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Originally developed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]], the McArthur AMS is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post-Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/> Despite being considered superior to other Star League era systems like the Burrow, the McArthur is not without fault. Models fitted to the ''[[Spartan]]'' were frequently prone to jamming when the 'Mech either ran or performed torso twists, ultimately the issue was traced to the placement at the ''Spartan'''s waist, with [[ComStar]] field engineers overcoming the issue during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] by moving the system higher up in the right torso.<ref name=RI-32>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p. 32 "Type: SPT-N1 Spartan"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058U-220>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 220 "SPT-N2 ''Spartan''"</ref>
 
Originally developed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]], the McArthur AMS is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post-Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/> Despite being considered superior to other Star League era systems like the Burrow, the McArthur is not without fault. Models fitted to the ''[[Spartan]]'' were frequently prone to jamming when the 'Mech either ran or performed torso twists, ultimately the issue was traced to the placement at the ''Spartan'''s waist, with [[ComStar]] field engineers overcoming the issue during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] by moving the system higher up in the right torso.<ref name=RI-32>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p. 32 "Type: SPT-N1 Spartan"</ref> <ref name=TRO3058U-220>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 220 "SPT-N2 ''Spartan''"</ref>
  
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Revision as of 13:27, 12 March 2022

Anti-Missile System.jpg
Anti-Missile System
Production information
Type Equipment (Point-Blank Weapon)
Tech Base Clan/

IS

Year Availability Clan = 2831

IS = 3040

Year Introduced Clan = 2831 CBS

IS = 2617 TH

Year Extinction IS = 2835[1]
Year Reintroduced IS = 3040 FC
Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E/F/D
Technical specifications
Heat 1
Damage Special Weapon Rules (Consult Total Warfare p. 129)
Short Range Special Weapon Rules (Consult Total Warfare p. 129)
Tons 0,5
Critical Slots 1
Ammo Per Ton Clan = 24

IS = 12

Cost (unloaded) 100,000
BV (1.0) Clan = 63

IS = 32

Ammo BV (1.0) Clan = 21

IS = 11

BV (2.0) Clan = 32

IS = 32

Ammo BV (2.0) Clan = 22

IS = 11

Description

Introduced in 2617 by the Terran Hegemony, the anti-missile system is used to destroy missiles before they strike their target. This is accomplished by using a short ranged rapid firing weapon which shoots at the missiles. Because missiles in BattleTech are usually fired in salvos of up to forty at a time, anti-missile systems are rarely capable of destroying them all. Due to the loss of knowledge caused by the Succession Wars, anti-missile systems ceased to be produced by 2835.[1] Only in 3040 did the Federated Commonwealth rediscover the means to produce this equipment. For the Clans, however, AMS never became LosTech, and by the time of the invasion, the Clans had improved on the Star League version by replacing the solid slugs with flechettes, allowing for more ammunition per ton.[2]

Laser versions of the anti-missile system exist, and benefit from having no ammunition requirement unlike regular systems. However they produce heat as a side effect of their use.

There is also a version of the Anti-Missile System which has been configured to protect allied units within range of the equipped unit, known as the RISC Advanced Point Defense System.

Game Rules

The AMS, and Laser AMS both are capable of activating regardless of whether or not the crew is capable of fighting. When fired upon by a missile volley, and the incoming missiles are within the firing arc of the AMS, the AMS automatically fires to take down any incoming missiles.

If the missile volley is a "swarm type" or a multiple launched missile variant, such as an SRM-6 or LRM-20, the AMS forces a -4 modifier to the missiles rolling on the cluster table; Streak volleys are treated as an initial roll of 11 before this modifier.[3] The modified roll can't be reduced below 2, unless players are using the Tactical Operations "Enhanced AMS" rule, in which case a result of less than 2 implies the whole missile flight is destroyed, and the defender takes no damage.[4]

In the event the "volley" is a single shot type weapon, such as a NARC pod/beacon, or a Thunderbolt missile, then the AMS has a 50/50 chance to destroy the missile, with a 1D6 roll of 1 to 3 implying that the missile is destroyed, and a 4 to 6 meaning that the AMS was ineffective at stopping the missile.[3] In this case the missile will apply its effect as normal.

Should the ammo bin of an AMS be critically hit, it explodes for a Damage Value of 2 per shot.[3]

Lastly, if players agree, the AMS can be used as an impromptu Machine Gun, with the exception that the system can only fire into adjacent tiles.[4] There are no range brackets for an AMS in this mode, except for short. Using the AMS in this mode in the fire phase will also prevent the use of the AMS to stop missile fire for that turn.

Models

The Anti-Missile System is manufactured on the following planets:

Burrow Anti-Missile System

The Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the Star League Defense Force Quartermaster Command ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit before the Amaris Coup.[5]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Keystone Earthwerks Incorporated Jackal [6]
Terra Leopard Armor Padilla [7]

Chosatsugai no Kunai

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Samarkand New Samarkand Metals Narukami [8]
Unity Pesht Motors Mamono [9]

Deprus Swarmshot Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Shiro III Irian BattleMechs Unlimited Stalker [10][11]
Tukayyid [12]

"Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Various Various Ishtar [13]
Spital Benson and Bjorn Vidar [14]
Dante Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha Deimos [15]

Lindblad Shotgun Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Keystone Earthwerks Incorporated Stinger, Phoenix Hawk [16]
Calloway VI Stinger [17]
Connaught Kong Interstellar Corporation Ostsol [18]
Asuncion, Bernardo Kallon Industries Crusader [19]
Oliver Brigadier Corporation Crusader [20]
Wallis Ronin Incorporated Warhammer, Patriot [21][22]
Gibson Gibson Federated BattleMechs Grand Crusader [23]
Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited Exported [24]
Canopus IV Majesty Metals and Manufacturing Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle) [25]
Brooks Brooks Incorporated Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle) [26]

MainFire Point Defense Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Berserker [27]
New Avalon Corean Enterprises Sortek [28]
Salem General Motors Destrier, Challenger [29][30]
Terra Aldis Industries Padilla [31]
New Syrtis Johnston Industries Goblin [32]
Kathil General Motors Challenger [33]
Kirklin Kallon Weapon Industries Challenger [34]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries Hornet [35]

McArthur Anti-Missile System

Originally developed by Mitchell Vehicles, the McArthur AMS is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post-Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.[2] Despite being considered superior to other Star League era systems like the Burrow, the McArthur is not without fault. Models fitted to the Spartan were frequently prone to jamming when the 'Mech either ran or performed torso twists, ultimately the issue was traced to the placement at the Spartan's waist, with ComStar field engineers overcoming the issue during the Battle of Tukayyid by moving the system higher up in the right torso.[36] [37]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Battle Hawk [38]
Terra Blankenburg Technologies [citation needed]
BattleMech Landing Craft [39]

McArthur II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Blankenburg Technologies [citation needed]

SureFire 444

Developed by Coventry Metal Works, the SureFire 444 (also rendered as the Sure Fire 444) is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post-Clan Invasion Inner Sphere,[2] available over the counter to anyone with enough C-Bills.[40]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Coventry Coventry Metal Works FLC-4P Falcon, FFL-4B Firefly, FS9-S Firestarter, PXH-3S Phoenix HawkTDR-9S Thunderbolt, GHR-5J Grasshopper [2] [40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45]

Voelkers Parasol

Developed by Corean Enterprises, the Voelkers Parasol is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post-Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.[2]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Stewart Corean Enterprises [citation needed]

Yori Flyswatter

Developed by Yori 'Mech Works, the Yori Flyswatter is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post-Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.[2]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Al Na'ir Yori 'Mech Works [citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Second Succession War, p. 102, "Weapons and Equipment Extinction Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 TechManual, p. 204, "Anti-Missile System"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Total Warfare p. 129 "Anti-Missile System
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tactical Operations p. 100
  5. ↑ Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 32
  6. ↑ TRO:3055 Upgrade, p. 20
  7. ↑ TRO:3058 Upgrade, p. 200
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 28, "Produced Narukami Components"
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 22, "Produced Mamono Components"
  10. ↑ TRO:3050, p.198
  11. ↑ TRO:3050 Revised, p. 170
  12. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 180
  13. ↑ TRO:3060, p. 62
  14. ↑ TRO:Prototypes, p. 78
  15. ↑ TRO:3085, p. 54
  16. ↑ TRO:3050, p. 59, 111
  17. ↑ TRO:3050, p. 59
  18. ↑ TRO:3050, p. 146,147
  19. ↑ TRO:3050, p. 156, 157
  20. ↑ TRO:3050, p. 156, 157
  21. ↑ TRO:3050, p. 172, 173
  22. ↑ TRO:3075, p. 82
  23. ↑ TRO:3058, p. 132
  24. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 136
  25. ↑ TRO:3145, p. 94
  26. ↑ TRO:3145, p. 94
  27. ↑ TRO:Clan Invasion, p. 188
  28. ↑ TRO:3150, p. 68
  29. ↑ TRO:3150, p. 108
  30. ↑ TRO:3058 Upgrade, p. 114
  31. ↑ XTRO:Republic, Vol. 3, p. 13
  32. ↑ TRO:3058 Upgrade, p. 84
  33. ↑ TRO:3058 Upgrade, p. 114
  34. ↑ TRO:3058 Upgrade, p. 114
  35. ↑ TRO:3050 Upgrade, p. 10
  36. ↑ Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 32 "Type: SPT-N1 Spartan"
  37. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 220 "SPT-N2 Spartan"
  38. ↑ TRO:3055 Upgrade, p. 14
  39. ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 12, "BattleMech Landing Craft"
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Technical Readout: 3050, p. 64 "Inner Sphere - Light 'Mechs - Falcon"
  41. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 66 "Inner Sphere - Light 'Mechs - Firefly"
  42. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 78 "Inner Sphere - Light 'Mechs - Firestarter"
  43. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 84 "Inner Sphere - Medium 'Mechs - Phoenix Hawk"
  44. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 160 "Inner Sphere - Heavy 'Mechs - Thunderbolt"
  45. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 168 "Inner Sphere - Heavy 'Mechs - Grasshopper"

Bibliography

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