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	| name = Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle		| name = Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle
	| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)		| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
−	| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp407">''Tactical Operations'', p. 407: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"</ref>	+	| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp407">''Tactical Operations'', p. 407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref>
−	| Year Availability = [[3051]] ([[Federated Commonwealth|FC]])<ref name="TOp314+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 314–315: "Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle"</ref>	+	| Year Availability = [[3051]] ([[Federated Commonwealth|FC]])<ref name="TOp314+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 314-315, "Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle"</ref>
	| Year Experimental =		| Year Experimental =
−	| Year Advanced = [[3080]]<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>	+	| Year Advanced = [[3080]]<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207, "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>
−	| Heat = 1<ref name="TOp406">''Tactical Operations'', p. 406: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"</ref>	+	| Heat = 1<ref name="TOp406">''Tactical Operations'', p. 406, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"</ref>
	| Damage = 1/slug<ref name="TOp406"/>		| Damage = 1/slug<ref name="TOp406"/>
	| Minimum Range = 2<ref name="TOp406"/>		| Minimum Range = 2<ref name="TOp406"/>
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	| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000<ref name="TOp407"/>		| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000<ref name="TOp407"/>
	| BV (1.0) = ???		| BV (1.0) = ???
−	| BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<ref name="TOp382"/><br> 25 (ammo)<ref name="TOp382">''Tactical Operations'', p. 382: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>	+	| BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<ref name="TOp382"/> <br> 25 (ammo)<ref name="TOp382">''Tactical Operations'', p. 382, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref>
	}}		}}
	== Description ==		== Description ==
−	The [[NAIS]] developed the '''''Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle''''' (or '''''SB Gauss''''') in an attempt to bring the functionality of an [[LB-X Autocannon]] to the [[Gauss rifle]]. Though the cluster-like ammunition made it easier to hit a target<ref name="TOp406"/> and was particularly effective in the anti-aircraft role, unlike the LB-X family, the Silver Bullet couldn't fire standard Gauss Rifle ammunition. The Silver Bullet also couldn't benefit from a [[Targeting Computer]]. These drawbacks, coupled with the weapon's high cost and relative fragility of the ammunition feeds, made the weapon very unpopular with [[MechWarrior]]s. The [[Federated Commonwealth]] canceled the project in [[3051]].<ref name="TOp314+"/>	+	The [[NAIS]] developed the '''''Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle''''' (or '''''SB Gauss''''') in an attempt to bring the functionality of an [[LB-X Autocannon]] to the [[Gauss Rifle]]. Though the cluster-like ammunition made it easier to hit a target<ref name="TOp406"/> and was particularly effective in the anti-aircraft role, unlike the LB-X family, the Silver Bullet couldn't fire standard Gauss Rifle ammunition. The Silver Bullet also couldn't benefit from a [[Targeting Computer]]. These drawbacks, coupled with the weapon's high cost and relative fragility of the ammunition feeds, made the weapon very unpopular with [[MechWarrior]]s. The [[Federated Commonwealth]] canceled the project in [[3051]].<ref name="TOp314+"/>
−	Somehow the [[Free Worlds League]] received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the ''[[Emperor#Custom Variants|Emperor "Mercury Elite"]]'' used by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the [[Dark Shadows]] battalion against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name="JTP:Ap2+">''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', pp. 2, 11, 16: "Divided Loyalties/Silence the Shadows/Record Sheet"</ref> By [[3078]], the weapon was being manufactured in the [[Draconis Combine]], and was mounted on their experimental ''[[Wolf Trap]]''.<ref name="XTRO:Kp4">''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 4: "WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap'' Bear Trap""</ref>	+	Somehow the [[Free Worlds League]] received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the ''[[Emperor#Custom Variants|Emperor "Mercury Elite"]]'' used by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the [[Dark Shadows]] battalion against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name="JTP:Ap2+">''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 2, 11, 16, "Divided Loyalties/Silence The Shadows/Record Sheet"</ref> By [[3078]], the weapon was being manufactured in the [[Draconis Combine]], and was mounted on their experimental ''[[Wolf Trap]]''.<ref name="XTRO:Kp4">''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'' p. 4, "WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap'' Bear Trap""</ref>
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−	By 3080 limited mass production of the weapon had started.<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>
	Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref name="TOp314+"/> If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless.		Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref name="TOp314+"/> If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless.
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	The Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:		The Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:
−	===Oriente MagCoil Model K===	+	{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
−		+	! Brand
−	{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"	+	! Planet
−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	! Company
−	|'''Manufactured by'''	+	! Used by
−	|'''Typically used in'''	+	! References
−	|'''References'''	+	|-
−	|----	+	| [[Oriente MagCoil Model K]]
	| [[Emris IV]]		| [[Emris IV]]
	| [[StarCorps Industries]]		| [[StarCorps Industries]]
−	| [[Carronade]]	+	| [[Carronade|CRN-7M ''Carronade'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 34–35: "CRN-7M ''Carronade''"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 34-35, "CRN-7M ''Carronade''"</ref>
	|}		|}
−	===Poland Main Model X===	+	== Rules ==
		+	<div class="gamerules">
		+	=== Game Rules ===
		+	* The weapon functions like an "LB-15X" in game play, using the 15 column of the missile hits table to determine how many single-point cluster munitions hit.
−	{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"	+	* This weapon is the updated version from the ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' book. This weapon was in turn based on the version found in the ''[[Unbound]]'' adventure pack. The ''Unbound'' Silver Bullet was a variant of Gauss Rifles that fired an explosive set of submunitions. Damage was resolved in the same manner as an LRM-15 attack, being grouped into 5 point clusters. A critical hit to the ''Unbound'' Silver Bullet's ammunition causes 15 points of damage for every shot left unfired in the bin. A critical hit to the rifle itself will ALSO cause the weapon to explode like normal Gauss Rifles. <ref name="Up71">''Unbound'', p. 71, "SB (Silver Bullet) Gauss"</ref>
−	|'''Manufactured on'''	+	</div>
−	|'''Manufactured by'''
−	|'''Typically used in'''
−	|'''References'''
−	|----
−	| [[Kathil]]
−	| [[General Motors]]
−	| [[Marauder]]
−	| <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6'', p. 7</ref>
−	|}
	== Related Weapons ==		== Related Weapons ==
−	* '''LB-X Autocannon''': A cluster-fire autocannon, which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was inspired by in terms of function and rules.	+	* '''LB-X Autocannon''': A Cluster-fire Autocannon, which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was inspired by in terms of function and rules.
	* '''Gauss Rifles''' are the fundamental technology upon which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was built. They also come in [[Light Gauss Rifle|Light]], [[Heavy Gauss Rifle|Heavy]], [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle|Anti-infantry]] and even [[Naval Gauss Rifle|Naval]] versions.		* '''Gauss Rifles''' are the fundamental technology upon which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was built. They also come in [[Light Gauss Rifle|Light]], [[Heavy Gauss Rifle|Heavy]], [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle|Anti-infantry]] and even [[Naval Gauss Rifle|Naval]] versions.
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	* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
	* ''[[Unbound]]''		* ''[[Unbound]]''
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	[[Category: Technology]]		[[Category: Technology]]
	[[Category: Weapons]]		[[Category: Weapons]]
		+	[[Category: Heavy Weapons]]
	[[Category: Ballistic Weapons]]		[[Category: Ballistic Weapons]]
	[[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]		[[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
	[[Category: Gauss Weapons]]		[[Category: Gauss Weapons]]
	[[Category: Burst-Fire Weapons]]		[[Category: Burst-Fire Weapons]]

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{{InfoBoxWeapon | image = [[File:SB Gauss.jpg|191px]] | name = Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle | Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire) | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp407">''Tactical Operations'', p. 407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref> | Year Availability = [[3051]] ([[Federated Commonwealth|FC]])<ref name="TOp314+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 314-315, "Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle"</ref> | Year Experimental = | Year Advanced = [[3080]]<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207, "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> | Heat = 1<ref name="TOp406">''Tactical Operations'', p. 406, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"</ref> | Damage = 1/slug<ref name="TOp406"/> | Minimum Range = 2<ref name="TOp406"/> | Short Range = 1-7<ref name="TOp406"/> | Medium Range = 8-15<ref name="TOp406"/> | Long Range = 16-22<ref name="TOp406"/> | Extreme Range = -- | Tons = 15<ref name="TOp407"/> | Critical Slots = 7<ref name="TOp407"/> | Space Slots = 1<ref name="TOp407"/> | Ammo Per Ton = 8<ref name="TOp406"/> | Cost (unloaded) = 350,000<ref name="TOp407"/> | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000<ref name="TOp407"/> | BV (1.0) = ??? | BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<ref name="TOp382"/> <br> 25 (ammo)<ref name="TOp382">''Tactical Operations'', p. 382, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> }} == Description == The [[NAIS]] developed the '''''Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle''''' (or '''''SB Gauss''''') in an attempt to bring the functionality of an [[LB-X Autocannon]] to the [[Gauss Rifle]]. Though the cluster-like ammunition made it easier to hit a target<ref name="TOp406"/> and was particularly effective in the anti-aircraft role, unlike the LB-X family, the Silver Bullet couldn't fire standard Gauss Rifle ammunition. The Silver Bullet also couldn't benefit from a [[Targeting Computer]]. These drawbacks, coupled with the weapon's high cost and relative fragility of the ammunition feeds, made the weapon very unpopular with [[MechWarrior]]s. The [[Federated Commonwealth]] canceled the project in [[3051]].<ref name="TOp314+"/> Somehow the [[Free Worlds League]] received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the ''[[Emperor#Custom Variants|Emperor "Mercury Elite"]]'' used by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the [[Dark Shadows]] battalion against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name="JTP:Ap2+">''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 2, 11, 16, "Divided Loyalties/Silence The Shadows/Record Sheet"</ref> By [[3078]], the weapon was being manufactured in the [[Draconis Combine]], and was mounted on their experimental ''[[Wolf Trap]]''.<ref name="XTRO:Kp4">''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'' p. 4, "WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap'' Bear Trap""</ref> Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref name="TOp314+"/> If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless. == Models == The Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets: {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" ! Brand ! Planet ! Company ! Used by ! References |- | [[Oriente MagCoil Model K]] | [[Emris IV]] | [[StarCorps Industries]] | [[Carronade|CRN-7M ''Carronade'']] | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 34-35, "CRN-7M ''Carronade''"</ref> |} == Rules == <div class="gamerules"> === Game Rules === * The weapon functions like an "LB-15X" in game play, using the 15 column of the missile hits table to determine how many single-point cluster munitions hit. * This weapon is the updated version from the ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' book. This weapon was in turn based on the version found in the ''[[Unbound]]'' adventure pack. The ''Unbound'' Silver Bullet was a variant of Gauss Rifles that fired an explosive set of submunitions. Damage was resolved in the same manner as an LRM-15 attack, being grouped into 5 point clusters. A critical hit to the ''Unbound'' Silver Bullet's ammunition causes 15 points of damage for every shot left unfired in the bin. A critical hit to the rifle itself will ALSO cause the weapon to explode like normal Gauss Rifles. <ref name="Up71">''Unbound'', p. 71, "SB (Silver Bullet) Gauss"</ref> </div> == Related Weapons == * '''LB-X Autocannon''': A Cluster-fire Autocannon, which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was inspired by in terms of function and rules. * '''Gauss Rifles''' are the fundamental technology upon which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was built. They also come in [[Light Gauss Rifle|Light]], [[Heavy Gauss Rifle|Heavy]], [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle|Anti-infantry]] and even [[Naval Gauss Rifle|Naval]] versions. == References == <references /> == Bibliography == * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' * ''[[Unbound]]'' [[Category: Technology]] [[Category: Weapons]] [[Category: Heavy Weapons]] [[Category: Ballistic Weapons]] [[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] [[Category: Gauss Weapons]] [[Category: Burst-Fire Weapons]]

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