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− | Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 226</ref>. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry | + | |
+ | ==Overview== | ||
+ | Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 226</ref>. '''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. | ||
'''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. | '''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. |
Revision as of 15:29, 11 February 2012
Medium Pulse Laser | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy (Pulse) |
Tech Base | Clan/Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | Clan = 2609
IS = 3037 |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 4 |
Damage | Clan = 7
IS = 6 |
Minimum Range | n/a |
Short Range | Clan = 4
IS = 2 |
Medium Range | Clan = 8
IS = 4 |
Long Range | Clan = 12
IS = 6 |
Tons | 2 |
Critical Slots | 1 |
Ammo Per Ton | n/a |
Cost (unloaded) | 60,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | n/a |
BV (1.0) | Clan = 111
IS = 48 |
BV (2.0) | Clan = 111[1]
IS = 48[2] |
Overview
Introduced in 2609 by the Terran Hegemony[3]. 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.
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.
Manufacturing
The Medium Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
Inner Sphere
Type | Typically used in | Manufactured by | Manufactured on | References |
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Marten Medium Pulse Laser | FLE-17 Flea | Earthwerks Incorporated | Asuncion Bernardo |
[4] |