Laser Anti-Missile System

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Laser Anti-Missile System (LAMS)
Production information
Type Equipment (Point-Blank Weapon)
Tech Base Inner Sphere/

Clan

Year Availability Clan = 3079 CWF

IS = 3079 FS

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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tactical Operations, p. 322, "Laser Anti-Missile System"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Interstellar Operations, p. 35, "Universal Technology Advancement Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tactical Handbook, pp. 68-69, "Defensive Armaments - Laser Anti-Missile System"
  4. ↑ ilClan, p. 142
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 198, "Hydaspes 3"
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 178, "SU-14 Suzaku"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 28, "JLP-BD Jackalope"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3145, p. 92, "JLP-BD Jackalope"
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 194, "Tyre 3"
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 158, "SP1-X Spatha"
  11. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators, p. 5, "Custom Profile"
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 142, "Incubus II"
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 166, "SB-31D Sabre"

Bibliography[edit]

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