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== Models ==
 
== 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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===Defiance P5M===
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| [[Furillo]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|-
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| [[Hesperus II]]
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Magna 400P===
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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.<ref name=TRO3050-64>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 64 "Inner Sphere - Light 'Mechs - Falcon"</ref> <ref name=TRO3050-92>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 92 "Inner Sphere - Medium 'Mechs - Assassin"</ref>
  
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Betelgeuse]]
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| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
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| ''[[Falcon]]''
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| <ref name=OR-142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142 "Industries - Betelgeuse - Firmir Weaponry"</ref>
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|----
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| [[Lopez]]
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| [[Magna Metals Inc]]
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| ''[[Wolverine]]'', ''[[Marauder]]'', ''[[Crusader]]'' and ''[[Awesome]]''
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| <ref name=OR-131>''Objective Raids'', p. 131 "Industries - Lopez - Magna"</ref>
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|----
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| [[Irian]]
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| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
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| ''Awesome''
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| <ref name=OR-126>''Objective Raids'', p. 126 "Industries - Irian - Irian BattleMechs Unlimited"</ref>
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|}
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===Series 2d===
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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|
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|
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Series 14a===
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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|
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|
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Sutel Precision Line===
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The Sutei Medium Pulse Laser is known to emit bursts of red light.<ref name=IoWc12>''Impetus of War'', Ch. 12</ref>
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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| [[Tancredi IV]]
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| [[Precision Weaponry]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Tronel XII===
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Tematagi]]
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
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|
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|
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|}
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===Victory Heartbeat===
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Marduk]]
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| [[Victory Industries]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
 
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! Brand
 
! Brand
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| [[Hesperus II]]?
 
| [[Hesperus II]]?
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| ???
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| {{cn}}
 
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| [[Defiance P5M]]
 
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| [[Furillo]]<br>[[Hesperus II]]
 
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
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| ???
 
 
| {{cn}}
 
| {{cn}}
 
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| [[Kessel]]/[[Irian]]<br>[[Lushann]]
 
| [[Kessel]]/[[Irian]]<br>[[Lushann]]
 
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]<br>[[Lushann Industrials Limited]]
 
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]<br>[[Lushann Industrials Limited]]
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| ???
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|  
 
| {{cn}}
 
| {{cn}}
 
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| [[Irece]]
 
| [[Irece]]
 
| [[Barcella Beta]]
 
| [[Barcella Beta]]
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| ???
 
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| {{cn}}
 
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|-
 
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| Magna 400P
 
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| [[Betelgeuse]]<br>[[Lopez]]
 
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| [[Firmir Weaponry]]<br>???
 
 
| ???
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
| {{cn}}
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| ???
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
| {{cn}}
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| [[SCI]]
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| <ref name=BTVG>"BattleTech Video Game", Equpiment</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Starflash]]
 
| [[Starflash]]
 
| ???
 
| ???
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]?
 
| [[Imstar Aerospace]]?
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| ???
 
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| {{cn}}
 
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| [[Sutel Precision Line]]
 
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| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
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| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 
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| ???
 
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| {{cn}}
 
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|-
 
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| [[Tronel XII]]
 
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| [[Tematagi]]
 
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| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 
 
| ???
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
| {{cn}}
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| [[Robinson]]
 
| [[Robinson]]
 
| [[Valiant Systems]]
 
| [[Valiant Systems]]
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| ???
 
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| [[Victory Heartbeat]]
 
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| [[Marduk]]
 
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| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) ]]
 
 
| ???
 
| ???
 
| {{cn}}
 
| {{cn}}
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== See Also ==
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==Variants==
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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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*;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>
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* [[MechCommander (Video Game)/Equipment#Pulse Laser|MechCommander]]
 
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* [[MechCommander 2/Equipment#Pulse Laser|MechCommander 2]]
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''

Revision as of 20:30, 29 May 2020

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:

Defiance P5M

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Furillo Defiance Industries [citation needed]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries [citation needed]

Magna 400P

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.[7] [8]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Betelgeuse Firmir Weaponry Falcon [9]
Lopez Magna Metals Inc Wolverine, Marauder, Crusader and Awesome [10]
Irian Irian BattleMechs Unlimited Awesome [11]

Series 2d

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
[citation needed]

Series 14a

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
[citation needed]

Sutel Precision Line

The Sutei Medium Pulse Laser is known to emit bursts of red light.[12]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry [citation needed]

Tronel XII

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited

Victory Heartbeat

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Marduk Victory Industries [citation needed]
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]
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 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 [13]
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]
SCI [14]
Starflash ??? Imstar Aerospace? ??? [citation needed]
Valiant Ruby Dart Robinson Valiant Systems ??? [citation needed]

Variants

  • 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.[15]

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, p. 64 "Inner Sphere - Light 'Mechs - Falcon"
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 92 "Inner Sphere - Medium 'Mechs - Assassin"
  9. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 142 "Industries - Betelgeuse - Firmir Weaponry"
  10. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 131 "Industries - Lopez - Magna"
  11. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126 "Industries - Irian - Irian BattleMechs Unlimited"
  12. ↑ Impetus of War, Ch. 12
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 50-51, "FLE-17 Flea"
  14. ↑ "BattleTech Video Game", Equpiment
  15. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 145

Bibliography

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