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| + | The '''Laser-Inhibiting (LI) Arrow Missile''' was an experimental defensive [[Arrow IV Artillery|Arrow IV]] missile conceived by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] during the peak of the [[Clan Invasion]]. Upon impact the LI missile released a special chemical gas with intense prismatic qualities which not only obscured vision but diffused [[Laser]] beams passing through the cloud. Development of the LI missile began in [[3052]], with prototypes finished and limited production begun a year later, however the project was eventually shelved. In addition to problematic issues arising during the weapon's development and the scientists assigned to the project, LI Arrow missiles proved to be of limited utility. They had no effect on other weapon systems (including particle weapons), and while the gas rose higher into the air than conventional smoke artillery it also dispersed more quickly.<ref name="UBp69">''Unbound'', p. 69, "(LI) Laser Inhibiting Warhead"</ref><ref name="TOp356">''Tactical Operations'', p. 356, "Laser-Inhibiting (LI) Arrow Missile"</ref> | ||
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| − | In [[Classic BattleTech]] game rules, the LI Arrow Missile is delivered in the same fashion as conventional Arrow missiles but instead of causing damaged it creates a gas cloud in the target hex and all surrounding hexes up to level 2 height. The cloud blocks visibility in the same way Light Smoke does and all Laser-based weaponry receives a -2 damage penalty for each hex of smoke it passes through. The smoke lasts for 2 rounds.<ref name= | + | In [[Classic BattleTech]] game rules, the LI Arrow Missile is delivered in the same fashion as conventional Arrow missiles but instead of causing damaged it creates a gas cloud in the target hex and all surrounding hexes up to level 2 height. The cloud blocks visibility in the same way Light Smoke does and all Laser-based weaponry receives a -2 damage penalty for each hex of smoke it passes through. The smoke lasts for 2 rounds.<ref name="UBp69"/><ref name="TOp356"/> |
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Unbound]]'' | * ''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Technology|Laser-Inhibiting Arrow Missile]] | + | [[Category: Technology|Laser-Inhibiting Arrow Missile]] |
| − | [[Category:Missile Weapons|Arrow IV Missile, Laser-Inhibiting]] | + | [[Category: Missile Weapons|Arrow IV Missile, Laser-Inhibiting]] |
| − | [[Category:Artillery Munitions|Arrow IV Missile, Laser-Inhibiting]] | + | [[Category: Artillery Munitions|Arrow IV Missile, Laser-Inhibiting]] |
Revision as of 04:57, 4 May 2016
Description
The Laser-Inhibiting (LI) Arrow Missile was an experimental defensive Arrow IV missile conceived by the New Avalon Institute of Science during the peak of the Clan Invasion. Upon impact the LI missile released a special chemical gas with intense prismatic qualities which not only obscured vision but diffused Laser beams passing through the cloud. Development of the LI missile began in 3052, with prototypes finished and limited production begun a year later, however the project was eventually shelved. In addition to problematic issues arising during the weapon's development and the scientists assigned to the project, LI Arrow missiles proved to be of limited utility. They had no effect on other weapon systems (including particle weapons), and while the gas rose higher into the air than conventional smoke artillery it also dispersed more quickly.[1][2]
Rules
Game Rules
In Classic BattleTech game rules, the LI Arrow Missile is delivered in the same fashion as conventional Arrow missiles but instead of causing damaged it creates a gas cloud in the target hex and all surrounding hexes up to level 2 height. The cloud blocks visibility in the same way Light Smoke does and all Laser-based weaponry receives a -2 damage penalty for each hex of smoke it passes through. The smoke lasts for 2 rounds.[1][2]