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| name = Large Pulse Laser
 
| name = Large Pulse Laser
 
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
 
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
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| Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
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| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere|IS]]
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| Year Availability =  
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| Year Introduced =
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Clan = [[2609]]
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Clan = [[2824]] [[Clan Coyote|CCY]]
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IS = [[3037]]
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IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226, "Laser - Pulse Lasers"</ref><ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Heat =10
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| Year Extinction = 
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IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Year Reintroduced = 
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IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/><ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]]
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| Availability Rating =
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| 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>
 
| Damage =  
 
| Damage =  
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Clan = 10
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Clan = 10<ref name="TMp342"/>
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IS = 9
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IS = 9<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Minimum Range = n/a
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp342"/>
 
| Short Range =  
 
| Short Range =  
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Clan = 1-6
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Clan = 1-6<ref name="TMp342"/>
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IS = 1-3
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IS = 1-3<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Medium Range =
 
| Medium Range =
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Clan = 7-14
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Clan = 7-14<ref name="TMp342"/>
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IS = 4-7
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IS = 4-7<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Long Range =  
 
| Long Range =  
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Clan = 15-20
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Clan = 15-20<ref name="TMp342"/>
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IS = 8-10
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IS = 8-10<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Tons =  
 
| Tons =  
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Clan = 6
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Clan = 6<ref name="TMp342"/>
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IS = 7
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IS = 7<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Critical Slots = 2
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| Critical Slots = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
 
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
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| Cost (unloaded) = 175,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 175,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
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IS = 119
 
IS = 119
 
| BV (2.0) =
 
| BV (2.0) =
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Clan = 265
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Clan = 265<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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IS = 119
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IS = 119<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
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'''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.
 
  
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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.
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== Description ==
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'''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"/>
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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.<ref name="TMp226"/>
  
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==Models==
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While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.
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== 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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===Diverse Optics Type 20===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Irian]]
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
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| ''[[Grand Titan]]''
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| <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>
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|}
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===Diverse Optics Type 30P===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
 +
|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
 +
|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Irian]]
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Thunderbolt-12===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[New Vandenburg]]
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| [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]
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|
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|
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|-
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| [[Tharkad]]
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| [[TharHes Industries]]
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|
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|
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|-
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|}
  
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{| width='500'
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===Tronel PPL-20===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Tematagi]]
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
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|
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|
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|-
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|}
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===Tronel XIII===
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The energy pulses from the ''Tronel XIII'' are described as being bright green.<ref name=Ec5>''Eclipse'', Ch. 5</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Tematagi]]
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
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| [[Wraith]]
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|
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|-
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|}
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===Victory Drumbeat===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Marduk]]
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| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]]
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|
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|
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|-
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|}
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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 
! Brand
 
! Brand
 
! Planet
 
! Planet
 
! Company
 
! Company
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! Used by
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! References
 
|-
 
|-
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| Blankenburg
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| [[Blankenburg (LPL)|Blankenburg]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
 
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
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| ???
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Diverse Optics Type 20
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| [[Magna 900P]]
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| [[Irian]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'' 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>
 
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
 
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|-
 
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| Diverse Optics Type 30P
 
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| [[Irian]]
 
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
 
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|-
 
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| Exostar
 
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| [[Delavan]]
 
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| [[Dynamico Limited]]
 
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|-
 
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| Magna 900P
 
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
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| [[Precision Weaponry]]<ref>{{cite|title=Handbook: House Davion|publisher=FanPro|date=2007|production code=35024}}, pg. 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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| [[Precision Weaponry]]
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| ???
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| <ref name="HB:HDp174">''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
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| [[Maxell]]
 
| [[Chukchi III]]
 
| [[Chukchi III]]
 
| [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]]
 
| [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]]
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| ???
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| {{cn}}
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|-
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| [[SCI]]
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|
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|
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|
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| <ref name=BTVG>"BattleTech Video Game", Equpiment</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| Selitex Cyclonic
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| [[Selitex Cyclonic]]
 
| [[Sian]]
 
| [[Sian]]
 
| [[Saroyan Special Projects]]
 
| [[Saroyan Special Projects]]
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| ???
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Sutel Precision Line
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| [[Sutel Precision Line]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
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|-
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| ???
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| Thunderbolt-12
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| {{cn}}
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| [[Tharkad]]
 
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| [[TharHes Industries]]
 
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|-
 
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| Thunderbolt-12
 
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| [[New Vandenburg]]
 
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| [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]
 
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|-
 
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| Tronel PPL-20
 
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| [[Tematagi]]
 
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 
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|-
 
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| Tronel XIII
 
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| [[Tematagi]]
 
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 
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|-
 
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| Victory Drumbeat
 
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| [[Marduk]]
 
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| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]]
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== References ==
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<references />
  
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==References==
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== Bibliography ==
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*[[Technical Readout: 2750]]
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* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
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* ''[[Eclipse]]'' (novella)
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*[[BattleTech Master Rules]]
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* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]''
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*[[Technical Readout: 3067]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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*[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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*[[Total Warfare]]
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
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*[[TechManual]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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==Notes==
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* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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<references/>
 
  
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[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category: Technology]]
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[[Category: Standard Technology]]
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[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
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[[Category: Clan Technology Base]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category: Heavy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Energy Weapons (Heavy)]]
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[[Category: Lasers]]
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[[Category: Laser Weapons]]
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[[Category: Laser Weapons (Heavy)]]

Revision as of 20:29, 29 May 2020

Large pulse laser.jpg
Large Pulse Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Pulse)
Tech Base Clan / IS
Year Introduced Clan = 2824 CCY

IS = 2609 TH[1][2]

Year Extinction IS = 2950[2]
Year Reintroduced IS = 3037 DC[1][2]
Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E[2]/F[2]/D[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 10[3][4]
Damage Clan = 10[4]

IS = 9[3]

Minimum Range 0[3][4]
Short Range Clan = 1-6[4]

IS = 1-3[3]

Medium Range Clan = 7-14[4]

IS = 4-7[3]

Long Range Clan = 15-20[4]

IS = 8-10[3]

Tons Clan = 6[4]

IS = 7[3]

Critical Slots 2[3]
Ammo Per Ton n/a
Cost (unloaded) 175,000[2]
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (1.0) Clan = 265

IS = 119

BV (2.0) Clan = 265[5]

IS = 119[6]

Description

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.[1]

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.[1]

While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.

Models

The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Diverse Optics Type 20

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian Diverse Optics Incorporated Grand Titan [7]

Diverse Optics Type 30P

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian Diverse Optics Incorporated [citation needed]

Thunderbolt-12

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Vandenburg Vandenberg Mechanized Industries
Tharkad TharHes Industries

Tronel PPL-20

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited

Tronel XIII

The energy pulses from the Tronel XIII are described as being bright green.[8]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited Wraith

Victory Drumbeat

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Marduk Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)
Brand Planet Company Used by References
Blankenburg Terra Blankenburg Technologies ??? [citation needed]
Magna 900P Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry ??? [9]
Maxell Chukchi III Maxell Metals Incorporated ??? [citation needed]
SCI [10]
Selitex Cyclonic Sian Saroyan Special Projects ??? [citation needed]
Sutel Precision Line Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry ??? [citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 TechManual, p. 226, "Laser - Pulse Lasers"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 TechManual, p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 TechManual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 TechManual, p. 342, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  5. ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  6. ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  7. ↑ 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".
  8. ↑ Eclipse, Ch. 5
  9. ↑ 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".
  10. ↑ "BattleTech Video Game", Equpiment

Bibliography

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