Difference between revisions of "Improved Gauss Rifle"

(Initial load of page content.)
 
m
 
(5 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{InfoBoxWeapon
 
{{InfoBoxWeapon
 
| image = [[File:Gauss Rifle.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Gauss Rifle.jpg|191px]]
| name = Improved Gauss Rifle
+
| name = Improved Gauss rifle
 
| Type = Ballistic (Direct-Fire)
 
| Type = Ballistic (Direct-Fire)
 
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
Line 7: Line 7:
 
| Year Introduced =  [[2821]] [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|CGS]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Year Introduced =  [[2821]] [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|CGS]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Year Extinction =  [[2837]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Year Extinction =  [[2837]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
| Year Reintroduced =  [[3080]] [[Escorpion Imperio]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
+
| Year Reintroduced =  [[3080]] [[Escorpión Imperio]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#(Choose One A - F)|E]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#(Choose One A - F)|E]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Availability Rating = [[Availability Rating#(Choose One A - F, X)|X]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
| Availability Rating = [[Availability Rating#(Choose One A - F, X)|X]]<ref name="IOp41"/>
Line 29: Line 29:
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
==Description==
 +
The '''improved Gauss rifle''' was created by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] scientists during the [[Golden Century]]. It acted as a bridge weapon that linked the [[SLDF]]'s [[Gauss rifle]] to the later Clan-spec version used in the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref name="IOp96"/> Though its production would be canceled in [[2837]], it would be reintroduced by the [[Escorpión Imperio]] in [[3080]].<ref name="IOp41"/>
  
==Description==
 
The '''Improved Gauss Rifle''' was created by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] scientists during the [[Golden Century]]. It acted as a bridge weapon that linked the [[SLDF]]'s [[Gauss Rifle]] to the later Clan-spec version used in the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref name="IOp96"/> Though its production would be cancelled in [[2837]], it would be reintroduced by the [[Escorpion Imperio]] in [[3080]].<ref name="IOp41"/>
 
 
 
==Models==
 
==Models==
 
+
* The improved Gauss rifle is manufactured on the following planets:
The Improved Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:
 
  
 
===Kaumodaki===
 
===Kaumodaki===
Line 46: Line 44:
 
| [[Brim]]
 
| [[Brim]]
 
| [[Brim Ironworks]]
 
| [[Brim Ironworks]]
| ''[[Vision Quest]]''
+
| ''[[Vision Quest (BattleMech)|Vision Quest]]''
 
| <ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 30</ref>
 
| <ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 30</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
 
<div class="gamerules">
 
==Rules==
 
The Improved Gauss Rifle's capacitors remain charged and explosive at all times, even when the unit carrying it is shut down or the crew/pilot is unable to act. If it suffers a critical hit the carrying unit will deliver a 20 point internal explosion.<ref name="IOp96"/>
 
 
In all other respects it follows the rules for the Gauss Rifle.<ref name="IOp96"/>
 
</div>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
Line 66: Line 57:
 
[[Category:Technology]]
 
[[Category:Technology]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Heavy Weapons]]
 
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
 
[[Category:Gauss Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Gauss Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 01:03, 2 April 2024

Gauss Rifle.jpg
Improved Gauss rifle
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct-Fire)
Tech Base Clan
Year Availability 2822 CGS[1]
Year Introduced 2821 CGS[1]
Year Extinction 2837[1]
Year Reintroduced 3080 Escorpión Imperio[1]
Technology Rating E[1]
Availability Rating X[1]
Availability Ratings X[1]/E[1]/X[1]
Legality Rating F
Technical specifications
Heat 1[2][3]
Damage 15[2][3]
Minimum Range 2[2][3]
Short Range 1-7[2][3]
Medium Range 8-15[2][3]
Long Range 16-22[2][3]
Tons 13[4]
Critical Slots 6[4]
Ammo Per Ton 8[2]
Cost (unloaded) 300,000[4]
Ammo Cost (per ton) 20,000[4]
BV (2.0) 320[5]
Ammo BV (2.0) 40[5]

Description[edit]

The improved Gauss rifle was created by Clan Goliath Scorpion scientists during the Golden Century. It acted as a bridge weapon that linked the SLDF's Gauss rifle to the later Clan-spec version used in the Clan Invasion.[2] Though its production would be canceled in 2837, it would be reintroduced by the Escorpión Imperio in 3080.[1]

Models[edit]

  • The improved Gauss rifle is manufactured on the following planets:

Kaumodaki[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Brim Brim Ironworks Vision Quest [6]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Interstellar Operations, p. 41
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Interstellar Operations, p. 96
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Interstellar Operations, p. 216
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Interstellar Operations, p. 217
  5. 5.0 5.1 Interstellar Operations, p. 195
  6. Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 30

Bibliography[edit]