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| Type = Energy (Direct Fire)
 
| Type = Energy (Direct Fire)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)
| Year Introduced = [[2400]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226+">''TechManual'', pp. 226-227, "Laser - Standard Laser"</ref><ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Year Introduced = [[2290]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]].<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
 
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#C|C]]
 
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#C|C]]
 
| Availability Rating =
 
| Availability Rating =
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
 
| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
 
| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
 
| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#B|B]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
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| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
 
| Damage = 3<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Damage = 3<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Space Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Space Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Cost (unloaded) = 11,250<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"</ref>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 11,250<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 9{{cn}}
 
| BV (1.0) = 9{{cn}}
| BV (2.0) = 9<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 9<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
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+"/>
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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 ==
 
== Models ==
 
The Small Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
 
The Small Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
  
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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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;"
! Used by
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
! References
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|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 +
| [[Campbelton]]
 +
| [[Fusigon Heavy Weaponry]]
 +
| [[Griffin]]
 +
| <ref name=OR121>''Objective Raids'', p. 121</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Allied Technologies  1]]
+
| [[New Avalon]]
| [[Nirasaki]]
+
| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
| [[New Age Systems Incorporated]]
+
| [[Wasp]] [[Enforcer]]
| ???
+
| <ref name=OR96>''Objective Raids'', p. 96</ref>
| {{cn}}
 
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Bowie Electronics]]
+
| [[Oliver]]
| [[Terra]]
+
| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
| [[Bowie Industries]]
+
| [[Griffin]]
| ???
+
| <ref name=OR85>''Objective Raids'', p. 85</ref>
| {{cn}}
+
|}
|-
+
 
| [[ChisComp 32]]
+
===Defiance A5L===
| [[Campbelton]] <br>[[Marduk]]<br>[[New Avalon]]<br>[[Oliver]]
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Fusigon Heavy Weaponry]]<br>[[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]]<br>[[Achernar BattleMechs]]<br>| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| ???
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
| {{cn}}
+
|'''Typically used in'''
|-
+
|'''References'''
| [[Defiance A5L]]
+
|----
| [[Duran]]<br>[[Hesperus II]]
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| [[Hesperus II]]
| [[Rastaban Agricultural]]<br>[[Defiance Industries]]
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
| [[Defiance B3S]]
 
| [[Furillo]]/[[Hesperus II]]
 
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
| ???
+
| [[Rommel]] [[Patton]]
| {{cn}}
+
| <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'''
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Dinatec Mark III]]
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| [[Furillo]]
| [[Terra]]
+
| [[Defiance Industries]]  
| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
+
| ''[[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>
| {{cn}}
 
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Diverse Optics Type I]]
+
| [[Hesperus II]]
| [[Glasgow]]
+
| [[Defiance Industries]]  
| [[Wesley Industries]]
+
| [[Banshee (BattleMech)|''Banshee'']] ''[[Warhammer]]'' ''[[Scarabus]]'' ''[[Chameleon]]'' ''[[Hyena]]''
| ???
+
| <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>
| {{cn}}
+
|}
|-
+
 
| [[Diverse Optics 10]]
+
===Diverse Optics Type 10===
| [[Alpheratz]]<br>[[Andurien]]<br>[[Chahar]]<br>[[Irian]]
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Alliance Defenders Limited]]<br>[[Brooks, Inc.]]<br>[[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]<br>[[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| ???
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|'''Manufactured by'''
| {{cn}}
+
|'''Typically used in'''
|-
+
|'''References'''
| [[Dodd]]
+
|----
| [[Soul]]<br>[[Terra]]
+
| [[Andurien]]
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
+
| [[Brooks Incorporated]]
| ???
+
| [[Galleon]]
| {{cn}}
+
| <ref name=OR118>''Objective Raids'', p. 118</ref>
|-
+
|----
| [[Exostar (SL)|Exostar]]
+
| [[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]]
 +
| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]
 +
| [[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]
 +
| <ref name=OR54>''Objective Raids'', p. 54</ref>
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
===ExoStar===
 +
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 +
|'''Manufactured on''' 
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 
| [[Delavan]]
 
| [[Delavan]]
 
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
 
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
| ???
+
| [[Buccaneer (DropShip class)|Buccaneer]] [[Corsair (Aerospace Fighter class)|Corsair]] [[Cheetah]]
| {{cn}}
+
| <ref name=OR93>''Objective Raids'', p. 93</ref>
|-
+
|}
| [[Exostar-2C]]
+
 
| [[Epsilon Eridani]]
+
===Firmir LaserLite===
| [[Kressly Warworks]]
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| ???
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| {{cn}}
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| [[Exostar IV]]
+
|'''References'''
| [[Terra|Mars]]
+
|----
| [[Wangker Aerospace]]
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
| [[Firmir LaserLite]]
 
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
 
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
| ???
+
| For Export
| {{cn}}
+
| <ref name=OR142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142</ref>
|-
+
|}
| [[Hessen IX]]
+
 
| [[Terra]]
+
===Jackson Model 12===
| [[Skobel MechWorks]]
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| ???
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| {{cn}}
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
|-
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| [[Intek]]
+
|'''References'''
| [[Terra]]
+
|----
| [[Ford Military Limited]]/[[Skobel MechWorks]]
+
| [[Indicass]]
| ???
+
| [[Ceres Metals]]
| {{cn}}
+
| [[Galleon]]
|-
+
| <ref name=OR147>''Objective Raids'', p. 147</ref>
| [[Jackson Model 12]]
+
|}
| [[Indicass]]<br>[[Solaris]]
+
 
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]<br>[[Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated]]
+
===Kajuka Type 1 "Stiletto"===
| ???
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| {{cn}}
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
|-
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
| [[Kajuka Type 1 Stiletto]]
+
|'''Typically used in'''
| [[Sian]]<br>[[Texlos]]
+
|'''References'''
| [[Saroyan Special Projects]]<br>| [[Kajuka (Aerospace Division)]]
+
|----
| ???
+
| [[Texlos]]
| {{cn}}
+
| [[Kajuka Aerospace Division]]
|-
+
| Export
| [[Krieger]]
+
| <ref name=OR150>''Objective Raids'', p. 150</ref>
| [[Orestes]]<br>[[Terra]]
+
|}
| [[Odin Manufacturing]]<br>[[Pandora 'Mech Works]]
+
 
| ???
+
===Magna===
| {{cn}}
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|-
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| [[Magna (SL)|Magna]]
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
 +
|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
 +
|----
 +
| [[Lopez]]
 +
| [[Magna]]
 +
| [[Locust]]
 +
| <ref name=OR131>''Objective Raids'', p. 131</ref>
 +
|----
 
| [[Stewart]]
 
| [[Stewart]]
| [[Corean Enterprises]]
+
| [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno]]
| ???
+
| [[Locust]]
| {{cn}}
+
| <ref name=OR135>''Objective Raids'', p. 135</ref>
|-
+
|----
| [[Magna Starglow]]
+
| [[Taurus]]
| [[Outreach]]
+
| [[Magna]]
| [[Blackwell Heavy Industries]]
+
| [[Warhammer]] [[Rommel]]
| ???
+
| <ref name=OR162>''Objective Raids'', p. 162</ref>
| {{cn}}
+
|}
|-
+
 
| [[Magna Mk I]]
+
===Starflash I===
| [[Lopez]]<br>[[Sterope]]<br>[[Taurus]]
+
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
| [[Magna Metals Inc]]
+
|'''Manufactured on''' 
| ???
+
|'''Manufactured by'''
| {{cn}}
+
|'''Typically used in'''
|-
+
|'''References'''
| [[Martell]]
+
|----
| |[[Asuncion]]/[[Bernardo]]<br>[[Fletcher (FWL)|Fletcher]]
+
| [[Amity]]
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]<br>[[Flame Tech]]
 
| [[Flea|FLE-17 ''Flea'']]<br>???
 
| <ref name=TRO:3050p50+>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp.50-51, "FLE-17 ''Flea''"</ref><br>{{cn}}
 
|-
 
| [[McCorkel]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Caletra Fighters]]
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
| [[Starflash I]]
 
| [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]
 
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]
| ???
+
| [[Cheetah]]
| {{cn}}
+
| <ref name=OR117>''Objective Raids'', p. 117</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
== See Also ==
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==References==
The Small Laser has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats:
 
 
 
* [[MechCommander 2/Equipment#Small Laser|MechCommander 2]]
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
 +
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
 
* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
 +
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
+
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
 +
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[TechManual]]''
 
* ''[[TechManual]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
+
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 +
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
 +
* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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[[Category: Basic Technology]]
 
 
[[Category: Standard Technology]]
 
[[Category: Standard Technology]]
 
[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
 
[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
 
[[Category: Weapons]]
 
[[Category: Weapons]]
[[Category: Heavy Weapons]]
 
 
[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
 
[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
[[Category: Energy Weapons (Heavy)]]
 
 
[[Category: Lasers]]
 
[[Category: Lasers]]
[[Category: Laser Weapons]]
 
[[Category: Laser Weapons (Heavy)]]
 

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]