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{{InfoBoxWeapon | {{InfoBoxWeapon | ||
| image = [[Image:BA_-_Magshot_Gauss.png]] | | image = [[Image:BA_-_Magshot_Gauss.png]] | ||
| − | | name = Magshot | + | | name = Gauss cannon (Magshot) |
| − | | Type = | + | | Type = Medium/Support (B) |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = [[3059]] | + | | Year Availability = [[3059]] ([[Federated Suns|FS]]) |
| − | | | + | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] |
| − | | | + | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#X|X]] |
| − | | | + | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#X|X]] |
| − | | Short Range = | + | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#E|E]] |
| − | + | | Damage = .74 | |
| − | + | | Short Range = 2<ref>''TechManual'', p. 351</ref> | |
| − | | Mass = 45 | + | | Mass = 45 |
| − | | | + | | Mass Per Reload = 16.5kg (20) |
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 8,500<ref>''TechManual'', p. 301</ref> |
| − | + | | BV (2.0) = 3.09<ref>''TechManual'', p. 319</ref> | |
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| − | | BV (2.0) = 3.09<ref>'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Magshot Gauss | + | The '''Magshot Gauss rifle''' was produced by [[Federated-Barrett]] under a [[Federated Commonwealth]] Intelligence Command grant to develop the main armament of the [[Infiltrator Mk. II]] [[battle armor]]. While ostensibly designed to defeat light vehicle armor, the FCIC also wanted the weapon to function as a sniper rifle for taking out "soft targets" at extreme ranges. With the recent success of their [[Thunderstroke Gauss rifle]] and [[Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon]], Federated-Barrett was well-positioned to meet these requirements.<ref name=FMFS156>''Field Manual: Federated Suns', p. 156</ref><ref name=LOS42>''Lostech'', p. 42</ref> |
| − | + | A miniature version of vehicle-mounted [[Gauss rifle]]s, the Magshot accelerates a small projectile to incredible speeds by use of a magnetic accelerator. For accuracy at great distances the weapon incorporates a unique telescopic sighting system with infrared and rangefinding capabilities. While the Magshot is standard as part of the Mk. II's armaments, its sheer expense meant the majority of stand-alone weapons were reserved for the [[Department of Military Intelligence]]'s [[MI6]], with a few score being issued to elite [[AFFS]] special forces.<ref name=FMFS156/><ref name=LOS42/> | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
===Specification=== | ===Specification=== | ||
| − | : '''Item''':Magshot Gauss | + | : '''Item''':Magshot Gauss rifle<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 274</ref> |
: '''Equipment Rating''': E/X-X-E/F | : '''Equipment Rating''': E/X-X-E/F | ||
: '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 6B/7 | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 6B/7 | ||
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: '''Mass/Reload''': 45kg/16.5kg* | : '''Mass/Reload''': 45kg/16.5kg* | ||
: '''Notes''': Crew: 2 | : '''Notes''': Crew: 2 | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| − | *''[[TechManual]]'' | + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' |
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| − | + | [[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]] | |
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 8 January 2023
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| Gauss cannon (Magshot) | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Medium/Support (B) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | 3059 (FS) |
| Technology Rating | E |
| Availability Ratings | X/X/E |
| Technical specifications | |
| Damage | .74 |
| Short Range | 2[1] |
| Mass | 45 kg |
| Mass Per Reload | 16.5kg (20) |
| Cost (unloaded) | 8,500[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 3.09[3] |
Description[edit]
The Magshot Gauss rifle was produced by Federated-Barrett under a Federated Commonwealth Intelligence Command grant to develop the main armament of the Infiltrator Mk. II battle armor. While ostensibly designed to defeat light vehicle armor, the FCIC also wanted the weapon to function as a sniper rifle for taking out "soft targets" at extreme ranges. With the recent success of their Thunderstroke Gauss rifle and Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon, Federated-Barrett was well-positioned to meet these requirements.[4][5]
A miniature version of vehicle-mounted Gauss rifles, the Magshot accelerates a small projectile to incredible speeds by use of a magnetic accelerator. For accuracy at great distances the weapon incorporates a unique telescopic sighting system with infrared and rangefinding capabilities. While the Magshot is standard as part of the Mk. II's armaments, its sheer expense meant the majority of stand-alone weapons were reserved for the Department of Military Intelligence's MI6, with a few score being issued to elite AFFS special forces.[4][5]