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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | The '''Zeus Heavy Rifle''' was designed by [[Federated Industries]] for pure stopping power. Though it has less range than other ballistic rifles, the Zeus' popularity is such that it is widely copied and produced throughout the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 135</ref> The Zeus fires a 700-grain, 13mm bullet at five times the speed of sound, producing a very audible crack and muzzle flash which can give away the firer's position but allows them to easily penetrate body armor.<ref>''Dagger Point'', ch. 25</ref><ref>''Close Quarters'', ch. 38</ref> It also produces horrific recoil | + | The '''Zeus Heavy Rifle''' was designed by [[Federated Industries]] for pure stopping power. Though it has less range than other ballistic rifles, the Zeus' popularity is such that it is widely copied and produced throughout the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 135</ref> The Zeus fires a 700-grain, 13mm bullet at five times the speed of sound, producing a very audible crack and muzzle flash which can give away the firer's position but allows them to easily penetrate body armor.<ref>''Dagger Point'', ch. 25</ref><ref>''Close Quarters'', ch. 38</ref> It also produces horrific recoil such that even a strong man would hesitate to fire it twice, at least willingly.<ref>''Black Dragon'', ch. 26</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== |
Revision as of 17:03, 19 July 2013
Overview
The Zeus Heavy Rifle was designed by Federated Industries for pure stopping power. Though it has less range than other ballistic rifles, the Zeus' popularity is such that it is widely copied and produced throughout the Inner Sphere.[1] The Zeus fires a 700-grain, 13mm bullet at five times the speed of sound, producing a very audible crack and muzzle flash which can give away the firer's position but allows them to easily penetrate body armor.[2][3] It also produces horrific recoil such that even a strong man would hesitate to fire it twice, at least willingly.[4]
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Specification
- Item: Rifle (Zeus Heavy)
- Equipment Rating: C/C-B-B/D
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: 5B/5
- Range: 35/80/190/420 meters
- Shots: 5
- Cost/Reload: 200/3
- Affiliation: LA
- Mass/Reload: 8kg/80g
- Notes: -