Large Pulse Laser

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Large Pulse Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Pulse)
Tech Base Clan/IS
Year Introduced Clan = 2824 CCY

IS = 2609 TH[1][2]

Year Extinction IS = 2950[2]
Year Reintroduced IS = 3037 DC[1][2]
Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E[2]/F[2]/D[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 10[3][4]
Damage Clan = 10[4]

IS = 9[3]

Minimum Range 0[3][4]
Short Range Clan = 1-6[4]

IS = 1-3[3]

Medium Range Clan = 7-14[4]

IS = 4-7[3]

Long Range Clan = 15-20[4]

IS = 8-10[3]

Tons Clan = 6[4]

IS = 7[3]

Critical Slots 2[3]
Ammo Per Ton n/a
Cost (unloaded) 175,000[2]
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (1.0) Clan = 265

IS = 119

BV (2.0) Clan = 265[5]

IS = 119[6]

Description[edit]

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.[1]

Large Pulse Lasers are the largest pulse lasers, with a both destructive and far-reaching pulse beam. While even assault 'Mechs can be devastated by a short barrage of Large Pulse Laser fire, the heat buildup is tremendous and will quickly overheat 'Mechs if used for prolonged periods.[1]

While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.

Models[edit]

The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Diverse Optics Type 20[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian Diverse Optics Incorporated Grand Titan [7]

Diverse Optics Type 20P[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Keystone Earthwerks Ltd. Grand Titan [8]

Series 44h[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Amarok [9]
New Oslo Manufacturing Site 3 Parash [10]

Thunderbolt-12[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tharkad TharHes Industries Manticore [11]
Inarcs Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd. Enfield [12]

Tronel PPL-20[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian Irian BattleMechs Unlimited Albatross [13]

Tronel XIII[edit]

The energy pulses from the Tronel XIII are described as being bright green.[14]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Paradise Curtiss Militech Wraith [15]

Victory Drumbeat[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Marduk Victory Industries Griffin [16]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 TechManual, p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 TechManual, p. 291: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 TechManual, p. 342: "Clan Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"
  5. ↑ TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  6. ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 82: "States that this model is used on the Grand Titan, its only appearance. Assuming this is not a typo, it makes the most sense for the FWL 'Mech to be getting its weapons from Irian, not Kessel"
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 186
  9. ↑ ilClan, p. 152
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 148
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Upgrade, p. 98
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Upgrade, p. 134
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 184
  14. ↑ Eclipse, ch. 5
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 46
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 128

Bibliography[edit]

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