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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''Targeting Computer''' was introduced by [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2860]].<ref>''TechManual'' p.238''</ref> Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle. | The '''Targeting Computer''' was introduced by [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2860]].<ref>''TechManual'' p.238''</ref> Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle. | ||
| − | The [[Inner Sphere]] finally caught up to Clan technology with the [[Federated Suns]]' development of their own targeting computer in [[3062]]. | + | The [[Inner Sphere]] finally caught up to Clan technology with the [[Federated Suns]]' development of their own targeting computer in [[3062]].{{cn}} |
==List of Weapons a Targeting Computer Works With== | ==List of Weapons a Targeting Computer Works With== | ||
| − | *[[Autocannon/2]] | + | *[[Autocannon/2]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Autocannon/5]] | + | *[[Autocannon/5]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Autocannon/10]] | + | *[[Autocannon/10]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Autocannon/20]] | + | *[[Autocannon/20]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[ER Large Laser]] | + | *[[ER Large Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[ER Medium Laser]] | + | *[[ER Medium Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[ER Micro Laser]] | + | *[[ER Micro Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[ER PPC]] | + | *[[ER PPC]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[ER Small Laser]] | + | *[[ER Small Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Gauss Rifle]] | + | *[[Gauss Rifle]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] | + | *[[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Heavy Large Laser]] | + | *[[Heavy Large Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Heavy Medium Laser]] | + | *[[Heavy Medium Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Heavy PPC]] | + | *[[Heavy PPC]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Heavy Small Laser]] | + | *[[Heavy Small Laser]]{{cn}} |
*[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]]<ref name=@>HAGs receive a -1 to hit, but cannot be used to aim</ref> | *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]]<ref name=@>HAGs receive a -1 to hit, but cannot be used to aim</ref> | ||
*[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]]<ref name=@ /> | *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]]<ref name=@ /> | ||
*[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]]<ref name=@ /> | *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]]<ref name=@ /> | ||
| − | *[[Large Laser]] | + | *[[Large Laser]]{{cn}} |
*[[Large Pulse Laser]]<ref name=*>Pulse Lasers cannot be used to aim</ref> | *[[Large Pulse Laser]]<ref name=*>Pulse Lasers cannot be used to aim</ref> | ||
| − | *[[Large X-Pulse Laser]] | + | *[[Large X-Pulse Laser]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] | + | *[[Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]{{cn}} |
*[[LB 2-X AC]]<ref name=$>LB-X autocannon only gain the benefit of the computer when firing slugs, not when firing cluster rounds</ref> | *[[LB 2-X AC]]<ref name=$>LB-X autocannon only gain the benefit of the computer when firing slugs, not when firing cluster rounds</ref> | ||
*[[LB 5-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | *[[LB 5-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | ||
*[[LB 10-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | *[[LB 10-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | ||
*[[LB 20-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | *[[LB 20-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | ||
| − | *[[Light AC/2]] | + | *[[Light AC/2]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Light AC/5]] | + | *[[Light AC/5]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Light Gauss Rifle]] | + | *[[Light Gauss Rifle]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Light PPC]] | + | *[[Light PPC]]{{cn}} |
| − | *[[Medium Laser]] | + | *[[Medium Laser]]{{cn}} |
*[[Medium Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | *[[Medium Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | ||
| − | *[[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] | + | *[[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]{{cn}} |
*[[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] | *[[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] | ||
*[[Micro Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | *[[Micro Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | ||
| − | *[[PPC]] | + | *[[PPC]]{{cn}} |
*[[Rotary AC/2]]<ref name=%>Multi-shot autocannon cannot aim when firing multiple rounds</ref> | *[[Rotary AC/2]]<ref name=%>Multi-shot autocannon cannot aim when firing multiple rounds</ref> | ||
*[[Rotary AC/5]]<ref name =% /> | *[[Rotary AC/5]]<ref name =% /> | ||
| − | *[[Small Laser]] | + | *[[Small Laser]] {{cn}} |
*[[Small Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | *[[Small Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | ||
| − | *[[Small X-Pulse Laser]] | + | *[[Small X-Pulse Laser]] {{cn}} |
| − | *[[Small Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] | + | *[[Small Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] {{cn}} |
| − | *[[Snub-Nose PPC]] | + | *[[Snub-Nose PPC]] {{cn}} |
*[[Ultra AC/2]]<ref name =% /> | *[[Ultra AC/2]]<ref name =% /> | ||
*[[Ultra AC/5]]<ref name =% /> | *[[Ultra AC/5]]<ref name =% /> | ||
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Contents
Description
The Targeting Computer was introduced by Clan Mongoose in 2860.[1] Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help MechWarriors target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle.
The Inner Sphere finally caught up to Clan technology with the Federated Suns' development of their own targeting computer in 3062.[citation needed]
List of Weapons a Targeting Computer Works With
- Autocannon/2[citation needed]
- Autocannon/5[citation needed]
- Autocannon/10[citation needed]
- Autocannon/20[citation needed]
- ER Large Laser[citation needed]
- ER Medium Laser[citation needed]
- ER Micro Laser[citation needed]
- ER PPC[citation needed]
- ER Small Laser[citation needed]
- Gauss Rifle[citation needed]
- Heavy Gauss Rifle[citation needed]
- Heavy Large Laser[citation needed]
- Heavy Medium Laser[citation needed]
- Heavy PPC[citation needed]
- Heavy Small Laser[citation needed]
- Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20[2]
- Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30[2]
- Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40[2]
- Large Laser[citation needed]
- Large Pulse Laser[3]
- Large X-Pulse Laser[citation needed]
- Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser[citation needed]
- LB 2-X AC[4]
- LB 5-X AC[4]
- LB 10-X AC[4]
- LB 20-X AC[4]
- Light AC/2[citation needed]
- Light AC/5[citation needed]
- Light Gauss Rifle[citation needed]
- Light PPC[citation needed]
- Medium Laser[citation needed]
- Medium Pulse Laser[3]
- Medium X-Pulse Laser[citation needed]
- Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser
- Micro Pulse Laser[3]
- PPC[citation needed]
- Rotary AC/2[5]
- Rotary AC/5[5]
- Small Laser[citation needed]
- Small Pulse Laser[3]
- Small X-Pulse Laser[citation needed]
- Small Variable Speed Pulse Laser[citation needed]
- Snub-Nose PPC[citation needed]
- Ultra AC/2[5]
- Ultra AC/5[5]
- Ultra AC/10[5]
- Ultra AC/20[5]
Notes
Game Notes
The Targeting Computer can be used to help aim all direct fire weapons, including most energy and ballistic weapons. This results in a -1 to-hit modifier for all eligible weapons that tie in, or the ability to aim for a location that is not the head with a +3 to-hit penalty. Clan Targeting Computers weigh one ton and occupy one critical slot for every five tons of equipment they control (rounded up), while a comparable Inner Sphere version weighs one ton and occupies one critical slot for every four tons it controls (also rounded up). Total Warfare updated the rules to specify that Pulse Lasers (including Variable Speed Pulse Lasers and X-Pulse Lasers) as well as multi-shot firing autocannon cannot aim their fire, unless the affected autocannon are fired in single shot mode. In addition, an LB-X autocannon only receives the benefits if it is firing solid rounds instead of cluster ammunition.
References
- ↑ TechManual p.238
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 HAGs receive a -1 to hit, but cannot be used to aim
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Pulse Lasers cannot be used to aim
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 LB-X autocannon only gain the benefit of the computer when firing slugs, not when firing cluster rounds
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Multi-shot autocannon cannot aim when firing multiple rounds