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[[File:LBX AC.jpg|right|200px|thumb|LB-X Autocannon]]
 
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The '''LB-X Autocannon''' is an advanced variation of the standard [[Autocannon]]. Its most notable feature is its ability to fire cluster munitions.
 
The '''LB-X Autocannon''' is an advanced variation of the standard [[Autocannon]]. Its most notable feature is its ability to fire cluster munitions.
  
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There is no ([[canon]]ical) explanation as to what "LB-X" stands for. According to the German-only novel ''[[Über dem Gesetz]]'', LB-X stands for "Large Bore - Extended" but this is apocryphal because the novel was not published in English.
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There is no ([[canon]]ical) explanation as to what "LB-X" actually stands for, with a variety of sources a number of suggestions such as [[Lubalin Ballistics]] (the original manufacturer of the weapon), <ref name=TRO2750-34>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 34 "CHP-1N ''Champion''</ref> Light Barrel - Extended Range,<ref name=ER3062-104>''Era Report: 3062'', pp. 104-105 "Museum Technica - Production Directed - LB-X autocannons"</ref> and Large Bore - Extended. <ref name=UdG>''Über dem Gesetz''</ref>
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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Originally developed in [[2595]] by [[Lubalin Ballistics]] for the [[Terran Hegemony]], the LB-X 10 Autocannon was a derivative of the standard and relatively primitive [[Autocannon/10]] design used for centuries by every military in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Taking advantage of advanced materials such as [[Endo Steel]], the company was able to reduce the weight of the weapon for only a slight increase in bulk and mated it with the advanced Mercury-VII targeting system to boost its effective range. The most notable feature of the weapon was its ability to fire both standard HEAP rounds as well as a specialized anti-[['Mech]] cluster round.
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Originally developed as part of the CROATOAN project in [[2595]] by [[Lubalin Ballistics]] for the [[Terran Hegemony]], the LB-X 10 Autocannon was a derivative of the standard and relatively primitive [[Autocannon/10]] design used for centuries by every military in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Taking advantage of advanced materials such as [[Endo Steel]], the company was able to reduce the weight of the weapon for only a slight increase in bulk and mated it with the advanced Mercury-VII targeting system to boost its effective range. The most notable feature of the weapon was its ability to fire both standard HEAP rounds as well as a specialized anti-[['Mech]] cluster round. <ref name=TRO2750-8>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 8 "Star League Technology - Weapons - LB 10-X Autocannon"</ref> <ref name=ER2750-98>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 98 "Museum Technica - Offensive Military Technologies - LB-X Autocannon"</ref>
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The cluster round fragmented in flight, peppering the target with submunitions. The cannon was able to punch through an opponent's armor with standard rounds, and then fire cluster rounds to increase the chance of getting a critical hit on a target's internal systems. The LB-X's 'shotgun' flak-like effect also makes it an effective and deadly weapon against [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, [[VTOL]]s and [[Infantry]]. <ref name=TRO2750-8/>  <ref name=ER2750-98/> <ref name=TM-207/>
  
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The cluster round fragmented in flight, peppering the target with submunitions. The cannon was able to punch through an opponent's armor with standard rounds, and then fire cluster rounds to increase the chance of getting a critical hit on a target's internal systems. The LB-X's 'shotgun' flak-like effect also makes it an effective and deadly weapon against [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, [[VTOL]]s and [[Infantry]].  
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Rushed to the front-lines, the LB 10-X would first see service with the [[SLDF]] during the final battles of against the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] and [[Taurian Concordat]] during the [[Reunification War]], <ref name=HRU-180>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 180  "Rules Annex - Prototype Systems - LB 10-X (LB 10X-P)"</ref> and by [[2680]] all the Star League Member States were manufacturing the popular weapons for their own needs and even [[Periphery]] buyers. So successful in its role, the Star League ultimately chosen to allow development to stagnate with the LB 10-X model. <ref name=ER2750-98/>
  
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Like many pieces of advanced technology, Lubalin Ballistics' unique autocannons became [[LosTech]] in [[2840]] during the maelstrom of the early [[Succession Wars]]. The [[Clans]] however retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes two decades earlier. Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the [[Helm Memory Core]] the [[Federated Suns]] regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in [[3035]], and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in [[3058]].
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Like many pieces of advanced technology, the LB 10-X became [[LosTech]] in [[2840]] during the maelstrom of the early [[Succession Wars]]. The [[Clans]] however retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes around [[2820]]. Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the [[Helm Memory Core]] the [[Federated Suns]] regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in [[3035]], and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in [[3058]]. <ref name=TM-207>''TechManual'', p. 207 "Weapons and Heavy Equipment - Heavy Equipment - Autocannons - LB-X Autocannon"</ref> <ref name=ER3052-100>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 100 "Museum Technica -  Technological Renaissance - Ballistic Weapons"</ref> <ref name=ER3052-102>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 102 "Museum Technica -  The Clan Edge - Ballistic Weapons"</ref> <ref name=ER3062-104/>
  
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LB-X autocannons '''cannot''' be combined with the special munitions developed by the [[AFFS]] or [[Ultra Autocannon|Ultra]], [[Rotary Autocannon|Rotary]], or [[Light Autocannon|Light Autocannons]].
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LB-X autocannons '''cannot''' be combined with the special munitions developed by the [[AFFS]] or [[Ultra Autocannon|Ultra]], [[Rotary Autocannon|Rotary]], or [[Light Autocannon|Light Autocannons]]. <ref name=TM-207/>
  
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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*''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 8, 34
 
 
*''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 215-216
 
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*''TechManual'', p. 207
 
 
*''BattleTech Master Rules'', p. 124
 
*''BattleTech Master Rules'', p. 124
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
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*''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
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*''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
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*''[[Historical: Reunification War]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''  
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''  
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''  
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''  
 
*''[[TechManual]]''  
 
*''[[TechManual]]''  
 
*''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''  
 
*''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''  
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*''[[Über dem Gesetz]]''
  
 
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Revision as of 05:37, 5 November 2012

LB-X Autocannon

The LB-X Autocannon is an advanced variation of the standard Autocannon. Its most notable feature is its ability to fire cluster munitions.

There is no (canonical) explanation as to what "LB-X" actually stands for, with a variety of sources a number of suggestions such as Lubalin Ballistics (the original manufacturer of the weapon), [1] Light Barrel - Extended Range,[2] and Large Bore - Extended. [3]

Overview

Originally developed as part of the CROATOAN project in 2595 by Lubalin Ballistics for the Terran Hegemony, the LB-X 10 Autocannon was a derivative of the standard and relatively primitive Autocannon/10 design used for centuries by every military in the Inner Sphere. Taking advantage of advanced materials such as Endo Steel, the company was able to reduce the weight of the weapon for only a slight increase in bulk and mated it with the advanced Mercury-VII targeting system to boost its effective range. The most notable feature of the weapon was its ability to fire both standard HEAP rounds as well as a specialized anti-'Mech cluster round. [4] [5]

The cluster round fragmented in flight, peppering the target with submunitions. The cannon was able to punch through an opponent's armor with standard rounds, and then fire cluster rounds to increase the chance of getting a critical hit on a target's internal systems. The LB-X's 'shotgun' flak-like effect also makes it an effective and deadly weapon against AeroSpace Fighters, VTOLs and Infantry. [4] [5] [6]

Rushed to the front-lines, the LB 10-X would first see service with the SLDF during the final battles of against the Rim Worlds Republic and Taurian Concordat during the Reunification War, [7] and by 2680 all the Star League Member States were manufacturing the popular weapons for their own needs and even Periphery buyers. So successful in its role, the Star League ultimately chosen to allow development to stagnate with the LB 10-X model. [5]

Like many pieces of advanced technology, the LB 10-X became LosTech in 2840 during the maelstrom of the early Succession Wars. The Clans however retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes around 2820. Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the Helm Memory Core the Federated Suns regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in 3035, and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in 3058. [6] [8] [9] [2]

LB-X autocannons cannot be combined with the special munitions developed by the AFFS or Ultra, Rotary, or Light Autocannons. [6]

For specifics about a particular type, click on one of the links below:

Availability

Manufacturers

References

  1. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 34 "CHP-1N Champion
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Era Report: 3062, pp. 104-105 "Museum Technica - Production Directed - LB-X autocannons"
  3. ↑ Über dem Gesetz
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 2750, p. 8 "Star League Technology - Weapons - LB 10-X Autocannon"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Era Report: 2750, p. 98 "Museum Technica - Offensive Military Technologies - LB-X Autocannon"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 TechManual, p. 207 "Weapons and Heavy Equipment - Heavy Equipment - Autocannons - LB-X Autocannon"
  7. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 180 "Rules Annex - Prototype Systems - LB 10-X (LB 10X-P)"
  8. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 100 "Museum Technica - Technological Renaissance - Ballistic Weapons"
  9. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 102 "Museum Technica - The Clan Edge - Ballistic Weapons"
  10. ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 Tactical Handbook, p.54
  • Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 215-216
  • BattleTech Master Rules, p. 124

Bibliography

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