Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon
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Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon (ER PPC) | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | Clan = 2826
IS = 3037 |
Year Introduced | Clan = 2826 CSR |
Year Extinction | Clan = N/A |
Year Reintroduced | Clan = N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
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,[7] 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. [8] During the Clan Invasion era only ComStar and the Word of Blake were capable of building the Kinslaughter H-Class.[9]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Terra | Martinson Armaments | SPT-N2 Spartan, THE-N1 Thorn | [7] [8] [9] |
Strana Mechty | Strana Mechty MechWorks | HOP-4Bb Hoplite | [10] |
Eden | Eden Weaponry Consolidated | HOP-4Bb Hoplite | [10] |
Lord's Light 2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Tok Do | Alshain Weapons |
Magna Firestar
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Betelgeuse | Firmir Weaponry | ||
Lopez | Magna | ||
Taurus | Magna |
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 | [11] |
Type DDS "Kingston"
The Type DDS "Kingston" Extended-Range Particle Projection Cannon is one of the more modern and common types of Clan-spec ER PPCs in Clan and the Inner Sphere space following the FedCom Civil War. Debuted by Clan Cloud Cobra around 3059 in time for use on their new Four Legged BattleMech the Stalking Spider,[12] Clan Star Adder and Clan Diamond Shark would secure the designs for the weapon for use on updated Phoenix updates of the venerable Glass Spider[13] and Warhammer IIC[14] manufactured in the Clan Homeworlds. The Diamond Sharks' forced evacuation from the Homeworlds would also result in the start of manufacture of the weapon in the Inner Sphere as well, [15] which the mercantile Clan Sea Fox would offer to Clan and Inner Sphere buyers such as the Capellan Confederation[16] and possibly the Federated Suns.[17]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E[12] | Homer | Stalking Spider | [12] |
Dagda Industriplex Zeta[14] | Dagda | Warhammer IIC 4 | [14] |
DS Aero Assembly Site Rho[15] | Twycross | Hydaspes 3 | [15] |
Manufacturing Plant DSF-12[13] | Tathis | Galahad 3 | [13] |
Odin Manufacturing[18] | Orestes | Gravedigger | [18] |
Related Weapons
References
- ↑ Second Succession War, p. 102, "Weapons and Equipment Extinction Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 98
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 178
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 164
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Manual, p. 234 "Weapons and Heavy Equipment - Particle Projector Cannon (PPC) - ER PPC"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 31 "Recovered Star League Equipment - SPT-N2 Spartan"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 136 "SPT-N2 Spartan"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Historical: Operation KLONDIKE, p. 166-7
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 84
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Technical Readout: 3060 Revised, p. 158 "Stalking Spider"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 116 "Galahad 3"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, p. 70 "Warhammer IIC 4"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 198 "Hydaspes 3"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p.30 "Yinghuochong"
- ↑ Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns, p. 44, "BLK-NT-5H Black Knight"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Clans, p. 36
Bibliography
- BattleTech Master Rules
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- Second Succession War
- Total Warfare
- TechManual
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3060
- Technical Readout: 3085
- Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation
- Technical Readout: 3145 Clans
- Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns
- Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
- Technical Readout: Prototypes