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[[Image:Support-flamer.png|right|thumb|The infantry Support Flamer]] | [[Image:Support-flamer.png|right|thumb|The infantry Support Flamer]] | ||
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| − | The '''Man-Portable Flamer''' or '''Man-Pack Flamer''' is a portable flamethrower carried by soldiers into battle as a potent anti-infantry device. The flamer can deliver a constant stream of burning chemicals over several hundred square meters in short order. However, the person assigned this weapon must carry the chemicals in an encumbering tank strapped to their backs. Should a particularly lucky (or well-aimed) shot hit the tank, the resulting explosion can cause | + | The '''Man-Portable Flamer''' or '''Man-Pack Flamer''' is a portable flamethrower carried by soldiers into battle as a potent anti-infantry device. The flamer can deliver a constant stream of burning chemicals over several hundred square meters in short order. However, the person assigned this weapon must carry the chemicals in an encumbering tank strapped to their backs. Should a particularly lucky (or well-aimed) shot hit the tank, the resulting explosion can cause severe burns to them.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 138</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:19, 5 November 2022
Overview
The Man-Portable Flamer or Man-Pack Flamer is a portable flamethrower carried by soldiers into battle as a potent anti-infantry device. The flamer can deliver a constant stream of burning chemicals over several hundred square meters in short order. However, the person assigned this weapon must carry the chemicals in an encumbering tank strapped to their backs. Should a particularly lucky (or well-aimed) shot hit the tank, the resulting explosion can cause severe burns to them.[1]
Notes
Specification
- Item:Flamer, Man-Pack
- Equipment Rating: C/A-A-A/E
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: 3E/5CS
- Range: 8/20/35/70 meters
- Shots: 12
- Cost/Reload: 100/2
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 15kg/8.4kg
- Notes: Encumbering; Incendiary