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[[Image:Heavy Mortar - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Heavy Mortar]] | [[Image:Heavy Mortar - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Heavy Mortar]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Description == |
| + | The '''Heavy Mortar''' is a type of smooth-bore indirect fire artillery light enough to be carried by [[infantry]]. It fires a finned shell, which is propelled into the air on an arching trajectory via a small charge ignited by a firing pin inside the mortar. Heavy mortars are operated by a crew of three: the crew commander, a gunner and a loader. Like all mortars, these weapons can fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|shells]] such as anti-personnel, flares, gas and stun. Depending on the weapon, the caliber of the mortar ranges from 100mm to 150mm in diameter. Because of their method of firing, heavy mortars suffer from having a minimum range.<ref name="LT:TMEGp40+">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', pp. 40-41, "Heavy Mortar"</ref> | ||
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| + | == Rules == | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | ===Specification=== | + | |
| − | : '''Item''':Mortar, Heavy | + | === Specification === |
| + | : '''Item''':Mortar, Heavy<ref name="AToWp273">''A Time of War'', p. 273, "Grenade Launchers And Mortars - Table"</ref> | ||
: '''Equipment Rating''': B/A-A-A/D | : '''Equipment Rating''': B/A-A-A/D | ||
| − | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (E) | + | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': [[Ordnance Types#Class|(E)]] |
: '''Range''': 100/180/400/900 meters | : '''Range''': 100/180/400/900 meters | ||
: '''Shots''': 1 | : '''Shots''': 1 | ||
: '''Cost/Reload''': 5000/* | : '''Cost/Reload''': 5000/* | ||
: '''Affiliation''': - | : '''Affiliation''': - | ||
| − | : '''Mass/Reload''': | + | : '''Mass/Reload''': 220 kg/4 kg |
: '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Indirect Fire; Minimum Range: 100** | : '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Indirect Fire; Minimum Range: 100** | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
| − | ==[[Ordnance Types]] | + | == Ordnance Types == |
| − | : | + | The Heavy Mortar can use various [[Ordnance Types]]:<ref name=AToWp282+>''A Time of War'', pp. 282-284, "Ordnance, Cont. - Table"</ref> |
| − | :*Air-Burst | + | |
| − | :*Anti-Vehicle | + | :* Anti-Personnel |
| − | :*FASCAM | + | :* Air-Burst |
| − | :*Flare | + | :* Anti-Vehicle |
| − | :*Flash | + | :* FASCAM |
| − | :*Gas | + | :* Flare |
| − | :*Guided | + | :* Flash |
| − | :*High-Explosive | + | :* Gas |
| − | :*Inferno<ref name= | + | :* Guided |
| − | : | + | :* High-Explosive |
| − | + | :* [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] | |
| − | + | :* [[NARC]] | |
| − | ==References== | + | :* Smoke |
| + | :* Stun | ||
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| + | ==Mortar Squad== | ||
| + | These infantry squads were a cost-effective artillery unit during the [[Dark Age]]. The units were capable of both 'Mech and Anti-Personnel attacks.<ref name=MWDASPp52>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 52 "Mortar squad"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Mortar_Squad.png|[[Dragon's Fury]] Mortar Squad<ref name=MWDASPp52/> | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Mortars]] |
Latest revision as of 12:43, 30 January 2024
- This article is about the infantry support weapon. For the BattleMech weapon, see 'Mech Mortar.
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Description[edit]
The Heavy Mortar is a type of smooth-bore indirect fire artillery light enough to be carried by infantry. It fires a finned shell, which is propelled into the air on an arching trajectory via a small charge ignited by a firing pin inside the mortar. Heavy mortars are operated by a crew of three: the crew commander, a gunner and a loader. Like all mortars, these weapons can fire a variety of shells such as anti-personnel, flares, gas and stun. Depending on the weapon, the caliber of the mortar ranges from 100mm to 150mm in diameter. Because of their method of firing, heavy mortars suffer from having a minimum range.[1]
Rules[edit]
Specification[edit]
Ordnance Types[edit]
The Heavy Mortar can use various Ordnance Types:[3]
Mortar Squad[edit]
These infantry squads were a cost-effective artillery unit during the Dark Age. The units were capable of both 'Mech and Anti-Personnel attacks.[4]
Gallery[edit]
Dragon's Fury Mortar Squad[4]
