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− | Some weapons such as the M100 are occassionally described as ''.50 Cals'' but this is unlikely to be more than generic terminology for Machineguns as the BattleTech Universe uses the metric system.<ref name=LHc16/> Vehicular machine guns in BattleTech can be anywhere from infantry caliber 5mm | + | Some weapons such as the M100 are occassionally described as ''.50 Cals'' but this is unlikely to be more than generic terminology for Machineguns as the BattleTech Universe uses the metric system.<ref name=LHc16/> Vehicular machine guns in BattleTech can be anywhere from infantry caliber 12.5mm, up to 20mm, depending on the model. |
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Revision as of 20:52, 22 December 2018
Machine Gun | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic (Anti-Infantry) |
Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) |
Year Introduced | Clan = 2825 CDS
IS = Pre-Spaceflight[1] |
Technology Rating | B |
Availability Ratings | A[2]/A[2]/B[2] |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 0 [3] |
Damage | 2[3] |
Minimum Range | 0[3] |
Short Range | 1[3] |
Medium Range | 2[3] |
Long Range | 3[3] |
Tons | Clan = 0.25[4]
IS = 0.5[3] |
Critical Slots | 1[3] |
Ammo Per Ton | 200[3] |
Cost (unloaded) | 5,000[2] |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 1,000[5] |
BV (2.0) | Clan = 5[6] 1 (Ammo)[6] |
Description
The Machine Gun is the quintessential anti-infantry weapon, issuing a stream of bullets at a high rate of fire to cut down opposing soldiers, while still being effective at damaging BattleMechs. Vehicular-scale machine guns mounted on BattleMechs can lay low entire platoons in just a few passes thanks to their high rate of fire, though they are more commonly found on Combat Vehicles and ProtoMechs.[1] These weapons are much heavier than those typically carried by infantry, but can be used by them when placed on a static mount, where they are called Support Machine Guns.[8][9] Battle Armor can also carry machine guns, typically upgraded versions of infantry-support weapons, which can rival their larger vehicular-scale cousins.[10]
Beyond the "standard" models Clan Smoke Jaguar was the first to create Light Machine Guns and Heavy Machine Guns, which the other Clans and the Inner Sphere eventually fielded as well. The Federated Suns were also the first to mount multiple machine guns on the same linked platform creating the Machine Gun Array.[1]
Additionally, to their feature of being brutally effective against infantry units, Machine Guns can be reconfigured to spray a significantly higher amount of bullets at the cost of heat. This by default consumes triple the amount of ammo measured against the actual damage applied (regardless of if this hits or not). This in turn enables them to do a notable amount of damage to armor as a result of simply throwing more bullets at the problem. This unfortunately doesn't make these types of weapons any more damaging against infantry however.[11]
Ammo Handling
BattleMechs and vehicles (massing more than 5 tons) allot Machine Gun ammunition in half-ton (100 "round") as well as full ton (200 "round") lots. Powered Armor (of all types, including BattleArmor) and vehicles massing less than 5 tons are alloted ammo in 5 kg lots that are consumed in a single "round" or turn of fire.
Models
The Machine Gun is manufactured on the following planets:
20mm Gatling Gun
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Ares | Quikscell Company | ||
Gallery | Quikscell Company | ||
Kalidasa | Quikscell Company | ||
Layover | Quikscell Company |
Blackwell B75
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Outreach | Blackwell Heavy Industries |
Borman-ASC
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Torrence | Veridian Dynamics | T-12 Tiger Medium Tank | [12] |
Bulldog Minigun
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Ingersoll | Bulldog Enterprises | ||
Proserpina | Bulldog Enterprises |
Coventry Light Autogun
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Coventry | Coventry Metal Works |
Johnston MiniGun
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Syrtis | Johnston Industries | ??? | [citation needed] |
M100 Heavy
The M100 Heavy Machine Gun is a 12.5mm[13] weapon typically used to deter infantry attacks against Phoenix Hawk, Crusader and Exterminator BattleMechs.[14]
The M100s is powerful enough to punch right through any body armor, though Elemental armor could withstand multiple hits with no problem.[15]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Oliver | Brigadier Corporation | Phoenix Hawk Crusader Exterminator |
[14] |
Maxi Mini
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Menke | Ceres Metals Industries |
Mydron Mini-Gun
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Bithinia | Bithinian Ballistics |
ScatterGun Light
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Earth | New Earth Trading Company |
Sperry Browning
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Canopus IV | Majesty Metals and Manufacturing | ||
Hun Ho | LexaTech Industries | ||
Indicass | Ceres Metals Industries | ||
MacLeod's Land | Pinard Protectorates Limited |
SureFire MiniGun
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Coventry Pandora |
Coventry Metal Works Red Devil Industries |
Voelkers 200
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Stewart Pinard |
Corean Enterprises Vandenberg Mechanized Industries |
Thunderbolt |
Notes
Some weapons such as the M100 are occassionally described as .50 Cals but this is unlikely to be more than generic terminology for Machineguns as the BattleTech Universe uses the metric system.[15] Vehicular machine guns in BattleTech can be anywhere from infantry caliber 12.5mm, up to 20mm, depending on the model.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 TechManual, p. 228, "Machine Gun"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 TechManual, p. 290, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment - Table"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 343, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 294, "Heavy Weapon Ammunition - Table"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ MechWarrior: Third Edition, p. 137, "Machine Guns"
- ↑ MechWarrior: Third Edition, p. 143, "Battle Armor Primary Weapons"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 258, "Machine Gun"
- ↑ Tactical Operations p. 102, "Rapid Fire Machine Guns"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 211, "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"
- ↑ Ghost of Christmas Present, p. 3
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 294, "Produced Crusader 3R Components"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Lethal Heritage, Ch. 16
Bibliography
- BattleTech Master Rules
- Ghost of Christmas Present (short story)
- Lethal Heritage (novel)
- MechWarrior: 3rd Edition
- TechManual