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| Type = Defense system | | Type = Defense system | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
− | | Year Availability = [[3055]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 237</ref> | + | | Year Availability = [[3055]]<ref name="TMp292"/> ([[Draconis Combine|DC]])<ref name="TMp237">''TechManual'', p. 237, "Screen Launcher"</ref> |
− | | Heat = 10 | + | | Availability Rating = |
− | | Damage = 15 (incidental) | + | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#x|X]]<ref name="TMp292"/> |
+ | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#x|X]]<ref name="TMp292"/> | ||
+ | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp292"/> | ||
+ | | Heat = 10<ref name="TMp342">''TechManual'', p. 342, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> | ||
+ | | Damage = 15 (incidental){{cn}} | ||
| Minimum Range = N/A | | Minimum Range = N/A | ||
− | | Short Range = 1-3 | + | | Short Range = 1-3 |
| Medium Range = 4-6 | | Medium Range = 4-6 | ||
| Long Range = 7-9 | | Long Range = 7-9 | ||
| Extreme Range = 10-12 | | Extreme Range = 10-12 | ||
− | | Tons = 40 | + | | Tons = 40<ref name="TMp342"/> |
+ | | Critical Slots = N/A<ref name="TMp342"/> | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = 0.1 (1 canister weighs 10 tons) | | Ammo Per Ton = 0.1 (1 canister weighs 10 tons) | ||
− | | Cost (unloaded) = 250,000<ref>'' | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 250,000<ref name="TMp292">''TechManual'', p. 292, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"</ref> |
− | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 10,000 | + | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 10,000<ref name="TMp342"/> |
− | | BV (1.0) = 160 (launcher)<br>20 (canister)<ref>''AeroTech 2'', p. 54</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 160 (launcher)<ref name="AT2p54"/> <br> 20 (canister)<ref name="AT2p54">''AeroTech 2'', p. 54, "Weapon And Equipment BV And Costs"</ref> |
− | | BV (2.0) = 160 (launcher)<br>20 (canister) | + | | BV (2.0) = 160 (launcher)<ref name="TMp318"/> <br> 20 (canister)<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318, "Aerospace Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
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− | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
− | The '''Screen Launcher''' system was introduced by the engineers of the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] in 3055 to provide additional protection to [[DropShips]] facing [[Clan]] [[WarShips]]. The Screen Launcher fires a special canister projectile loaded with chaff, visual obscurants, and electronic jamming devices. These projectiles are fired at a location between the DropShip and an attacker, impeding targeting systems. Though not intended as a weapon any unit near the canister when it explodes will be damaged as if it had been hit by a [[Gauss Rifle]].<ref>''AeroTech 2'', p. 41</ref> Ship captains are advised that this damage is incidental, and given the weight of the canister (10 tons) not impressive. | + | The '''Screen Launcher''' system was introduced by the engineers of the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] in 3055 to provide additional protection to [[DropShips]] facing [[Clan]] [[WarShips]]. The Screen Launcher fires a special canister projectile loaded with chaff, visual obscurants, and electronic jamming devices. These projectiles are fired at a location between the DropShip and an attacker, impeding targeting systems. Though not intended as a weapon, any unit near the canister when it explodes will be damaged as if it had been hit by a [[Gauss Rifle]].<ref name="AT2p41">''AeroTech 2'', p. 41, "Screen Launchers"</ref> Ship captains are advised that this damage is incidental, and given the weight of the canister (10 tons), it is not impressive.<ref name="TMp237"/><ref name="ExCp92"/> |
− | Strangely, | + | Strangely, although the Screen Launcher was invented in the [[Draconis Combine]], few of their ships are equipped with the system. The [[Federated Suns]] was the first Successor State to deploy the Screen Launcher, installing three on the ''[[Avalon]]''-class cruiser. Unlike previous technology transfers based on espionage, as part of the [[Clan Invasion]] detente between the Federated Suns and the Draconis Combine that allowed the creation of the ''[[Kirishima#Named Vessels|Covenant]]''-class the Combine provided complete technical specifications for the Screen Launcher to their long-time enemy.<ref name="TMp237"/><ref name="ExCp92"/> |
− | Useful only in space (where atmosphere and gravity won't affect the canister contents) Screen Launchers can only be mounted on units that are DropShip sized or larger. In theory they can be mounted on a space station, but there are no known instances of this. | + | Useful only in space (where atmosphere and gravity won't affect the canister contents), Screen Launchers can only be mounted on units that are DropShip sized or larger. In theory, they can be mounted on a space station, but there are no known instances of this.<ref name="ExCp92"/> |
− | ==Models== | + | == Models == |
+ | The Screen Launcher is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
− | {| | + | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |
! Brand | ! Brand | ||
! Planet | ! Planet | ||
! Company | ! Company | ||
+ | ! Used by | ||
+ | ! References | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | XP1 Kamen | + | | [[XP1 Kamen]] |
− | | Draconis Combine | + | | ?([[Draconis Combine]]) |
− | | Omodaka Research Facility<ref>''Explorer Corps (sourcebook)'', p. 92</ref> | + | | [[Omodaka Research Facility]] |
+ | | ??? | ||
+ | | <ref name="ExCp92">''Explorer Corps (sourcebook)'', p. 92, "Screen Launcers"</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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− | [[Category:Technology]] | + | == Bibliography == |
− | [[Category:Weapons]] | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2]]'' |
− | [[Category:Capital Weapons]] | + | * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)]] |
− | [[Category:WarShip Weapons]] | + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' |
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+ | [[Category: Technology|Screen Launcher]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Weapons|Screen Launcher]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Capital Weapons|Screen Launcher]] | ||
+ | [[Category: WarShip Weapons|Screen Launcher]] |
Revision as of 00:49, 19 November 2017
Screen Launcher | |
Production information | |
Type | Defense system |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 3055[1] (DC)[2] |
Availability Ratings | X[1]/X[1]/F[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 10[3] |
Damage | 15 (incidental)[citation needed] |
Minimum Range | N/A |
Short Range | 1-3 |
Medium Range | 4-6 |
Long Range | 7-9 |
Extreme Range | 10-12 |
Tons | 40[3] |
Critical Slots | N/A[3] |
Ammo Per Ton | 0.1 (1 canister weighs 10 tons) |
Cost (unloaded) | 250,000[1] |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 10,000[3] |
BV (1.0) | 160 (launcher)[4] 20 (canister)[4] |
BV (2.0) | 160 (launcher)[5] 20 (canister)[5] |
Contents
Description
The Screen Launcher system was introduced by the engineers of the Draconis Combine Admiralty in 3055 to provide additional protection to DropShips facing Clan WarShips. The Screen Launcher fires a special canister projectile loaded with chaff, visual obscurants, and electronic jamming devices. These projectiles are fired at a location between the DropShip and an attacker, impeding targeting systems. Though not intended as a weapon, any unit near the canister when it explodes will be damaged as if it had been hit by a Gauss Rifle.[6] Ship captains are advised that this damage is incidental, and given the weight of the canister (10 tons), it is not impressive.[2][7]
Strangely, although the Screen Launcher was invented in the Draconis Combine, few of their ships are equipped with the system. The Federated Suns was the first Successor State to deploy the Screen Launcher, installing three on the Avalon-class cruiser. Unlike previous technology transfers based on espionage, as part of the Clan Invasion detente between the Federated Suns and the Draconis Combine that allowed the creation of the Covenant-class the Combine provided complete technical specifications for the Screen Launcher to their long-time enemy.[2][7]
Useful only in space (where atmosphere and gravity won't affect the canister contents), Screen Launchers can only be mounted on units that are DropShip sized or larger. In theory, they can be mounted on a space station, but there are no known instances of this.[7]
Models
The Screen Launcher is manufactured on the following planets:
Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | References |
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XP1 Kamen | ?(Draconis Combine) | Omodaka Research Facility | ??? | [7] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 TechManual, p. 292, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 TechManual, p. 237, "Screen Launcher"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 TechManual, p. 342, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 AeroTech 2, p. 54, "Weapon And Equipment BV And Costs"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 TechManual, p. 318, "Aerospace Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ AeroTech 2, p. 41, "Screen Launchers"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Explorer Corps (sourcebook), p. 92, "Screen Launcers"