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{{Otheruses|BattleMech and Vehicle Mounted Model|Battle Armor Mounted Model and infantry Portable model|Machine Gun, Light (Battle Armor)|Machine Gun (Semi-Portable)(Support Weapon)}}
 
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{{InfoBoxWeapon
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| image = [[Image:BA - MG - Light.png|Light Machine Gun used on Battle Armor.]]
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| image = [[Image:BA - MG - Light.png|Light Machine Gun used on Battle Armor.|191 px]]
 
| name = Light Machine Gun
 
| name = Light Machine Gun
 
| Type = Ballistic (Anti-Infantry)
 
| Type = Ballistic (Anti-Infantry)
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (IS) / [[Clan]]
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)/[[Clan]]
 
| Year Availability =
 
| Year Availability =
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IS = [[3068]]
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IS = [[3068]] ([[Capellan Confederation|CC]])<ref name="TMp228">''TechManual'', p. 228: "Light Machine Gun"</ref><ref name="TMp290">''TechManual'', p. 290: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment - Table"</ref>
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Clan = [[3060]]
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Clan = [[3060]] ([[Clan Smoke Jaguar|CSJ]])<ref name="TMp290"/>
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| Heat = 0
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| Availability Rating =
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| Damage = 1
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#X|X]]<ref name="TMp290"/>
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| Minimum Range = 0
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#X|X]]<ref name="TMp290"/>
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| Short Range = 1-2
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#C|C]]<ref name="TMp290"/>
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| Medium Range = 3-4
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| Heat = 0<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
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| Long Range = 5-6
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| Damage = 1 + 1D6 vs. Infantry<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name=TWp217>''Total Warfare'' p. 217: "Burst Fire Weapons Versus Infantry Table</ref> OR 7B/5B<ref name=AToWp211>''A Time of War'', p. 211: Anti-Infantry Weapons Table</ref>
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Short Range = 1-2<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Medium Range = 3-4<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Long Range = 5-6<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Tons =  
 
| Tons =  
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IS = 0.5
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IS = 0.5<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
Clan = 0.25
 
Clan = 0.25
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| Critical Slots = 1
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| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Ammo Per Ton = 200
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| Ammo Per Ton = 200<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 5,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 5,000<ref name="TMp290"/>
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 500
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 500
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
IS = N/A
 
IS = N/A
 
Clan = 5
 
Clan = 5
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| BV (2.0) = 5
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| BV (2.0) =
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Clan = 5<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 1 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp318"/>
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IS = 5<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 1 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
 
}}
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The creation of the '''Light Machine Gun''' was one of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s last acts before they were all but [[Trial of Annihilation|destroyed]] by the [[Inner Sphere]]. It was originally intended as a weapon for [[ProtoMech]]s, but it soon made its way onto heavier units. The [[Capellan Confederation]] was able to effectively duplicate this design in time for [[Operation Sovereign Justice]].
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The creation of the '''Light Machine Gun''' was one of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s last acts before they were all but [[Trial of Annihilation|destroyed]] by the [[Inner Sphere]]. It was originally intended as a weapon for [[ProtoMech]]s, but it soon made its way onto heavier units. The [[Capellan Confederation]] was able to effectively duplicate this design in time for [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]].<ref name="TMp228"/>
  
 
==Models==
 
==Models==
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There are currently no known models of the Light Machine Gun.
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The Light Machine Gun is manufactured on the following planets:
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===Series 14NC-B ===
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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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| [[Proserpina]]
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| [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
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| [[Yasha]]
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| <ref name=TRO3085p18>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 18</ref>
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|}
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===GM Light Machine Gun===
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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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| [[Oliver]]
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| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
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| [[Demon]]
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| <ref name=TRO3085p24>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 24</ref>
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|}
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===Johnston Light Minigun===
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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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| [[Johnsondale]]
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| [[Valiant Systems]]
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| [[Ranger]]
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| <ref name=TRO3085p26>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 26</ref>
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|}
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===GM Ultralight===
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Clantech
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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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| [[Augusta]]
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| [[Corean Enterprises]]
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| [[Scarecrow (BattleMech)|UCU-F4 Scarecrow]]
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| <ref name="TRO:3145FSp36+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 34–35: "UCU-F4 ''Scarecrow''"</ref>
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|}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Total Warfare]]''
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
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*''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
  
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[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category: Technology]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category: Ballistic Weapons]]
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[[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
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[[Category: Burst-Fire Weapons]]
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[[Category: Anti-Personnel Weapons]]
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[[Category: ProtoMech Weapons]]

Revision as of 19:51, 4 February 2024

This article is about BattleMech and Vehicle Mounted Model. For Battle Armor Mounted Model and infantry Portable model, see Machine Gun, Light (Battle Armor) and Machine Gun (Semi-Portable)(Support Weapon).
Light Machine Gun used on Battle Armor.
Light Machine Gun
Production information
Type Ballistic (Anti-Infantry)
Tech Base Inner Sphere (IS)/Clan
Year Availability IS = 3068 (CC)[1][2]

Clan = 3060 (CSJ)[2]

Availability Ratings X[2]/X[2]/C[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 0[3]
Damage 1 + 1D6 vs. Infantry[3][4] OR 7B/5B[5]
Minimum Range 0[3]
Short Range 1-2[3]
Medium Range 3-4[3]
Long Range 5-6[3]
Tons IS = 0.5[3]

Clan = 0.25

Critical Slots 1[3]
Ammo Per Ton 200[3]
Cost (unloaded) 5,000[2]
Ammo Cost (per ton) 500
BV (1.0) IS = N/A

Clan = 5

BV (2.0) Clan = 5[6]
1 (Ammo)[6]

IS = 5[7]
1 (Ammo)[7]

Description

The creation of the Light Machine Gun was one of Clan Smoke Jaguar's last acts before they were all but destroyed by the Inner Sphere. It was originally intended as a weapon for ProtoMechs, but it soon made its way onto heavier units. The Capellan Confederation was able to effectively duplicate this design in time for Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE.[1]

Models

The Light Machine Gun is manufactured on the following planets:

Series 14NC-B

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Proserpina Wakazashi Enterprises Yasha [8]

GM Light Machine Gun

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Oliver Brigadier Corporation Demon [9]

Johnston Light Minigun

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Johnsondale Valiant Systems Ranger [10]

GM Ultralight

Clantech

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Augusta Corean Enterprises UCU-F4 Scarecrow [11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 228: "Light Machine Gun"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 TechManual, p. 290: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment - Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ Total Warfare p. 217: "Burst Fire Weapons Versus Infantry Table
  5. ↑ A Time of War, p. 211: Anti-Infantry Weapons Table
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 18
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 24
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 26
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, pp. 34–35: "UCU-F4 Scarecrow"

Bibliography

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