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{{EquipWeapon
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{{InfoBoxWeapon
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| name = ER Laser (Large)
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| name = ER Large Laser
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| Type = Energy Weapon
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| Type = Energy (Direct-Fire)
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| Tech Base = Clan
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| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Year Availability = 3049 (for the Inner Sphere)
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| Year Introduced = 
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| Heat = 12
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Clan = circa [[2820]] [[Clan Nova Cat|CNC]]<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226: "Laser - Extended-Range (ER) Laser"</ref>
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| Damage = 10
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IS = [[2620]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Minimum Range = -
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| Year Extinction = 
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| Short Range = 1-8
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IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Medium Range = 9-15
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| Year Reintroduced = 
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| Long Range = 16-25
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IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Tons = 4
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| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]]
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| Critical Slots = 1
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| Availability Rating =
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| Ammo Per Ton = -
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]
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| Cost (unloaded) = 200,000 c-bills
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = -
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]
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| Heat = 12<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref><ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343: "Clan Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
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| Damage =
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Clan = 10<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 8<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Short Range =
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Clan = 1-8<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 1-7<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Medium Range =
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Clan = 9-15<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 8-14<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Long Range =
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Clan = 16-25<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 15-19<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Tons =
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Clan = 4<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 5<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Critical Slots =
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Clan = 1<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
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| Cost (unloaded) = 200,000
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
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| BV (1.0) =
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Clan = 249
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IS = 163
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| BV (2.0) =
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Clan = 248<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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IS = 163<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Description==
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== Description ==
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Laser is an acronymn for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emmission of Radiation.' When used as a weapon, a extended range large laser damages its target by concentrating extreme heat on a small area. The ER large laser is considered too large to be utilized by infantry.  
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Introduced in [[2620]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. The '''Extended-Range Large Laser''' (ER Large Laser) focuses a powerful beam of light on targets that causes damage by overheating or melting the target.<ref name="TMp226"/>
  
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As the name suggests, the Extended-Range variant of the [[Large Laser]] increases the power of the beam to project it to much farther ranges. The power necessary to facilitate the production of such generates a greatly increased quantity of waste heat.
  
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==Models==
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As with most Clan energy weapons, the Clans lack their own standard Large Laser.
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Series 6b
 
  
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Series 6W
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== Manufacturing ==
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The Extended-Range Large Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
  
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Series 7Ja
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===Blankenburg===
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The Blankenburg ER Large Laser is [[Star League era]] weapon.
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Terra]]
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| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
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| [[Grim Reaper]]
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| <ref name=TRO3055Up44>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 44</ref>
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|----
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| [[Terra]]
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| [[Millennium Industries]]
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| [[Chevalier]]
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| <ref name=TRO3060Up18>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 18</ref>
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|}
  
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Series 7K
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===Blankenburg 25===
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The Blankenburg 25 is a Star League era ER Large Laser.
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[ New Earth]]
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| [[Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division]]
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| [[Atlas II]]
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 182</ref>
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|----
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| [[Terra]] 
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| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
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| [[Crockett]]
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 160</ref>
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|}
  
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Series 7W
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===BlazeFire Sweetshot===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[New Avalon]]
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| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
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| [[Enforcer III]]
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| <ref name=TRO:CIp122>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 122</ref>
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|----
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| [[Talon (moon)|Talon]]
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| [[Kallon Industries]]
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| [[Enforcer III]]
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| <ref name=TRO:CIp122/>
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|----
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| [[Tharkad]]
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| [[TharHes Industries]]
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| [[Bushwacker]]
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 130</ref>
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|----
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| [[Tharkad]]
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| [[TharHes Industries]]
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| [[Barghest]]
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: 3060 Revised'', p. 114</ref>
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|----
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| [[Warlock]]
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| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
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| [[Helios]]
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 130</ref>
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|}
  
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===Cyclops XII===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Skye]]
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| [[Cyclops Incorporated]]
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| [[Glaive]]
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| <ref name=TRO3067p14>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 14</ref>
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|}
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===<span id="Defiance C9L">Defiance C9L</span>===
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The C9L is a Clan-grade ER Large Laser.
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Hesperus II]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| [[Atlas (BattleMech)|AS8-S Atlas]]
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| <ref name=RGiCv24p9>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 9</ref>
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|}
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===Defiance Model 6===
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The Model 6 is exported to [[Carlisle]].<ref name=TRO:3067p52>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 52: "RZK-9S ''Razorback"</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Hesperus II]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| [[Razorback]]
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|<ref name=TRO:3067p52/>
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|}
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===Diverse Optics Sunbeam===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Storfors]]
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| [[J.B. BattleMechs Incorporated]]
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| [[Chameleon]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 33</ref>
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|----
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| [[Wallis]]
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| [[Ronin Incorporated]]
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| [[Ostroc]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 57</ref>
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|----
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| [[Adelaide]]
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| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]
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| [[Thunderbolt]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 73</ref>
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|}
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===Series 7Ja===
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The Series 7Ja was a Clan built weapon. <ref name=TRO3060p178>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 178</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Tamaron]]
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| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
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| [[Canis]]
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| <ref name=TRO3060p178>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 178</ref>
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|}
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===Series 7K===
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The Series 7K was a Clan built weapon.<ref name=TRO:Jp18>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 18</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Alshain]]
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| [[Bergan Industries]]
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| [[Arcas]]
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| <ref name=TRO:Jp18/>
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|}
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===Series 7N===
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The Series 7N was a Clan built weapon.<ref name=TRO3055p110>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 110</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Huntress]]
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| [[Abysmal Manufacturing Complex]]
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| [[Horned Owl]]
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| <ref name=TRO3055p110/>
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|}
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===Series 7NC===
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The Series 7NC was a Clan built weapon.<ref name=TRO:CIp74>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 74</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Irece]]
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| [[Irece Alpha]]
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| [[Supernova]]
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| <ref name=TRO:CIp74/>
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|----
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| [[Irece]]
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| [[Irece Alpha]]
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| [[Griffin IIC]]
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 10</ref>
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|}
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===<span id="Victory Nickel Alloy">Victory Nickel Alloy</span>===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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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| [[Marduk]]
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| [[Independence Weaponry]]
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| [[Atlas (BattleMech)|AS8-K Atlas]]
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| <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 9</ref>
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|}
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==Variants==
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*;ER-LL-P: The [[Federated Commonwealth]] employed experimental versions of the ER Large Laser among some of its elite units during the [[War of 3039]].  While achieving the same range and destructive power, these prototypes were less accurate and generated random heat spikes.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 145</ref>
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===Apocryphal Variants===
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{{ApocryphalContentStart}}
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These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.
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''From [[BattleTech (Video Game)]]:''
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*;"SCI" : A LosTech ER Large Laser found in this game listed with an unknown manufacturer 'SCI.' Stats-wise it is similar to the extinct Terran Hegemony ER Large Laser in Classic BattleTech.<ref name=BTVG>''BattleTech'' (video game), Equipment</ref>
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{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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#[[BattleTech Master Rules]]
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<references />
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#[[Combat Operations]]
 
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#[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised Edition]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3026]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised Edition]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 2750]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised Edition]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3055]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised Edition]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3057]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3057, Revised Edition]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3058]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3060]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: 3067]]
 
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#[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]
 
  
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==Bibliography==
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{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
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* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24]]''
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* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
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[[Category: Standard Technology]]
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[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Lasers]]

Latest revision as of 22:15, 24 February 2024

ER Large Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Direct-Fire)
Tech Base Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)[1]
Year Introduced Clan = circa 2820 CNC[1]

IS = 2620 TH[1]

Year Extinction IS = 2950[1]
Year Reintroduced IS = 3037 DC[1]
Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E/F/D
Technical specifications
Heat 12[2][3]
Damage Clan = 10[3]

IS = 8[2]

Minimum Range 0[2]
Short Range Clan = 1-8[3]

IS = 1-7[2]

Medium Range Clan = 9-15[3]

IS = 8-14[2]

Long Range Clan = 16-25[3]

IS = 15-19[2]

Tons Clan = 4[3]

IS = 5[2]

Critical Slots Clan = 1[3]

IS = 2[2]

Ammo Per Ton n/a
Cost (unloaded) 200,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (1.0) Clan = 249

IS = 163

BV (2.0) Clan = 248[4]

IS = 163[5]

Description[edit]

Introduced in 2620 by the Terran Hegemony. The Extended-Range Large Laser (ER Large Laser) focuses a powerful beam of light on targets that causes damage by overheating or melting the target.[1]

As the name suggests, the Extended-Range variant of the Large Laser increases the power of the beam to project it to much farther ranges. The power necessary to facilitate the production of such generates a greatly increased quantity of waste heat.

As with most Clan energy weapons, the Clans lack their own standard Large Laser.

Manufacturing[edit]

The Extended-Range Large Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Blankenburg[edit]

The Blankenburg ER Large Laser is Star League era weapon.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Blankenburg Technologies Grim Reaper [6]
Terra Millennium Industries Chevalier [7]

Blankenburg 25[edit]

The Blankenburg 25 is a Star League era ER Large Laser.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Earth Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division Atlas II [8]
Terra Blankenburg Technologies Crockett [9]

BlazeFire Sweetshot[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs Enforcer III [10]
Talon Kallon Industries Enforcer III [10]
Tharkad TharHes Industries Bushwacker [11]
Tharkad TharHes Industries Barghest [12]
Warlock Ceres Metals Industries Helios [13]

Cyclops XII[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Skye Cyclops Incorporated Glaive [14]

Defiance C9L[edit]

The C9L is a Clan-grade ER Large Laser.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries AS8-S Atlas [15]

Defiance Model 6[edit]

The Model 6 is exported to Carlisle.[16]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Razorback [16]

Diverse Optics Sunbeam[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Storfors J.B. BattleMechs Incorporated Chameleon [17]
Wallis Ronin Incorporated Ostroc [18]
Adelaide Trellshire Heavy Industries Thunderbolt [19]

Series 7Ja[edit]

The Series 7Ja was a Clan built weapon. [20]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tamaron Ashton 'Mech Production Complex Canis [20]

Series 7K[edit]

The Series 7K was a Clan built weapon.[21]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Alshain Bergan Industries Arcas [21]

Series 7N[edit]

The Series 7N was a Clan built weapon.[22]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Huntress Abysmal Manufacturing Complex Horned Owl [22]

Series 7NC[edit]

The Series 7NC was a Clan built weapon.[23]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irece Irece Alpha Supernova [23]
Irece Irece Alpha Griffin IIC [24]

Victory Nickel Alloy[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Marduk Independence Weaponry AS8-K Atlas [25]

Variants[edit]

  • ER-LL-P
    The Federated Commonwealth employed experimental versions of the ER Large Laser among some of its elite units during the War of 3039. While achieving the same range and destructive power, these prototypes were less accurate and generated random heat spikes.[26]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

Apocryphal Content Starts

The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

From BattleTech (Video Game):

  • "SCI" 
    A LosTech ER Large Laser found in this game listed with an unknown manufacturer 'SCI.' Stats-wise it is similar to the extinct Terran Hegemony ER Large Laser in Classic BattleTech.[27]

Apocryphal Content Ends

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 TechManual, p. 226: "Laser - Extended-Range (ER) Laser"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 TechManual, p. 343: "Clan Weapons And Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  5. ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 44
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 18
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 182
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 160
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 122
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 130
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060 Revised, p. 114
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 130
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 14
  15. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24, p. 9
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 52: "RZK-9S Razorback"
  17. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 33
  18. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 57
  19. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 73
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 178
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 18
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 110
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 74
  24. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 10
  25. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9, p. 9
  26. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 145
  27. ↑ BattleTech (video game), Equipment

Bibliography[edit]

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