Medium laser

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Medium Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere (IS)
Year Introduced IS = 2290 TA[1]
Year Extinction Clan = 2850
Technology Rating C
Availability Ratings B/B/B
Technical specifications
Heat 3
Damage 5
Minimum Range n/a
Short Range 1-3
Medium Range 4-6
Long Range 7-9
Tons 1
Mass 500 kg
Critical Slots 1
Space Slots 3
Cost (unloaded) 40,000
BV (1.0) 46
BV (2.0) 46[2]

Description

The Medium Laser is a midrange weapon of the standard type from the laser class of weaponry. A free-electron laser, it is a device that focuses an amplified beam of light on a small surface area.[3] The medium laser uses this intensified beam of light to damage targets by heating them to melting temperatures. The relatively compact size and effectiveness of the Medium Laser attributes its widespread use over many types of combat units, though it is regarded as a "Heavy Support Laser" when carried by infantry squads or mounted on powered armor.

Models

Being one of the most common and oldest class of weapon system in use there are a vast number of manufacturers and factories producing this system. This reference should not be considered complete.

Aberdovey Mk II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Epsilon Eridani Kressly Warworks

Aberdovey Mk III

While more expensive than the more common Martell lasers, the Aberdovey Mk III is of superior quality and requires very little maintenance.[4]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Lapida II Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited SDR-5V Spider [4]
Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited SDR-5V Spider [4]

Argra 3L

The Argra 3L boasts a more rugged focal system and better spectral purity when compared to the older Argra 27C Medium Laser.[5][6]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Aix-la-Chapelle Diplan 'Mechyards Jenner
Luthien Defiance Motors [citation needed]

Defiance B3M

The Defiance B3M was a model of Medium Laser in common use throughout the Inner Sphere.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Coventry Coventry Metal Works
Furillo Defiance Industries Locust [7]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Banshee Atlas Avenger Phoenix Hawk Commando Firestarter Stinger Rifleman Condor Wolfhound [8]
Pandora Red Devil Industries

Diplan M3

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Lantren Corporation Stealth
Tempest

Diplass Optima

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Apollo Diplass Technologies

Diverse Optics Type 2

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Corey Hellespont Industrials
GLN-1B Gulon SecurityMech [9]

Diverse Optics Type 14

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Chahar Trellshire Heavy Industries

Diverse Optics Type 18

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Alphard Marian Arms Incorporated
Chahar Trellshire Heavy Industries Thunderbolt [10]
Irian Diverse Optics Incorporated
Centurion [11]

Diverse Optics Type 20

The Diverse Optics Type 20 is a standard model used in many Draconis Combine designs.[12]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kessel Diverse Optics Incorporated JVN-10F Fire Javelin, CP-10-Z and CP-11-A Cyclops, SL-21 Sholagar, SL-17 Shilone, SL-15 Slayer, S-3 Sai, DAI-01 Daikyu, OBK-M10 O-Bakemono, NDA-1K No-Dachi [13] [14] [15] [12] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Firefly Type II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Apollo Roe Weapon Systems

Firmir Standard

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Betelgeuse Firmir Weaponry

Hellion B-II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Andurien Free Worlds Defense Industries
Westover Free Worlds Defense Industries

Hellion-V

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Andurien Bergan Industries
Andurien Brooks, Inc.
Irian Irian BattleMechs Unlimited

Hellion Spitfire

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Ford Military Limited Thorn

Intek

The Intek Medium Laser uses an 8cm focusing lense when mounted in a Crusader[22] and 4cm lenses in an Axman.[23]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Arc-Royal TharHes Industries
New Syrtis Johnston Industries Axman Caesar Cataphract Thrush Transit [24]

Irian Weapons Works Super 6

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian Irian BattleMechs Unlimited GLT-5M Guillotine, ALB-3U Albatross, INI-02 Initiate [25][26][27] [28]

Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sian Saroyan Special Productions TR-7 Thrush, TR-13 Transgressor [29] [30] [31] [32]
Texlos Kajuka Aerospace Division C-SK1 Cossack, TR-7 Thrush, TR-10 Transit, TR-13 Transgressor [29] [30] [31] [32]

Magna Mk II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Lopez Magna

Martell

The Martell Medium Laser has a 6cm focusing lense.[33]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Ares Bergan Industries Locust [34]
Corey Hollis Incorporated
Delavan Dynamico Limited Buccaneer Ontos Hornet Riflemen Cheetah Thrush Lightning Mammoth Mule Seeker Centurion Grasshopper Condor Manticore Typhoon Sabre Sparrowhawk Banshee Corsair Cutlass Eagle Thunderbird Hellcat Stuka [35]
El Dorado General Motors
Fletcher Flame Tech

Martell Model 5

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Canopus IV Majesty Metals and Manufacturing

Maxwell

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Chukchi III Maxwell Metals Incorporated Sabre Centurion Eagle Thunderbird [36]

OMI HighBurn

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Earth New Earth Trading Company Manticore [37]

Omicron 950

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Aldis Industries

Omicron 3000

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Campbelton Fusigon Heavy Weaponry
Illiushin Vandenberg Mechanized Industries

Omicron 4000

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Quickdraw [38]

Photech 806c

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Avalon Corean Enterprises Centurion

RAMTech 800

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Kyoto RAMTech Seydlitz [39]

Rassal Blue-Beam

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Arcturus Arcturan Arms

Starflash II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Amity Imstar Aerospace
Atreus Imstar Aerospace

Tronel II

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Ostscout
Sabre 		[40]

Victory 23R

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Marduk Victory Industries
Planet Manufacturer Make / Model From To Used By References
Capella Ceres Metals Industries Ceres Arms
Kalidasa Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated Hellion-V
Kalidasa Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated Magna Mk II
Kendall Bergan Industries Hellion-V
Kendall Brooks, Inc. Hellion-V
Lushann Lushann Industrials Limited Diverse Optics Type 2
Bryant Lantren Corporation Diplan M3
Mars Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc. Krupp Model 2
Mars General Mechanics Magna Mk II
New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs ChisComp 38
New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs ChisComp 39
New Earth New Earth Trading Company OMI HighBurn
New Kyoto RAMTech RAMTech 800
New Samarkand New Samarkand Armor Works Argra 1L
New Syrtis Johnston Industries Intek
New Valencia General Motors Magna Mk II
New Vandenburg Concordat Telecom and TransStellar Diverse Optics Type 2
Nirasaki New Age Systems Incorporated Allied Technologies 2
Orestes Odin Manufacturing Krieger
Pinard Pinard Protectorates Limited Martell
Shiro III Grumman Amalgamated Hellion-V
Shiro III Irian BattleMechs Unlimited Magna Mk II
Sian Hellespont 'Mech Works Diverse Optics Type 2
Son Hoa StarCorp Industries Harmon Starclass
St. Ives Ceres Metals Industries Ceres Arms
Sterope Sterope Defense Industries Diverse Optics Type 18
Sterope Sterope Defense Industries Diverse Optics Type 2
Stewart Corean Enterprises Magna Mk II
Stewart Corean Enterprises Martell
Terra Blankenburg Technologies Blankenburg
Terra Bowie Industries Bowie Electronics
Terra Leopard Armor Intek
Terra Pandora 'Mech Works Krieger
Terra Skobel MechWorks Martell
Terra Bowie Industries Maxell TR
Terra Caletra Fighters Maxell-UD6
Terra StarCorps Industries Phototech 806c
Terra Grumman Industries Sapphire
Terra Leopard Armor Starflash
Terra Skobel MechWorks Starflash
Trellisane Gutierrez Aerospace Hellion-V
Trellisane Grumman Amalgamated Starflash II
Twycross Trellshire Heavy Industries Magna Mk II
Victoria Shengli Arms Martell
Wallis Ronin Incorporated Martell

References

  1. ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
  2. ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  3. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 99
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 18 "SDR-5V Spider"
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 26 "JR7-D Jenner"
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 26 "JR7-D Jenner"
  7. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 74
  8. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 76
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 22, "Gulon SecurityMech"
  10. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 54
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 44, "Centurion MilitiaMech"
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 140 "SL-21 Sholagar"
  13. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 104 "Kessel - Diverse Optics, Inc."
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 16 "JVN-10N Javelin"
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 118 "CP-10-Z Cyclops"
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p.142 "SL-17 Shilone"
  17. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p.144 "SL-15 Slayer"
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 236 "S-3 Sai"
  19. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 52 "DAI-01 Daikyu"
  20. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 150 "OBK-M10 O-Bakemono"
  21. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 82 "NDA-1K No-Dachi"
  22. ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", Ch. 27
  23. ↑ Initiation to War, Ch. 8
  24. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 90
  25. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126, "Irian - Irian BattleMech Unlimited"
  26. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 171 "Guillotine"
  27. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 74 "ALB-3U Albatross"
  28. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 84, "INI-02 Initiate"
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 72, "Cossack"
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 194, "TR-7 Thrush"
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 2044, "TR-10 Transit"
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 212, "TR-13 Transgressor"
  33. ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", Ch. 29
  34. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 281, "Produced Locust 1V Components"
  35. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 93
  36. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 73
  37. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 84
  38. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 144, "Quickdraw"
  39. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 85
  40. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 78

Bibliography

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