Difference between revisions of "Bombast Laser"
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==Game Use== | ==Game Use== |
Revision as of 08:58, 26 February 2010
Bombaster Laser | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy Weapon |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere Experimental |
Year Availability | 3064 |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | Various |
Damage | 7 - 12 |
Minimum Range | n/a |
Short Range | 1-5 |
Medium Range | 6-10 |
Long Range | 11-15 |
Tons | 7 |
Critical Slots | 3 |
Ammo Per Ton | n/a |
Cost (unloaded) | 200,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | n/a |
Weapon Description
Developed by the Lyran Alliance in early 3060s, the weapon was designed to be the ultimate word in laser weapons. During the design process, its engineers had to reduce weight of the weapon, This sacrifice came from the power supply, which made the weapon slow charging.
To make up for this, the engineers added the ablity for the warrior to adjust the yield of damage inflicted by the weapon. It proved to be inpractical and distracting in the field for its users, because of it requirements to be managed. The weapon reach prototype production by 3064. Its unusal pre-fire glow from its building up its power became popular showy weapon on Solaris VII.[1]
Technology Rating
E/X-X-E
Type of Weapon
DE, V
Game Use
The Bombast Laser is adjusted damage weapon. When a pilot choose to set the weapon to fire from minimum of 7 damage to maximum of 12. The weapon damage can be set inflict any damage within the 7-12 range. However, this requires to have the player to additional modifier beyond 7 by doing following equation. Example if firing weapon at maximum damage of 12; a player will suffer a +3 modifier. (12 Damage - 7 (base damage) = 5, 5/2 = 2.5, round up to 3.
Heat of firing is same as damage being inflicted. Firing at maximum 12 damage, gives the player's 12 heat.
Notes
Notable 'Mechs, Vehicles, Aerospace Fighter that have used Bombard Laser part of its equipment can be found in following publications.
References
- ↑ Tactical Operations page 320 - Bombaster fluff.