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{{InfoBoxWeapon
 
{{InfoBoxWeapon
 
| image = [[File:Medium pulse laser.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Medium pulse laser.jpg|191px]]
 
| name = Medium Pulse Laser
 
| name = Medium Pulse Laser
 
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
 
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
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| Tech Base = Clan/Inner Sphere
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| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Year Introduced =   
 
| Year Introduced =   
 
Clan = [[2827]] [[Clan Jade Falcon|CJF]]
 
Clan = [[2827]] [[Clan Jade Falcon|CJF]]
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IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]
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IS = [[2609]]<ref name="TMp291"/> [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
 
| Year Extinction =   
 
| Year Extinction =   
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IS = [[2950]]
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IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
 
| Year Reintroduced =   
 
| Year Reintroduced =   
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IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]
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IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
 
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]]
 
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]]
 
| Availability Rating =  
 
| Availability Rating =  
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Heat = 4
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| 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 =  
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Clan = 7
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Clan = 7<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 6
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IS = 6<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Minimum Range = n/a
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/>
 
| Short Range =  
 
| Short Range =  
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Clan = 4
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Clan = 4<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 2
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IS = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Medium Range =
 
| Medium Range =
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Clan = 8
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Clan = 8<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 4
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IS = 4<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Long Range =  
 
| Long Range =  
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Clan = 12
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Clan = 12<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 6
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IS = 6<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Tons = 2
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| Tons = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Critical Slots = 1
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| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
 
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
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| Cost (unloaded) = 60,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 60,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
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Clan = 111
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Clan = 111{{cn}}
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IS = 48
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IS = 48{{cn}}
 
| BV (2.0) =
 
| BV (2.0) =
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Clan = 111<ref>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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Clan = 111<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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IS = 48<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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IS = 48<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Overview==
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== Description ==
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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.  
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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>
  
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'''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.
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'''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"/>
  
 
While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.
 
While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.
  
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==Manufacturing==
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== Models ==
 
The Medium Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
 
The Medium Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 
! Brand
 
! Brand
 
! Planet
 
! Planet
 
! Company
 
! Company
 +
! Used by
 +
! References
 
|-
 
|-
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| Aberdovey
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| [[Aberdovey]]
 
| [[Connaught]]
 
| [[Connaught]]
 
| [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]]
 
| [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Blankenburg
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| [[Blankenburg (MPL)|Blankenburg]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
 
| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Ceres Arms  W
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| [[Ceres Arms  W]]
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| [[Capella]]
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| [[Capella]]<br>[[St. Ives]]
 
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Ceres Arms  W
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| [[Defiance B4M]]
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| [[St. Ives]]
 
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| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 
−
|-
 
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| Defiance B4M
 
 
| [[Hesperus II]]?
 
| [[Hesperus II]]?
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Defiance P5M]]
 
| [[Defiance P5M]]
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| [[Furillo]]
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| [[Furillo]]<br>[[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Defiance P5M
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| [[Diverse Optics Type 20P]]
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| [[Hesperus II]]
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| [[Kessel]]/[[Irian]]<br>[[Lushann]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]<br>[[Lushann Industrials Limited]]
−
|-
+
| ???
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| Diverse Optics Type 20P
+
| {{cn}}
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| [[Kessel]]
 
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
 
−
|-
 
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| Diverse Optics Type 20P
 
−
| [[Irian]]
 
−
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| Diverse Optics Type 20P
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| [[Diverse Optics Type 27P]]
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| [[Lushann]]
 
−
| [[Lushann Industrials Limited]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| Diverse Optics Type 27P
 
 
| [[Sterope]]
 
| [[Sterope]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
 
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Hellion P-II
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| [[Hellion P-II]]
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| [[Andurien]]
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| [[Andurien]]<br>[[Westover]]
 
| [[Andurien AeroTech - Free Worlds Defense Industries]]
 
| [[Andurien AeroTech - Free Worlds Defense Industries]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Hellion P-II
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| [[Intek]]
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| [[Westover]]
+
| [[Irian]]<br>[[Shiro III]]
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| [[Andurien AeroTech - Free Worlds Defense Industries]]
 
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|-
 
−
| Intek
 
−
| [[Irian]]
 
 
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
 
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Intek
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| [[Kajuka Type 2P]]
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| [[Shiro III]]
 
−
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
 
−
|-
 
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| Kajuka Type 2P
 
 
| [[Texlos]]
 
| [[Texlos]]
 
| [[Kajuka (Aerospace Division)]]
 
| [[Kajuka (Aerospace Division)]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Kolibri Series
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| [[Kolibri Series]]
 
| [[Tamaron]]
 
| [[Tamaron]]
 
| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
 
| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Kolibri Omega Series
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| [[Kolibri Omega Series]]
 
| [[Irece]]
 
| [[Irece]]
 
| [[Barcella Beta]]
 
| [[Barcella Beta]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Magna 400P
 
| Magna 400P
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| [[Betelgeuse]]
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| [[Betelgeuse]]<br>[[Lopez]]
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| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
+
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]<br>???
−
|-
+
| ???
−
| Magna 400P
+
| {{cn}}
−
| [[Lopez]]
 
−
| [[Magna]]
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Magna 600P
+
| [[Magna 600P]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Magna Quasar
+
| [[Martell]]
−
| ???
+
| [[Corey]]<br>[[Delavan]]<br>[[Fletcher (FWL)|Fletcher]]<br>[[Chukchi III]]
 +
| [[Hollis Incorporated]]<br>[[Dynamico Limited]]<br>[[Flame Tech]]<br>[[Maxell Metals Incorporated]]
 
| ???
 
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Martell
+
| [[Marten]]
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| [[Corey]]
+
| [[Asuncion]]/[[Bernardo]]
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| [[Hollis Incorporated]]
+
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 +
| [[Flea|FLE-17 ''Flea'']]
 +
| <ref name=TRO3050p5051>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 50-51, "FLE-17 Flea"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| Martell
+
| [[Omicron 950]]
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| [[Delavan]]
 
−
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| Martell
 
−
| [[Fletcher (FWL)|Fletcher]]
 
−
| [[Flame Tech]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| Maxell
 
−
| [[Chukchi III]]
 
−
| [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| Omicron 950
 
 
| Unknown
 
| Unknown
 
| Unknown
 
| Unknown
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| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Priestly 600p
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| [[Priestly 600p]]
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| [[Andurien]], [[Kendall]]
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| [[Andurien]]<br>[[Kendall]]
 
| [[Brooks, Inc.]]
 
| [[Brooks, Inc.]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Raker-IV
+
| [[Raker-IV]]
 
| [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]]
 
| [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]]
 
| [[Shengli Arms]]
 
| [[Shengli Arms]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| RAMTech 800P
+
| [[RAMTech 800P]]
 
| [[New Kyoto]]
 
| [[New Kyoto]]
 
| [[RAMTech]]
 
| [[RAMTech]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Starflash
+
| [[Starflash]]
 
| ???
 
| ???
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]?
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]?
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Sutel Precision Line
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| [[Sutel Precision Line]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Tronel XII
+
| [[Tronel XII]]
 
| [[Tematagi]]
 
| [[Tematagi]]
 
| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 
| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Valiant Ruby Dart
+
| [[Valiant Ruby Dart]]
 
| [[Robinson]]
 
| [[Robinson]]
 
| [[Valiant Systems]]
 
| [[Valiant Systems]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Victory Heartbeat]]
 
| [[Victory Heartbeat]]
 
| [[Marduk]]
 
| [[Marduk]]
 
| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) ]]
 
| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) ]]
 +
| ???
 +
| {{cn}}
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Inner Sphere===
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== See Also ==
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!Type
 
−
!Typically used in
 
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!Manufactured by
 
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!Manufactured on
 
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!References
 
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|-
 
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|Marten Medium Pulse Laser
 
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|FLE-17 [[Flea]]
 
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|[[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
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|[[Asuncion]]<br /> [[Bernardo]]
 
−
|<ref name=TRO3050p5051>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p.50-51 </ref>
 
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|}
 
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==See Also==
 
 
The Medium Pulse Laser has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats:
 
The Medium Pulse Laser has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats:
  
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*[[MechCommander (Video Game)/Equipment#Pulse Laser|MechCommander]]
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* [[MechCommander (Video Game)/Equipment#Pulse Laser|MechCommander]]
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*[[MechCommander 2/Equipment#Pulse Laser|MechCommander 2]]
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* [[MechCommander 2/Equipment#Pulse Laser|MechCommander 2]]
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*
 
  
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==References==
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== References ==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
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==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
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*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Total Warfare]]''
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* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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*''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
  
 
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Revision as of 11:38, 6 May 2016

Medium pulse laser.jpg
Medium Pulse Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Pulse)
Tech Base Clan / Inner Sphere
Year Introduced Clan = 2827 CJF

IS = 2609[1] TH[2]

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]

Minimum Range 0[3][4]
Short Range Clan = 4[4]

IS = 2[3]

Medium Range Clan = 8[4]

IS = 4[3]

Long Range Clan = 12[4]

IS = 6[3]

Tons 2[3]
Critical Slots 1[3]
Ammo Per Ton n/a
Cost (unloaded) 60,000[1]
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (1.0) Clan = 111[citation needed]

IS = 48[citation needed]

BV (2.0) Clan = 111[5]

IS = 48[6]

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.[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

The Medium Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company Used by References
Aberdovey Connaught Kong Interstellar Corporation ??? [citation needed]
Blankenburg Terra Blankenburg Technologies ??? [citation needed]
Ceres Arms W Capella
St. Ives 		Ceres Metals Industries ??? [citation needed]
Defiance B4M Hesperus II? Defiance Industries ??? [citation needed]
Defiance P5M Furillo
Hesperus II 		Defiance Industries ??? [citation needed]
Diverse Optics Type 20P Kessel/Irian
Lushann 		Diverse Optics Incorporated
Lushann Industrials Limited 		??? [citation needed]
Diverse Optics Type 27P Sterope Sterope Defense Industries ??? [citation needed]
Hellion P-II Andurien
Westover 		Andurien AeroTech - Free Worlds Defense Industries ??? [citation needed]
Intek Irian
Shiro III 		Irian BattleMechs Unlimited ??? [citation needed]
Kajuka Type 2P Texlos Kajuka (Aerospace Division) ??? [citation needed]
Kolibri Series Tamaron Ashton 'Mech Production Complex ??? [citation needed]
Kolibri Omega Series Irece Barcella Beta ??? [citation needed]
Magna 400P Betelgeuse
Lopez 		Firmir Weaponry
??? 		??? [citation needed]
Magna 600P Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry ??? [citation needed]
Martell Corey
Delavan
Fletcher
Chukchi III 		Hollis Incorporated
Dynamico Limited
Flame Tech
Maxell Metals Incorporated 		??? [citation needed]
Marten Asuncion/Bernardo Earthwerks Incorporated FLE-17 Flea [7]
Omicron 950 Unknown Unknown ??? [citation needed]
Priestly 600p Andurien
Kendall 		Brooks, Inc. ??? [citation needed]
Raker-IV Victoria Shengli Arms ??? [citation needed]
RAMTech 800P New Kyoto RAMTech ??? [citation needed]
Starflash ??? Imstar Aerospace? ??? [citation needed]
Sutel Precision Line Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry ??? [citation needed]
Tronel XII Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited ??? [citation needed]
Valiant Ruby Dart Robinson Valiant Systems ??? [citation needed]
Victory Heartbeat Marduk Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) ??? [citation needed]

See Also

The Medium Pulse Laser has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 TechManual, p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 TechManual, p. 226, "Laser - Pulse Lasers"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 TechManual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 TechManual, p. 343, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  5. ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  6. ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 50-51, "FLE-17 Flea"

Bibliography

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