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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Small Chemical Laser''' is the smallest of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] chemical laser systems. Intended for use on combat vehicles that have an [[ICE]] or [[Fuel Cell]] engine, the chemical laser uses a "shell" of lasing chemicals to create the energy it needs to fire a laser beam at a target. The drawback to this system is that unlike every other laser system that exists, it can actually run out of ammunition. The key advantage to the system is that it will operate on vehicles that lack a [[fusion engine]] and it doesn't require power amplifiers.<ref name="TOp320">''Tactical Operations'', p. 320, "Chemical Laser"</ref> | + | The '''Small Chemical Laser''' is the smallest of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] chemical laser systems. Intended for use on combat vehicles that have an [[ICE]] or [[Fuel Cell]] engine, the chemical laser uses a "shell" of lasing chemicals to create the energy it needs to fire a laser beam at a target. The drawback to this system is that unlike every other laser system that exists, it can actually run out of ammunition (or even explode). The key advantage to the system is that it will operate on vehicles that lack a [[fusion engine]] and it doesn't require power amplifiers, and ProtoMechs are able to mount these weapons without Heat Sinks.<ref name="TOp320">''Tactical Operations'', p. 319-320, "Chemical Laser"</ref> |
The Small Chemical Laser also has a range and damage profile identical to a standard [[Inner Sphere]] [[Small Laser]]. On the [[Epona]] and other fast moving vehicles in the Horse's Touman, this isn't a huge problem.{{cn}} | The Small Chemical Laser also has a range and damage profile identical to a standard [[Inner Sphere]] [[Small Laser]]. On the [[Epona]] and other fast moving vehicles in the Horse's Touman, this isn't a huge problem.{{cn}} | ||
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== Models == | == Models == | ||
As this weapon is produced only by the Clans, there are no Inner Sphere models. | As this weapon is produced only by the Clans, there are no Inner Sphere models. | ||
Revision as of 05:52, 21 March 2018
| Small Chemical Laser | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Direct Fire- Energy |
| Tech Base | Clan[1] |
| Year Availability | 3059[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1[2] |
| Damage | 3[2] |
| Minimum Range | 0[2] |
| Short Range | 1[2] |
| Medium Range | 2[2] |
| Long Range | 3[2] |
| Tons | 0.5[1] |
| Mass | ??? kg |
| Critical Slots | 1 |
| Space Slots | ??? |
| Ammo Per Ton | 60 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 10,000[1] |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 30,000[2] |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 7 for laser; 1 for ammo[3] |
Contents
Description
The Small Chemical Laser is the smallest of Clan Hell's Horses chemical laser systems. Intended for use on combat vehicles that have an ICE or Fuel Cell engine, the chemical laser uses a "shell" of lasing chemicals to create the energy it needs to fire a laser beam at a target. The drawback to this system is that unlike every other laser system that exists, it can actually run out of ammunition (or even explode). The key advantage to the system is that it will operate on vehicles that lack a fusion engine and it doesn't require power amplifiers, and ProtoMechs are able to mount these weapons without Heat Sinks.[4]
The Small Chemical Laser also has a range and damage profile identical to a standard Inner Sphere Small Laser. On the Epona and other fast moving vehicles in the Horse's Touman, this isn't a huge problem.[citation needed]
Models
As this weapon is produced only by the Clans, there are no Inner Sphere models.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tactical Operations, p. 407, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Tactical Operations, p. 406, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 384, "Clan Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 319-320, "Chemical Laser"