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− | The '''Plasma Cannon''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] based | + | The '''Plasma Cannon''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] based on the man-portable [[Plasma Rifle|plasma rifle]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Like the Capellan version, the Plasma Cannon use lasers to super-heat a plastic foam into a volatile "plasma" state which is then launched at a target by magnetic accelaration. 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 of living creatures, and melts or evaporates other materials. The plasma cannon does not have a significant kinetic energy component, that is to say the ionized material is not projected with sufficient momentum to cause some secondary impact | + | The only damage mechanism of this weapon is thermal transfer; the weapon causes serious burns, and often immediate death of living creatures, and melts or evaporates other materials. The plasma cannon does not have a significant kinetic energy component, that is to say the ionized material is not projected with sufficient momentum to cause some secondary impact damage. |
==Models== | ==Models== |
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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 | 14-18 |
Tons | 3 |
Critical Slots | 1 |
Ammo Per Ton | 10 |
Cost (unloaded) | 320,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 12,000 |
BV (1.0) | N/A |
BV (2.0) | 170 |
The Plasma Cannon is an energy weapon that affects its target primarily through the transfer of heat.
Description
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 use lasers to super-heat a plastic foam into a volatile "plasma" state which is then launched at a target by magnetic accelaration. 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 of living creatures, and melts or evaporates other materials. The plasma cannon does not have a significant kinetic energy component, that is to say the ionized material is not projected with sufficient momentum to cause some secondary impact damage.
Models
Model | Used by |
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Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon [2] | Shadow Hawk IIC 5 IS (Mech) |
Rho-series Plasma Cannon [3] | Ursus 2 Clan (Mech) |
Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon [4] | Night Wolf clan (Mech) |
Zeta-series X Plasma Cannon [5] | Warhammer IIC 8 Clan (Mech) |
Zeta-Series X Plasma Cannon [6] | Ha Otoko 2 Clan (Mech) |
Game Rules
The plasma cannon deals anywhere from 2-12 points of heat or 3-18 points of damage, depending on the unit it strikes:
UNIT | HEAT | Additional Damage |
Unarmored Infantry | 2D6 | 3D6 |
Mechanized Infantry | 2D6 | 3D6 |
Battle Armor | 2D6 | 2D6 |
Dropship | 2D6 | None |
Jumpship | 2D6 | None |
Aerospace Fighter | 2D6 | None |
Battlemech | 2D6 | None |
Protomech | 2D6 | None |
Vehicle | 2D6 | None |