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Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/> Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/>
− '''Small Pulse Lasers''', being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the ''Mechwarrior IV'' series, they also have an increased rate of fire), making them an excellent short-range support weapon. Due to this the Small Pulse Laser is also a popular option for [[battle armor]]. + '''Small Pulse Lasers''', being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the Mechwarrior IV series, they also have an increased rate of fire), making them an excellent short-range support weapon. Due to this the Small Pulse Laser is also a popular option for [[Battle Armor]].
While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.<ref name="TMp226"/> While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.<ref name="TMp226"/>
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== Gallery == == Gallery ==
<gallery> <gallery>
− Image:BA_-_Laser_-_Small_Pulse.png|Small pulse laser used on battle armor. + Image:BA_-_Laser_-_Small_Pulse.png|Small Pulse Laser used on battle armor.
</gallery> </gallery>
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== Bibliography == == Bibliography ==
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* ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game) * ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game)
* ''[[TechManual]]'' * ''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
* ''[[Total Warfare]]'' * ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/> | Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/> | ||
− | '''Small Pulse Lasers''', being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the | + | '''Small Pulse Lasers''', being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the Mechwarrior IV series, they also have an increased rate of fire), making them an excellent short-range support weapon. Due to this the Small Pulse Laser is also a popular option for [[Battle Armor]]. |
While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.<ref name="TMp226"/> | While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.<ref name="TMp226"/> | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Image:BA_-_Laser_-_Small_Pulse.png|Small | + | Image:BA_-_Laser_-_Small_Pulse.png|Small Pulse Laser used on battle armor. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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* ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game) | * ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game) | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' | ||
* ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
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