Semi-Portable Particle Cannon

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Man-Pack Particle Cannon or Semi-Portable Particle Cannon
Production information
Type	Energy Based Support Weapon
Tech Base	Inner Sphere Clan
Year Availability	2436 DC
Year Introduced	2436 DC
Year Extinction	N/A
Year Reintroduced	N/A
Technology Rating	E
Availability Rating	D
Availability Ratings	D/E/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 / 6 = 25
Mass Per Reload	3
Bursts Per Reload	25
Cost (unloaded)	7,000
BV (1.0)	Clan = ??? IS = ???
BV (2.0)	Clan = 3.01 IS = 3.01

Description

The Semi-Portable Particle Cannon (also known as 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 Bipod 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. Exoskeletons and 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 Battle Armor mounted model.

Bibliography

• LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide
• Technical Readout: 3026
• TechManual