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[[Image:Heavy Mortar - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Heavy Mortar]] | [[Image:Heavy Mortar - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Heavy Mortar]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Heavy Mortar''' is a type of smooth-bore indirect fire artillery light enough to be carried by [[infantry]]. It fires a finned shell, which is propelled into the air on an arching trajectory | + | The '''Heavy Mortar''' is a type of smooth-bore indirect fire artillery light enough to be carried by [[infantry]]. It fires a finned shell, which is propelled into the air on an arching trajectory via a small charge ignited by a firing pin inside the mortar. Heavy mortars are operated by a crew of three: the crew commander, a gunner and a loader. Like all mortars, these weapons can fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|shells]] such as anti-personnel, flares, gas and stun. Depending on the weapon, the caliber of the mortar ranges from 100mm to 150mm in diameter. Because of their method of firing, heavy mortars suffer from having a minimum range.<ref name="LT:TMEGp40+">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', pp. 40-41, "Heavy Mortar"</ref> |
== Rules == | == Rules == | ||
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: '''Cost/Reload''': 5000/* | : '''Cost/Reload''': 5000/* | ||
: '''Affiliation''': - | : '''Affiliation''': - | ||
| − | : '''Mass/Reload''': | + | : '''Mass/Reload''': 220 kg/4 kg |
: '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Indirect Fire; Minimum Range: 100** | : '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Indirect Fire; Minimum Range: 100** | ||
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:* Guided | :* Guided | ||
:* High-Explosive | :* High-Explosive | ||
| − | :* [[Inferno]] | + | :* [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] |
:* [[NARC]] | :* [[NARC]] | ||
:* Smoke | :* Smoke | ||
:* Stun | :* Stun | ||
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| + | ==Mortar Squad== | ||
| + | These infantry squads were a cost-effective artillery unit during the [[Dark Age]]. The units were capable of both 'Mech and Anti-Personnel attacks.<ref name=MWDASPp52>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 52 "Mortar squad"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Mortar_Squad.png|[[Dragon's Fury]] Mortar Squad<ref name=MWDASPp52/> | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
* ''[[A Time of War]]'' | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 30 January 2024
- This article is about the infantry support weapon. For the BattleMech weapon, see 'Mech Mortar.
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Description[edit]
The Heavy Mortar is a type of smooth-bore indirect fire artillery light enough to be carried by infantry. It fires a finned shell, which is propelled into the air on an arching trajectory via a small charge ignited by a firing pin inside the mortar. Heavy mortars are operated by a crew of three: the crew commander, a gunner and a loader. Like all mortars, these weapons can fire a variety of shells such as anti-personnel, flares, gas and stun. Depending on the weapon, the caliber of the mortar ranges from 100mm to 150mm in diameter. Because of their method of firing, heavy mortars suffer from having a minimum range.[1]
Rules[edit]
Specification[edit]
Ordnance Types[edit]
The Heavy Mortar can use various Ordnance Types:[3]
Mortar Squad[edit]
These infantry squads were a cost-effective artillery unit during the Dark Age. The units were capable of both 'Mech and Anti-Personnel attacks.[4]
Gallery[edit]
Dragon's Fury Mortar Squad[4]
