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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]] | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp407">''Tactical Operations'', p. 407: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"</ref> |
| − | | Year Availability = [[3051]]<ref>''Tactical Operations, | + | | 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 = | + | | Year Advanced = [[3080]]<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> |
| − | | Heat = 1 | + | | Heat = 1<ref name="TOp406">''Tactical Operations'', p. 406: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"</ref> |
| − | | Damage = 1/slug | + | | Damage = 1/slug<ref name="TOp406"/> |
| − | | Minimum Range = 2<ref | + | | Minimum Range = 2<ref name="TOp406"/> |
| − | | Short Range = 1-7 | + | | Short Range = 1-7<ref name="TOp406"/> |
| − | | Medium Range = 8-15 | + | | Medium Range = 8-15<ref name="TOp406"/> |
| − | | Long Range = 16-22 | + | | Long Range = 16-22<ref name="TOp406"/> |
| − | | Extreme Range = | + | | Extreme Range = -- |
| − | | Tons = 15 | + | | Tons = 15<ref name="TOp407"/> |
| − | | Critical Slots = 7<ref | + | | Critical Slots = 7<ref name="TOp407"/> |
| − | | Space Slots = 1 | + | | Space Slots = 1<ref name="TOp407"/> |
| − | | Ammo Per Ton = 8 | + | | Ammo Per Ton = 8<ref name="TOp406"/> |
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 350,000 | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 350,000<ref name="TOp407"/> |
| − | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000 | + | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000<ref name="TOp407"/> |
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<br>25 (ammo)<ref>''Tactical Operations, p. | + | | 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> |
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| − | + | == 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'', 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> | |
| − | ==Models== | + | By 3080 limited mass production of the weapon had started.<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> |
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| + | 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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| + | == Models == | ||
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=== |
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| − | + | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | |
| − | + | |'''Manufactured on''' | |
| − | | | + | |'''Manufactured by''' |
| − | | | + | |'''Typically used in''' |
| + | |'''References''' | ||
| + | |---- | ||
| [[Emris IV]] | | [[Emris IV]] | ||
| [[StarCorps Industries]] | | [[StarCorps Industries]] | ||
| + | | [[Carronade]] | ||
| + | | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 34–35: "CRN-7M ''Carronade''"</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
| − | == | + | ===Poland Main Model X=== |
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| − | + | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | |
| − | + | |'''Manufactured on''' | |
| + | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
| + | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
| + | |'''References''' | ||
| + | |---- | ||
| + | | [[Kathil]] | ||
| + | | [[General Motors]] | ||
| + | | [[Marauder]] | ||
| + | | <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6'', p. 7</ref> | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == 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. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | |
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Weapons]] | + | [[Category: Weapons]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Ballistic Weapons]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] |
| + | [[Category: Gauss Weapons]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Burst-Fire Weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:42, 27 January 2024
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| Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Year Availability | 3051 (FC)[2] |
| Advanced Technology Year | 3080[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1[4] |
| Damage | 1/slug[4] |
| Minimum Range | 2[4] |
| Short Range | 1-7[4] |
| Medium Range | 8-15[4] |
| Long Range | 16-22[4] |
| Extreme Range | -- |
| Tons | 15[1] |
| Critical Slots | 7[1] |
| Space Slots | 1[1] |
| Ammo Per Ton | 8[4] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 350,000[1] |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 25,000[1] |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 198 (rifle)[5] 25 (ammo)[5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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[4] 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 MechWarriors. The Federated Commonwealth canceled the project in 3051.[2]
Somehow the Free Worlds League received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the Emperor "Mercury Elite" used by Lieutenant Colonel Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the Dark Shadows battalion against the Word of Blake on Atreus.[6] By 3078, the weapon was being manufactured in the Draconis Combine, and was mounted on their experimental Wolf Trap.[7]
By 3080 limited mass production of the weapon had started.[3]
Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.[2] If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless.
Models[edit]
The Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:
Oriente MagCoil Model K[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Emris IV | StarCorps Industries | Carronade | [8] |
Poland Main Model X[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Kathil | General Motors | Marauder | [9] |
Related Weapons[edit]
- 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, Heavy, Anti-infantry and even Naval versions.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Tactical Operations, p. 407: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tactical Operations, pp. 314–315: "Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Tactical Operations, p. 406: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tactical Operations, p. 382: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, pp. 2, 11, 16: "Divided Loyalties/Silence the Shadows/Record Sheet"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, p. 4: "WFT-2X Wolf Trap Bear Trap""
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 34–35: "CRN-7M Carronade"
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6, p. 7