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| − | The weapon first appeared in reconizable form on [[Terra]], during the [[Terran Alliance]] collapse. These early Rocket Launchers were (from [[31st Century]] prespective, considered | + | The weapon first appeared in reconizable form on [[Terra]], during the [[Terran Alliance]] collapse. These early Rocket Launchers were (from [[31st Century]] prespective), considered primitive. Rocket Launchers were first fielded by warring Terran political factions trying gain control of the planet and the Alliance itself. Though after Admiral [[James McKenna|McKenna's]] [[James_McKenna#The_Zoli_Affair|coup]], the weapon uses became exinct.<ref>''XTRO:Primitives Vol.1,'' p. 14 - Background information & specs for Primitive Rocket Launcher 15 matches Pentagon Powers version</ref> |
In early [[29th Century]], waring factions Pentagon Powers of the former [[Star League in Exile]] also developed and used primitive rocket launcher systems.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 157 "Prototype Pentagon Powers Systems"</ref> They were identical to Terran Allaince's Primitive launchers. | In early [[29th Century]], waring factions Pentagon Powers of the former [[Star League in Exile]] also developed and used primitive rocket launcher systems.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 157 "Prototype Pentagon Powers Systems"</ref> They were identical to Terran Allaince's Primitive launchers. | ||
Revision as of 07:13, 10 January 2011
Rocket Launchers are single-shot inaccurate, but dead-fire missile weapons. Despite their limited nature, their relatively light weight, compact size and low cost allows multiple launchers to replace a single large missile launcher or Autocannon offering reasonable first strike ability. They have also been used on several battle armor designs, including the Trinity[1], Nephilim[2], and Asura.[3]
History
The weapon first appeared in reconizable form on Terra, during the Terran Alliance collapse. These early Rocket Launchers were (from 31st Century prespective), considered primitive. Rocket Launchers were first fielded by warring Terran political factions trying gain control of the planet and the Alliance itself. Though after Admiral McKenna's coup, the weapon uses became exinct.[4]
In early 29th Century, waring factions Pentagon Powers of the former Star League in Exile also developed and used primitive rocket launcher systems.[5] They were identical to Terran Allaince's Primitive launchers.
These first modern version of the Rocket Launcher was developed by the Marian Hegemony in 3064[6] from Man-Portable Rocket Launchers as a simple and crude replacement for other weaponry types in the more low-tech regions of the Periphery. These weapons were largely forgotten until the modern systems were re-introduced by the Marian Hegemony, but had even worse guidance system.[7]
These weapons soon be fitted on BattleMechs, by the Jihad would see wide spread use among the Inner Sphere powers.
Types of Launchers
Several types of Rocket Launcher systems exist. For specifics about a particular type, click on one of the links below:
Rocket Launcher round.
Battle Armor Rocket Launcher system.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 26-27
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 20-21
- ↑ XTRO:Primitives Vol.1, p. 14 - Background information & specs for Primitive Rocket Launcher 15 matches Pentagon Powers version
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 157 "Prototype Pentagon Powers Systems"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 229
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 157 "Prototype Pentagon Powers Systems" - "Apply a -1 modifier to all rolls on the Cluster Hits Table, to a minimum modified result of 2."