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Line 4: == Description == == Description == − Developed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], the Bola Pod features a small explosive charge which splits open the pod to release a series of horizontal chains, effectively creating a [['Mech]] sized [[w:bolas|bola]] to entangle limbs and perhaps cause a fall or inhibit the use of arm mounted weaponry. Prototypes were tested during [[Operation Guerrero]] in [[3057]]. Hampered by its inaccuracy and inability to affect [[Combat Vehicle]]s and [[aerospace fighter]]s, the Bola Pod was discontinued shortly after the operation. <ref name=TO-368>''Tactical Operations'', p. 368 "Bola Narc Pod"</ref> + Developed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], the Bola Pod features a small explosive charge which splits open the pod to release a series of horizontal chains, effectively creating a [['Mech]] sized [[w:bolas|bola]] to entangle limbs and perhaps cause a fall or inhibit the use of arm mounted weaponry. With the prototypes tested during [[Operation Guerrero]] in [[3057]], hampered by its inaccuracy and inability to affect [[Combat Vehicle]]s and [[aerospace fighter]]s, the Bola Pod was discontinued shortly after. <ref name=TO-368>''Tactical Operations'', p. 368 "Bola Narc Pod"</ref> + + == Rules == + <div class="gamerules"> + === Game Rules === + Bola Pods are [[Rules_Level/BMRR#Rules_Level_3|Level 3]] ''Maximum Tech'' equipment, <ref name=MT-91>''Maximum Tech'', p. 91 "Narc Missile Beacons - Bola Pods"</ref> designated [[Experimental Technology]] under the ''Tactical Operations'' ruleset.<ref name=TO-368/> + + Bola Pods can only affect BattleMechs, <ref name=MT-91/> [[ProtoMech]]s and [[VTOL]]s. <ref name=TO-368/> The ensnaring effect only lasts to the End Phase of the following turn, by which time the affected unit has been able to break free from the chains. <ref name=MT-91/> <ref name=TO-368/> + + * BattleMechs are only affected when a Bola Pod hits a leg or arm, with no effect against any other location. Hits to the legs force the unit to make a Piloting Skill roll with an additional +1 modifier to avoid falling over and cannot kick with the affected limb, while an ensnared arm suffers a +1 to-hit penalty for all weapons and physical attacks. <ref name=MT-91/> <ref name=TO-368/> + + * ProtoMechs are only affected by a Bola Pod that successfully hits their legs or arms, suffering -2 MP Walker modifier and are prevented from jumping if their legs are struck, and a +1 hit modifier to all weapon and physical attacks for an ensnared arm. <ref name=TO-368/> + + * VTOLs are only affected by a Bola Pod that hits their rotor, generating a Rotor Destroyed critical hit, regardless of the status of its armor or structure. <ref name=TO-368/> + </div> == References == == References == Line 17:
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Developed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], the Bola Pod features a small explosive charge which splits open the pod to release a series of horizontal chains, effectively creating a [['Mech]] sized [[w:bolas|bola]] to entangle limbs and perhaps cause a fall or inhibit the use of arm mounted weaponry. | + | Developed by the [[Capellan Confederation]], the Bola Pod features a small explosive charge which splits open the pod to release a series of horizontal chains, effectively creating a [['Mech]] sized [[w:bolas|bola]] to entangle limbs and perhaps cause a fall or inhibit the use of arm mounted weaponry. With the prototypes tested during [[Operation Guerrero]] in [[3057]], hampered by its inaccuracy and inability to affect [[Combat Vehicle]]s and [[aerospace fighter]]s, the Bola Pod was discontinued shortly after. <ref name=TO-368>''Tactical Operations'', p. 368 "Bola Narc Pod"</ref> |
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| + | == Rules == | ||
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | === Game Rules === | ||
| + | Bola Pods are [[Rules_Level/BMRR#Rules_Level_3|Level 3]] ''Maximum Tech'' equipment, <ref name=MT-91>''Maximum Tech'', p. 91 "Narc Missile Beacons - Bola Pods"</ref> designated [[Experimental Technology]] under the ''Tactical Operations'' ruleset.<ref name=TO-368/> | ||
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| + | Bola Pods can only affect BattleMechs, <ref name=MT-91/> [[ProtoMech]]s and [[VTOL]]s. <ref name=TO-368/> The ensnaring effect only lasts to the End Phase of the following turn, by which time the affected unit has been able to break free from the chains. <ref name=MT-91/> <ref name=TO-368/> | ||
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| + | * BattleMechs are only affected when a Bola Pod hits a leg or arm, with no effect against any other location. Hits to the legs force the unit to make a Piloting Skill roll with an additional +1 modifier to avoid falling over and cannot kick with the affected limb, while an ensnared arm suffers a +1 to-hit penalty for all weapons and physical attacks. <ref name=MT-91/> <ref name=TO-368/> | ||
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| + | * ProtoMechs are only affected by a Bola Pod that successfully hits their legs or arms, suffering -2 MP Walker modifier and are prevented from jumping if their legs are struck, and a +1 hit modifier to all weapon and physical attacks for an ensnared arm. <ref name=TO-368/> | ||
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| + | * VTOLs are only affected by a Bola Pod that hits their rotor, generating a Rotor Destroyed critical hit, regardless of the status of its armor or structure. <ref name=TO-368/> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: Weapons]] | [[Category: Weapons]] | ||
[[Category: Alternate Ammunition]] | [[Category: Alternate Ammunition]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Experimental Technology]] | ||