Difference between revisions of "Rock Cutter"
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| Type = Melee Weapon | | Type = Melee Weapon | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = Pre-Spaceflight | + | | Year Availability = [[Pre-Spaceflight]]<ref name="TMp247">''TechManual'', p. 247, "Rock Cutter"</ref> |
| − | + | | Availability Rating = | |
| − | | | + | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp293"/> |
| + | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp293"/> | ||
| + | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp293"/> | ||
| + | | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp344">''TechManual'', p. 344, "Industrial Equipment Table"</ref> | ||
| + | | Damage = 5<ref name="TMp344"/> | ||
| Minimum Range = 0 | | Minimum Range = 0 | ||
| Short Range = 0 | | Short Range = 0 | ||
| Medium Range = 0 | | Medium Range = 0 | ||
| Long Range = 0 | | Long Range = 0 | ||
| − | | Tons = 5<ref | + | | Tons = 5<ref name="TMp344"/> |
| − | | Critical Slots = 5<ref | + | | Critical Slots = 5<ref name="TMp344"/> |
| − | | Space Slots = 1<ref | + | | Space Slots = 1<ref name="TMp344"/> |
| Ammo Per Ton = N/A | | Ammo Per Ton = N/A | ||
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 100,000<ref>''TechManual'', p. 293</ref> | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 100,000<ref name="TMp293">''TechManual'', p. 293, "Industrial Equipment (Cont)"</ref> |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 6<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 6<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
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| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''Rock Cutter''' is a piece of mining and construction equipment that is rarely seen on the battlefield. The Rock Cutter is usually found on [[IndustrialMech]]s that are used either for mining and demolition. A few Solaris fighters have tried using Rock Cutters in combat, but the awkward nature of the tool makes it a poor substitute for a [[Sword]] or [[Hatchet]]. | + | The '''Rock Cutter''' is a piece of mining and construction equipment that is rarely seen on the battlefield. The Rock Cutter is usually found on [[IndustrialMech]]s that are used either for mining and demolition. A few Solaris fighters have tried using Rock Cutters in combat, but the awkward nature of the tool makes it a poor substitute for a [[Sword]] or [[Hatchet]].<ref name="TMp247"/> |
| − | The Rock Cutter looks something like a [[Chainsaw]], but instead of single teeth for cutting down trees, the Rock Cutter uses a chain equipped with industrial diamond cutting teeth. These teeth allow the Rock Cutter to easily slice into hardened materials. The mechanisms used to spin the chain and the friction built up by the cutting teeth make this one of the few pieces of industrial equipment that builds up heat. The Rock Cutter isn't as accurate as a [[Mining Drill]], but in open pit mines it does a good job of slicing away materials. | + | The Rock Cutter looks something like a [[Chainsaw]], but instead of single teeth for cutting down trees, the Rock Cutter uses a chain equipped with industrial diamond cutting teeth. These teeth allow the Rock Cutter to easily slice into hardened materials. The mechanisms used to spin the chain and the friction built up by the cutting teeth make this one of the few pieces of industrial equipment that builds up heat. The Rock Cutter isn't as accurate as a [[Mining Drill]], but in open pit mines it does a good job of slicing away materials.<ref name="TMp247"/> |
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| + | == Rules == | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | ===Game Rules=== | + | === Game Rules === |
| − | In game play the Rock Cutter inflicts 5 points of damage to combat units<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 146</ref> and 5+3D6 damage to buildings.<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 140</ref> The awkward nature of the Rock Cutter means it imposes a 1 point to-hit penalty.<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 146</ref> | + | In game play the Rock Cutter inflicts 5 points of damage to combat units<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 146</ref> and 5+3D6 damage to buildings.<ref name="TWp140">''Total Warfare'', p. 140, "Combat - Rock Cutter"</ref> The awkward nature of the Rock Cutter means it imposes a 1 point to-hit penalty.<ref name="TWp146">''Total Warfare'', p. 146, "Physical Weapon Attacks Table"</ref> |
| − | Bipedal 'Mechs can carry a single Rock Cutter in each arm, but must remove the hand actuator to do so. Quad 'Mechs must mount the Rock Cutter in the side torsos, but can only mount one in each location. Combat and Support Vehicles may mount a Rock Cutter in the Front, Back, or Turret locations. A Rock Cutter may not be mounted in any area that mounts a [[Chainsaw]], [[Dual Saw]], [[Pile Driver]], [[Mining Drill]], [[Wrecking Ball]], Combine, or [[Backhoe]].<ref | + | Bipedal 'Mechs can carry a single Rock Cutter in each arm, but must remove the hand actuator to do so. Quad 'Mechs must mount the Rock Cutter in the side torsos, but can only mount one in each location. Combat and Support Vehicles may mount a Rock Cutter in the Front, Back, or Turret locations. A Rock Cutter may not be mounted in any area that mounts a [[Chainsaw]], [[Dual Saw]], [[Pile Driver]], [[Mining Drill]], [[Wrecking Ball]], Combine, or [[Backhoe]].<ref name="TMp247"/> |
</div> | </div> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | |
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
* ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Technology]] | + | [[Category:Technology|Rock Cutter]] |
| − | [[Category:Melee Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Melee Weapons|Rock Cutter]] |
Revision as of 18:28, 7 May 2016
| Rock Cutter | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Melee Weapon |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | Pre-Spaceflight[1] |
| Availability Ratings | D[2]/D[2]/D[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 0[3] |
| Damage | 5[3] |
| Minimum Range | 0 |
| Short Range | 0 |
| Medium Range | 0 |
| Long Range | 0 |
| Tons | 5[3] |
| Critical Slots | 5[3] |
| Space Slots | 1[3] |
| Ammo Per Ton | N/A |
| Cost (unloaded) | 100,000[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 6[4] |
Description
The Rock Cutter is a piece of mining and construction equipment that is rarely seen on the battlefield. The Rock Cutter is usually found on IndustrialMechs that are used either for mining and demolition. A few Solaris fighters have tried using Rock Cutters in combat, but the awkward nature of the tool makes it a poor substitute for a Sword or Hatchet.[1]
The Rock Cutter looks something like a Chainsaw, but instead of single teeth for cutting down trees, the Rock Cutter uses a chain equipped with industrial diamond cutting teeth. These teeth allow the Rock Cutter to easily slice into hardened materials. The mechanisms used to spin the chain and the friction built up by the cutting teeth make this one of the few pieces of industrial equipment that builds up heat. The Rock Cutter isn't as accurate as a Mining Drill, but in open pit mines it does a good job of slicing away materials.[1]
Rules
Game Rules
In game play the Rock Cutter inflicts 5 points of damage to combat units[5] and 5+3D6 damage to buildings.[6] The awkward nature of the Rock Cutter means it imposes a 1 point to-hit penalty.[7]
Bipedal 'Mechs can carry a single Rock Cutter in each arm, but must remove the hand actuator to do so. Quad 'Mechs must mount the Rock Cutter in the side torsos, but can only mount one in each location. Combat and Support Vehicles may mount a Rock Cutter in the Front, Back, or Turret locations. A Rock Cutter may not be mounted in any area that mounts a Chainsaw, Dual Saw, Pile Driver, Mining Drill, Wrecking Ball, Combine, or Backhoe.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 TechManual, p. 247, "Rock Cutter"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 TechManual, p. 293, "Industrial Equipment (Cont)"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 TechManual, p. 344, "Industrial Equipment Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Total Warfare, p. 146
- ↑ Total Warfare, p. 140, "Combat - Rock Cutter"
- ↑ Total Warfare, p. 146, "Physical Weapon Attacks Table"