Enhanced Prosthetic (Grappler)
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Contents
Overview
A common tool used by field agents with Enhanced Prosthetics Grappler enhancements were a type of low-tech alternative to electromagnetic enhancements. Concealed within the prosthetic limb was a high-pressure launcher capable of firing a thin but sturdy weighted line. The line could not only be used to climb but also ensnare a target or reel in an object up to 50 kilograms in weight towards the agent, regardless of the agent's actual strength.[1]
As with other prosthetic enhancements these were employed only by the intelligence agencies of the Inner Sphere with agents who already had a Type 3 or superior prosthetic limb. The Clans were too philosophically opposed and the Periphery too poor to make use of them beyond rare cases.[2] Among the Manei Domini this upgrade was available to all agents with the necessary prosthetic limb, but could be used to reel in a target up to 150kg in weight.[3]
Notes
In CBT if a majority of a conventional infantry platoon is equipped with Grappler limbs they receive a -2 modifier to any Anti-'Mech Leg or Swarm attacks. In RPG play this limb has the following statistics in addition to all rules associated with enhanced limbs.[3]
- Equipment Ratings: C/C/C
- Range: 2/5/8/12 meters
- Cost: 500
- Notes: 50kg max.; -4 TN modifier to ensnare or climb