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| − | A '''C3 Network''' is a network consisting of either a [[C3 Command Unit]] and up to four [[C3 Slave Unit]]s or six [[C3i]] units. Basically a special tight-beam communications network, they are used to share targeting data between [['Mech]]s and [[Combat Vehicle]]s. | + | Introduced in [[3050]] by the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 209</ref>. A '''C3 Network''' is a network consisting of either a [[C3 Command Unit]] and up to four [[C3 Slave Unit]]s or six [[C3i]] units. Basically a special tight-beam communications network, they are used to share targeting data between [['Mech]]s and [[Combat Vehicle]]s. |
The C3 Networks that exist today are geared towards the smallest level of tactical command: This means that each 'Mech in a [[Lance]] (or a [[ComGuard]] [[Level I]] for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to the [[Company]] level by using a 'Mech with a pair of C3 Command Units, like the [[Draconis Combine]]'s ''[[Tai-sho (BattleMech)|Tai-sho]].<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 131</ref> | The C3 Networks that exist today are geared towards the smallest level of tactical command: This means that each 'Mech in a [[Lance]] (or a [[ComGuard]] [[Level I]] for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to the [[Company]] level by using a 'Mech with a pair of C3 Command Units, like the [[Draconis Combine]]'s ''[[Tai-sho (BattleMech)|Tai-sho]].<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 131</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 17 June 2010
Introduced in 3050 by the Draconis Combine[1]. A C3 Network is a network consisting of either a C3 Command Unit and up to four C3 Slave Units or six C3i units. Basically a special tight-beam communications network, they are used to share targeting data between 'Mechs and Combat Vehicles.
The C3 Networks that exist today are geared towards the smallest level of tactical command: This means that each 'Mech in a Lance (or a ComGuard Level I for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to the Company level by using a 'Mech with a pair of C3 Command Units, like the Draconis Combine's Tai-sho.[2]
A C3 Network of C3 Command units and C3 Slave units cannot share targeting data with units using a C3i system.[3]
Alternate Meanings
The term C3 Network is also used to indicate the Command/Control/Communications function of a military unit.