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| − | {{Otheruses|the [[infantry]] support weapon|the [[ | + | {{Otheruses|the [[infantry]] support weapon|the [[battle armor]] weapon|Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon (Battle Armor)}} |
{{InfoBoxWeapon | {{InfoBoxWeapon | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| name = Gauss Cannon (Grand Mauler) | | name = Gauss Cannon (Grand Mauler) | ||
| − | | Type = Medium/Support (B) | + | | Type = Medium/Support (B)<ref name="TMp351"/> |
| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TMp351">''TechManual'', p. 351, "Conventional Infantry Weapons (Cont) - Table"</ref> |
| − | | Year Availability = [[3059]] ([[Federated Suns|FS]]) | + | | Year Availability = [[3059]] ([[Federated Suns|FS]])<ref name="TMp300">''TechManual'', p. 300, "Conventional Infantry Weapons (Cont)- Table"</ref> |
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | ||
| − | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#X|X]] | + | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#X|X]]<ref name="TMp300"/> |
| − | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#X|X]] | + | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#X|X]]<ref name="TMp300"/> |
| − | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]] | + | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp300"/> |
| − | | Damage = .63 | + | | Damage = .63<ref name="TMp351"/> |
| − | | Short Range = 2 | + | | Short Range = 2<ref name="TMp351"/> |
| − | | Mass = 14 | + | | Mass = 14<ref name="TMp351"/> |
| − | | Mass Per Reload = 4.5kg (5) | + | | Mass Per Reload = 4.5kg (5)<ref name="TMp351"/> |
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 5,000<ref | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 5,000<ref name="TMp300"/> |
| − | | Ammo Cost (per reload) = 5 | + | | Ammo Cost (per reload) = 5<ref name="TMp300"/> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2.63<ref>''TechManual'', p. 319</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 2.63<ref name="TM319">''TechManual'', p. 319, "Conventional Infantry Weapons BV Table"</ref> |
| Ammo BV (2.0) = - | | Ammo BV (2.0) = - | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon''' is a [[Federated Commonwealth]] and later [[Federated Suns]] infantry support [[gauss rifle]] which was hailed as the ultimate personal assault weapon before it was even manufactured. While it has since met all expectations for firepower, it has also proven to be a bulky and unwieldy weapon to use. A trained operator must use a complex upper-body harness, of which getting into and out of takes considerable time, to provide a stable mount for the barrel. Aiming and firing the weapon is accomplished by the use of an elegant system of pulleys and counterweight. As with other gauss weapons the Grand Mauler requires both ammunition and power packs to operate but is | + | The '''Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon''' is a [[Federated Commonwealth]] and later [[Federated Suns]] infantry support [[gauss rifle]] which was hailed as the ultimate personal assault weapon before it was even manufactured. While it has since met all expectations for firepower, it has also proven to be a bulky and unwieldy weapon to use. A trained operator must use a complex upper-body harness, of which getting into and out of takes considerable time, to provide a stable mount for the barrel. Aiming and firing the weapon is accomplished by the use of an elegant system of pulleys and counterweight. As with other gauss weapons the Grand Mauler requires both ammunition and power packs to operate but is among the most powerful personal armaments ever produced.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp42">''Lostech'', p. 42, "Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon"</ref> |
| − | With their introduction to the [[Inner Sphere]] following the [[Clan Invasion]], the Grand Mauler has been adapted for use as a [[ | + | With their introduction to the [[Inner Sphere]] following the [[Clan Invasion]], the Grand Mauler has been adapted for use as a [[battle armor]] weapon, and conversely works equally well taking down enemy battle armor suits.<ref name="TMp255">''TechManual'', p. 255, "Gauss Rifle"</ref> |
| − | == | + | == Rules == |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | ===Specification=== | + | === Specification === |
| − | : '''Item''':Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon | + | : '''Item''':Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon<ref name="AToWp274">''A Time of War'', p. 274, "Support Gauss Weapons - Table"</ref> |
: '''Equipment Rating''': E/X-X-D/E | : '''Equipment Rating''': E/X-X-D/E | ||
: '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 6B/6 | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 6B/6 | ||
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: '''Mass/Reload''': 14kg/4.5kg* | : '''Mass/Reload''': 14kg/4.5kg* | ||
: '''Notes''': Encumbering | : '''Notes''': Encumbering | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| − | *''[[TechManual]]'' | + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' |
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| − | + | [[Category:Infantry Weapons]] | |
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 8 January 2023
- This article is about the infantry support weapon. For the battle armor weapon, see Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon (Battle Armor).
| Gauss Cannon (Grand Mauler) | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Medium/Support (B)[1] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Year Availability | 3059 (FS)[2] |
| Technology Rating | E |
| Availability Ratings | X[2]/X[2]/D[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Damage | .63[1] |
| Short Range | 2[1] |
| Mass | 14[1] kg |
| Mass Per Reload | 4.5kg (5)[1] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 5,000[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 2.63[3] |
| Ammo BV (2.0) | - |
Description[edit]
The Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon is a Federated Commonwealth and later Federated Suns infantry support gauss rifle which was hailed as the ultimate personal assault weapon before it was even manufactured. While it has since met all expectations for firepower, it has also proven to be a bulky and unwieldy weapon to use. A trained operator must use a complex upper-body harness, of which getting into and out of takes considerable time, to provide a stable mount for the barrel. Aiming and firing the weapon is accomplished by the use of an elegant system of pulleys and counterweight. As with other gauss weapons the Grand Mauler requires both ammunition and power packs to operate but is among the most powerful personal armaments ever produced.[4]
With their introduction to the Inner Sphere following the Clan Invasion, the Grand Mauler has been adapted for use as a battle armor weapon, and conversely works equally well taking down enemy battle armor suits.[5]
Rules[edit]
Specification[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 TechManual, p. 351, "Conventional Infantry Weapons (Cont) - Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 TechManual, p. 300, "Conventional Infantry Weapons (Cont)- Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 319, "Conventional Infantry Weapons BV Table"
- ↑ Lostech, p. 42, "Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 255, "Gauss Rifle"
- ↑ A Time of War, p. 274, "Support Gauss Weapons - Table"