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Medium laser
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Production information
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Type |
energy (direct fire)
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Tech Base |
Inner Sphere (IS)
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Year Introduced
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IS = 2290 TA[1]
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Year Extinction
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Clan = 2850
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Technology Rating
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C
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Availability Ratings
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B/B/B
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Technical specifications
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Heat
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3
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Damage
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5
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Minimum Range
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n/a
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Short Range
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1-3
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Medium Range
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4-6
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Long Range
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7-9
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Tons
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1
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Mass
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500 kg
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Critical Slots
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1
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Space Slots
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3
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Cost (unloaded)
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40,000
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BV (1.0)
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46
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BV (2.0)
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46[2]
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Description
The Medium Laser is a midrange weapon of the standard type from the laser class of weaponry. A free-electron laser, it is a device that focuses an amplified beam of light on a small surface area.[3] The medium laser uses this intensified beam of light to damage targets by heating them to melting temperatures. The relatively compact size and effectiveness of the Medium Laser attributes its widespread use over many types of combat units, though it is regarded as a "Heavy Support Laser" when carried by infantry squads or mounted on powered armor.
Models
Being one of the most common and oldest class of weapon system in use, there are a vast number of manufacturers and factories producing these. This reference should not be considered complete.
Aberdovey Mk II
Aberdovey Mk III
While more expensive than the more common Martell lasers, the Aberdovey Mk III is of superior quality and requires very little maintenance.[5]
Argra 3L
The Argra 3L boasts a more rugged focal system and better spectral purity when compared to the older Argra 27C Medium Laser.[6][7]
Defiance B3M
The Defiance B3M was a model of Medium Laser in common use throughout the Lyran Commonwealth.
Diplan M3
Diplass Optima
Diverse Optics Type 2
Diverse Optics Type 14
Diverse Optics Type 18
Diverse Optics Type 20
The Diverse Optics Type 20 is a standard model used in many Draconis Combine designs.[27]
Firefly Type II
Firmir Standard
Hellion B-II
Hellion-V
Hellion Spitfire
Intek
The Intek Medium Laser uses an 8cm focusing lense when mounted in a Crusader[37] and 4cm lenses in an Axman.[38]
Irian Weapons Works Super 6
Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"
Magna Mk II
Manufactured on
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Manufactured by
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Typically used in
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References
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Lopez
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Magna
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Martell
The Martell Medium Laser has a 6cm focusing lense.[48]
Martell Model 5
Maxwell
OMI HighBurn
Omicron 950
Omicron 3000
Omicron 4000
Manufactured on
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Manufactured by
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Typically used in
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References
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Quickdraw
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[53]
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Photech 806c
RAMTech 800
Rassal Blue-Beam
Starflash II
Tronel II
Victory 23R
Notes
- This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "medium laser" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Medium Laser" is favored).
References
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 99
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 150
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 18 "SDR-5V Spider"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 26 "JR7-D Jenner"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 26 "JR7-D Jenner"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 14
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 98
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 74
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p.70,76,140,156,190
- ↑ BattleTech Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 164,175,176
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 82,166
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 46
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 128
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 50
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 132
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 94
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 142
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 148
- ↑ BattleTech Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 60
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 106
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 124
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 44
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 140 "SL-21 Sholagar"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 104 "Kessel - Diverse Optics, Inc."
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 16 "JVN-10N Javelin"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 118 "CP-10-Z Cyclops"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p.142 "SL-17 Shilone"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p.144 "SL-15 Slayer"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 236 "S-3 Sai"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 52 "DAI-01 Daikyu"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 150 "OBK-M10 O-Bakemono"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 82 "NDA-1K No-Dachi"
- ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", Ch. 27
- ↑ Initiation to War, Ch. 8
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 90
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126, "Irian - Irian BattleMech Unlimited"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 171 "Guillotine"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 74 "ALB-3U Albatross"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 84, "INI-02 Initiate"
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 72, "Cossack"
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 194, "TR-7 Thrush"
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 2044, "TR-10 Transit"
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 212, "TR-13 Transgressor"
- ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", Ch. 29
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 281, "Produced Locust 1V Components"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 93
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 73
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 84
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 144, "Quickdraw"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 85
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 78
Bibliography