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The '''Semi-Portable Autocannon''' is a scaled-down version of [[BattleMech]] [[autocannon]]s designed as an infantry support weapon for the express purpose of anti-vehicle use. A rotating multibarrel assembly allows for a fantastically high rate of fire without overheating the barrels, though it can only fire in burst-mode, and the weapon has excellent armor penetration for its size. While normally requiring a crew of two, like other semi-portable weapons it can be handled by a single individual wearing a [[gyroscopic harness]], though the multibarrel design prevents the use of other forms of recoil compensation.<ref name=LT:TMWEGp42>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 42, "Semi-Portable Autocannon"</ref> | The '''Semi-Portable Autocannon''' is a scaled-down version of [[BattleMech]] [[autocannon]]s designed as an infantry support weapon for the express purpose of anti-vehicle use. A rotating multibarrel assembly allows for a fantastically high rate of fire without overheating the barrels, though it can only fire in burst-mode, and the weapon has excellent armor penetration for its size. While normally requiring a crew of two, like other semi-portable weapons it can be handled by a single individual wearing a [[gyroscopic harness]], though the multibarrel design prevents the use of other forms of recoil compensation.<ref name=LT:TMWEGp42>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 42, "Semi-Portable Autocannon"</ref> | ||
| − | In their effort to match the [[Clans]] in weapons design, the [[Inner Sphere]] derived their version of the [[Heavy Machine Gun]] used on 'Mechs and [[ | + | In their effort to match the [[Clans]] in weapons design, the [[Inner Sphere]] derived their version of the [[Heavy Machine Gun]] used on 'Mechs and [[battle armor]] from semi-portable autocannon models.<ref name="TMp258">''TechManual'', p. 258, "Machine Gun"</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:44, 8 January 2023
Description[edit]
The Semi-Portable Autocannon is a scaled-down version of BattleMech autocannons designed as an infantry support weapon for the express purpose of anti-vehicle use. A rotating multibarrel assembly allows for a fantastically high rate of fire without overheating the barrels, though it can only fire in burst-mode, and the weapon has excellent armor penetration for its size. While normally requiring a crew of two, like other semi-portable weapons it can be handled by a single individual wearing a gyroscopic harness, though the multibarrel design prevents the use of other forms of recoil compensation.[1]
In their effort to match the Clans in weapons design, the Inner Sphere derived their version of the Heavy Machine Gun used on 'Mechs and battle armor from semi-portable autocannon models.[2]
Rules[edit]
Specification[edit]
- Item:Autocannon, Semi-Portable[3]
- Equipment Rating: C/C-D-D/E
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: 6B/3B
- Range: 25/75/200/550 meters
- Shots: 200
- Cost/Reload: 2000/150
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 25kg/8kg
- Notes: Burst 20; Recoil -2; Crew 2