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==Overview==
 
==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.<ref>''Lostech'', p.27 </ref>
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A '''Monowire''' is a vibro-enhanced garrote and an assassin's weapon of choice.  Like a [[Vibroblade]] it 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>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[A Time of War]]''
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* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
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* ''[[A Time of War]]''
  
[[Category:Archaic Weapons (Melee)]]
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[[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]]

Latest revision as of 20:51, 8 January 2023

Overview[edit]

A Monowire is a vibro-enhanced garrote and an assassin's weapon of choice. Like a Vibroblade it 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[edit]

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[edit]

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

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