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| 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 | + | IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"</ref><ref name="TMp291"/> |
− | | Year Extinction = | + | | Year Extinction = |
IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | ||
− | | Year Reintroduced = | + | | Year Reintroduced = |
IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/><ref name="TMp291"/> | IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/><ref name="TMp291"/> | ||
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | ||
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | ||
| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | ||
− | | Heat =10<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341 | + | | 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 = | ||
Clan = 10<ref name="TMp342"/> | Clan = 10<ref name="TMp342"/> | ||
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| Critical Slots = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Critical Slots = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a | | Ammo Per Ton = n/a | ||
− | | Cost (unloaded) = 175,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291 | + | | 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) = | ||
− | Clan = 265<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318 | + | Clan = 265<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
− | IS = 119<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317 | + | IS = 119<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == 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.<ref name="TMp226"/> | + | '''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"/> | '''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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===Diverse Optics Type 20=== | ===Diverse Optics Type 20=== | ||
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] | | [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] | ||
| ''[[Grand Titan]]'' | | ''[[Grand Titan]]'' | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up82">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 82 | + | |<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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===Diverse Optics Type 30P=== | ===Diverse Optics Type 30P=== | ||
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] | | [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]] | ||
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===Thunderbolt-12=== | ===Thunderbolt-12=== | ||
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| [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] | | [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] | ||
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| [[Tharkad]] | | [[Tharkad]] | ||
| [[TharHes Industries]] | | [[TharHes Industries]] | ||
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===Tronel PPL-20=== | ===Tronel PPL-20=== | ||
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]] | | [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]] | ||
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===Tronel XIII=== | ===Tronel XIII=== | ||
− | The energy pulses from the ''Tronel XIII'' are described as being bright green.<ref name=Ec5>''Eclipse'', | + | The energy pulses from the ''Tronel XIII'' are described as being bright green.<ref name=Ec5>''Eclipse'', ch. 5</ref> |
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===Victory Drumbeat=== | ===Victory Drumbeat=== | ||
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| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]] | | [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]] | ||
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| ??? | | ??? | ||
− | | <ref name="HB:HDp174">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 174 | + | |<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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Revision as of 16:58, 21 May 2022
Large Pulse Laser | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy (Pulse) |
Tech Base | Clan/IS |
Year Introduced | Clan = 2824 CCY |
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] |
Contents
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 TechManual, p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 TechManual, p. 291: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 TechManual, p. 342: "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ Eclipse, ch. 5
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ BattleTech Video Game, Equipment