Laser Anti-Missile System
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Laser Anti-Missile System (LAMS) | |
Production information | |
Type | Equipment (Point-Blank Weapon) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere/ |
Year Availability | Clan = 3079 CWF |
Technology Rating | E (IS) F (Clan) |
Availability Ratings | X/X/ |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | Clan = 5
IS = 7 |
Damage | Special Weapon Rules (Consult Tactical Operations p. 322) |
Tons | Clan = 1
IS = 1.5 |
Critical Slots | Clan = 1
IS = 2 |
Cost (unloaded) | Clan = 225,000
IS = 225,000 |
BV (2.0) | Clan = 45
IS = 45 |
The Laser Anti-Missile System is an advanced self-defense weapons system.
Description[edit]
The laser anti-missile system (LAMS) is an advanced variation of the standard anti-missile systems fielded by both Inner Sphere and Clan militaries. While the standard system utilizes a machine gun linked to specialized tracking systems, the LAMS uses a small pulse laser, ensuring that the system never runs out of ammunition. While solving the frequent lament of the ammunition dependent standard system, the disadvantage is that even with the strength of each laser pulse reduced to the minimum required to destroy missiles, the heat buildup is much more significant.[1]
First researched by Clan Wolf in 3045, their version of the laser anti-missile system entered the prototype production phase in 3048[1] and finally starting standard production in 3079 with the Clan LAMS becoming widely and commonly available to all the surviving Clans by 3145.[2]
The Inner Sphere version did not lag far behind; stemming from the R&D efforts of the then-Federated Commonwealth in 3054, the Federated Suns started prototype design and production in 3059.[1] The Inner Sphere laser anti-missile system finally entering standard production in 3079 and becoming commonly available among all the Inner Sphere powers by 3145 at the same time as the Clan version.[2] Some evidence exists that Firmir Weaponry of Betelgeuse was also developing similar systems around same time as FedCom researchers.[3]
The LAMS can be mounted both on BattleMechs and vehicles. As its heat buildup is high, the unit with a LAMS must carry enough heat sinks to counter the higher output it produces and internal combustion engines require power amplifiers equal to the task.[1]
Models[edit]
Beamsplitter[edit]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Stormwolf | [4] | ||
Twycross | DS Aero Assembly Site Rho | Hydaspes 3 | [5] |
Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | Reference |
---|---|---|---|---|
Diverse Optics Sunray | Kajikazawa | Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation | SU-14 Suzaku | [6] |
Clean-Sweep | Capolla | Eris Enterprises Design Group | JLP-BD Jackalope | [7] [8] |
Clean-Sweep | Mizar | Victory Conditions Industries | JLP-BD Jackalope | [7] [8] |
Light Shield-1 | Orestes | Janesek Industries | Tyre 3 | [9] |
McArthur Laser-X AMS | SP1-X Spatha - SP2-X Spatha "Warlord" | [10] [11] | ||
Type M1 | Csesztreg | Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha | Incubus II | [12] |
Unknown | Betelgeuse | Firmir Weaponry | Unknown | [3] |
Unknown | Campbelton | Fusigon Heavy Weaponry | Unknown | [3] |
Victory Star Screen | Kervil | Wakazashi Enterprises | Unknown | [13] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tactical Operations, p. 322, "Laser Anti-Missile System"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Interstellar Operations, p. 35, "Universal Technology Advancement Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tactical Handbook, pp. 68-69, "Defensive Armaments - Laser Anti-Missile System"
- ↑ ilClan, p. 142
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 198, "Hydaspes 3"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 178, "SU-14 Suzaku"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 28, "JLP-BD Jackalope"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3145, p. 92, "JLP-BD Jackalope"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 194, "Tyre 3"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 158, "SP1-X Spatha"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators, p. 5, "Custom Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 142, "Incubus II"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 166, "SB-31D Sabre"