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| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]] | ||
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| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire) | | Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire) | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
− | | Year Availability = [[ | + | | 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">''Tech Manual'', 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"/> | ||
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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. | 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 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+"/> | + | 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> |
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+ | When compared against a LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in it's use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than a 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 a LRM system. | ||
An Autocannon/2 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness. | An Autocannon/2 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness. | ||
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== Models == | == Models == | ||
The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets: | The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
− | + | ===Armstrong=== | |
− | {|class="wikitable | + | 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''' | |
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− | + | |'''Typically used in''' | |
− | + | |'''References''' | |
− | |- | + | |---- |
− | | [[Imperator Smoothie-2 | + | | |
+ | | | ||
+ | | [[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]] | ||
+ | | {{cn}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ===Imperator Smoothie-2=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
+ | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
+ | |'''References''' | ||
+ | |---- | ||
| [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] | | [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] | ||
| [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | | [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | ||
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| {{cn}} | | {{cn}} | ||
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− | | | + | ===Mydron D=== |
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
+ | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
+ | |'''References''' | ||
+ | |---- | ||
| [[Gulkana]] | | [[Gulkana]] | ||
| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] | | [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] | ||
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| {{cn}} | | {{cn}} | ||
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− | | | + | ===Whirlwind-2=== |
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
+ | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
+ | |'''References''' | ||
+ | |---- | ||
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+ | | {{cn}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ===ZeusBolt=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
+ | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
+ | |'''References''' | ||
+ | |---- | ||
| [[Dunianshire]] | | [[Dunianshire]] | ||
| [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | | [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
+ | * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' (Short Story) | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] |
Revision as of 10:15, 3 June 2019
Autocannon/2 | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 2290 (TA)[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 1[2] |
Damage | 2[2] |
Minimum Range | 4[2] |
Short Range | 1-8[2] |
Medium Range | 9-16[2] |
Long Range | 17-24[2] |
Tons | 6[2] |
Critical Slots | 1 |
Ammo Per Ton | 45[2] |
Cost (unloaded) | 75,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 1,000 |
BV (1.0) | 37 |
BV (2.0) | 37[3] 5 (Ammo)[3] |
Contents
Description
The Autocannon is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
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/2s having an extremely long range at the cost of having a very small damage output.[4]
When compared against a LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in it's use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than a 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 a LRM system.
An Autocannon/2 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.
Models
The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets:
Armstrong
As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.[5]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Vulcan | [citation needed] |
Imperator Smoothie-2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Atreus | Imperator Automatic Weaponry | [citation needed] |
Mydron D
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | [citation needed] |
Whirlwind-2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
[citation needed] |
ZeusBolt
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Dunianshire | Canopus Industries Alpha | [citation needed] |
References
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Tech Manual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"
- ↑ A Cover of Paint, p. 4