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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"/> | 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"/> | ||
− | '''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 [[ | + | '''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.<ref name="TMp226"/> | 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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+ | | [[Kalidasa]] | ||
+ | | [[Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated]] | ||
+ | | [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-5M ''Hunchback'']], [[Apollo (BattleMech)|APL-1M ''Apollo'']] | ||
+ | | <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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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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* ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game) | * ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] (Video Game) | ||
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Revision as of 18:12, 21 July 2022
Small Pulse Laser | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy (Pulse) |
Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)[1] |
Year Introduced | Clan = 2829 CGB |
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] |
Contents
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] |
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 TechManual, p. 226, "Pulse Lasers"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 TechManual, p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment (Cont) - Table"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 4.0 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"
- ↑ Total Warfare p. 217 "Burst Fire Weapons Versus Infantry Table
- ↑ A Time of War p. 211 Anti-Infantry Weapons Table
- ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 45, "BLK-NT-5H Black Knight"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 128, "Produced Kali Yama Weapons Components"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 58 "HBK-5M Hunchback"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. "APL-1M Apollo"
- ↑ "BattleTech Video Game", Equipment