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Line 2: ==Description== ==Description== − The [[BattleMech]] '''Lance''' is a special melee weapon designed to pierce armor plating. Unlike the medieval weapon of the same name, the Lance is a long, thin spike that juts out from a 'Mech's arm; it is not a large spear-like weapon carried in the hand. In combat the Lance pierces the armor plating of an enemy unit, possibly damaging or destroying internal systems.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> + The [[BattleMech]] '''Lance''' is a special melee weapon designed to pierce armor plating. Unlike the medieval weapon of the same name, the Lance is a long, thin spike that juts out from a 'Mech's arm; It isn't a large spear-like weapon carried in the hand. In combat the Lance pierces the armor plating of an enemy unit, possibly damaging or destroying internal systems.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> − Though initially used in the [[Solaris Games]], it was put into full production as of 3064.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290 - Introduction Date & Basic fluff</ref> + Though used in the Solaris games, the Lance hasn't yet been seen in actual combat. ==Rules== ==Rules== − <div class="gamerules"> + − ===Game Rules===+ <div style="background-color:#FFFFE0; border:1px solid #666; margin:1.5em 0 .5em 0; padding:0 .5em 0 1em; -moz-border-radius:.5em"> − In game terms, the Lance can be mounted by BattleMechs and IndustrialMechs in the arms. Each arm can carry one Lance. The Lance requires a single critical slot and weighs one ton for every twenty tons the 'Mech weighs. It attacks with a +1 penalty, and inflicts one point of damage for every five tons the 'Mech weighs. In addition, if armor remains after a Lance attack, the attacker should roll 2D6. On 10+ a single point of damage is applied to the internal structure. Roll for a critical hit at a -2 modifier. A Lance that hits an unarmored location has the usual chance for inflicting critical hits.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> + ==Game Rules== + In game terms, the Lance can be mounted by BattleMechs and IndustrialMechs in the arms. Each arm can carry one Lance. The Lance requires a single critical slot for every fifteen tons the 'Mech weighs. It inflicts one point of damage for every five tons the 'Mech weighs. In addition, if armor remains after a Lance attack, the attacker should roll 2D6. On 10+ a single point of damage is applied to the internal structure. Roll for a critical hit at a -2 modifier. A Lance that hits an unarmored location has the usual chance for inflicting critical hits.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> A Lance's battle value is equal to the damage it inflicts.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 383</ref> A Lance's battle value is equal to the damage it inflicts.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 383</ref> Line 15:
Line 16: ==References== ==References== − * ''MapPack: Solaris VII'' pp. 57-58 + * ''Mappack: Solaris VII'' pp. 57-58 <references/> <references/> ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]'' (Sourcebook) + * ''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]'' (Sourcebook) * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' * ''[[Tactical Operations]]''
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[BattleMech]] '''Lance''' is a special melee weapon designed to pierce armor plating. Unlike the medieval weapon of the same name, the Lance is a long, thin spike that juts out from a 'Mech's arm; | + | The [[BattleMech]] '''Lance''' is a special melee weapon designed to pierce armor plating. Unlike the medieval weapon of the same name, the Lance is a long, thin spike that juts out from a 'Mech's arm; It isn't a large spear-like weapon carried in the hand. In combat the Lance pierces the armor plating of an enemy unit, possibly damaging or destroying internal systems.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> |
| − | Though | + | Though used in the Solaris games, the Lance hasn't yet been seen in actual combat. |
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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| − | In game terms, the Lance can be mounted by BattleMechs and IndustrialMechs in the arms. Each arm can carry one Lance. The Lance requires a single critical slot | + | ==Game Rules== |
| + | In game terms, the Lance can be mounted by BattleMechs and IndustrialMechs in the arms. Each arm can carry one Lance. The Lance requires a single critical slot for every fifteen tons the 'Mech weighs. It inflicts one point of damage for every five tons the 'Mech weighs. In addition, if armor remains after a Lance attack, the attacker should roll 2D6. On 10+ a single point of damage is applied to the internal structure. Roll for a critical hit at a -2 modifier. A Lance that hits an unarmored location has the usual chance for inflicting critical hits.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> | ||
A Lance's battle value is equal to the damage it inflicts.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 383</ref> | A Lance's battle value is equal to the damage it inflicts.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 383</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * '' | + | * ''Mappack: Solaris VII'' pp. 57-58 |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]'' (Sourcebook) |
* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||