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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Advanced Point Defense System''', which is also known as APD or APDS, is an variation of the standard [[Anti-Missile System]] designed to protect multiple units from incoming missile fire rather than the merely the unit mounting it. The weapon system has two variants: the Standard and the Battlesuit variant.<ref name="IOpp91-92">''Interstellar Operations'', pp. | + | The '''Advanced Point Defense System''', which is also known as APD or APDS, is an variation of the standard [[Anti-Missile System]] designed to protect multiple units from incoming missile fire rather than the merely the unit mounting it. The weapon system has two variants: the Standard and the Battlesuit variant.<ref name="IOpp91-92">''Interstellar Operations'', pp. 91–92, 202, 215, 220–221: "RISC Advance Point Defense System"</ref> |
| − | == Background == | + | ==Background== |
Originally developed in secret by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s [[Republic Institute of Strategic Combat]] (RISC) starting in [[3132]], the '''Advanced Point Defense System''' was one of the organization's few successful projects to bolster the Republic's arsenal. When it was developed, the APDS was originally known as the RISC Advance Point Defense System. There was lingering doubts about its effectiveness due to the questionable track record of the RISC. The system has its flaws: the weapon is unable to be used on any aerospace type of vehicle. | Originally developed in secret by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s [[Republic Institute of Strategic Combat]] (RISC) starting in [[3132]], the '''Advanced Point Defense System''' was one of the organization's few successful projects to bolster the Republic's arsenal. When it was developed, the APDS was originally known as the RISC Advance Point Defense System. There was lingering doubts about its effectiveness due to the questionable track record of the RISC. The system has its flaws: the weapon is unable to be used on any aerospace type of vehicle. | ||
| − | The Republic's secretive production facility, [[Rhodes Foundry]], was first to put the weapon into production. It was initially utilized on the [[Aegis (Battle Armor)|Aegis Point Defense Suit]] variant of the [[Angerona]] Battle Armor in [[3134]]. A larger version intended for heavier units was devised in [[3137]] and notably mounted on variants of the | + | The Republic's secretive production facility, [[Rhodes Foundry]], was first to put the weapon into production. It was initially utilized on the [[Aegis (Battle Armor)|Aegis Point Defense Suit]] variant of the [[Angerona]] Battle Armor in [[3134]]. A larger version intended for heavier units was devised in [[3137]] and notably mounted on variants of the [[Padilla Tube Artillery Tank]] and the ''[[Osprey]]'' [[BattleMech]].<ref name="IOpp91-92"/><ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', pp. 7, 13, 15: Padilla/Osprey/Aegis - Variant Units which were the first to have a production Advanced PDS mounted on them for regular use</ref> |
| − | == Models == | + | ==Models== |
The Advance Point Defense System is manufactured on the following planets: | The Advance Point Defense System is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
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| [[Blankenburg Technologies]] | | [[Blankenburg Technologies]] | ||
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| − | | [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p.13 | + | | [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13: Pallilla Anti-Missile Tank - APDS mounted</ref> |
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===RISC Advanced Point Defense System=== | ===RISC Advanced Point Defense System=== | ||
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| [[Rhodes Foundry Limited|Rhodes Foundry Ltd.]] | | [[Rhodes Foundry Limited|Rhodes Foundry Ltd.]] | ||
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| − | | [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p.15 | + | | [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 15: Aegis Point Defense Suit - The original RISC APDS mounted on Refitted Angerona light Battle Armor</ref> |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The image used in this article does not depict the system, as there are no available pictures of the system. | * The image used in this article does not depict the system, as there are no available pictures of the system. | ||
| − | *The ''Advanced Missile System'' was originally conceived by [[WizKids]] for its [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as part of its Solaris expansion set. It was intended as an attachable datacard for any faction with a light unit designation. It could be used by both general and unique units in the CGC game. The Advanced Missile System would be adapted later by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined for use for its tabletop game with rules for its use in rulebook ''[[Interstellar Operations]]''.<ref>[http://www.warrenborn.com/Unit.php?ID=SOL-G-004 Advanced Anti-Missile System listed on MWDA Fan-site Warrenborne]</ref> | + | * The ''Advanced Missile System'' was originally conceived by [[WizKids]] for its [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as part of its Solaris expansion set. It was intended as an attachable datacard for any faction with a light unit designation. It could be used by both general and unique units in the CGC game. The Advanced Missile System would be adapted later by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined for use for its tabletop game with rules for its use in rulebook ''[[Interstellar Operations]]''.<ref>[http://www.warrenborn.com/Unit.php?ID=SOL-G-004 Advanced Anti-Missile System listed on MWDA Fan-site Warrenborne]</ref> |
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Interstellar Operations]]'' | * ''[[Interstellar Operations]]'' | ||
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| Advance Point Defense System | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Equipment |
| Tech Base | Advanced IS |
| Year Availability | IS = 3137 (Standard) 3134 (Battlesuit) |
| Year Introduced | IS = 3134 |
| Year Extinction | IS = |
| Year Reintroduced | IS = |
| Technology Rating | E |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 2 |
| Damage | Special Weapon Rules (Consult Interstellar Operations pp. 91-92) |
| Short Range | Firing Range
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| Tons | 3 / .35 |
| Critical Slots | 2 (Standard) N/A (Battlesuit) |
| Ammo Per Ton | Clan =
IS = 12 / 6 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 200,00 / 50,000 |
| BV (1.0) | Clan =
IS = |
| Ammo BV (1.0) | Clan =
IS = |
| BV (2.0) | Clan =
IS = |
| Ammo BV (2.0) | Clan =
IS = |
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Description[edit]
The Advanced Point Defense System, which is also known as APD or APDS, is an variation of the standard Anti-Missile System designed to protect multiple units from incoming missile fire rather than the merely the unit mounting it. The weapon system has two variants: the Standard and the Battlesuit variant.[1]
Background[edit]
Originally developed in secret by the Republic of the Sphere's Republic Institute of Strategic Combat (RISC) starting in 3132, the Advanced Point Defense System was one of the organization's few successful projects to bolster the Republic's arsenal. When it was developed, the APDS was originally known as the RISC Advance Point Defense System. There was lingering doubts about its effectiveness due to the questionable track record of the RISC. The system has its flaws: the weapon is unable to be used on any aerospace type of vehicle.
The Republic's secretive production facility, Rhodes Foundry, was first to put the weapon into production. It was initially utilized on the Aegis Point Defense Suit variant of the Angerona Battle Armor in 3134. A larger version intended for heavier units was devised in 3137 and notably mounted on variants of the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank and the Osprey BattleMech.[1][2]
Models[edit]
The Advance Point Defense System is manufactured on the following planets:
McArthur III APDS[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| New Earth Terra |
Blankenburg Technologies | Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3[3] |
RISC Advanced Point Defense System[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Devil's Rock | Rhodes Foundry Ltd. | Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3[4] |
Notes[edit]
- The image used in this article does not depict the system, as there are no available pictures of the system.
- The Advanced Missile System was originally conceived by WizKids for its MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game as part of its Solaris expansion set. It was intended as an attachable datacard for any faction with a light unit designation. It could be used by both general and unique units in the CGC game. The Advanced Missile System would be adapted later by Catalyst Game Labs and redefined for use for its tabletop game with rules for its use in rulebook Interstellar Operations.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Interstellar Operations, pp. 91–92, 202, 215, 220–221: "RISC Advance Point Defense System"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, pp. 7, 13, 15: Padilla/Osprey/Aegis - Variant Units which were the first to have a production Advanced PDS mounted on them for regular use
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, p. 13: Pallilla Anti-Missile Tank - APDS mounted
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, p. 15: Aegis Point Defense Suit - The original RISC APDS mounted on Refitted Angerona light Battle Armor
- ↑ Advanced Anti-Missile System listed on MWDA Fan-site Warrenborne