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| image = [[File:Ultra Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Ultra Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
| name = Ultra AC/20
 
| name = Ultra AC/20
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| Type = Ballistic (Rapid-Fire)
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| Type = ballistic (rapid-fire)
 
| Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
 
| Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
 
| Year Availability =  
 
| Year Availability =  
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IS = 5
 
IS = 5
 
| Cost (unloaded) =  
 
| Cost (unloaded) =  
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Clan = 480,000
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Clan = 480,000 [[C-bill]]s
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IS = 480,000
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IS = 480,000 C-bills
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) =  
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) =  
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Clan = 20,000
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Clan = 20,000 C-bills
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IS = 20,000
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IS = 20,000 C-bills
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
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Clan = 335<ref name=TM318>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 42 (Ammo)<ref name=TM318/>
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Clan = 335<ref name=TM318>''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 42 (Ammo)<ref name=TM318/>
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IS = 281<ref name=TM317>''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 35 (Ammo)<ref name=TM317/>
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IS = 281<ref name=TM317>''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 35 (Ammo)<ref name=TM317/>
 
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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The '''Ultra AC/20''' is the largest bore [[Ultra Autocannon]]. Like all Ultra autocannons, it is capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and, potentially, its damage. Only the brand new [[Clan]] [[HAG 40]] can match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20, though even that cannot place 20 points of damage squarely in a single target area. The only weapons that are capable of delivering more damage to one location are the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] and the experimental [[Improved Heavy Gauss]].
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The '''Ultra AC/20''' (also '''UAC/20''') was the largest bore [[Ultra autocannon]]. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the [[Clan]] [[HAG 40]] could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the [[heavy Gauss rifle]] and the experimental [[improved heavy Gauss rifle]].
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
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In the years between the [[Second Exodus]] and the beginning of [[Operation KLONDIKE]] the nascent [[Clan]]s began development of what would become the Ultra Autocannon/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan Prototype Ultra Autocannon/20 available during this period has identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra Autocannon/20, with the following differences: the Ultra Autocannon/20 occupies one additional critical slot, and suffers a weapon jam on a to-hit result of 2 or 3.<ref name="H:OKp156">''Historical: Operation KLONDIKE'', p. 156-157, "Prototype Clan Systems"</ref>
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In the years between the [[Second Exodus]] and the beginning of [[Operation KLONDIKE]], the nascent [[Clan]]s began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.<ref name="H:OKp156">''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 156–157: "Prototype Clan Systems"</ref>
  
 
==Models==
 
==Models==
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The Ultra AC/20 is manufactured on the following planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]:
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The Ultra AC/20 was used on the following planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]:
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===Aero-Model 4===
 
===Aero-Model 4===
 
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| [[Kirin]]
 
| [[Kirin]]
 
| [[Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3]]
 
| [[Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3]]
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| [[Xerxes]]
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| ''[[Xerxes (Aerospace Fighter class)|Xerxes]]''
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|<ref name=TRO3067p168>''Technical Readout: 3067'' p. 168</ref>
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| <ref name=TRO3067p168>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 168</ref>
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|}
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===Ceres Huang Di===
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|'''Planet'''
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
 +
|----
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| [[St. Ives]]
 +
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 +
| [[Po]]
 +
| <ref name=TRO3085p36>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 36</ref>
 +
|----
 +
| [[Menke]]
 +
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
 +
| [[Po]]
 +
| <ref name=TRO3085p36>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 36</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===Defiance Thunder===
 
===Defiance Thunder===
 
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|'''Planet'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Hesperus II]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
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| [[Demolisher II]] [[Blitzkrieg]] [[Hauptmann]]
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| [[Blitzkrieg]], [[Demolisher II]], [[Hauptmann]]
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|<ref>TRO 3060 p.30</ref><ref>TRO 3060 p.94</ref>
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| <ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 30</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 94</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===Devastator===
 
===Devastator===
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The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.<ref name=TPoGc8>''The Price of Duty'', ch. 8</ref>
 
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|'''Planet'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| Various
 
| Various
 
| Various
 
| Various
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| [[Hunchback IIC]]
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| ''[[Hunchback IIC]]''
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| <ref name=Technical Readout: Clan Invasionp38>:''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 38</ref>
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| <ref name=TRO:CIp38>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 38</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===Model SH===
 
===Model SH===
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The Model SH Ultra Autocannon is built to Clan specifications.<ref name=TRO3067p126>''Technical Readout: 3067'' p. 126</ref>
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The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.<ref name=TRO3067p126>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 126</ref>
 
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|'''Planet'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
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|----
 
|----
 
| [[Sudeten]]
 
| [[Sudeten]]
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| [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]] [[Olivetti Weapons]]
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| [[Olivetti Weapons]]
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| [[Kraken]]
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| [[Bane (Kraken)]]
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| <ref name=TRO3055p122>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 122</ref>
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|----
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| [[Sudeten]]
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| [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]]
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| [[Bane (Kraken)]]
 
| <ref name=TRO3055p122>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 122</ref>
 
| <ref name=TRO3055p122>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 122</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Type 10===
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===Mydron Type 20===
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The Type 10 is a 120mm cannon.<ref name=ACtApP>''A Call to Arms'', Prologue</ref>
 
 
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|'''Manufactured on'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Typically used in'''
 
|'''Typically used in'''
 
|'''References'''
 
|'''References'''
 
|----
 
|----
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| [[Luthien]]
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|-
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| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
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| [[Gulkana]]
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| [[SM1 Tank Destroyer]]
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| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
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|<ref name=ACtApP/>
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| [[Centurion]]
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| <ref name=TRO3058p56>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 56</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Ceres Huang Di===
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===Type 10===
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The Type 10 is a 120mm cannon.<ref name=ACtApP>''A Call to Arms'', Prologue</ref>
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The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.<ref name=ACtApP>''A Call to Arms'', Prologue</ref>
 
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|'''Planet'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Manufactured by'''
 
|'''Typically used in'''
 
|'''Typically used in'''
 
|'''References'''
 
|'''References'''
 
|----
 
|----
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| [[Po]]
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| [[Luthien]]
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| [[Menke]] [[St. Ives]]
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| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
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| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
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| [[SM1|SM1 Tank Destroyer]]
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| <ref name=TRO3085p36>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 36</ref>
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| <ref name=ACtApP/>
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Type 20===
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==Notes==
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{| class="wikitable"
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* This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "Ultra AC/20" or "UAC/20" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Ultra Autocannon/20" is favored).
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! Brand
 
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! Planet
 
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! Company
 
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|-
 
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| Devastator
 
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| [[Tamaron]]
 
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| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
 
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|-
 
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| Mydron
 
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| [[Gulkana]]
 
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| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] <ref>Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56</ref>
 
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|}
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
 
* ''[[A Call to Arms]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[A Call to Arms]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
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* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
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* ''[[Historical: Operation KLONDIKE]]''
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* ''[[The Price of Duty]]'' (novella)
 
* ''[[Tactical Handbook]]''
 
* ''[[Tactical Handbook]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
 
* ''[[Total Warfare]]''
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[[Category:Technology]]
 
[[Category:Technology]]
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[[Category:Standard Technology]]
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[[Category:Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category:Heavy Weapons]]
 
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
 
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
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[[Category:Autocannon]]
 
 
[[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]]
 
[[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]]
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[[Category:Burst-Fire Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Ultra Autocannon]]
 
[[Category:Ultra Autocannon]]
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[[Category:Burst-Fire Weapons]]
 

Latest revision as of 20:09, 4 February 2024

Ultra Autocannon.jpg
Ultra AC/20
Production information
Type ballistic (rapid-fire)
Tech Base Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
Year Availability Clan = 2825 (CSV)

IS = 3060 (LA)

Technical specifications
Heat Clan = 7/shot

IS = 8/shot

Damage Clan = 20/shot

IS = 20/shot

Minimum Range Clan = 0

IS = 0

Short Range Clan = 1-4

IS = 1-3

Medium Range Clan = 5-8

IS = 4-7

Long Range Clan = 9-12

IS = 8-10

Tons Clan = 12

IS = 15

Critical Slots Clan = 8

IS = 10

Ammo Per Ton Clan = 5

IS = 5

Cost (unloaded) Clan = 480,000 C-bills

IS = 480,000 C-bills

Ammo Cost (per ton) Clan = 20,000 C-bills

IS = 20,000 C-bills

BV (2.0) Clan = 335[1]
42 (Ammo)[1]

IS = 281[2]
35 (Ammo)[2]

Description[edit]

The Ultra AC/20 (also UAC/20) was the largest bore Ultra autocannon. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the Clan HAG 40 could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the heavy Gauss rifle and the experimental improved heavy Gauss rifle.

Variants[edit]

In the years between the Second Exodus and the beginning of Operation KLONDIKE, the nascent Clans began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.[3]

Models[edit]

The Ultra AC/20 was used on the following planets in the Inner Sphere:

Aero-Model 4[edit]

Planet Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kirin Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3 Xerxes [4]

Ceres Huang Di[edit]

Planet Manufactured by Typically used in References
St. Ives Ceres Metals Industries Po [5]
Menke Ceres Metals Industries Po [5]

Defiance Thunder[edit]

Planet Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Blitzkrieg, Demolisher II, Hauptmann [6][7]

Devastator[edit]

The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.[8]

Planet Manufactured by Typically used in References
Various Various Hunchback IIC [9]

Model SH[edit]

The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.[10]

Planet Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sudeten Olivetti Weapons Bane (Kraken) [11]
Sudeten Tokasha MechWorks Alpha Bane (Kraken) [11]

Mydron Type 20[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Gulkana Yeffters Weapons Factory Centurion [12]

Type 10[edit]

The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.[13]

Planet Manufactured by Typically used in References
Luthien Luthien Armor Works SM1 Tank Destroyer [13]

Notes[edit]

  • This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "Ultra AC/20" or "UAC/20" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Ultra Autocannon/20" is favored).

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  3. ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, pp. 156–157: "Prototype Clan Systems"
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 168
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 36
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 30
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 94
  8. ↑ The Price of Duty, ch. 8
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 38
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 126
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3055, p. 122
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 56
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Call to Arms, Prologue

Bibliography[edit]

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