Difference between revisions of "Monowire"

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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Used to kill an unaware victim this weapon is very effective. Using the same technology as other vibro weapons, it slices through any body part like a hot knife through butter. <ref>Lostech p.27 </ref>
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A '''Monowire''' is a vibro-enhanced garrote and the assassin's weapon of choice.  Like a [[Vibroblade]] uses high-frequency vibrations to slice through the target with ease. It consists of a high-tensile strength wire strung between two handgrips which contain the vibration mechanism and [[power pack]].  It is not a normal combat weapon, though, and should be used against an opponent who is unconscious or unaware.<ref>''Lostech'', p.27 </ref>
==Specification==
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==Notes==
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===Specifications===
 
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<ref> Time of War p.255</ref>
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<ref>''A Time of War'', p.255</ref>
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==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*[[A Time of War]]
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*''[[A Time of War]]''
*[[Combat Equipment]]
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*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
*[[TechManual]]
 
  
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[[Category:Archaic Weapons (Melee)]]

Revision as of 20:52, 21 February 2013

Overview

A Monowire is a vibro-enhanced garrote and the assassin's weapon of choice. Like a Vibroblade uses high-frequency vibrations to slice through the target with ease. It consists of a high-tensile strength wire strung between two handgrips which contain the vibration mechanism and power pack. It is not a normal combat weapon, though, and should be used against an opponent who is unconscious or unaware.[1]

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Specifications

Item:monowire
Technology:Advanced technology
Age of War/Early Star League:Very rare
Succession Wars:Unique
Clan Invasion:Very rare
legality:Restricted
armor piercing/base damage:4M/5
range:OM
shots:1 PPS
cost/reload:200/*
affiliation:—
mass:250 G
notes:-2 TO-HIT; REQUIRES AIMED SHOT HIT

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References

  1. Lostech, p.27
  2. A Time of War, p.255

Bibliography