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Line 3: | name = Large Pulse Laser | name = Large Pulse Laser | Type = Energy (Pulse) | Type = Energy (Pulse) − | Tech Base = [[Clan]]/[[Inner Sphere|IS]] + | Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) − | Year Introduced = + | Year Introduced = Clan = [[2824]] [[Clan Coyote|CCY]] Clan = [[2824]] [[Clan Coyote|CCY]] − IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"</ref><ref name="TMp291"/> + IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]] − | Year Extinction = + | Year Extinction = − IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/> + IS = [[2950]] − | Year Reintroduced = + | Year Reintroduced = − IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/><ref name="TMp291"/> + IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]] | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | Availability Rating = | Availability Rating = − | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]<ref name="TMp291"/> + | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]] − | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/> + | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]] − | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/> + | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]] − | Heat =10<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref><ref name="TMp342">''TechManual'', p. 342: "Clan Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref> + | Heat =10 | Damage = | Damage = − Clan = 10<ref name="TMp342"/> + Clan = 10 − IS = 9<ref name="TMp341"/> + IS = 9 − | Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp342"/> + | Minimum Range = n/a | Short Range = | Short Range = − Clan = 1-6<ref name="TMp342"/> + Clan = 1-6 − IS = 1-3<ref name="TMp341"/> + IS = 1-3 | Medium Range = | Medium Range = − Clan = 7-14<ref name="TMp342"/> + Clan = 7-14 − IS = 4-7<ref name="TMp341"/> + IS = 4-7 | Long Range = | Long Range = − Clan = 15-20<ref name="TMp342"/> + Clan = 15-20 − IS = 8-10<ref name="TMp341"/> + IS = 8-10 | Tons = | Tons = − Clan = 6<ref name="TMp342"/> + Clan = 6 − IS = 7<ref name="TMp341"/> + IS = 7 − | Critical Slots = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> + | Critical Slots = 2 | Ammo Per Ton = n/a | Ammo Per Ton = n/a − | Cost (unloaded) = 175,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref> + | Cost (unloaded) = 175,000 | Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a | Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = Line 41:
Line 41: IS = 119 IS = 119 | BV (2.0) = | BV (2.0) = − Clan = 265<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> + Clan = 265<ref>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> − IS = 119<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> + IS = 119<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> }} }} + '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor. − == Description ==+ '''Large Pulse Lasers''' are the largest pulse lasers, with a both destructive and far-reaching pulse beam. While even assault 'Mechs can be devastated by a short barrage of Large Pulse Laser fire, the heat buildup is tremendous and will quickly overheat 'Mechs if used for prolonged periods. − '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/> − − '''Large Pulse Lasers''' are the largest pulse lasers, with a both destructive and far-reaching pulse beam. While even assault 'Mechs can be devastated by a short barrage of Large Pulse Laser fire, the heat buildup is tremendous and will quickly overheat 'Mechs if used for prolonged periods.<ref name="TMp226"/> While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models. While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models. − == Models == + ==Models== The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets: The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets: − ===Diverse Optics Type 20===+ − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" + {| width='500' − |'''Manufactured on''' + ! Brand − |'''Manufactured by''' + ! Planet − |'''Typically used in'''+ ! Company − |'''References''' + |- − |---- + | Blankenburg + | [[Terra]] + | [[Blankenburg Technologies]] + |- + | Diverse Optics Type 20 + | [[Irian]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. ?? - "States that this model is used on the ''[[Grand Titan]]'', its only appearance. Assuming this is not a typo, it makes the most sense for the FWL 'Mech to be getting its weapons from [[Irian]], not [[Kessel]]".</ref> + | [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] + |- + | Diverse Optics Type 30P | [[Irian]] | [[Irian]] | [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] | [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] − | [[Grand Titan]] − | <ref name="TRO:3055Up82">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 82: "States that this model is used on the ''[[Grand Titan]]'', its only appearance. Assuming this is not a typo, it makes the most sense for the FWL 'Mech to be getting its weapons from [[Irian]], not [[Kessel]]"</ref> − |} − − ===Diverse Optics Type 20P=== − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" − |'''Manufactured on''' − |'''Manufactured by''' − |'''Typically used in''' − |'''References''' − |---- − | [[Keystone]] − | [[Earthwerks Ltd.]] − | [[Grand Titan]] − | |<ref> ''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 186</ref> − |} − − ===<span id="Series 44h">Series 44h</span>=== − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" − |'''Manufactured on''' − |'''Manufactured by''' − |'''Typically used in''' − |'''References''' − |---- − | [[New Oslo]] − | [[Manufacturing Site 3]] − | [[Parash]] − | <ref name=TRO3085p148>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 148</ref> − |} − − ===Thunderbolt-12=== − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" − |'''Manufactured on''' − |'''Manufactured by''' − |'''Typically used in''' − |'''References''' |- |- + | Exostar + | [[Delavan]] + | [[Dynamico Limited]] + |- + | Magna 900P + | [[Tancredi IV]] + | [[Precision Weaponry]]<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 174 - "States that Precision has branched out into Magna lasers. The description in ''Technical Readout: 3067'' for the ''[[Sagittaire]]'' states that the [[Robinson]]-produced [[BattleMech]] uses Magna lasers, so it is likely that these new models of pulse lasers are coming from within the [[Draconis March]] and, thus, are the same".</ref> + |- + | Maxell + | [[Chukchi III]] + | [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]] + |- + | Selitex Cyclonic + | [[Sian]] + | [[Saroyan Special Projects]] + |- + | Sutel Precision Line + | [[Tancredi IV]] + | [[Precision Weaponry]] + |- + | Thunderbolt-12 | [[Tharkad]] | [[Tharkad]] | [[TharHes Industries]] | [[TharHes Industries]] − | [[Manticore]] − | <ref name=TRO3085p98>''Technical Readout: 3085 Upgrade'', p. 98</ref> |- |- − | [[Inarcs]] + | Thunderbolt-12 − | [[Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.]] + | [[New Vandenburg]] − | [[Enfield]] + | [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] − | <ref name=TRO3085p134>''Technical Readout: 3085 Upgrade'', p. 134</ref> |- |- − |} + | Tronel PPL-20 − + | [[Tematagi]] − ===Tronel PPL-20===+ | [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]] − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"+ |- − |'''Manufactured on''' + | Tronel XIII − |'''Manufactured by'''+ | [[Tematagi]] − |'''Typically used in'''+ | [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]] − |'''References''' − |---- − | [[ Irian]] − | [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] − | [[Albatross]] − | <ref> ''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 184</ref> |- |- + | Victory Drumbeat + | [[Marduk]] + | [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]] |} |} − ===Tronel XIII=== + ==See Also== − The energy pulses from the ''Tronel XIII'' are described as being bright green.<ref name=Ec5>''Eclipse'', ch. 5</ref> + The Large Pulse Laser has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats: − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" − |'''Manufactured on''' − |'''Manufactured by''' − |'''Typically used in''' − |'''References''' − |---- − | [[Paradise]] − | [[Curtiss Militech]] − | [[Wraith]] − | <ref name=TRO3055p46>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 46</ref> − |- − |} − ===Victory Drumbeat===+ *[[MechCommander (Video Game)/Equipment#Large Pulse Laser|MechCommander]] − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"+ *[[MechCommander 2/Equipment#Large Pulse Laser|MechCommander 2]] − |'''Manufactured on''' − |'''Manufactured by''' − |'''Typically used in''' − |'''References''' − |---- − | [[Marduk]] − | [[Victory Industries]] − | [[Griffin]] − | <ref name=TRO3050p128>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 128</ref> − |- − |} − == References == + ==References== <references /> <references /> − == Bibliography == + ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' + *''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' − * ''[[Eclipse]]'' (novella) + *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' − * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' − * ''[[TechManual]]'' + *''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Total Warfare]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' + *''[[TechManual]]'' − * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' − − [[Category: Technology]] + [[Category:Technology]] − [[Category: Standard Technology]] + [[Category:Standard Technology]] − [[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere Technology Base]] − [[Category: Clan Technology Base]] + [[Category:Weapons]] − [[Category: Weapons]] + [[Category:Heavy Weapons]] − [[Category: Energy Weapons]] + [[Category:Energy Weapons]] − [[Category: Lasers]] + [[Category:Energy Weapons (Heavy)]] + [[Category:Lasers]] + [[Category:Laser Weapons]] + [[Category:Laser Weapons (Heavy)]]
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| name = Large Pulse Laser | | name = Large Pulse Laser | ||
| Type = Energy (Pulse) | | Type = Energy (Pulse) | ||
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) |
| − | | Year Introduced = | + | | Year Introduced = |
Clan = [[2824]] [[Clan Coyote|CCY]] | Clan = [[2824]] [[Clan Coyote|CCY]] | ||
| − | IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]] | + | IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]] |
| − | | Year Extinction = | + | | Year Extinction = |
| − | IS = [[2950]] | + | IS = [[2950]] |
| − | | Year Reintroduced = | + | | Year Reintroduced = |
| − | IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]] | + | IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]] |
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | ||
| Availability Rating = | | Availability Rating = | ||
| − | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]] | + | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]] |
| − | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]] | + | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]] |
| − | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]] | + | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]] |
| − | | Heat =10 | + | | Heat =10 |
| Damage = | | Damage = | ||
| − | Clan = 10 | + | Clan = 10 |
| − | IS = 9 | + | IS = 9 |
| − | | Minimum Range = | + | | Minimum Range = n/a |
| Short Range = | | Short Range = | ||
| − | Clan = 1-6 | + | Clan = 1-6 |
| − | IS = 1-3 | + | IS = 1-3 |
| Medium Range = | | Medium Range = | ||
| − | Clan = 7-14 | + | Clan = 7-14 |
| − | IS = 4-7 | + | IS = 4-7 |
| Long Range = | | Long Range = | ||
| − | Clan = 15-20 | + | Clan = 15-20 |
| − | IS = 8-10 | + | IS = 8-10 |
| Tons = | | Tons = | ||
| − | Clan = 6 | + | Clan = 6 |
| − | IS = 7 | + | IS = 7 |
| − | | Critical Slots = 2 | + | | Critical Slots = 2 |
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a | | Ammo Per Ton = n/a | ||
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 175,000 | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 175,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a | ||
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IS = 119 | IS = 119 | ||
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
| − | Clan = 265<ref | + | Clan = 265<ref>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
| − | IS = 119<ref | + | IS = 119<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| + | '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor. | ||
| − | + | '''Large Pulse Lasers''' are the largest pulse lasers, with a both destructive and far-reaching pulse beam. While even assault 'Mechs can be devastated by a short barrage of Large Pulse Laser fire, the heat buildup is tremendous and will quickly overheat 'Mechs if used for prolonged periods. | |
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| − | '''Large Pulse Lasers''' are the largest pulse lasers, with a both destructive and far-reaching pulse beam. While even assault 'Mechs can be devastated by a short barrage of Large Pulse Laser fire, the heat buildup is tremendous and will quickly overheat 'Mechs if used for prolonged periods. | ||
While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models. | While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models. | ||
| − | == Models == | + | ==Models== |
The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets: | The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
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| + | | [[Blankenburg Technologies]] | ||
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| + | | Diverse Optics Type 20 | ||
| + | | [[Irian]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. ?? - "States that this model is used on the ''[[Grand Titan]]'', its only appearance. Assuming this is not a typo, it makes the most sense for the FWL 'Mech to be getting its weapons from [[Irian]], not [[Kessel]]".</ref> | ||
| + | | [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] | ||
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| + | | Exostar | ||
| + | | [[Delavan]] | ||
| + | | [[Dynamico Limited]] | ||
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| + | | Magna 900P | ||
| + | | [[Tancredi IV]] | ||
| + | | [[Precision Weaponry]]<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 174 - "States that Precision has branched out into Magna lasers. The description in ''Technical Readout: 3067'' for the ''[[Sagittaire]]'' states that the [[Robinson]]-produced [[BattleMech]] uses Magna lasers, so it is likely that these new models of pulse lasers are coming from within the [[Draconis March]] and, thus, are the same".</ref> | ||
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| + | | Maxell | ||
| + | | [[Chukchi III]] | ||
| + | | [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]] | ||
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| + | | Selitex Cyclonic | ||
| + | | [[Sian]] | ||
| + | | [[Saroyan Special Projects]] | ||
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| + | | Sutel Precision Line | ||
| + | | [[Tancredi IV]] | ||
| + | | [[Precision Weaponry]] | ||
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| + | | Thunderbolt-12 | ||
| [[Tharkad]] | | [[Tharkad]] | ||
| [[TharHes Industries]] | | [[TharHes Industries]] | ||
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| + | | Victory Drumbeat | ||
| + | | [[Marduk]] | ||
| + | | [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]] | ||
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| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Total Warfare]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[TechManual]]'' |
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| − | [[Category: Standard Technology]] | + | [[Category:Standard Technology]] |
| − | [[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]] | + | [[Category:Inner Sphere Technology Base]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Weapons]] |
| − | [[Category: Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Heavy Weapons]] |
| − | [[Category: Energy Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Energy Weapons]] |
| − | [[Category: Lasers]] | + | [[Category:Energy Weapons (Heavy)]] |
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| + | [[Category:Laser Weapons]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Laser Weapons (Heavy)]] | ||