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'''Power Packs''' are portable, standardized energy sources used to provide power for energy weapons and electronic devices in the [[31st Century]].  They fulfill the need for a permanent power source where plugging into an electrical outlet is inconvenient or unavailable, although the packs themselves will eventually run dry and require recharging, either by plugging into the local power grid or a variety of recharger stations.<ref name=CBT139-140>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 139-140</ref><ref name=LOS100>''Lostech'', p. 100</ref>
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'''Power Packs''' are portable, standardized energy sources used to provide power for energy weapons and electronic devices in the [[thirty-first century]].  They fulfill the need for a permanent power source where plugging into an electrical outlet is inconvenient or unavailable, although the packs themselves will eventually run dry and require recharging, either by plugging into the local power grid or a variety of [[Power Pack Recharger|recharger stations]].<ref name="CBTRPGp139+">''Classic BattleTech RPG'', pp. 139-140, "Power Packs And Chargers"</ref><ref name="LT:TMWEGp100">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 100, "Power Packs And Recharger"</ref>
  
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==Standard==
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== Standard Power Packs ==
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Standard power packs come in several types depending on their role and are the cheapest, most readily available batteries within the [[Inner Sphere]]. The common '''Power Pack''' is typically the size of pistol's grip, making it easy to store.  While it provides enough of a charge for most electronic devices it will be quickly drained after only a few shots from most energy weapons. '''Micro Power Packs''' are much smaller, roughly the size of a coin, making them ideal for hand-held devices; however they carry less charge and are more expensive than standard packs.  A '''Satchel Battery''' meanwhile provides a greater charge than standard packs, but are the weight and size of a full canteen, requiring them to be attached to a belt or combat webbing.  The largest of standard batteries are '''Military Power Packs''', approximately the size of a backpack, which provide the greatest amount of charge.<ref name=CBT139-140/>
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Standard power packs come in several types depending on their role and are the cheapest, most readily available batteries within the [[Inner Sphere]].
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=== Power Pack ===
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The common '''Power Pack''' is typically the size of a pistol's grip, making it easy to store.  While it provides enough of a charge for most electronic devices, it will be quickly drained after only a few shots from most energy weapons.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/>
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* '''Item''': Power Pack<ref name="AToWp307">''A Time of War'', p. 307, "Power Packs - Table"</ref>
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* '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/A
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* '''Cost''': 5
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* '''Mass''': 250g
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* '''Power Capacity''': 20
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==High-Capacity==
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=== Micro Power Pack ===
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High-Capacity (HC) batteries come in the same variety as standard power packs but are more expensive and provide one and a half times the charge of their more common counterparts.<ref name=CBT139-140/>
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'''Micro Power Packs''' are much smaller, roughly the size of a coin, making them ideal for hand-held devices; however they carry less charge and are more expensive than standard packs.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/>
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* '''Item''': Micro Power Pack<ref name="AToWp307"/>
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* '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/A
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* '''Cost''': 10
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* '''Mass''': 15g
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* '''Power Capacity''': 15
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=== Satchel Battery ===
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A '''Satchel Battery''' provides a greater charge than standard packs, but is the weight and size of a full canteen, requiring it to be attached to a belt or combat webbing.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/>
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* '''Item''': Satchel Battery<ref name="AToWp307"/>
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* '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/A
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* '''Cost''': 20
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* '''Mass''': 2kg
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* '''Power Capacity''': 100
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==Quick-Charge==
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=== Military Power Pack ===
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Quick-Charge batteries also come in the same variety as standard power packs, but can be recharged in half the time.  The trade-off for this come in a more expensive battery which holds half the charge of its more common counterpart.<ref name=LOS100/>
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The largest of standard batteries are '''Military Power Packs''', approximately the size of a backpack, which provide the greatest amount of charge.<ref name="CBTRPGp139+"/>
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* '''Item''': Military Power Pack<ref name="AToWp307"/>
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* '''Equipment Rating''': D/A-B-A/B
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* '''Cost''': 40
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* '''Mass''': 4kg
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* '''Power Capacity''': 200
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==Clan Power Packs==
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== Other Power Packs ==
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As is true in many technological areas the [[Clans]] have made tremendous advancements in the area of portable power supply.  While their versions of the standard, micro, satchel and military power packs are the same size as standard Inner Sphere models, their use of advanced materials and zero-g construction methods means their packs weigh less and combine all the features of high-capacity and quick-charge batteries.  Indeed Clan power packs are fully compatible with Inner Sphere equipment and weapons, and while the same is true with Clan gear only when their supply of Clan power packs is low will Clan warriors deign to use standard packs.<ref name=LOS100/>
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Variations on the standard power packs exist both in the Inner Sphere and among the [[Clans]]
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*[[High-Capacity Power Pack]]
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*[[Quick-Charge Power Pack]]
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*[[Clan Power Pack]]
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*[[Support PPC Power Pack]]
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*[[Portable Power Unit]]
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*[[Power Pack (Battle Armor)|Battle Armor Power Pack]]
  
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==Support PPC Power Pack==
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== References ==
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The '''Support PPC Power Pack''' is a specially-designed power pack built specifically to power the notoriously energy-hungry [[Support PPC]].  This power pack providing five times the charge of even a Clan military power pack though at a weight of 25 kilograms it is also five times as heavy.  While designed specifically for this role the Support PPC Power Pack can be used to power any equipment which accepts standard packs, and with a simple field modification seven additional "outlets" can be attached to the pack to provide power for an entire [[squad]]'s weaponry.  Such modifications require sufficient technical skills and an inexpensive kit which includes five-meter long power cables for each user.<ref name=LOS100/>
 
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==Portable Power Unit==
 
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The '''Portable Power Unit''' is an high-powered battery pack commonly used aboard spaceships.  Weighing in at two kilograms it is the same size and weight as a satchel battery, allowing it to be clipped to a belt or shoulder strap, but costs half as much.  However the portable power unit uses primitive technology in its construction, resulting in a unit which contains less charge and recharging with half as much efficiency as a satchel battery.<ref name=LOS100/>
 
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==References==
 
 
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==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
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*''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
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* ''[[A Time of War]]''
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*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
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* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
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* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
  
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[[Category:Power Packs and Rechargers]][[Category:Technology]]

Revision as of 10:42, 15 July 2017

Power Packs are portable, standardized energy sources used to provide power for energy weapons and electronic devices in the thirty-first century. They fulfill the need for a permanent power source where plugging into an electrical outlet is inconvenient or unavailable, although the packs themselves will eventually run dry and require recharging, either by plugging into the local power grid or a variety of recharger stations.[1][2]

Standard Power Packs

Standard power packs come in several types depending on their role and are the cheapest, most readily available batteries within the Inner Sphere.

Power Pack

The common Power Pack is typically the size of a pistol's grip, making it easy to store. While it provides enough of a charge for most electronic devices, it will be quickly drained after only a few shots from most energy weapons.[1]

  • Item: Power Pack[3]
  • Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/A
  • Cost: 5
  • Mass: 250g
  • Power Capacity: 20

Micro Power Pack

Micro Power Packs are much smaller, roughly the size of a coin, making them ideal for hand-held devices; however they carry less charge and are more expensive than standard packs.[1]

  • Item: Micro Power Pack[3]
  • Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/A
  • Cost: 10
  • Mass: 15g
  • Power Capacity: 15

Satchel Battery

A Satchel Battery provides a greater charge than standard packs, but is the weight and size of a full canteen, requiring it to be attached to a belt or combat webbing.[1]

  • Item: Satchel Battery[3]
  • Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/A
  • Cost: 20
  • Mass: 2kg
  • Power Capacity: 100

Military Power Pack

The largest of standard batteries are Military Power Packs, approximately the size of a backpack, which provide the greatest amount of charge.[1]

  • Item: Military Power Pack[3]
  • Equipment Rating: D/A-B-A/B
  • Cost: 40
  • Mass: 4kg
  • Power Capacity: 200

Other Power Packs

Variations on the standard power packs exist both in the Inner Sphere and among the Clans

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Classic BattleTech RPG, pp. 139-140, "Power Packs And Chargers"
  2. ↑ LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide, p. 100, "Power Packs And Recharger"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A Time of War, p. 307, "Power Packs - Table"

Bibliography

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