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Line 1: [[File:Baboon RGilClan v08.png|right|300px|thumb|''[[Howler (Baboon)|Howler]]'' in the missile boat unit role]] [[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, 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> + '''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. 51-53</ref><ref name=COp135>''Campaign Operations'', p. 135, "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 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/> <div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules"> === Game Description: ''Alpha Strike'' === === 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> + In ''Alpha Strike'', a unit is identified as a Missile Boat when it meets the following standards<ref name=ASCp58/>:<br> '''Speed''': Any<br> '''Speed''': Any<br> '''Armor''': Any<br> '''Armor''': Any<br> Line 21:
Line 21: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition]]'' * ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' * ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' * ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' * ''[[Campaign Operations]]''
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[[File:Baboon RGilClan v08.png|right|300px|thumb|''[[Howler (Baboon)|Howler]]'' in the missile boat unit role]] | [[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, 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. | + | '''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. 51-53</ref><ref name=COp135>''Campaign Operations'', p. 135, "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 | + | 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/> |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
=== Game Description: ''Alpha Strike'' === | === Game Description: ''Alpha Strike'' === | ||
| − | In ''Alpha Strike'', a unit is identified as a Missile Boat when it meets the following standards<ref name=ASCp58 | + | In ''Alpha Strike'', a unit is identified as a Missile Boat when it meets the following standards<ref name=ASCp58/>:<br> |
'''Speed''': Any<br> | '''Speed''': Any<br> | ||
'''Armor''': Any<br> | '''Armor''': Any<br> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' | * ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' | ||
* ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' | * ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' | ||