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{{InfoBoxWeapon
 
{{InfoBoxWeapon
 
| image = [[File:Small pulse laser.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Small pulse laser.jpg|191px]]
 
| name = Small Pulse Laser
 
| name = Small Pulse Laser
 
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
 
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
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| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)
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| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] (IS)<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226, "Pulse Lasers"</ref>
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| Year Availability =  
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| Year Introduced =
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Clan = [[2609]]
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Clan = [[2829]] [[Clan Ghost Bear|CGB]]
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IS = [[3037]]
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IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Heat = 2
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| Year Extinction = 
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| Damage = 3
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IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Minimum Range = 0
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| Year Reintroduced = 
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IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/>
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| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]]
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| Availability Rating =
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| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
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| Heat = 2<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref><ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
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| Damage = 3 + 2D6 vs. Infantry<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/><ref name=TWp217>''Total Warfare'' p. 217 "Burst Fire Weapons Versus Infantry Table</ref> OR 7E/6B<ref name=AToWp211> ''A Time of War p. 211 Anti-Infantry Weapons Table</ref>
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/>
 
| Short Range =  
 
| Short Range =  
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Clan = 2
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Clan = 2<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 1
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IS = 1<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Medium Range =
 
| Medium Range =
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Clan = 4
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Clan = 4<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 2
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IS = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Long Range =  
 
| Long Range =  
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Clan = 6
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Clan = 6<ref name="TMp343"/>
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IS = 3
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IS = 3<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Tons = 1
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| Tons = 1<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/>
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| Critical Slots = 1
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| Critical Slots = 1<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/>
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| Ammo Per Ton = N/A
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| Ammo Per Ton = N/A<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp343"/>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 16,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 16,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"</ref>
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = N/A
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = N/A
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
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Clan = 24
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Clan = 24{{cn}}
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IS = 12
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IS = 12{{cn}}
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
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Clan = 24<ref>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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Clan = 24<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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IS = 12<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
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IS = 12<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 226</ref> '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly.  Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage.  This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.
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== Description ==
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Introduced in [[2609]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]. '''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly.  Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage.  This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/>
  
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'''Small Pulse Lasers''', being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the Mechwarrior IV series, they also have an increased rate of fire), making them an excellent short-range support weapon. Due to this the Small Pulse Laser is also a popular option for [[Battle Armor]].
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'''Small Pulse Lasers''', being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the ''Mechwarrior IV'' series, they also have an increased rate of fire), making them an excellent short-range support weapon. Due to this the Small Pulse Laser is also a popular option for [[battle armor]].
  
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==Models==
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While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.<ref name="TMp226"/>
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== Models ==
 
The Small Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
 
The Small Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
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===Defiance D5S===
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{| width='500'
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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! Brand
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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! Planet
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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! Company
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|-
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|'''References'''
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| Defiance P5S
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|----
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| <!---This model could easily be made on either [[Furillo]] or [[Hesperus II]]--->
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| [[Furillo]]/[[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
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|-
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|  
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| Diverse Optics Type 10P
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| {{cn}}
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| [[Kessel]]
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|}
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===Diverse Optics Type 10P===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Kessel]]/[[Irian]]
 
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
 
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
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|-
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|  
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| Diverse Optics Type 10P
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| {{cn}}
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| [[Irian]]
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|}
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| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
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===Exostar Pinnacle===
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|-
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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| Exostar
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
 
| [[Delavan]]
 
| [[Delavan]]
 
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
 
| [[Dynamico Limited]]
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|-
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| [[Black Knight#Variants|BLK-NT-5H ''Black Knight]]
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| Kajuka Type 1P
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| <ref name=TRO:3145FSp45>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 45, "BLK-NT-5H ''Black Knight''"</ref>
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|}
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===Kajuka Type 1P===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
 
| [[Texlos]]
 
| [[Texlos]]
 
| [[Kajuka (Aerospace Division)]]
 
| [[Kajuka (Aerospace Division)]]
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|-
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|  
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| Magna 200P
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Magna 200P===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Betelgeuse]]
 
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
 
| [[Firmir Weaponry]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Magna 200P
 
 
| [[Lopez]]
 
| [[Lopez]]
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| [[Magna]]
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| [[Magna Metals Inc]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|-
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| [[Taurus]]
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| [[Magna Metals Inc]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Magna 200P
 
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
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|
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| {{cn}}
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|}
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===Sunglow Prism-Optic===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Kalidasa]]
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| [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]
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| [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-5M ''Hunchback'']], [[Apollo (BattleMech)|APL-1M ''Apollo'']]
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| <ref name=OR128>''Objective Raids'', p. 128, "Produced Kali Yama Weapons Components"</ref> <ref name=TRO3050Up58>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 58 "HBK-5M Hunchback"</ref> <ref name=TRO3055Up42>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. "APL-1M Apollo"</ref>
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|}
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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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! Brand
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! Planet
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! Company
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! Used by
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!
 
|-
 
|-
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| Magna 200P
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| [[Martell]]
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| [[Taurus]]
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| [[Fletcher (FWL)|Fletcher]]
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| [[Magna]]
 
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|-
 
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| Martell
 
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| [[Fletcher]]
 
 
| [[Flame Tech]]
 
| [[Flame Tech]]
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| [[Free Worlds League]]
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Maxell
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| [[Maxell (SPL)|Maxell]]
 
| [[Chukchi III]]
 
| [[Chukchi III]]
 
| [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]]
 
| [[Maxell Metals Incorporated]]
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| [[Federated Commonwealth]] / [[Lyran Commonwealth]]
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Sunglow Prism-Optic
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| [[SCI]]
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| [[Kalidasa]]
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|  
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| [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]]
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|
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|
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| <ref name=BTVG>"BattleTech Video Game", Equipment</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| Sutel Precision Line
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| [[Sutel Precision Line]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Tancredi IV]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
 
| [[Precision Weaponry]]
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| [[Federated Suns]] / [[Federated Commonwealth]]
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| {{cn}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| Victory Throb
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| [[Victory Throb]]
 
| [[Marduk]]
 
| [[Marduk]]
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| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) ]]
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| [[Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works)]]
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|-
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| [[Draconis Combine]]
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| Chi Series
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| {{cn}}
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| [[New Kent]]
 
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| [[New Kent Armor Works]] ([[Clan Steel Viper]])
 
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|-
 
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| Chi Series
 
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| [[New Kent]]
 
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| [[Novy Minsk Armaments Plant]] ([[Clan Steel Viper]])
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| Chi Series
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| [[Chi Series]]
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| [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]
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| [[New Kent]]<br>[[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]
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| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T15]]<!---This is the only manufacturing plant that is explicitly denoted as being on Arcadia---> ([[Clan Ghost Bear]])
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| [[New Kent Armorworks]]/[[Novy Minsk Armaments Plant]]<br>[[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T15]]
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| [[Clan Steel Viper]] / [[Clan Diamond Shark]]
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| {{cn}}
 
|}
 
|}
  
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==Gallery==
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== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Image:BA_-_Laser_-_Small_Pulse.png|Small Pulse Laser used on battle armor.
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Image:BA_-_Laser_-_Small_Pulse.png|Small pulse laser used on battle armor.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==References==
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== References ==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
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*''[[Total Warfare]]''
 
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*''[[TechManual]]''
 
  
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[[Category:Weapons]]
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== Bibliography ==
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[[Category:Lasers]]
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<div class="desktop-3-col">
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* ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game)
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
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* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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</div>
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[[Category: Technology]]
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[[Category: Standard Technology]]
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[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
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[[Category: Clan Technology Base]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Lasers]]
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[[Category: Anti-Personnel Weapons]]

Revision as of 18:12, 21 July 2022

Small pulse laser.jpg
Small Pulse Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Pulse)
Tech Base Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)[1]
Year Introduced Clan = 2829 CGB

IS = 2609 TH[1]

Year Extinction IS = 2950[1]
Year Reintroduced IS = 3037 DC[1]
Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E[2]/F[2]/D[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 2[3][4]
Damage 3 + 2D6 vs. Infantry[3][4][5] OR 7E/6B[6]
Minimum Range 0[3][4]
Short Range Clan = 2[4]

IS = 1[3]

Medium Range Clan = 4[4]

IS = 2[3]

Long Range Clan = 6[4]

IS = 3[3]

Tons 1[3][4]
Critical Slots 1[3][4]
Ammo Per Ton N/A[3][4]
Cost (unloaded) 16,000[2]
Ammo Cost (per ton) N/A
BV (1.0) Clan = 24[citation needed]

IS = 12[citation needed]

BV (2.0) Clan = 24[7]

IS = 12[8]

Description

Introduced in 2609 by the Terran Hegemony. Pulse lasers differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.[1]

Small Pulse Lasers, being the smallest pulse laser variant, have a very limited range. However, inside that range they are a lethal weapon, having a much smaller heat buildup compared to other pulse lasers (within the Mechwarrior IV series, they also have an increased rate of fire), making them an excellent short-range support weapon. Due to this the Small Pulse Laser is also a popular option for battle armor.

While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.[1]

Models

The Small Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Defiance D5S

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Furillo/Hesperus II Defiance Industries [citation needed]

Diverse Optics Type 10P

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kessel/Irian Diverse Optics Incorporated [citation needed]

Exostar Pinnacle

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Delavan Dynamico Limited BLK-NT-5H Black Knight [9]

Kajuka Type 1P

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Texlos Kajuka (Aerospace Division) [citation needed]

Magna 200P

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Betelgeuse Firmir Weaponry [citation needed]
Lopez Magna Metals Inc [citation needed]
Taurus Magna Metals Inc [citation needed]
Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry [citation needed]

Sunglow Prism-Optic

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kalidasa Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated HBK-5M Hunchback, APL-1M Apollo [10] [11] [12]
Brand Planet Company Used by
Martell Fletcher Flame Tech Free Worlds League [citation needed]
Maxell Chukchi III Maxell Metals Incorporated Federated Commonwealth / Lyran Commonwealth [citation needed]
SCI [13]
Sutel Precision Line Tancredi IV Precision Weaponry Federated Suns / Federated Commonwealth [citation needed]
Victory Throb Marduk Victory - (Norse BattleMech Works) Draconis Combine [citation needed]
Chi Series New Kent
Arcadia 		New Kent Armorworks/Novy Minsk Armaments Plant
Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T15 		Clan Steel Viper / Clan Diamond Shark [citation needed]

Gallery

  • Small pulse laser used on battle armor.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 TechManual, p. 226, "Pulse Lasers"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 TechManual, p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 TechManual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 TechManual, p. 343, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  5. ↑ Total Warfare p. 217 "Burst Fire Weapons Versus Infantry Table
  6. ↑ A Time of War p. 211 Anti-Infantry Weapons Table
  7. ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  8. ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 45, "BLK-NT-5H Black Knight"
  10. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 128, "Produced Kali Yama Weapons Components"
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 58 "HBK-5M Hunchback"
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. "APL-1M Apollo"
  13. ↑ "BattleTech Video Game", Equipment

Bibliography

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