Difference between revisions of "Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon"
m (→‎Models: added Kinslaughter H-Class)
Line 182: Line 182:
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
 +
===Kinslaughter H-Class===
 +
Developed by Martinson Armaments for their SPT-N2 ''Spartan'', the Kinslaughter H-Class was considered the apex of the ER PPC during the [[Star League era]],<ref name=TM-234>''Technical Manual'', p. 234 "Weapons and Heavy Equipment - Particle Projector Cannon (PPC) - ER PPC"</ref> noted for its inclusion of special insulating cones that made the weapon both easier to maintain and ensured it generated less heat than many other models of ER PPCs. <ref name=RI-31>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p.  31 "Recovered Star League Equipment - SPT-N2 Spartan"</ref> During the Clan Invasion era only [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]] were capable of building the Kinslaughter H-Class.<ref name=TRO3058-136>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 136 "SPT-N2 Spartan"</ref>
 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on''' 
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 +
| [[Terra]]
 +
| [[Martinson Armaments]]
 +
| SPT-N2 ''[[Spartan]]'', [[Thorn (BattleMech)#Variants|THE-N1 ''Thorn'']]
 +
| <ref name=TM-234/> <ref name=RI-31/> <ref name=TRO3058-136/>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Strana Mechty]]
 +
| [[Strana Mechty MechWorks]]
 +
| [[Hoplite#Variants|HOP-4Bb ''Hoplite'']]
 +
| <ref name="Historical: Operation Klondike">''Historical: Operation KLONDIKE'', p. 166-7</ref>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Eden]]
 +
| [[Eden Weaponry Consolidated]]
 +
| HOP-4Bb ''Hoplite''
 +
| <ref name="Historical: Operation Klondike">''Historical: Operation KLONDIKE'', p. 166-7</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}

Revision as of 06:21, 22 November 2018

Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon (ER PPC)
Production information
Type Energy
Tech Base Inner Sphere

Clan

Year Availability Clan = 2826

IS = 3037

Year Introduced Clan = 2826 CSR

IS = 2751 TH

Year Extinction Clan = N/A

IS = 2860[1]

Year Reintroduced Clan = N/A

IS = 3037 DC

Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E/F/D
Technical specifications
Heat 15
Damage Clan = 15

IS = 10

Minimum Range n/a
Short Range 1-7
Medium Range 8-14
Long Range 15-23
Tons Clan = 6

IS = 7

Critical Slots Clan = 2

IS = 3

Ammo Per Ton n/a
Cost (unloaded) 300,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (1.0) Clan = 412

IS = 229

BV (2.0) Clan = 412[2]

IS = 228[3]


Description

First introduced in 2751 by the Terran Hegemony, the Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon, or ER PPC for short, has a greatly increased range than that of a standard PPC. Capable of causing extreme damage at long range, it unfortunately generates a tremendous amount of heat, and so can be difficult to use effectively. The ER PPC is also noticable for having no minimal range.

After becoming lostech during the Succession Wars, the ER PPC was first reintroduced to the Inner Sphere in 3037 by the Draconis Combine. By this point the Clans had greatly refined the weapon, with slight reductions in size and weight, but most notably boosting its damage by fifty percent, making it capable of shaving off almost a ton of armor in a single hit. Despite the best efforts of the Great Houses, none have been able to successfully replicate this increase, though their efforts have resulted in the Heavy PPC which matches the damage potential (and heat) of the Clan weapon and has also led to devices such as the PPC Capacitor that can emulate the increase to a degree.

Models

ER PPCs are manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
Magna Firestar Betelgeuse Firmir Weaponry
Magna Firestar Lopez Magna
Magna Firestar Taurus Magna
Majestry Metals Royal Flush[4] Dunianshire Majesty Metals and Manufacturing
Ripper Series A1[5] Arc-Royal WC Site 1
Type 22[6] Weingarten W-7 Facilities
Type DDS "Kingston"[7] Unknown Unknown

Aberdovey Mark XXX

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Connaught Kong Interstellar Corporation

Blankenburg Technologies 200

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Blankenburg Technologies

Ceres Arms Warrior

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Capella Ceres Metals Industries

Defiance 1001

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Furillo Defiance Industries
Hesperus II Defiance Industries

Fusigon IX

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Campbelton Fusigon Heavy Weaponry

Fusigon Longtooth

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Campbelton Fusigon Heavy Weaponry

Johnston High Speed

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Syrtis Johnston Industries

Kinslaughter H-Class

Developed by Martinson Armaments for their SPT-N2 Spartan, the Kinslaughter H-Class was considered the apex of the ER PPC during the Star League era,[8] noted for its inclusion of special insulating cones that made the weapon both easier to maintain and ensured it generated less heat than many other models of ER PPCs. [9] During the Clan Invasion era only ComStar and the Word of Blake were capable of building the Kinslaughter H-Class.[10]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Martinson Armaments SPT-N2 Spartan, THE-N1 Thorn [8] [9] [10]
Strana Mechty Strana Mechty MechWorks HOP-4Bb Hoplite [11]
Eden Eden Weaponry Consolidated HOP-4Bb Hoplite [11]

Lord's Light 2

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tok Do Alshain Weapons

Tiegart Magnum

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Nirasaki Maltex Corporation Gallowglas

Tiegart Maximum

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Nirasaki Maltex Corporation Rook [12]

Related Weapons

See also: Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon/Enhanced


References

  1. ↑ Second Succession War, p. 102, "Weapons and Equipment Extinction Table"
  2. ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  3. ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 98
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 178
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 164
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 45, "BLK-NT-5H Black Knight"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Manual, p. 234 "Weapons and Heavy Equipment - Particle Projector Cannon (PPC) - ER PPC"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 31 "Recovered Star League Equipment - SPT-N2 Spartan"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 136 "SPT-N2 Spartan"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Historical: Operation KLONDIKE, p. 166-7
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 84

Bibliography

Retrieved from "https://www.sarna.net/wiki/index.php?title=Extended-Range_Particle_Projector_Cannon&oldid=500648"