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| − | The '''Starfire ER Laser Rifle''' is a joint development project between the Nakjima and Sunbeam corporations to produce the longest-ranged man-portable laser system in the [[Inner Sphere]]. An [[Extended Range Laser]] system, the rifle actually fires in the infrared spectrum, making the beam harder to see without assisted vision. It can also be disassembled quickly and its parts stored in a small case, such as one produced by Nakjima specially designed for the Starfire rifle. These features make it an excellent sniper's weapon.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp33+">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', pp. | + | {{InfoBoxFirearm |
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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | The '''Starfire ER Laser Rifle''' is a joint development project between the Nakjima and Sunbeam corporations to produce the longest-ranged man-portable laser system in the [[Inner Sphere]]. An [[Extended Range Laser]] system, the rifle actually fires in the infrared spectrum, making the beam harder to see without assisted vision. It can also be disassembled quickly and its parts stored in a small case, such as one produced by Nakjima specially designed for the Starfire rifle. These features make it an excellent sniper's weapon.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp33+">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', pp. 33–34: "Starfire ER Laser Rifle"</ref> | ||
| − | While firing a more powerful laser than other rifles, the Starfire has the drawback of equally producing more heat when fired. An appropriate | + | While firing a more powerful laser than other rifles, the Starfire has the drawback of equally producing more heat when fired. An appropriate cooldown period between each shot is required, usually a few seconds. If the weapon is fired too quickly, the shooter risks melting the plasma chamber and cracking the built-in optics.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp33+"/> |
== Rules == | == Rules == | ||
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=== Specification === | === Specification === | ||
| − | : '''Item''': Starfire ER Laser Rifle<ref name="AToWp267">''A Time of War'', p. 267 | + | : '''Item''': Starfire ER Laser Rifle<ref name="AToWp267">''A Time of War'', p. 267: "Energy Weapons - Table"</ref> |
: '''Equipment Rating''': E/X-X-E/E | : '''Equipment Rating''': E/X-X-E/E | ||
: '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 4E/4 | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 4E/4 | ||
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| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
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| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[A Time of War]]'' | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:03, 21 January 2024
- This article is about the laser rifle. For other uses, see Starfire.
| Starfire Extended Range Laser Rifle | |
|---|---|
| Firearm Specifications | |
| Type | Laser Rifle |
| Mass | 6kg |
Description[edit]
The Starfire ER Laser Rifle is a joint development project between the Nakjima and Sunbeam corporations to produce the longest-ranged man-portable laser system in the Inner Sphere. An Extended Range Laser system, the rifle actually fires in the infrared spectrum, making the beam harder to see without assisted vision. It can also be disassembled quickly and its parts stored in a small case, such as one produced by Nakjima specially designed for the Starfire rifle. These features make it an excellent sniper's weapon.[1]
While firing a more powerful laser than other rifles, the Starfire has the drawback of equally producing more heat when fired. An appropriate cooldown period between each shot is required, usually a few seconds. If the weapon is fired too quickly, the shooter risks melting the plasma chamber and cracking the built-in optics.[1]