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| Type = Energy (Direct Fire)
 
| Type = Energy (Direct Fire)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)
| Year Availability = [[2400]]
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| Year Introduced = [[2290]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]].<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
| Heat = 1
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| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#C|C]]
| Damage = 3
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| Availability Rating =
| Minimum Range = n/a
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Short Range = 1
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Medium Range = 2
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Long Range = 3
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| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
| Tons = 0.5
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| Damage = 3<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Mass = 200
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Critical Slots = 1
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| Short Range = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Space Slots = 1
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| Medium Range = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Cost (unloaded) = 11,250
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| Long Range = 3<ref name="TMp341"/>
| BV (1.0) = 9
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| Tons = 0.5<ref name="TMp341"/>
| BV (2.0) = 9<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Space Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 11,250<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 9{{cn}}
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| BV (2.0) = 9<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
"Laser" stands for "'''L'''ight '''A'''mplification by '''S'''timulated '''E'''mission of '''R'''adiation." The '''Small Laser''' focuses a beam of light on targets to cause damage. The compact size of the Small Laser allows it to be equipped and used efficiently on practically anything; however the reduced firepower means that Small Lasers are not usually used on heavier combat devices such as 'Mechs or tanks. [[Small Laser (battle armor)|Small lasers]] can also be mounted on [[battle armor]] or used as an infantry support weapon by conventional infantry, where it is referred to as a "[[Support Laser]]."
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The '''Small Laser''' is a [[w:Free-electron laser|free-electron laser]] which focuses a beam of light on targets to cause damage.<ref name="ER:2750p99">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 99: "Laser Systems"</ref> The compact size of the Small Laser allows it to be equipped and used efficiently on practically anything; however the reduced firepower means that Small Lasers are not usually used on heavier combat devices such as 'Mechs or tanks. [[Small Laser (Battle Armor)|Small lasers]] can also be mounted on [[battle armor]] or used as an infantry support weapon by conventional infantry, where it is referred to as a "[[Support Laser]]."<ref name="TMp226+">''TechManual'', pp. 226–227: "Laser - Standard Laser"</ref><ref name="TMp291"/>
  
==Models==
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== Models ==
 
The Small Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
 
The Small Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
  
{| width='500'
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===ChisComp 32===
! Brand
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Small laser built by [[ChisComp]].
! Planet
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! Company
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|-
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
| Allied Technologies  1
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|'''Manufactured by'''
| [[Nirasaki]]
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|'''Typically used in'''
| [[New Age Systems Incorporated]]
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|'''References'''
|-
+
|----
| Bowie Electronics
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| [[Campbelton]]
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Bowie Industries]]
 
|-
 
| ChisComp 32
 
| [[Campbelton]]  
 
 
| [[Fusigon Heavy Weaponry]]
 
| [[Fusigon Heavy Weaponry]]
 +
| [[Griffin]]
 +
| <ref name=OR121>''Objective Raids'', p. 121</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| ChisComp 32
 
| [[Marduk]]
 
| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) ]]
 
|-
 
| ChisComp 32
 
 
| [[New Avalon]]
 
| [[New Avalon]]
 
| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
 +
| [[Wasp]] [[Enforcer]]
 +
| <ref name=OR96>''Objective Raids'', p. 96</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| ChisComp 32
 
 
| [[Oliver]]
 
| [[Oliver]]
 
| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
 
| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
|-
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| [[Griffin]]
| Defiance A5L
+
| <ref name=OR85>''Objective Raids'', p. 85</ref>
| [[Duran]]
+
|}
| [[Rastaban Agricultural]]
+
 
|-
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===Defiance A5L===
| Defiance A5L
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on''' 
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 +
| [[Rommel]] [[Patton]]
 +
| <ref name=OR76>''Objective Raids'', p. 76</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 +
===Defiance B3S===
 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on''' 
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 
|-
 
|-
| Defiance B3S
 
 
| [[Furillo]]
 
| [[Furillo]]
| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]  
 +
| ''[[Wasp]]'' [[Oceanic Series II#Custom Variants|Lexan Surveillance Helo]]
 +
| <ref name=OR74>''Objective Raids'', p. 74</ref><ref name=TROPp24>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 24: "Lexan Surveillance Helo"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| Defiance B3S
 
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]  
|-
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| [[Banshee (BattleMech)|''Banshee'']] ''[[Warhammer]]'' ''[[Scarabus]]'' ''[[Chameleon]]'' ''[[Hyena]]''
| Dinatec Mark III
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| <ref name=OR76/><ref name=TRO3055p24>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24: "SCB-9A Scarabus"</ref><ref name=TRO3058p106>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 106: "CLN-7V Chamelon"</ref><ref name=MSUp150>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', pp. 150–152: "New Vehicles - HYN-4A Hyena SalvageMech"</ref>
| [[Terra]]
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|}
| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
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|-
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===Diverse Optics Type 10===
| Diverse Optics Type I
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Glasgow]]
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Wesley Industries]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
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|'''Typically used in'''
| Diverse Optics 10
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|'''References'''
| [[Alpheratz]]
+
|----
| [[Alliance Defenders Limited]]
 
|-
 
| Diverse Optics Type 10
 
 
| [[Andurien]]
 
| [[Andurien]]
| [[Brooks, Inc.]]
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| [[Brooks Incorporated]]
|-
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| [[Galleon]]
| Diverse Optics Type 10
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| <ref name=OR118>''Objective Raids'', p. 118</ref>
 +
|----
 +
| [[Irian]]
 +
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
 +
| [[Awesome]] [[Galleon]]
 +
| <ref name=OR118/>
 +
|----
 +
| [[Kendall]]
 +
| [[Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation]]
 +
| [[Galleon]]
 +
| <ref name=OR129>''Objective Raids'', p. 129</ref>
 +
|----
 +
| [[Sevon]]
 +
| [[Alliance Motors Limited]]
 +
| [[Gulon|GLN-1B ''Gulon'' SecurityMech]]
 +
| <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 22: "''Gulon'' SecurityMech"</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===Diverse Optics Type 18===
 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on''' 
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Chahar]]
 
| [[Chahar]]
 
| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]
 
| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]
|-
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| [[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]
| Diverse Optics Type 10
+
| <ref name=OR54>''Objective Raids'', p. 54</ref>
| [[Irian]]
+
|}
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
+
 
|-
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===ExoStar===
| Diverse Optics Type 10
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Irian]]
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| Dodd
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|'''References'''
| [[Soul]]
+
|----
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
 
|-
 
| Dodd
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
 
|-
 
| Exostar
 
 
| [[Delavan]]
 
| [[Delavan]]
 
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
 
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
|-
+
| [[Buccaneer (DropShip class)|Buccaneer]] [[Corsair (Aerospace Fighter class)|Corsair]] [[Cheetah]]
| Exostar-2C
+
| <ref name=OR93>''Objective Raids'', p. 93</ref>
| [[Epsilon Eridani]]
+
|}
| [[Kressly Warworks]]
+
 
|-
+
===Firmir LaserLite===
| Exostar IV
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Mars]]
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Wangker Aerospace]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| Firmir LaserLite
+
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
 
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
|-
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| For Export
| Hessen IX
+
| <ref name=OR142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142</ref>
| [[Terra]]
+
|}
| [[Skobel MechWorks]]
+
 
|-
+
===Jackson Model 12===
| Intek
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Terra]]
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Ford Military Limited]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| Intek
+
|'''References'''
| [[Terra]]
+
|----
| [[Skobel MechWorks]]
 
|-
 
| Jackson Model 12
 
 
| [[Indicass]]
 
| [[Indicass]]
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
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| [[Ceres Metals]]
|-
+
| [[Galleon]]
| Jackson Model 12
+
| <ref name=OR147>''Objective Raids'', p. 147</ref>
| [[Solaris]]
+
|}
| [[Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated]]
+
 
|-
+
===Kajuka Type 1 "Stiletto"===
| Kajuka Type 1 Stiletto
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Sian]]
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Saroyan Special Projects]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| Kajuka Type 1 Stiletto
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|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Texlos]]
 
| [[Texlos]]
| [[Kajuka (Aerospace Division)]]
+
| [[Kajuka Aerospace Division]]
|-
+
| Export
| Krieger
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| <ref name=OR150>''Objective Raids'', p. 150</ref>
| [[Orestes]]
+
|}
| [[Odin Manufacturing]]
+
 
|-
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===Magna===
| Krieger
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Terra]]
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Pandora 'Mech Works]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| Magna
+
|'''References'''
| [[Stewart]]
+
|----
| [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
|-
 
| Magna Starglow
 
| [[Outreach]]
 
| [[Blackwell Heavy Industries]]
 
|-
 
| Magna Mk I
 
 
| [[Lopez]]
 
| [[Lopez]]
 
| [[Magna]]
 
| [[Magna]]
|-
+
| [[Locust]]
| Magna Mk I
+
| <ref name=OR131>''Objective Raids'', p. 131</ref>
| [[Sterope]]
+
|----
| [[Magna]]
+
| [[Stewart]]
|-
+
| [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno]]
| Magna Mk I
+
| [[Locust]]
 +
| <ref name=OR135>''Objective Raids'', p. 135</ref>
 +
|----
 
| [[Taurus]]
 
| [[Taurus]]
 
| [[Magna]]
 
| [[Magna]]
|-
+
| [[Warhammer]] [[Rommel]]
| Martell
+
| <ref name=OR162>''Objective Raids'', p. 162</ref>
| [[Fletcher]]
 
| [[Flame Tech]]
 
|-
 
| McCorkel
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Caletra Fighters]]
 
|-
 
| Starflash I
 
| [[Atreus]]
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
===Inner Sphere produced===
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===Starflash I===
 
 
 
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
!Type
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
!Typically used in
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
!Manufactured by
+
|'''Typically used in'''
!Manufactured on
+
|'''References'''
!References
+
|----
|-
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| [[Amity]]
|Martell Small Laser
+
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]
|FLE-17 [[Flea]]  
+
| [[Cheetah]]
|[[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
+
| <ref name=OR117>''Objective Raids'', p. 117</ref>
|[[Asuncion]]<br /> [[Bernardo]]
 
|<ref name=TRO3050p5051>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p.50-51 </ref>
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
+
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
*''[[Total Warfare]]''
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* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
*''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 +
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
 +
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
 +
* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
 +
{{div col end}}
  
[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category:Lasers]]
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[[Category: Standard Technology]]
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[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Lasers]]

Latest revision as of 06:48, 10 April 2024

Inverted Small Laser.jpg
Small Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere (IS)
Year Introduced 2290 TH.[1]
Technology Rating C
Availability Ratings B[2]/B[2]/B[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 1[3]
Damage 3[3]
Minimum Range 0[3]
Short Range 1[3]
Medium Range 2[3]
Long Range 3[3]
Tons 0.5[3]
Critical Slots 1[3]
Space Slots 1[3]
Cost (unloaded) 11,250[2]
BV (1.0) 9[citation needed]
BV (2.0) 9[4]

Description[edit]

The Small Laser is a free-electron laser which focuses a beam of light on targets to cause damage.[5] The compact size of the Small Laser allows it to be equipped and used efficiently on practically anything; however the reduced firepower means that Small Lasers are not usually used on heavier combat devices such as 'Mechs or tanks. Small lasers can also be mounted on battle armor or used as an infantry support weapon by conventional infantry, where it is referred to as a "Support Laser."[6][2]

Models[edit]

The Small Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

ChisComp 32[edit]

Small laser built by ChisComp.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Campbelton Fusigon Heavy Weaponry Griffin [7]
New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs Wasp Enforcer [8]
Oliver Brigadier Corporation Griffin [9]

Defiance A5L[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Rommel Patton [10]

Defiance B3S[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Furillo Defiance Industries Wasp Lexan Surveillance Helo [11][12]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Banshee Warhammer Scarabus Chameleon Hyena [10][13][14][15]

Diverse Optics Type 10[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Andurien Brooks Incorporated Galleon [16]
Irian Irian BattleMechs Unlimited Awesome Galleon [16]
Kendall Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation Galleon [17]
Sevon Alliance Motors Limited GLN-1B Gulon SecurityMech [18]

Diverse Optics Type 18[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Chahar Trellshire Heavy Industries Firestarter [19]

ExoStar[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Delavan Dynamico Limited Buccaneer Corsair Cheetah [20]

Firmir LaserLite[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Betelgeuse Firmir Weaponry For Export [21]

Jackson Model 12[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Indicass Ceres Metals Galleon [22]

Kajuka Type 1 "Stiletto"[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Texlos Kajuka Aerospace Division Export [23]

Magna[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Lopez Magna Locust [24]
Stewart Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno Locust [25]
Taurus Magna Warhammer Rommel [26]

Starflash I[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Amity Imstar Aerospace Cheetah [27]

References[edit]

  1. Interstellar Operations, p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 TechManual, p. 291: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  4. TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  5. Era Report: 2750, p. 99: "Laser Systems"
  6. TechManual, pp. 226–227: "Laser - Standard Laser"
  7. Objective Raids, p. 121
  8. Objective Raids, p. 96
  9. Objective Raids, p. 85
  10. 10.0 10.1 Objective Raids, p. 76
  11. Objective Raids, p. 74
  12. Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 24: "Lexan Surveillance Helo"
  13. Technical Readout: 3055, p. 24: "SCB-9A Scarabus"
  14. Technical Readout: 3058, p. 106: "CLN-7V Chamelon"
  15. Mercenaries Supplemental Update, pp. 150–152: "New Vehicles - HYN-4A Hyena SalvageMech"
  16. 16.0 16.1 Objective Raids, p. 118
  17. Objective Raids, p. 129
  18. Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 22: "Gulon SecurityMech"
  19. Objective Raids, p. 54
  20. Objective Raids, p. 93
  21. Objective Raids, p. 142
  22. Objective Raids, p. 147
  23. Objective Raids, p. 150
  24. Objective Raids, p. 131
  25. Objective Raids, p. 135
  26. Objective Raids, p. 162
  27. Objective Raids, p. 117

Bibliography[edit]