Laser Reflective Armor
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Overview
The Experimental Laser Reflective Armor was first created by the Federated Commonwealth in 3058.[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. 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, Plasma Rifles and Cannon are all less effective against it.
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.[2] 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.[3]
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 rounded down.
Models
Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following worlds:
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| ArcShield Reflective | Solaris | Solaris Arms[4] |
| Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max | Solaris | Unknown[5] |
| Unknown | Arc-Royal | Arc-Royal MechWorks[6] |
| Unknown | Carlisle | Bowie Industries[7] |
| Unknown | Unknown | Clan Diamond Shark[8] |
References
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 281
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 281 Physical attacks, falls, buildings, and artillery strikes inflict twice as much damage on Laser Reflective Armor.
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 281 These weapons get a +2 bonus to see if they inflict a critical hit.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 158
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries, pp. 3,6
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 5
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 3