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| Type = Energy Weapon
 
| Type = Energy Weapon
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (IS)
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (IS)
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| Year Availability = [[2430]]
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| Year Introduced =
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| Heat = 8
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IS = [[2306]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates for Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
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| Damage = 8
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| Year Extinction =
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| Minimum Range = n/a
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Clan = [[2850]]
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| Short Range = 1-5
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| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#C|C]]
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| Medium Range = 6-10
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| Availability Rating =
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| Long Range = 11-15
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#C|C]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Tons = 5
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Critical Slots = 2
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#C|C]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Heat = 8<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref>
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| Damage = 8<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Short Range = 1-5<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Medium Range = 6-10<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Long Range = 11-15<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Tons = 5<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Critical Slots = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
 
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
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| Cost (unloaded) = 100,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 100,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref>
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
 
| BV (1.0) = 124
 
| BV (1.0) = 124
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| BV (2.0) = 123<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 123<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" stands for "'''L'''ight '''A'''mplification by '''S'''timulated '''E'''mission of '''R'''adiation", or a device that focuses an amplified beam of light on a small surface area. Lasers cause damage by firing an intense beam of light at a target, flooding concentrated energy in the form of heat, which can melt material and overwhelm heat-sensitive electronics. The '''Large Laser''' increases the power of the beam, allowing it to reach to further ranges and cause more damage. However, the increased bulk and heat generation limits the weapon to ground vehicles, aircraft, and 'Mechs. The type was first introduced by the Terran Hegemony in 2430.
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"Laser" stands for "'''L'''ight '''A'''mplification by '''S'''timulated '''E'''mission of '''R'''adiation", or a device that emits an amplified, contiguous beam of light onto a small surface area. Lasers cause damage by firing an intense beam of light at a target, flooding concentrated energy in the form of heat, which can melt material and overwhelm heat-sensitive electronics. The '''Large Laser''' differs from its smaller cousins by being a [[w:Gamma-ray_laser|gamma-ray laser]] firing a much more powerful beam, allowing it to reach to further ranges and cause more damage.<ref name=ER:2750p99>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 99: "Laser Systems"</ref> However, the increased bulk and heat generation limits the weapon to [[Combat Vehicle|ground vehicles]], aircraft, and [[BattleMech]]s. The type was first introduced by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2306]].<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates for Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
  
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== Models ==
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==Models==
 
 
The Large Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
 
The Large Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
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===Amdecker 300===
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The Amdecker 300 was one of the less well-known brands of Large Laser produced during the Star League era. Though noted as a highly accurate weapon, numerous ''Rotunda'' drivers claim it also generates waste heat unpredictably, complicating monitoring and adequately venting it. If not properly managed, the heat can damage the Amdecker 300 and its mountings forcing early maintenance, a situation made worse by the fact some technicians have difficulty repairing the weapon.<ref name=TRO2750p90>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 90: "Rotunda Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050Rp194>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', p. 194: "Rotunda Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050Up154>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 154: "Rotunda Vehicle Profile"</ref>
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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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| [[Dieron]]
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| [[Buhallin Military Products]]
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| [[Rotunda]]
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| <ref name=TRO2750p90/><ref name=TRO3050Rp194/><ref name=TRO3050Up154/>
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|}
  
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{| width='500'
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===BlazeFire Systems===
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! Brand
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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! Planet
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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! Company
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|-
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| BlazeFire Systems
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|'''References'''
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|----
 
| [[New Syrtis]]
 
| [[New Syrtis]]
 
| [[Johnston Industries]]
 
| [[Johnston Industries]]
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|-
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| [[Goblin|Goblin Medium Tank]], [[Rifleman|RFL-3N Rifleman'']], [[Lineholder|KW1-LH2 ''Lineholder'']], [[Starslayer|STY-3C ''Starslayer'']]
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| Bulldog
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| <ref name=ORp90>''Objective Raids'', p. 90: "New Syrtis - Johnston Industries"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058Up138>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 138: "KW1-LH2 Lineholder"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058Up210>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 210: "STY-3C Starslayer"</ref>
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| [[Ingersoll]]
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|}
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| [[Bulldog Enterprises]]
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|-
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===ChisComp 43 Special===
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| Bulldog
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Large laser built by [[ChisComp]].
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| [[Proserpina]]
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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| [[Bulldog Enterprises]]
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|-
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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| ChisComp 43 Special
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
 
| [[New Avalon]]
 
| [[New Avalon]]
 
| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
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|-
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| [[Enforcer]]
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| [[Cyclops Eye]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025p58>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 58</ref>
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|}
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===Cyclops Eye===
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Developed towards the end of the [[Third Succession War]] primarily for the [[Drillson]], the Cyclops Eye was an unconventional design. While most [[Succession Wars era]] heavy lasers feature vulnerable long barrels and focusing mirrors, this system needed only a small, slit-like emitter.  This was a result of the system's use of a unique combination of laser and [[PPC |particle beam technology]].<ref name="TRO3026">''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 50</ref><ref name="TRO3026R">''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 54</ref><ref name="TRO3039">''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 62</ref>
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Instead of firing beam of light or a stream of particles, the Cyclops Eye used a combination of both to produce a beam of significant penetrating power.<ref name="TRO3026"/><ref name="TRO3026R"/> The effect of this weapon is comparable to the large laser systems produced by [[Diverse Optics]] or [[Martell]]. The Cyclops Eye is less vulnerable to damage than a conventional system, and is also easier to maintain and manufacture.<ref name="TRO3026"/><ref name="TRO3026R"/><ref name="TRO3039"/>
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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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|----
 
| [[Skye]]
 
| [[Skye]]
 
| [[Cyclops Incorporated]]
 
| [[Cyclops Incorporated]]
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|-
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| [[Drillson|Drillson Heavy Hover Tank]]
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| Defiance B3L
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| <ref name="TRO3026"/><ref name="TRO3026R"/><ref name="TRO3039"/>
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| [[Hesperus II]]
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|}
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
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===Defiance B3L===
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|-
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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| Diverse Optics Type 30
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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| [[Kessel]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|-
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|'''References'''
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| Exostar
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|----
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| [[Delavan]]
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| [[Sian]]
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| [[Dynamico Limited]]
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| [[ Hellespont Mech Works]]
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|-
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| [[Pillager]]
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| Firmir MaxiLase
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| <ref name=TRO3075p234>''BattleTech Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 188</ref>
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| [[Betelgeuse]]
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|}
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| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
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|-
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===Krupp Model 32===
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| Krupp Model 32
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Known as "Fur Burners" by [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] who use and favor them, the Krupp Model 32 Large Laser is renowned for its performance, especially when linked with the capabilities of the [[KGC Battle Computer]] carried by the ''Lancelot''.<ref name=TR2750p36>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 36</ref>
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| [[Mars]]
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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#Terra_IV_.28Mars.29|Mars]]
 
| [[Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc.]]
 
| [[Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc.]]
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|-
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| [[Lancelot|LNC 25-01 ''Lancelot'']]
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| Magna Mk III
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| <ref name=TR2750p36>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 36</ref><ref name=TROSWp110>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 110</ref>
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| [[Lopez]]
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|}
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| [[Magna]]
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|-
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===Lushann Redbeam===
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| Magna Mk III
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Due to the design engineers focusing on the Redbeam's ability to withstand damage and maintain effectiveness, the Lushann Redbeam is larger in size and more unwieldy than others in the same class. This, in the opinion of the authors of [[StarCorps Industries]]' ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers|Notable Players]]'' report, makes it more appropriate to heavy tanks than more mobile [[BattleMechs]].<ref name=M&M>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 163: "Lushann Industrials Limited"</ref>
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| [[Mars]]
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| [[General Mechanics]]
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Like all Lushann-manufactured lasers, each Lushann Redbeam is inspected mechanically three times, checked over twice by hand, and tested on both an indoor and outdoor firing range before being released for shipping, a testament to the company's reputation for good quality weaponry.<ref name=OR-164>''Objective Raids'', p. 164: "Lushann Industrials"</ref>
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|-
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| Magna Mk III
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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| [[Pandora]]
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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| [[Red Devil Industries]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|-
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| Maxell SR
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|'''References'''
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| [[Mars]]
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| [[Wangker Aerospace]]
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| [[Lushann]]
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|-
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| [[Lushann Industrials Limited]]
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| Nightwind
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| [[Seydlitz]]
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| <ref name=OR-153>''Objective Raids'', p. 153: "Lushann Industrials Limited"</ref>
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|}
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===Magna Mk III===
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The Magna Mk III is known (when mounted on a ''[[Katana (BattleMech)|Katana]]'') to emit emerald colored beams.<ref name=ANGp7bc>''A New Game'', p. 7 (BattleCorps PDF version)</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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| [[Son Hoa]]
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| [[StarCorps Industries]]
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| [[Emperor]]
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| <ref name=TRO3075p170>''BattleTech Technical Readout Succession Wars'', p. 170</ref>
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|}
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===Nightwind===
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An old but extremely reliable weapon, all of the Nightwind's components are battle-tested and quite sturdy, but are so bulky that it is one of the largest military lasers ever built. As a testament to the Nightwind's robustness, on the ''Wyvern'' a pair of [[Starflash]] [[Small Laser]]s are able to draw power directly from the Nightwind's primary feed without any loss in efficiency for any of the weapons.<ref name=TRO2750-28/><ref name=TRO3025R-52/><ref name=TRO3050U-196/>
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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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|----
 
| [[Loxley]]
 
| [[Loxley]]
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| [[Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated ]]
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| [[Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated]]
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|-
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| [[Spector]]
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| RAMTech 1200
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| <ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 206–207: "Spector Profile"</ref>
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| [[New Kyoto]]
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| [[RAMTech Industries]]
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| [[Errai]]
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|-
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| [[Maltex Corporation]]
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| [[Lushann Redbeam|Redbeam]]
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| [[Champion]], [[Wyvern]]
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| n/a
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| <ref name=TRO3050U-196>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 196–197: "WVE-5N Wyvern"</ref><ref name=TRO2750-28>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 28–29: "WVE-5N Wyvern"</ref><ref name=TRO3025R-52>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', pp. 52–53: "Wyvern"</ref><ref name=TRO3039-156>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 256–257: "Wyvern"</ref>
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| [[Lushann Industrials Limited]]
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|}
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|-
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| Sunglow
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===RAMTech 1200===
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| [[Outreach]]
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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| [[Blackwell Heavy Industries]]
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|-
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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| Sunglow Type 2
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| [[Detroit]]
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|'''References'''
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| [[Detroit Consolidated MechWorks]]
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|----
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|-
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| [[Skye]]
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| Sunglow Type 2
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| [[Shipil Company]]
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| [[Seydlitz]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025p148>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 148</ref>
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|----
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| [[Sterope]]
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| [[Taurus Territorial Industries]]
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| [[Seydlitz]]
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| <ref name="TRO3039p190">''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 190</ref>
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|}
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===Selitex-25===
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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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|  
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|  
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| [[Bug-Eye]]
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| <ref name=TRO2750p124>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 124–125: "Bug-Eye Ship Profile"</ref>
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|}
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===Sunglow Type 2===
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Used for hundreds of years through the Inner Sphere and Periphery, the Sunglow Type 2 is noted as being easy to maintain and replace.<ref name=TRO3058Up90>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 90: "Fulcurm Heavy Hover Tank"</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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|----
 
| [[Sterope]]
 
| [[Sterope]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
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|-
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| [[Thunderbolt|TRDR-5S ''Thunderbolt'']], ''[[Thunderbird (Aerospace Fighter class)|Thunderbird]]'', [[Fulcrum|Fulcrum Heavy Hover Tank]], [[Marshall|MHL-X1 ''Marshall'']]
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| Wu Heavy
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| <ref name=ORp161>''Objective Raids'', p. 161: "Sterope"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058Up90/> <ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 100–101: "Marshal 'Mech Profile"</ref>
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| [[Capricorn III]]
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|}
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| [[Wu Industries]]
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===Thunderbolt===
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Thunderbolt Large Lasers were utilized by [[Delhi Ships|Delhi Ships']] [[Carver IV]] plant on their ''[[Vincent]]'' WarShips.
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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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|
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|
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| [[Vincent]]
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| <ref name="TRO:2750p126">''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 126–127: "Vincent"</ref>
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|}
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===Thunderbolt A5M===
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Developed by Defiance Industries for the ''Zeus'', the Defiance Thunderbolt A5M Large Laser is an extremely compact weapon. Limited by the available space on chassis of the ''Zeus'', Defiance used their increasingly rare knowledge of fiber optics to dispense with the typical bulky barrel common to most other Large Lasers to design a smaller though no less effective weapon.<ref name=TRO3025r-106>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised</ref>
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Though Defiance was one of the few manufacturers who had the knowledge to work with fiber optics during the [[Succession Wars era]],<ref name=TRO3025r-106/> by the [[Third Succession War]] even they were concerned the Thunderbolt A5M would join the ranks of [[LosTech]] as the conflict dragged on as the weapon's production rate began to slow due to its complexity.<ref name=XTRO:SWp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 8</ref>
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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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| [[Flashman]], [[Zeus]]
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| <ref name=TRO3025r-106/><ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 22</ref><ref name=TRO3039-160>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 160</ref><ref name=TRO3025r-92>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 92</ref><ref name=TRO3039272>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 272</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Lasers]]

Latest revision as of 15:57, 15 April 2024

Weapn-largelaser.png
Large Laser
Production information
Type Energy Weapon
Tech Base Inner Sphere (IS)
Year Introduced IS = 2306 TH[1]
Year Extinction Clan = 2850
Technology Rating C
Availability Ratings C[2]/D[2]/C[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 8[3]
Damage 8[3]
Minimum Range 0[3]
Short Range 1-5[3]
Medium Range 6-10[3]
Long Range 11-15[3]
Tons 5[3]
Critical Slots 2[3]
Ammo Per Ton n/a
Cost (unloaded) 100,000[2]
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (1.0) 124
BV (2.0) 123[4]

Description[edit]

"Laser" stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation", or a device that emits an amplified, contiguous beam of light onto a small surface area. Lasers cause damage by firing an intense beam of light at a target, flooding concentrated energy in the form of heat, which can melt material and overwhelm heat-sensitive electronics. The Large Laser differs from its smaller cousins by being a gamma-ray laser firing a much more powerful beam, allowing it to reach to further ranges and cause more damage.[5] However, the increased bulk and heat generation limits the weapon to ground vehicles, aircraft, and BattleMechs. The type was first introduced by the Terran Hegemony in 2306.[1]

Models[edit]

The Large Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Amdecker 300[edit]

The Amdecker 300 was one of the less well-known brands of Large Laser produced during the Star League era. Though noted as a highly accurate weapon, numerous Rotunda drivers claim it also generates waste heat unpredictably, complicating monitoring and adequately venting it. If not properly managed, the heat can damage the Amdecker 300 and its mountings forcing early maintenance, a situation made worse by the fact some technicians have difficulty repairing the weapon.[6][7][8]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Dieron Buhallin Military Products Rotunda [6][7][8]

BlazeFire Systems[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Syrtis Johnston Industries Goblin Medium Tank, RFL-3N Rifleman, KW1-LH2 Lineholder, STY-3C Starslayer [9] [10] [11]

ChisComp 43 Special[edit]

Large laser built by ChisComp.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs Enforcer [12]

Cyclops Eye[edit]

Developed towards the end of the Third Succession War primarily for the Drillson, the Cyclops Eye was an unconventional design. While most Succession Wars era heavy lasers feature vulnerable long barrels and focusing mirrors, this system needed only a small, slit-like emitter. This was a result of the system's use of a unique combination of laser and particle beam technology.[13][14][15]

Instead of firing beam of light or a stream of particles, the Cyclops Eye used a combination of both to produce a beam of significant penetrating power.[13][14] The effect of this weapon is comparable to the large laser systems produced by Diverse Optics or Martell. The Cyclops Eye is less vulnerable to damage than a conventional system, and is also easier to maintain and manufacture.[13][14][15]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Skye Cyclops Incorporated Drillson Heavy Hover Tank [13][14][15]

Defiance B3L[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sian Hellespont Mech Works Pillager [16]

Krupp Model 32[edit]

Known as "Fur Burners" by MechWarriors who use and favor them, the Krupp Model 32 Large Laser is renowned for its performance, especially when linked with the capabilities of the KGC Battle Computer carried by the Lancelot.[17]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Mars Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc. LNC 25-01 Lancelot [17][18]

Lushann Redbeam[edit]

Due to the design engineers focusing on the Redbeam's ability to withstand damage and maintain effectiveness, the Lushann Redbeam is larger in size and more unwieldy than others in the same class. This, in the opinion of the authors of StarCorps Industries' Notable Players report, makes it more appropriate to heavy tanks than more mobile BattleMechs.[19]

Like all Lushann-manufactured lasers, each Lushann Redbeam is inspected mechanically three times, checked over twice by hand, and tested on both an indoor and outdoor firing range before being released for shipping, a testament to the company's reputation for good quality weaponry.[20]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Lushann Lushann Industrials Limited Seydlitz [21]

Magna Mk III[edit]

The Magna Mk III is known (when mounted on a Katana) to emit emerald colored beams.[22]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Son Hoa StarCorps Industries Emperor [23]

Nightwind[edit]

An old but extremely reliable weapon, all of the Nightwind's components are battle-tested and quite sturdy, but are so bulky that it is one of the largest military lasers ever built. As a testament to the Nightwind's robustness, on the Wyvern a pair of Starflash Small Lasers are able to draw power directly from the Nightwind's primary feed without any loss in efficiency for any of the weapons.[24][25][26]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Loxley Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated Spector [27]
Errai Maltex Corporation Champion, Wyvern [26][24][25][28]

RAMTech 1200[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Skye Shipil Company Seydlitz [29]
Sterope Taurus Territorial Industries Seydlitz [30]

Selitex-25[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Bug-Eye [31]

Sunglow Type 2[edit]

Used for hundreds of years through the Inner Sphere and Periphery, the Sunglow Type 2 is noted as being easy to maintain and replace.[32]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sterope Sterope Defense Industries TRDR-5S Thunderbolt, Thunderbird, Fulcrum Heavy Hover Tank, MHL-X1 Marshall [33] [32] [34]

Thunderbolt[edit]

Thunderbolt Large Lasers were utilized by Delhi Ships' Carver IV plant on their Vincent WarShips.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Vincent [35]

Thunderbolt A5M[edit]

Developed by Defiance Industries for the Zeus, the Defiance Thunderbolt A5M Large Laser is an extremely compact weapon. Limited by the available space on chassis of the Zeus, Defiance used their increasingly rare knowledge of fiber optics to dispense with the typical bulky barrel common to most other Large Lasers to design a smaller though no less effective weapon.[36]

Though Defiance was one of the few manufacturers who had the knowledge to work with fiber optics during the Succession Wars era,[36] by the Third Succession War even they were concerned the Thunderbolt A5M would join the ranks of LosTech as the conflict dragged on as the weapon's production rate began to slow due to its complexity.[37]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Flashman, Zeus [36][38][39][40][41]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Interstellar Operations, p. 118: "Prototype Dates for Basic Weapons Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 TechManual, p. 291: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  5. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 99: "Laser Systems"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 2750, p. 90: "Rotunda Vehicle Profile"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, p. 194: "Rotunda Vehicle Profile"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 154: "Rotunda Vehicle Profile"
  9. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 90: "New Syrtis - Johnston Industries"
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 138: "KW1-LH2 Lineholder"
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 210: "STY-3C Starslayer"
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 58
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Technical Readout: 3026, p. 50
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 54
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 62
  16. ↑ BattleTech Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 188
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Technical Readout: 2750, p. 36
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 110
  19. ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 163: "Lushann Industrials Limited"
  20. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 164: "Lushann Industrials"
  21. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 153: "Lushann Industrials Limited"
  22. ↑ A New Game, p. 7 (BattleCorps PDF version)
  23. ↑ BattleTech Technical Readout Succession Wars, p. 170
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 28–29: "WVE-5N Wyvern"
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, pp. 52–53: "Wyvern"
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 196–197: "WVE-5N Wyvern"
  27. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 206–207: "Spector Profile"
  28. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 256–257: "Wyvern"
  29. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 148
  30. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 190
  31. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 124–125: "Bug-Eye Ship Profile"
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 90: "Fulcurm Heavy Hover Tank"
  33. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 161: "Sterope"
  34. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 100–101: "Marshal 'Mech Profile"
  35. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 126–127: "Vincent"
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
  37. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 8
  38. ↑ Introductory Record Sheets, p. 22
  39. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 160
  40. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 92
  41. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 272

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