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| Type = Utility (missile) | | Type = Utility (missile) | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = [[3062]] [[Word of Blake| | + | | Year Availability = [[3062]] [[Word of Blake|WoB]]<ref name="TMp232+">''TechManual'', pp. 232–233: "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> |
| − | | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343 | + | | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref> |
| Damage = * | | Damage = * | ||
| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp343"/> | | Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp343"/> | ||
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 7,500 (homing) | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 7,500 (homing) | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 75 (launcher)<ref name="TMp317"/> <br> 15 (ammo)<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317 | + | | BV (2.0) = 75 (launcher)<ref name="TMp317"/><br> 15 (ammo)<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. | + | While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 150–151: "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> |
The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated to overcome the [[Clans|Clans']] technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+"/> | The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated to overcome the [[Clans|Clans']] technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+"/> | ||
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* [[Nemesis Pod]] - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it. | * [[Nemesis Pod]] - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it. | ||
| − | The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side | + | The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side effect of making them easier for a targeted [[BattleMech]] or the crew of a targeted [[Combat Vehicle]] to shake or brush the pods off. |
| − | == Models == | + | ==Models== |
The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets: | The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
| − | {|class="wikitable | + | ===Series II Pragma=== |
| − | + | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | |
| − | + | |'''Manufactured on''' | |
| − | + | |'''Manufactured by''' | |
| − | + | |'''Typically used in''' | |
| − | + | |'''References''' | |
| − | |- | + | |---- |
| − | |||
| [[Quentin]] | | [[Quentin]] | ||
| [[Independence Weaponry]] | | [[Independence Weaponry]] | ||
| − | | [[Tessen|TSN- 1C ''Tessen'']] | + | | [[Tessen|TSN- 1C ''Tessen'']] |
| − | | <ref name= | + | | <ref name=TRO:3067p68>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 68: "TSN-1C ''Tessen''"</ref> |
| − | |- | + | |} |
| − | | | + | ===Octagon Siren=== |
| + | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
| + | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
| + | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
| + | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
| + | |'''References''' | ||
| + | |---- | ||
| [[Calloway VI]]/[[Keystone]] | | [[Calloway VI]]/[[Keystone]] | ||
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | | [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | ||
| [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]] | | [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]] | ||
| − | | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp18+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. | + | | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp18+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 18–19: "Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank"</ref> |
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Technology|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | [[Category: Technology|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | ||
[[Category: Missile Weapons|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | [[Category: Missile Weapons|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:51, 17 September 2022
| Improved NARC Missile Beacon | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Utility (missile) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | 3062 WoB[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 0[2] |
| Damage | * |
| Minimum Range | 0[2] |
| Short Range | 1-4[2] |
| Medium Range | 5-9[2] |
| Long Range | 10-15[2] |
| Tons | 5[2] |
| Critical Slots | 3[2] |
| Ammo Per Ton | 4[2] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 250,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 7,500 (homing) |
| BV (2.0) | 75 (launcher)[3] 15 (ammo)[3] |
The Improved Narc Beacon or iNarc is an upgraded version of the original Narc Missile Beacon.
Description[edit]
While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for SRM and LRMs, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the Artemis IV, due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.[1][4]
The product of one of the many fields ComStar scientists investigated to overcome the Clans' technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.[1][4]
Learning the lesson from the Draconis Combine-developed standard Narc Explosive Pod, ComStar has produced a number of specialty munition types for the iNarc, providing a range of tactical options:[4]
- Homing Pod - The larger iNarc version offering superior homing ability.
- Explosive Pod - The larger iNarc version packing more explosives.
- ECM Pod - Effectively a localized ECM cloud attached to the target.
- Haywire Pod - A specialized ECM pod which disrupts the targeting systems of the 'Mech it's attached to.
- Nemesis Pod - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it.
The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side effect of making them easier for a targeted BattleMech or the crew of a targeted Combat Vehicle to shake or brush the pods off.
Models[edit]
The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets:
Series II Pragma[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Quentin | Independence Weaponry | TSN- 1C Tessen | [5] |
Octagon Siren[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Calloway VI/Keystone | Earthwerks Incorporated | Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank | [6] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 TechManual, pp. 232–233: "Improved Narc Launcher"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 TechManual, p. 343: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 150–151: "Improved Narc Launcher"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 68: "TSN-1C Tessen"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 18–19: "Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank"