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| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| Year Introduced = | | Year Introduced = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan [[2827]] [[Clan Jade Falcon|CJF]] |
| − | IS | + | IS [[2609]]<ref name="TMp291"/> [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226"/> |
| − | | Year Extinction = | + | | Year Extinction = IS [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/> |
| − | IS | + | | Year Reintroduced = IS [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp291"/> |
| − | | Year Reintroduced = | + | |
| − | IS | ||
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | ||
| Availability Rating = | | Availability Rating = | ||
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | ||
| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/> | ||
| − | | Heat = 4<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341 | + | | Heat = 4<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref><ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343: "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> |
| Damage = | | Damage = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan 7<ref name="TMp343"/> |
| − | IS | + | IS 6<ref name="TMp341"/> |
| − | | Minimum Range | + | | Minimum Range 0<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/> |
| Short Range = | | Short Range = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan 0-4<ref name="TMp343"/> |
| − | IS | + | IS 0-2<ref name="TMp341"/> |
| Medium Range = | | Medium Range = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan 5-8<ref name="TMp343"/> |
| − | IS | + | IS 3-4<ref name="TMp341"/> |
| Long Range = | | Long Range = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan 9-12<ref name="TMp343"/> |
| − | IS | + | IS 5-6<ref name="TMp341"/> |
| Tons = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Tons = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| − | | Ammo Per Ton = | + | | Ammo Per Ton = |
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 60,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291 | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 60,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> |
| − | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = | + | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan 111{{cn}} |
| − | IS | + | IS 48{{cn}} |
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
| − | Clan | + | Clan 111<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
| − | IS | + | IS 48<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226 | + | Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"</ref> |
'''Medium Pulse Lasers''' are a mix of range and damage, making them useful in most situations. The heat buildup is moderate and the weapon causes good damage, although the Medium Pulse Laser still cannot be constantly discharged for extended periods of time.<ref name="TMp226"/> | '''Medium Pulse Lasers''' are a mix of range and damage, making them useful in most situations. The heat buildup is moderate and the weapon causes good damage, although the Medium Pulse Laser still cannot be constantly discharged for extended periods of time.<ref name="TMp226"/> | ||
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| [[Betelgeuse]] | | [[Betelgeuse]] | ||
| [[Firmir Weaponry]] | | [[Firmir Weaponry]] | ||
| − | | | + | | [[Falcon]] |
| <ref name=OR-142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142 "Industries - Betelgeuse - Firmir Weaponry"</ref> | | <ref name=OR-142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142 "Industries - Betelgeuse - Firmir Weaponry"</ref> | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
| [[Lopez]] | | [[Lopez]] | ||
| [[Magna Metals Inc]] | | [[Magna Metals Inc]] | ||
| − | | | + | | [[Wolverine]], [[Marauder]], [[Crusader]], [[Awesome]] |
| <ref name=OR-131>''Objective Raids'', p. 131 "Industries - Lopez - Magna"</ref> | | <ref name=OR-131>''Objective Raids'', p. 131 "Industries - Lopez - Magna"</ref> | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
| [[Irian]] | | [[Irian]] | ||
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | | [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | ||
| − | | | + | | [[Awesome]] |
| <ref name=OR-126>''Objective Raids'', p. 126 "Industries - Irian - Irian BattleMechs Unlimited"</ref> | | <ref name=OR-126>''Objective Raids'', p. 126 "Industries - Irian - Irian BattleMechs Unlimited"</ref> | ||
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| [[New Kyoto]] | | [[New Kyoto]] | ||
| [[RAMTech]] | | [[RAMTech]] | ||
| − | | [[Seydlitz#Variants|SYD-Z3a | + | | [[Seydlitz#Variants|SYD-Z3a Seydlitz]], [[Hellspawn|HSN-7D Hellspawn]], [[Thanatos|TNS-4S Thanatos]] |
| <ref name=OR85>''Objective Raids'', p. 85: "RAMTech"</ref> <ref name=TR3067p66>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 66: "HSN-7D Hellspawn"</ref> <ref name=TRO3067p90>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 91: "Thanatos"</ref> | | <ref name=OR85>''Objective Raids'', p. 85: "RAMTech"</ref> <ref name=TR3067p66>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 66: "HSN-7D Hellspawn"</ref> <ref name=TRO3067p90>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 91: "Thanatos"</ref> | ||
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| [[Dante]] | | [[Dante]] | ||
| [[Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha]] | | [[Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha]] | ||
| − | | [[Omen]] | + | | ''[[Omen]]'' |
| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Dark Age'', p. 166</ref> | | <ref> ''Technical Readout: Dark Age'', p. 166</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Series PPS-XIX=== | ||
| + | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
| + | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
| + | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
| + | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
| + | |'''References''' | ||
| + | |---- | ||
| + | | [Albion (Clan System)|[Albion]] | ||
| + | | [[MMA Complex]] | ||
| + | | ''[[Marauder IIC | Marauder IIC 2]]'' | ||
| + | |<ref name=TROPP72>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', 72, "Produced Marauder IIC2 Components"</ref> | ||
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| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 152</ref> | | <ref> ''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 152</ref> | ||
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| − | | [[Talon]] | + | | [[Talon (moon)|Talon]] |
| [[Kallon Industries]] | | [[Kallon Industries]] | ||
| [[Penetrator]] | | [[Penetrator]] | ||
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| <ref name=TRO3085p32>''Technical Readout Project Phoenix'', p. 32</ref> | | <ref name=TRO3085p32>''Technical Readout Project Phoenix'', p. 32</ref> | ||
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*;MPL-P: The [[Federated Commonwealth]] employed experimental versions of the medium pulse laser among some of its elite units during the [[War of 3039]]. These prototypes functioned nearly identical to the standard model but could generate random heat spikes when fired.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 145</ref> | *;MPL-P: The [[Federated Commonwealth]] employed experimental versions of the medium pulse laser among some of its elite units during the [[War of 3039]]. These prototypes functioned nearly identical to the standard model but could generate random heat spikes when fired.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 145</ref> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) | ||
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:37, 12 April 2024
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| Medium Pulse Laser | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Energy (Pulse) |
| Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere |
| Year Introduced | Clan 2827 CJF |
| Year Extinction | IS 2950[1] |
| Year Reintroduced | IS 3037 DC[1] |
| Technology Rating | E |
| Availability Ratings | E[1]/F[1]/D[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 4[3][4] |
| Damage | Clan 7[4]
IS 6[3] |
| Short Range | Clan 0-4[4]
IS 0-2[3] |
| Medium Range | Clan 5-8[4]
IS 3-4[3] |
| Long Range | Clan 9-12[4]
IS 5-6[3] |
| Tons | 2[3] |
| Critical Slots | 1[3] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 60,000[1] |
| BV (1.0) | Clan 111[citation needed]
IS 48[citation needed] |
| BV (2.0) | Clan 111[5]
IS 48[6] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Introduced in 2609 by the Terran Hegemony. Pulse lasers differ from traditional laser weaponry in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.[2]
Medium Pulse Lasers are a mix of range and damage, making them useful in most situations. The heat buildup is moderate and the weapon causes good damage, although the Medium Pulse Laser still cannot be constantly discharged for extended periods of time.[2]
While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.
Models[edit]
The Medium Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
Ceres Arms Model W[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Capella | Ceres Metals Industries | VND-3L Vindicator, CTF-3L Cataphract, THR-1L Thunder, WHD-10CT Warhammer | [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] |
Defiance P5M[edit]
Reportedly dating to the Star League era,[12] the Defiance P5M medium pulse laser is the pulse laser equivalent of the ubiquitous Defiance B3M medium laser, being among the most common models of medium pulse laser manufactured in the Lyran Commonwealth and in common use throughout the Inner Sphere.
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Furillo | Defiance Industries | WSP-1S Wasp | [13] |
| Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | HCT-5S Hatchetman, ARC-5S Archer, ZEU-9S Zeus, BLR-3S BattleMaster, VTR-9D Victor, BH-K305 Battle Hawk, GUN-1ERD Gunslinger, MTR-5K Maelstrom, NTK-2Q Night Hawk, EMP-6A Emperor, NSR-9J Nightstar, Minion, DFN-3C Defiance, EFT-7X Eisenfaust | [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] |
ExoStar[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Galax | Galax Launch Systems | Haruspex | [24] |
Magna 400P[edit]
Manufactured in both Capellan Confederation and Free Worlds League, the Magna 400P was noted as being generally and readily available throughout the Inner Sphere over the counter to anyone with enough C-Bills during the initial Clan Invasion.[25] [26]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Betelgeuse | Firmir Weaponry | Falcon | [27] |
| Lopez | Magna Metals Inc | Wolverine, Marauder, Crusader, Awesome | [28] |
| Irian | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | Awesome | [29] |
RAMTech 800P[edit]
The pulse laser version of the venerable RAMTech 800 standard medium laser, the RAMTech 800P is used in both halves of the former Federated Commonwealth. The RAMTech 800P-X, an X-Pulse version of the weapon also exists.
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| New Kyoto | RAMTech | SYD-Z3a Seydlitz, HSN-7D Hellspawn, TNS-4S Thanatos | [30] [31] [32] |
Series 14a[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Dante | Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha | Omen | [33] |
Series PPS-XIX[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| [Albion]] | MMA Complex | Marauder IIC 2 | [34] |
Sutel Precision Line[edit]
The Sutei Medium Pulse Laser is known to emit bursts of red light.[35]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Nightsky | [36] |
| New Syrtis | Johnston Industries | Caesar | [37] |
| Talon | Kallon Industries | Penetrator | [38] |
Tronel XII[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Paradise | Curtiss Militech | Wraith | [39] |
| Asuncion | Kallon Industries | Falcon Hawk | [40] |
| Lapida II | Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited | Venom | [41] |
Victory Heartbeat[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Marduk | Victory Industries | Charger | [42] |
| Marduk | Victory Industries | Wolverine | [43] |
Variants[edit]
- MPL-P
- The Federated Commonwealth employed experimental versions of the medium pulse laser among some of its elite units during the War of 3039. These prototypes functioned nearly identical to the standard model but could generate random heat spikes when fired.[44]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 TechManual, p. 291: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 TechManual, p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 TechManual, p. 343: "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 143: "Capella - Ceres Metals Industries"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 50: "VND-3L Vindicator"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 166: "Cataphract"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 58: "THR-1L Thunder"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 32
- ↑ Historical Operation Klondike, p. 174: "IMP-1A Imp"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 74: "Furillo - Defiance Industries of Hesperus II"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 76: "Hesperus II - Defiance Industries of Hesperus II"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 14: "BH-K305 Battle Hawk"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 72: "GUN-1ERD Gunslinger"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 148: "MTR-5K Maelstrom"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 204: "NTK-2Q Night Hawk"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 224: "EMP-6A Emperor"
- ↑ Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade, p. 226: "NSR-9J Nightstar"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 8: "Minion"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 86: "DFN-3S Defiance"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 74: "EFT-7X Eisenfaust"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 8: "Haruspex Surveillance Satellite"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 64: "Inner Sphere - Light 'Mechs - Falcon"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 92: "Inner Sphere - Medium 'Mechs - Assassin"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 142 "Industries - Betelgeuse - Firmir Weaponry"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 131 "Industries - Lopez - Magna"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126 "Industries - Irian - Irian BattleMechs Unlimited"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 85: "RAMTech"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 66: "HSN-7D Hellspawn"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 91: "Thanatos"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Dark Age, p. 166
- ↑ Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, 72, "Produced Marauder IIC2 Components"
- ↑ Impetus of War, Ch. 12
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 126
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 152
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 168
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 134
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 102
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 108
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 183
- ↑ Technical Readout Project Phoenix, p. 32
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 145