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Line 2: | image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | name = Autocannon/2 | name = Autocannon/2 − | Type = ballistic (direct fire) + | Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire) | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] − | Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref> + | Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref> − | Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> + | Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''Tech Manual'', p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> | Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/> | Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/> Line 14:
Line 14: | Critical Slots = 1 | Critical Slots = 1 | Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/> | Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/> − | Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 [[C-bill]]s + | Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 − | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 C-bills + | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 | BV (1.0) = 37 | BV (1.0) = 37 − | BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/> + | BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/> }} }} − ==Description== + == Description == − The '''autocannon/2''' was a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts. + The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (''H''igh-''E''xplosive ''A''rmor-''P''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts. − Different manufacturers and models of autocannons had different calibers (25–203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons were grouped into generic "classes" of similar common damage ratings, with autocannon/2s having an extremely long range, at the cost of a very small damage output.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207–208: "Autocannons"</ref> + Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with '''Autocannon/2'''s having an extremely long range at the cost of having a very small damage output.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"</ref> − When compared against an LRM, the autocannon/2 class traded damage and mass for more utility in use. The weapon could be fired approximately 90 meters further than an LRM volley. It also had a minimum range of 60 meters closer than a standard [[Inner Sphere]] LRM launcher. Finally, the cannon passed on little heat to the mounted vehicle when fired, compared to an LRM system. + When compared against an LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in its use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than an LRM volley in the "long range" bracket, where this weapon excels. It also has a minimum range which is 60 meters closer than a standard Inner Sphere LRM launcher. Lastly, the cannon also almost applies no heat to the vehicle when firing the cannon, compared to an LRM system. − An autocannon/2 could use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness. + An Autocannon/2 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness. == Models == == Models == − The autocannon/2 was manufactured on the following planets: + The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets: − ===Armstrong=== ===Armstrong=== − As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> + As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured on''' Line 57:
Line 56: ===Armstrong JJ-Lite=== ===Armstrong JJ-Lite=== − As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> + As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured on''' Line 77:
Line 76: |'''References''' |'''References''' |---- |---- − | [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] + | [[Atreus]] | [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | [[Mauler]] | [[Mauler]] − | <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120</ref> + | <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120,</ref> |- |- | [[Nanking]] | [[Nanking]] Line 100:
Line 99: | {{cn}} | {{cn}} |- |- − | [[Talon (moon)|Talon]] + | [[Talon]] | [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | [[JagerMech]] | [[JagerMech]] Line 108:
Line 107: | [[Independence Weaponry]] | [[Independence Weaponry]] | [[JagerMech]] | [[JagerMech]] − | |<ref name=HHDp152/> + | |<ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref> + |- + | + | + | [[Crosscut#Variants|ED-X4M-A ''Crosscut'' MOD]] + | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 28, "''Crosscut'' LoggerMech MOD"</ref> |} |} Line 125:
Line 129: ===Whirlwind-L=== ===Whirlwind-L=== − The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' had a caliber of 40mm.<ref name=TftCC:GU>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up''</ref> + The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" Blackjack had a caliber of 40mm.<ref name=TftCC:GU>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up''</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |'''Manufactured on''' |'''Manufactured on''' Line 134:
Line 138: | [[Kathil]] | [[Kathil]] | [[General Motors]] | [[General Motors]] − | [[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]] destroyed 2796 + | [[Blackjack]] destroyed 2796 | <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref> | <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref> |} |} Line 147:
Line 151: | [[Canopus]] | [[Canopus]] | [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] − | [[Pike (Combat Vehicle)|Pike]] + | [[Pike]] | <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref> | <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref> |---- |---- − | [[ Lebedev Nautical Enterprises]] + | − | [[Tikonov]] + | − | [[Lucius Zhao]] + | ''[[Lucius Zhao]]'' − | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14: "''Lucius Zhao'' Escort Carrier"</ref> + | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14, "''Lucius Zhao'' Escort Carrier"</ref> |} |} Line 159:
Line 163: * This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "autocannon/2" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Autocannon/2" is favored). * This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "autocannon/2" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Autocannon/2" is favored). − ==References== + == References == <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== + == Bibliography == − * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' (short story) + * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' (Short Story) * ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story) * ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story) * ''[[TechManual]]'' * ''[[TechManual]]'' Line 169:
Line 173: * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' + [[Category:Technology]] [[Category:Technology]] + [[Category:Standard Technology]] [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
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| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | ||
| name = Autocannon/2 | | name = Autocannon/2 | ||
| − | | Type = | + | | Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118 | + | | Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref> |
| − | | Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">'' | + | | Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''Tech Manual'', p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> |
| Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
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| Critical Slots = 1 | | Critical Slots = 1 | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 |
| − | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 | + | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 |
| BV (1.0) = 37 | | BV (1.0) = 37 | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317 | + | | BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The ''' | + | The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (''H''igh-''E''xplosive ''A''rmor-''P''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts. |
| − | Different manufacturers and models of autocannons | + | Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with '''Autocannon/2'''s having an extremely long range at the cost of having a very small damage output.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"</ref> |
| − | When compared against an LRM, the | + | When compared against an LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in its use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than an LRM volley in the "long range" bracket, where this weapon excels. It also has a minimum range which is 60 meters closer than a standard Inner Sphere LRM launcher. Lastly, the cannon also almost applies no heat to the vehicle when firing the cannon, compared to an LRM system. |
| − | An | + | An Autocannon/2 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness. |
== Models == | == Models == | ||
| − | The | + | The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets: |
| − | |||
===Armstrong=== | ===Armstrong=== | ||
| − | As fitted on the | + | As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> |
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|'''Manufactured on''' | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
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===Armstrong JJ-Lite=== | ===Armstrong JJ-Lite=== | ||
| − | As fitted on the | + | As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> |
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|'''Manufactured on''' | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
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|'''References''' | |'''References''' | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Atreus]] |
| [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | | [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | ||
| [[Mauler]] | | [[Mauler]] | ||
| − | | <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120</ref> | + | | <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120,</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Nanking]] | | [[Nanking]] | ||
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| {{cn}} | | {{cn}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Talon]] |
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | | [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | ||
| [[JagerMech]] | | [[JagerMech]] | ||
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| [[Independence Weaponry]] | | [[Independence Weaponry]] | ||
| [[JagerMech]] | | [[JagerMech]] | ||
| − | | |<ref name=HHDp152/> | + | | |<ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref> |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | [[Crosscut#Variants|ED-X4M-A ''Crosscut'' MOD]] | ||
| + | | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 28, "''Crosscut'' LoggerMech MOD"</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===Whirlwind-L=== | ===Whirlwind-L=== | ||
| − | The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" | + | The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" Blackjack had a caliber of 40mm.<ref name=TftCC:GU>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up''</ref> |
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
|'''Manufactured on''' | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
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| [[Kathil]] | | [[Kathil]] | ||
| [[General Motors]] | | [[General Motors]] | ||
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Blackjack]] destroyed 2796 |
| <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref> | | <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| [[Canopus]] | | [[Canopus]] | ||
| [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | | [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | ||
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Pike]] |
| <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref> | | <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref> | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | [[Lucius Zhao]] | + | | ''[[Lucius Zhao]]'' |
| − | | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14 | + | | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14, "''Lucius Zhao'' Escort Carrier"</ref> |
|} | |} | ||
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* This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "autocannon/2" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Autocannon/2" is favored). | * This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "autocannon/2" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Autocannon/2" is favored). | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' ( | + | * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' (Short Story) |
* ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story) | * ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story) | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Standard Technology]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | ||