Small Laser

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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 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

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