Difference between revisions of "Semi-Portable Particle Cannon"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[PPC, Man-Pack|Man-Pack Particle Cannon]] is a man sized version of the 'Mech PPC. Unlike its larger cousin this weapon has no particle dispersion due to its size and power output. Normally requiring a crew of two using a | + | The [[PPC, Man-Pack|Man-Pack Particle Cannon]] is a man sized version of the 'Mech PPC. Unlike its larger cousin this weapon has no particle dispersion due to its size and power output. Normally requiring a crew of two using a [[Bi-pod mount]], A single man cannot normally use the Man-Pack PPC Effectively. However, it is possible with a [[Waldo]] unit that allows the wearer to maneuver the weapon like a rifle. Troopers wearing [[:Category:Exoskeletons|Exoskeletons]] or their armored cousins can carry The [[PPC, Man-Pack|Man-Pack Particle Cannon]] in their hands. [[Exoskeleton]] & [[PPC, Man-Pack|Man-Pack Particle Cannon]] combo was a favorite of Heavy Weapons Platoons and Special Operations Forces before the introduction of [[:Category:Power Armor (Light)|Power Armor]]. The [[PPC, Man-Pack PPC|Man-Pack Particle Cannon]] can be fired in either single shot or burst mode. There is not yet a BattleArmor Mounted model. |
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 2 February 2011
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| Man-Pack Particle Cannon or Semi-Portable Particle Cannon | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Energy Based Support Weapon |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | 2436 DC |
| Year Introduced | 2436 DC |
| Year Extinction | N/A |
| Year Reintroduced | N/A |
| Technology Rating | E |
| Availability Rating | Age of War–Star League = D |
| Legality Rating | A - F |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | N/A |
| Damage | 0.72 |
| Short Range | 2 |
| Medium Range | 4 |
| Long Range | 6 |
| Mass | 40 kg |
| RPG Shots Per Reload | 150 [1] / 6 [2] = 25 |
| Mass Per Reload | 3 [3] |
| Bursts Per Reload | 25 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 7,000 |
| BV (1.0) | Clan = ???
IS = ??? |
| BV (2.0) | Clan = 3.01
IS = 3.01 |
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Description
The Man-Pack Particle Cannon is a man sized version of the 'Mech PPC. Unlike its larger cousin this weapon has no particle dispersion due to its size and power output. Normally requiring a crew of two using a Bi-pod mount, A single man cannot normally use the Man-Pack PPC Effectively. However, it is possible with a Waldo unit that allows the wearer to maneuver the weapon like a rifle. Troopers wearing Exoskeletons or their armored cousins can carry The Man-Pack Particle Cannon in their hands. Exoskeleton & Man-Pack Particle Cannon combo was a favorite of Heavy Weapons Platoons and Special Operations Forces before the introduction of Power Armor. The Man-Pack Particle Cannon can be fired in either single shot or burst mode. There is not yet a BattleArmor Mounted model.