Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)
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| AP Gauss rifle | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic (Anti-Infantry) |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Year Availability | 3069 CJF |
| Year Introduced | 3069 CJF |
| Technology Rating | F |
| Availability Rating | E |
| Availability Ratings | X/X/E |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1 |
| Damage | 3 (or 2D6 vs. Infantry)[1] |
| Minimum Range | 0 |
| Short Range | 1-3 |
| Medium Range | 4-6 |
| Long Range | 7-9 |
| Tons | 200kg[2] |
| Critical Slots | 1 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 1.25 kg (20)[2] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 10,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 3,000 |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 21 |
Description[edit]
Developed in 3069 by Clan Jade Falcon[3], the anti-personnel Gauss rifle is a scaled-down Gauss rifle meant for work against conventional infantry. Though the weapon began life as a battle armor weapon, it was soon adopted by heavier units throughout the Clans.
Models[edit]
- Series-9 AP Gauss rifle [4]
- Tau-II anti-personnel Gauss rifles [5]