment Systems Scorpion Light Tank [26]
Spittal Benson and Bjorn Scorpion Light Tank [26]
Sian Hellespont Scorpion Light Tank [26]

Flak Autocannon[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Loyalty, Kirklin, Nanking Kallon Industries Partisan [27]

General Motors Whirlwind[edit]

Famously mounted on the General Motors Marauder, this autocannon fired 120mm shells in three-round bursts.[28][29]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Alarion Bowie Industries Union [20]
Carlisle Bowie Industries Marauder [20]
Kathil General Motors Marauder [30]
Quentin Independence Weaponry Marauder [31][30]
Gibson Free Worlds Defense Industries Ronin Inc. Marauder [32][30]
Marduk Victory Industries Wolverine [33]
Pandora Red Devil Industries Condor [34]
Nanking Thermopolis Kallon Industries Wolverine [35]

Imperator-A[edit]

Carried on the Rifleman, Imperator-A autocannons fired five-round bursts.[36]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Luthien Luthien Armor Works Dragon [37]
Quentin Independence Weaponry Rifleman [38]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Banshee [39]
Twycross Trellshire Heavy Industries Rifleman [20]
Pandora Red Devil Industries Rifleman [20]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries Rifleman [40]
Thermopolis Kallon Weapon Industries Rifleman [32]
Ward Ceres Metals Industries Rifleman [32]
New Earth Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division Banshee [41][42]

Mydron C[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Bithinia Bithinian Ballistics UrbanMech [43]
Gulkana Yeffters Weapons Factory Partisan [44]
Quentin Independence Weaponry JagerMech [45]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries JagerMech [40]

Oriente Autocannon[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian, Shiro III Irian Technologies Hermes II [32]

Pontiac Light[edit]

Manufactured within the Taurian Concordat, the Pontiac Light was frequently used on locally-manufactured 'Mechs and combat vehicles.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sterope Sterope Defense Industries Striker, Marauder,
Vedette 		[46][47]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 TechManual, pp. 207–208: "Autocannons"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  3. ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 217: "Additional Alternate Era Weapons and Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, pp. 14, 31: "Saturn Patrol Ship"
  5. ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 23
  6. ↑ Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 6
  7. ↑ Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 14
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 174
  9. ↑ Decision at Thunder Rift, ch. 32
  10. ↑ Operation Excalibur, ch. 3
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 103
  13. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 152
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 104
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 67
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 60
  17. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 84
  18. ↑ Objectives: The Clans, p. 19: Vedette listed being produced on Mitchella plant
  19. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 40
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
  21. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 35
  22. ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 7
  23. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 95: "Produced Quikscell Company Components on Layover"
  24. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 56: "Produced Quikscell Company Components on Pandora"
  25. ↑ Objectives: Lyran Alliance, p. 20
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 34
  27. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 88
  28. ↑ Decision at Thunder Rift, ch. 1
  29. ↑ The Price of Glory (PDF edition), p. 8
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 66
  31. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 298
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
  33. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 151
  34. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 52
  35. ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 106
  36. ↑ Warrior: En Garde, ch. 55
  37. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
  38. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 83
  39. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 118
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Handbook: House Davion, p. 152
  41. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 121
  42. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 118
  43. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 142
  44. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 94
  45. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 89
  46. ↑ Objectives: Periphery, p. 7
  47. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 161

Bibliography[edit]

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