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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | Originally an [[Rules Rating/Experimental#Experimental Rules|Experimental Technology]], the '''Laser Reflective Armor''' was first created by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3058]], and used in [[3061]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]].<ref name="TOp281">''Tactical Operations'', p. 281 | + | Originally an [[Rules Rating/Experimental#Experimental Rules|Experimental Technology]], the '''Laser Reflective Armor''' was first created by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3058]], and used in [[3061]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]].<ref name="TOp281">''Tactical Operations'', p. 281: "Laser Reflective Armor"</ref> Also known as '''Glazed''' or '''Reflec''' armor, the first batch of Laser Reflective Armor was created by accident on a [[ferro-fibrous]] armor production line.<ref>''Tactical Handbook'', p. 68</ref> Laser Reflective Armor dissipates energy weapon attacks 50% more efficiently than other armor types, reducing the amount of damage taken by the '[[Mech]] mounting it. Despite the name, Laser Reflective Armor is effective against all energy weapons, not just [[laser]]s; [[PPC]]s, [[flamer]]s, and [[plasma rifle|plasma]] rifles and [[Plasma Cannon|cannons]] are all less effective against it.<ref name="TOp281"/> |
− | The armor's status as [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] item ended at the close of the [[Jihad]] era. It would enter regular production and became a standard [[Inner Sphere]] technology in [[3080]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206 | + | The armor's status as [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] item ended at the close of the [[Jihad]] era. It would enter regular production and became a standard [[Inner Sphere]] technology in [[3080]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| [[Solaris]] | | [[Solaris]] | ||
| [[Solaris Arms]] | | [[Solaris Arms]] | ||
− | | [[Copperhead|CPR-HD-003 ''Copperhead'']] | + | | [[Copperhead (BattleMech)|CPR-HD-003 ''Copperhead'']] |
− | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up130">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130 | + | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up130">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130: "CPR-HD-003 ''Copperhead''"</ref> |
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| [[Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max]] | | [[Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max]] | ||
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| [[Spatha|SP1-X ''Spatha'']] | | [[Spatha|SP1-X ''Spatha'']] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up158">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 158 | + | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up158">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 158: "SP1-X ''Spatha''"</ref> |
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| [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | ||
| [[Wolfhound#Varinats|WLF-2X ''Wolfhound'']] | | [[Wolfhound#Varinats|WLF-2X ''Wolfhound'']] | ||
− | | <ref name=XTRO:Mp3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. 3 | + | | <ref name=XTRO:Mp3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. 3: "WLF-2X ''Wolfhound''"</ref> |
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| [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | ||
| [[Annihilator#Variants|ANH-2AX ''Annihilator'']] | | [[Annihilator#Variants|ANH-2AX ''Annihilator'']] | ||
− | | <ref name=XTRO:Mp6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. 6 | + | | <ref name=XTRO:Mp6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. 6: "ANH-2AX ''Annihilator''"</ref> |
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| [[Bowie Industries]] | | [[Bowie Industries]] | ||
| [[Spindrift|SDT-1 ''Spindrift'' Aquatic SecurityMech]] | | [[Spindrift|SDT-1 ''Spindrift'' Aquatic SecurityMech]] | ||
− | | <ref name=XTRO:Bp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5 | + | | <ref name=XTRO:Bp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5: "SDT-1 ''Spindrift''"</ref> |
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| [[Bowie Industries]] | | [[Bowie Industries]] | ||
| [[Wildkatze|WKT-1S ''Wildkatze'']] | | [[Wildkatze|WKT-1S ''Wildkatze'']] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:PROTOp170">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 170 | + | | <ref name="TRO:PROTOp170">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 170: "WKT-1S ''Wildkatze''"</ref> |
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| [[Research and Testing Facility 44-J2A]] | | [[Research and Testing Facility 44-J2A]] | ||
| [[Legionnaire#Custom Variants|LGN-2X1 ''Legionnaire'' MUSE FIRE]] | | [[Legionnaire#Custom Variants|LGN-2X1 ''Legionnaire'' MUSE FIRE]] | ||
− | | <ref name="XTRO:Dp3">''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 3 | + | | <ref name="XTRO:Dp3">''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 3: "LGN-2X1 ''Legionnaire'' MUSE FIRE"</ref> |
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| [[StarGuard Reflec]] | | [[StarGuard Reflec]] | ||
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| [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | | [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | ||
| ''[[Gunsmith]]'' | | ''[[Gunsmith]]'' | ||
− | | <ref name=TRO:3145FSp32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 32 | + | | <ref name=TRO:3145FSp32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 32: "Produced Gunsmith Components"</ref> |
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| [[StarGuard Reflec]] w/[[CASE II]] | | [[StarGuard Reflec]] w/[[CASE II]] | ||
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| [[General Motors]] | | [[General Motors]] | ||
| [[Hollander#Variants|BZK-D1 ''Hollander III'']] | | [[Hollander#Variants|BZK-D1 ''Hollander III'']] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO3145:FSp34">''Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns'', p. 34 | + | | <ref name="TRO3145:FSp34">''Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns'', p. 34: "BZK-D1 ''Hollander III''"</ref> |
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| [[Wangker Solarion]] | | [[Wangker Solarion]] | ||
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| [[Greenock Aero Manufacturing, Ltd.]] | | [[Greenock Aero Manufacturing, Ltd.]] | ||
| [[Rondel|RDL-01C ''Rondel'']] | | [[Rondel|RDL-01C ''Rondel'']] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3145FSp50+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. | + | | <ref name="TRO:3145FSp50+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 50–51: "RDL-01C ''Rondel''"</ref> |
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| [[Wangker Solarion]] | | [[Wangker Solarion]] | ||
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| [[Wangker Aerospace]] | | [[Wangker Aerospace]] | ||
| [[Cutlass|CUT-01D ''Cutlass'']] | | [[Cutlass|CUT-01D ''Cutlass'']] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3145FSp52+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. | + | | <ref name="TRO:3145FSp52+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 52–53: "CUT-01D ''Cutlass''"</ref> |
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| [[Boeing Mirage Reflective]] | | [[Boeing Mirage Reflective]] | ||
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| [[Boeing Interstellar]] | | [[Boeing Interstellar]] | ||
| [[Simurgh|SMG-0 ''Simurgh'']] | | [[Simurgh|SMG-0 ''Simurgh'']] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3145ROTSp52+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. | + | | <ref name="TRO:3145ROTSp52+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 52–53: "SMG-0 ''Simurgh''"</ref> |
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| [[StarGuard Aurora Reflective]] | | [[StarGuard Aurora Reflective]] | ||
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− | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Armor]] | [[Category:Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Experimental Technology|Armor, Laser Reflective]] | [[Category:Experimental Technology|Armor, Laser Reflective]] |
Revision as of 00:50, 22 November 2023
Overview
Originally an Experimental Technology, the Laser Reflective Armor was first created by the Lyran Alliance in 3058, and used in 3061 by Clan Jade Falcon.[1] Also known as Glazed or Reflec armor, the first batch of Laser Reflective Armor was created by accident on a ferro-fibrous armor production line.[2] Laser Reflective Armor dissipates energy weapon attacks 50% more efficiently than other armor types, reducing the amount of damage taken by the 'Mech mounting it. Despite the name, Laser Reflective Armor is effective against all energy weapons, not just lasers; PPCs, flamers, and plasma rifles and cannons are all less effective against it.[1]
The armor's status as experimental item ended at the close of the Jihad era. It would enter regular production and became a standard Inner Sphere technology in 3080.[3]
Description
Though the armor functions like standard armor against ballistic weapon attacks, it is very brittle. Whenever a 'Mech is physically attacked, falls, or crashes through a building, the armor is half as effective as standard or ferro-fibrous armor. This weakness has also been observed in artillery attacks.[1] In addition, Armor-Piercing autocannon ammunition, Tandem-Charge missiles, and BattleMech Tasers all have a better chance of penetrating the armor and causing critical damage.[1]
Like the ferro-fibrous armor it's based on, Laser Reflective Armor is bulkier than standard armor. In game terms it provides the standard protection per ton, and takes up ten critical slots on a 'Mech. The total damage taken by the armor from energy weapon attacks is halved, rounded down.
Models
Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following planets:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tactical Operations, p. 281: "Laser Reflective Armor"
- ↑ Tactical Handbook, p. 68
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130: "CPR-HD-003 Copperhead"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 158: "SP1-X Spatha"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries, p. 3: "WLF-2X Wolfhound"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries, p. 6: "ANH-2AX Annihilator"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 5: "SDT-1 Spindrift"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 170: "WKT-1S Wildkatze"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 3: "LGN-2X1 Legionnaire MUSE FIRE"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 32: "Produced Gunsmith Components"
- ↑ Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns, p. 34: "BZK-D1 Hollander III"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, pp. 50–51: "RDL-01C Rondel"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, pp. 52–53: "CUT-01D Cutlass"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 52–53: "SMG-0 Simurgh"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 24
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 7
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 32
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 5
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 50
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 52
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 8
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6, p. 13
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15, p. 4
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15, p. 7
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16, p. 10
Bibliography
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Experimental Technical Readout: Davion
- Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16
- Tactical Handbook
- Tactical Operations
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans
- Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine
- Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns
- Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere