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Line 1: − [[File:Baboon RGilClan v08.png|right|300px|thumb|''[[Howler (Baboon)|Howler]]'' in the missile boat unit role]]+ '''Missile Boat''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, primarily those that are armed with [[LRM|long-range missiles]].<ref name=CBTIR>''[[:File:CBT Introductory Rulebook.pdf|Classic BattleTech: Introductory Rulebook]]'', pp. 51-53</ref> − '''Missile Boat''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, as well as other ground units. They are primarily armed with indirect fire weapons, such as [[LRM|long-range missiles]].<ref name=CBTIR>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook'', pp. 52-53</ref><ref name=COp135>''Campaign Operations'', p. 135, "Missile Boat"</ref><ref name=ASCEp112>''Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition'', p. 112, "Missile Boat"</ref> + ==Description== ==Description== − Missile boats are identified by their function as providers of heavy, long-range fire support, whereby they attack the enemy from a protective distance with indirect fire. In order to either protect the missile boat or take full advantage of its mission, [[skirmisher]]s and [[Striker (unit role)|striker]]s generally close with the targeted enemy units, while the fire-support launches from behind full cover, such as a hill. Generally comprised of BattleMechs or heavy [[combat vehicles]], they tend to operate on their own or with defensive support nearby, in order to avoid close-quarters fighting. They are functionally similar to the [[Sniper (unit role)|sniper role]], though with the primary armament being indirect.<ref name=ASCp58>''Alpha Strike Companion'', p. 58, "Missile Boat"</ref><ref name=CBTIR/><ref name=COp135/><ref name=ASCEp112/> + Missile boats are known for their use of long-range missiles as a primary weapon in the mission of fire support, whereby they attack the enemy from a protective distance with indirect fire. In order to either protect the Missile boat or take full advantage of its mission, [[Skirmisher]]s and [[Striker (BattleMech role)|Striker]]s generally close with the targeted enemy units, while the fire-support launches from behind full cover, such as a hill.<ref name=CBTIR/> − <div class="gamerules"> − === Game Description: ''Alpha Strike'' === − In ''Alpha Strike'', a unit is identified as a Missile Boat when it meets the following standards<ref name=ASCp58/><ref name=ASCEp112/>:<br> − '''Speed''': Any<br> − '''Armor''': Any<br> − '''Range''': Long<br> − '''Special''': [[LRM]]s, indirect, or artillery − </div> ==See Also== ==See Also== − * [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter?Name=&HasBV=false&MinTons=&MaxTons=&MinBV=&MaxBV=&MinIntro=&MaxIntro=&MinCost=&MaxCost=&Roles=Missile+Boat&HasBFAbility=&MinPV=&MaxPV=&BookAuto=&FactionAuto= Master Unit List: Missile Boat (filter)] + *[[:Category:Missile Boat BattleMechs|Missile Boat BattleMechs]] + ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition]]'' + *''Classic BattleTech: Introductory Rulebook'' − * ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' − * ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' − * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]'' − [[Category:BattleMech Roles]] + [[Category:BattleMech roles]] − [[Category:Unit Roles]]
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| − | + | '''Missile Boat''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, primarily those that are armed with [[LRM|long-range missiles]].<ref name=CBTIR>''[[:File:CBT Introductory Rulebook.pdf|Classic BattleTech: Introductory Rulebook]]'', pp. 51-53</ref> | |
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| − | Missile boats are | + | Missile boats are known for their use of long-range missiles as a primary weapon in the mission of fire support, whereby they attack the enemy from a protective distance with indirect fire. In order to either protect the Missile boat or take full advantage of its mission, [[Skirmisher]]s and [[Striker (BattleMech role)|Striker]]s generally close with the targeted enemy units, while the fire-support launches from behind full cover, such as a hill.<ref name=CBTIR/> |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | * [ | + | *[[:Category:Missile Boat BattleMechs|Missile Boat BattleMechs]] |
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| − | [[Category:BattleMech | + | [[Category:BattleMech roles]] |
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