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| Medium Range = 7-12 | | Medium Range = 7-12 | ||
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| Tons = 3 | | Tons = 3 | ||
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| Cost (unloaded) = 320,000 | | Cost (unloaded) = 320,000 | ||
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 12,000 | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 12,000 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Plasma Cannon''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] based on the man-portable [[ | + | The '''Plasma Cannon''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] based on the man-portable [[plasma rifle]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Like the Capellan version, the Plasma Cannon uses lasers to superheat a plastic foam into a volatile "plasma" state which is then launched at a target by magnetic acceleration. Unlike the Capellan version, the Clan Scientists focused exclusively on heat generation, making the Plasma Cannon cause nearly twice as much heat damage on the target. |
The only damage mechanism of this weapon is thermal transfer; the weapon causes serious burns, and often immediate death to living creatures, and melts or evaporates other materials. The Plasma Cannon does not have a significant kinetic energy component, that is to say the projectile is not launched with enough force to cause secondary impact damage. | The only damage mechanism of this weapon is thermal transfer; the weapon causes serious burns, and often immediate death to living creatures, and melts or evaporates other materials. The Plasma Cannon does not have a significant kinetic energy component, that is to say the projectile is not launched with enough force to cause secondary impact damage. | ||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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| − | ! | + | ! Brand |
| − | !Used by | + | ! Used by |
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| − | |Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon | + | | Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon |
| + | | ''[[Shadow Hawk IIC#Variants|Shadow Hawk IIC]]'' 5 | ||
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| + | | <ref>''Milspecs''</ref> | ||
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| − | |Rho-series Plasma Cannon | + | | Rho-series Plasma Cannon |
| + | | ''[[Ursus (BattleMech)#Variants|Ursus]]'' 2 | ||
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| + | | <ref>''Milspecs''</ref> | ||
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| − | |Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon <ref> 3085 p. 174 </ref> | + | | Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon |
| + | | ''[[Night Wolf]]'' | ||
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| + | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 174</ref> | ||
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| − | |Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon | + | | Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon |
| − | + | | ''[[Warhammer IIC#Variants|Warhammer IIC]]'' 8<br>''[[Ha Otoko#Variants|Ha Otoko]]'' 2 | |
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| + | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 282</ref><br><ref>''Milspecs''</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[TechManual]]'' | + | * ''[[List of MilSpecs articles#Ha Otoko|BattleCorps MilSpecs: "Ha Otoko"]]'' |
| − | *''[[Total Warfare]]'' | + | * ''[[List of MilSpecs articles#Shadow Hawk|BattleCorps MilSpecs: "Shadow Hawk"]]'' |
| + | * ''[[List of MilSpecs articles#Ursus|BattleCorps MilSpecs: "Ursus"]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
[[Category:Weapons|Plasma Cannon]] | [[Category:Weapons|Plasma Cannon]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Heat-Inducing Weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:40, 13 January 2024
| Plasma Cannon | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Energy (Direct Fire, Heat-Inducing, Anti-Infantry) |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Year Availability | 3069[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 7 |
| Damage | Special |
| Minimum Range | 0 |
| Short Range | 1-6 |
| Medium Range | 7-12 |
| Long Range | 13-18 |
| Tons | 3 |
| Critical Slots | 1 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 10 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 320,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 12,000 |
| BV (2.0) | 170 |
The Plasma Cannon is a Clan-tech energy weapon that affects its target primarily through the transfer of heat. It is essentially a more advanced Flamer, firing superheated material in a state similar to that found in fusion reactions and solar flares. Unlike most energy weapons other than chemical lasers, the Plasma Cannon does require ammo, in the form of plastic cartridges used to generate its projectiles.
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Description[edit]
The Plasma Cannon was developed by Clan Diamond Shark based on the man-portable plasma rifle of the Capellan Confederation. Like the Capellan version, the Plasma Cannon uses lasers to superheat a plastic foam into a volatile "plasma" state which is then launched at a target by magnetic acceleration. Unlike the Capellan version, the Clan Scientists focused exclusively on heat generation, making the Plasma Cannon cause nearly twice as much heat damage on the target.
The only damage mechanism of this weapon is thermal transfer; the weapon causes serious burns, and often immediate death to living creatures, and melts or evaporates other materials. The Plasma Cannon does not have a significant kinetic energy component, that is to say the projectile is not launched with enough force to cause secondary impact damage.
Models[edit]
| Brand | Used by | Company | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon | Shadow Hawk IIC 5 | [2] | |
| Rho-series Plasma Cannon | Ursus 2 | [3] | |
| Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon | Night Wolf | [4] | |
| Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon | Warhammer IIC 8 Ha Otoko 2 |
[5] [6] |