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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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Introduced in [[2617]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]], the '''anti-missile system''' is used to destroy missiles before they strike their target. This is accomplished by using a short ranged rapid firing weapon which shoots at the missiles. Because missiles in [[BattleTech]] are usually fired in salvos of up to forty at a time, anti-missile systems are rarely capable of destroying them all. Due to the loss of knowledge caused by the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], anti-missile systems ceased to be produced by [[2835]].<ref name="SSWp102"/> Only in [[3040]] did the [[Federated Commonwealth]] rediscover the means to produce this equipment. For the [[Clans]], however, AMS never became [[LosTech]], and by the time of the [[Clan Invasion|invasion]], the Clans had improved on the [[Star League]] version by replacing the solid slugs with flechettes, allowing for more ammunition per ton.<ref name="TMp204">''TechManual'', p. 204, "Anti-Missile System"</ref>
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Introduced in [[2617]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]], the '''anti-missile system''' is used to destroy missiles before they strike their target. This is accomplished by using a short ranged rapid firing weapon which shoots at the missiles. Because missiles in [[BattleTech]] are usually fired in salvos of up to forty at a time, anti-missile systems are rarely capable of destroying them all. Due to the loss of knowledge caused by the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], anti-missile systems ceased to be produced by [[2835]].<ref name="SSWp102"/> Only in [[3040]] did the [[Federated Commonwealth]] rediscover the means to produce this equipment. For the [[Clans]], however, AMS never became [[LosTech]], and by the time of the [[Clan Invasion|invasion]], the Clans had improved on the [[Star League]] version by replacing the solid slugs with flechettes, allowing for more ammunition per ton.<ref name="TMp204">''TechManual'', p. 204: "Anti-Missile System"</ref>
  
 
[[Laser Anti-Missile System|Laser versions]] of the anti-missile system exist, and benefit from having no ammunition requirement unlike regular systems. However they produce heat as a side effect of their use.
 
[[Laser Anti-Missile System|Laser versions]] of the anti-missile system exist, and benefit from having no ammunition requirement unlike regular systems. However they produce heat as a side effect of their use.
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The AMS, and [[Laser AMS]] both are capable of activating regardless of whether or not the crew is capable of fighting. When fired upon by a missile volley, and the incoming missiles are within the firing arc of the AMS, the AMS automatically fires to take down any incoming missiles.
 
The AMS, and [[Laser AMS]] both are capable of activating regardless of whether or not the crew is capable of fighting. When fired upon by a missile volley, and the incoming missiles are within the firing arc of the AMS, the AMS automatically fires to take down any incoming missiles.
  
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If the missile volley is a "swarm type" or a multiple launched missile variant, such as an [[SRM-6]] or [[LRM-20]], the AMS forces a -4 modifier to the missiles rolling on the cluster table; [[Streak Missile Launcher|Streak]] volleys are treated as an initial roll of 11 before this modifier.<ref name=TWp129>''Total Warfare'', p. 129, "Anti-Missile System</ref> The modified roll can't be reduced below 2, unless players are using the Tactical Operations "Enhanced AMS" rule, in which case a result of less than 2 implies the whole missile flight is destroyed, and the defender takes no damage.<ref name=TOp100>''Tactical Operations'', p. 100</ref>
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If the missile volley is a "swarm type" or a multiple launched missile variant, such as an [[SRM-6]] or [[LRM-20]], the AMS forces a -4 modifier to the missiles rolling on the cluster table; [[Streak Missile Launcher|Streak]] volleys are treated as an initial roll of 11 before this modifier.<ref name=TWp129>''Total Warfare'', p. 129: "Anti-Missile System</ref> The modified roll can't be reduced below 2, unless players are using the Tactical Operations "Enhanced AMS" rule, in which case a result of less than 2 implies the whole missile flight is destroyed, and the defender takes no damage.<ref name=TOp100>''Tactical Operations'', p. 100</ref>
  
 
In the event the "volley" is a single shot type weapon, such as a [[NARC]] pod/beacon, or a [[Thunderbolt missile]], then the AMS has a 50/50 chance to destroy the missile, with a 1D6 roll of 1 to 3 implying that the missile is destroyed, and a 4 to 6 meaning that the AMS was ineffective at stopping the missile.<ref name=TWp129/> In this case the missile will apply its effect as normal.
 
In the event the "volley" is a single shot type weapon, such as a [[NARC]] pod/beacon, or a [[Thunderbolt missile]], then the AMS has a 50/50 chance to destroy the missile, with a 1D6 roll of 1 to 3 implying that the missile is destroyed, and a 4 to 6 meaning that the AMS was ineffective at stopping the missile.<ref name=TWp129/> In this case the missile will apply its effect as normal.
  
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Should the ammo bin of an AMS be critically hit, it explodes for a Damage Value of 2 per shot.<ref name=TWp129>''Total Warfare'', p. 129, "Anti-Missile System</ref>
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Should the ammo bin of an AMS be critically hit, it explodes for a Damage Value of 2 per shot.<ref name=TWp129>''Total Warfare'', p. 129: "Anti-Missile System</ref>
  
 
Lastly, if players agree, the AMS can be used as an impromptu [[Machine Gun]], with the exception that the system can only fire into adjacent tiles.<ref name=TOp100/> There are no range brackets for an AMS in this mode, except for short. Using the AMS in this mode in the fire phase will also prevent the use of the AMS to stop missile fire for that turn.
 
Lastly, if players agree, the AMS can be used as an impromptu [[Machine Gun]], with the exception that the system can only fire into adjacent tiles.<ref name=TOp100/> There are no range brackets for an AMS in this mode, except for short. Using the AMS in this mode in the fire phase will also prevent the use of the AMS to stop missile fire for that turn.
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Also known as the Burow, the Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the [[Star League Defense Force]] [[Quartermaster Command]] ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit before the [[Amaris Coup]].<ref name=RIp32>''Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 32''</ref>
 
Also known as the Burow, the Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the [[Star League Defense Force]] [[Quartermaster Command]] ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit before the [[Amaris Coup]].<ref name=RIp32>''Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 32''</ref>
 
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===Buzzsaw Anti-Missile System===
 
===Buzzsaw Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| [[Bombardier]]
 
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 206</ref>
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| [[Caph]]
 
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| [[Exterminator]]
 
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 208</ref>
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| [[Wasat]]
 
| [[Wasat]]
 
| [[Renault-Prime]]
 
| [[Renault-Prime]]
 
| [[Flashman]]
 
| [[Flashman]]
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| <ref name=TRO3050U_214>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 214</ref>
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| [[Hesperus II]]
 
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
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| [[Winston]]
 
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| [[Hexareme]]
 
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| <ref>''TRO: 3150'', p. 100</ref>
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===CGS-AMA Anti-Missile System===
 
===CGS-AMA Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Imperial BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Imperial BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Star Python]]
 
| [[Star Python]]
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| <ref name=RGi23_4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan'', Vol. 23, p. 4</ref>
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===Chosatsugai no Kunai===
 
===Chosatsugai no Kunai===
 
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| [[New Samarkand Metals]]
 
| [[New Samarkand Metals]]
 
| [[Narukami]]
 
| [[Narukami]]
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| <ref name=TRO:3145DCp28>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 28, "Produced Narukami Components"</ref>
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| [[Unity]]
 
| [[Unity]]
 
| [[Pesht Motors]]
 
| [[Pesht Motors]]
 
| [[Mamono]]
 
| [[Mamono]]
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| <ref name=TRO:3145DCp22>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 22, "Produced Mamono Components"</ref>
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| [[Dover]]
 
| [[Dover]]
 
| [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| [[Koi|Nishikigoi]]
 
| [[Koi|Nishikigoi]]
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| <ref>''TRO: Prototypes'', p. 66</ref>
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===Deprus Swarmshot Anti-Missile System===
 
===Deprus Swarmshot Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
 
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
 
| [[Stalker]]
 
| [[Stalker]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', p. 198</ref><ref>''TRO: 3050 Revised'', p. 170</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 198</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', p. 170</ref>
 
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| [[Tukayyid]]
 
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| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 180</ref>
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==="Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System===
 
==="Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System===
 
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| Various
 
| Various
 
| [[Ishtar]]
 
| [[Ishtar]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3060'', p. 62</ref>
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|-
 
| [[Spital]]
 
| [[Spital]]
 
| [[Benson and Bjorn]]
 
| [[Benson and Bjorn]]
 
| [[Vidar]]
 
| [[Vidar]]
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| <ref>''TRO: Prototypes'', p. 78</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Dante]]
 
| [[Dante]]
 
| [[Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha]]
 
| [[Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha]]
 
| [[Deimos]]
 
| [[Deimos]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3085'', p. 54</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 54</ref>
 
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|-
 
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===Lindblad Shotgun Anti-Missile System===
 
===Lindblad Shotgun Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Stinger]], [[Phoenix Hawk]]
 
| [[Stinger]], [[Phoenix Hawk]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', pp. 59, 111</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 59, 111</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Calloway VI]]
 
| [[Calloway VI]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Stinger]]
 
| [[Stinger]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', p. 59</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 59</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Connaught]]
 
| [[Connaught]]
 
| [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]]
 
| [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]]
 
| [[Ostsol]]
 
| [[Ostsol]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', pp. 146, 147</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 146–147</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Asuncion]], [[Bernardo]]
 
| [[Asuncion]], [[Bernardo]]
 
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 
| [[Crusader]]
 
| [[Crusader]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', pp. 156, 157</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3050p156f>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 156–157</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Oliver]]
 
| [[Oliver]]
 
| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
 
| [[Brigadier Corporation]]
 
| [[Crusader]]
 
| [[Crusader]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', pp. 156, 157</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3050p156f />
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Wallis]]
 
| [[Wallis]]
 
| [[Ronin Incorporated]]
 
| [[Ronin Incorporated]]
 
| [[Warhammer]], [[Patriot]]
 
| [[Warhammer]], [[Patriot]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3050'', pp. 172, 173</ref><ref>''TRO: 3075'', p. 82</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 172–173</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 82</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Gibson]]
 
| [[Gibson]]
 
| [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs]]
 
| [[Grand Crusader]]
 
| [[Grand Crusader]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3058'', p. 132</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 132</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Tematagi]]
 
| [[Tematagi]]
 
| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 
| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
 
| Exported
 
| Exported
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| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 136</ref>
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|<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 136</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Canopus IV]]
 
| [[Canopus IV]]
 
| [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
 
| [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
 
| [[Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle)]]
 
| [[Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle)]]
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| <ref name=TRO3145_94>''TRO: 3145'', p. 94</ref>
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|<ref name=TRO3145_94>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 94</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Brooks]]
 
| [[Brooks]]
 
| [[Brooks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Brooks Incorporated]]
 
| [[Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle)]]
 
| [[Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle)]]
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| <ref name=TRO3145_94/>
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|<ref name=TRO3145_94/>
 
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===Ma Mien Anti-Missile System===
 
===Ma Mien Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno]]
 
| [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno]]
 
| [[Sirocco]]
 
| [[Sirocco]]
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| <ref name=RGi23_4/>
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===MainFire Point Defense Anti-Missile System===
 
===MainFire Point Defense Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Berserker]]
 
| [[Berserker]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: Clan Invasion'', p. 188</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 188</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[New Avalon]]
 
| [[New Avalon]]
 
| [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| [[Sortek]]
 
| [[Sortek]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3150'', p. 68</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 68</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Salem]]
 
| [[Salem]]
 
| [[General Motors]]
 
| [[General Motors]]
 
| [[Destrier]], [[Challenger]]
 
| [[Destrier]], [[Challenger]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3150'', p. 108</ref><ref name=TRO3058U_114>''TRO: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 114</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 108</ref><ref name=TRO3058U_114>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 114</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Padilla]]
 
| [[Padilla]]
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| <ref>''XTRO: Republic'', Vol. 3, p. 13</ref>
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|<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[New Syrtis]]
 
| [[New Syrtis]]
 
| [[Johnston Industries]]
 
| [[Johnston Industries]]
 
| [[Goblin]]
 
| [[Goblin]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 84</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 84</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Kathil]]
 
| [[Kathil]]
 
| [[General Motors]]
 
| [[General Motors]]
 
| [[Challenger]]
 
| [[Challenger]]
−
| <ref name=TRO3058U_114/>
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|<ref name=TRO3058U_114/>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Kirklin]]
 
| [[Kirklin]]
 
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 
| [[Challenger]]
 
| [[Challenger]]
−
| <ref name=TRO3058U_114/>
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|<ref name=TRO3058U_114/>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Talon]]
 
| [[Talon]]
 
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
 
| [[Hornet]]
 
| [[Hornet]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 10</ref>
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===McArthur Anti-Missile System===
 
===McArthur Anti-Missile System===
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Originally developed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]], the McArthur AMS is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/> Despite being considered superior to other Star League era systems like the Burrow, the McArthur is not without fault. Models fitted to the ''[[Spartan]]'' were frequently prone to jamming when the 'Mech either ran or performed torso twists, ultimately the issue was traced to the placement at the ''Spartan'''s waist, with [[ComStar]] field engineers overcoming the issue during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] by moving the system higher up in the right torso.<ref name=RI-32>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p. 32, "Type: SPT-N1 ''Spartan''"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-220>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 220, "SPT-N2 ''Spartan''"</ref>
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Originally developed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]], the McArthur AMS is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/> Despite being considered superior to other Star League era systems like the Burrow, the McArthur is not without fault. Models fitted to the ''[[Spartan]]'' were frequently prone to jamming when the 'Mech either ran or performed torso twists, ultimately the issue was traced to the placement at the ''Spartan''&#39;s waist, with [[ComStar]] field engineers overcoming the issue during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] by moving the system higher up in the right torso.<ref name=RI-32>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p. 32: "Type: SPT-N1 ''Spartan''"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-220>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 220: "SPT-N2 ''Spartan''"</ref>
  
 
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| [[Defiance Industries]]
 
| [[Battle Hawk]]
 
| [[Battle Hawk]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 14</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Hun Ho]]
 
| [[Hun Ho]]
 
| [[LexaTech Industries]]
 
| [[LexaTech Industries]]
 
| [[Cerberus]]
 
| [[Cerberus]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 76</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 76</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Keystone]]
 
| [[Keystone]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Limited]]
 
| [[Earthwerks Limited]]
 
| [[Grand Titan]]
 
| [[Grand Titan]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 82</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 82</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Carver V]]
 
| [[Carver V]]
 
| [[Hagan Industries]]
 
| [[Hagan Industries]]
 
| [[BattleMech Landing Craft]]
 
| [[BattleMech Landing Craft]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: Irregulars'', p. 12</ref>
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|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Martinson Armaments]]
 
| [[Martinson Armaments]]
 
| [[Initiate]], [[Spartan]]
 
| [[Initiate]], [[Spartan]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: Jihad'', p. 72</ref><ref>''TRO: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 220</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Cobra (Combat Vehicle)]]
 
| [[Cobra (Combat Vehicle)]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: 3075'', p. 170</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 170</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
 
| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
 
| [[White Flame]]
 
| [[White Flame]]
−
| <ref>''TRO: Jihad'', p. 148</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[New Earth]]
 
| [[New Earth]]
 
| [[Yankee Weapon Systems]]
 
| [[Yankee Weapon Systems]]
 
| [[Excalibur]]
 
| [[Excalibur]]
−
| <ref name=TROSW_130>''TRO: Succession Wars'', p. 130</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Skobel MechWorks]]
 
| [[Skobel MechWorks]]
 
| [[Excalibur]], [[Nexus]]
 
| [[Excalibur]], [[Nexus]]
−
| <ref name=TROSW_130/><ref>''TRO: 3058'', p. 96</ref>
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|-
 
|-
 
| [[Quentin]]
 
| [[Quentin]]
 
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 
| [[Excalibur]]
 
| [[Excalibur]]
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| <ref name=TROSW_130/>
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| [[Strana Mechty]]
 
| [[Strana Mechty]]
 
| [[Strana Mechty MechWorks]]
 
| [[Strana Mechty MechWorks]]
 
| [[Hoplite]]
 
| [[Hoplite]]
−
| <ref name=HOK_166>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 166</ref>
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|<ref name=HOK_166>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 166</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Eden]]
 
| [[Eden]]
 
| [[Eden Weaponry Consolidated]]
 
| [[Eden Weaponry Consolidated]]
 
| [[Hoplite]]
 
| [[Hoplite]]
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| <ref name=HOK_166/>
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===McArthur II Anti-Missile System===
 
===McArthur II Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Blankenburg Technologies]]
 
| [[Grim Reaper]]
 
| [[Grim Reaper]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 44</ref>
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| [[Taurus]]
 
| [[Taurus]]
 
| [[Taurus Territorial Industries]]
 
| [[Taurus Territorial Industries]]
 
| [[Brahma]]
 
| [[Brahma]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3085'', p. 88</ref>
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===Shield-1 Anti-Missile System===
 
===Shield-1 Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Masauwu]]
 
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===Shield-3 Anti-Missile System===
 
===Shield-3 Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[Tokasha Mechworks]]
 
| [[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)|Stone Rhino (Behemoth) 2]]
 
| [[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)|Stone Rhino (Behemoth) 2]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 120</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 120</ref>
 
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|-
 
| [[Weingarten]]
 
| [[Weingarten]]
 
| [[W-7 Facilities]]
 
| [[W-7 Facilities]]
 
| [[Lobo]]
 
| [[Lobo]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3067'', p. 112</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 112</ref>
 
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===Shield 3A Anti-Missile System===
 
===Shield 3A Anti-Missile System===
 
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| [[W-7 Facilities]]
 
| [[Night Wolf]]
 
| [[Night Wolf]]
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| <ref>''TRO: 3085'', p. 174</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 174</ref>
 
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|-
 
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===SureFire 444===
 
===SureFire 444===
−
Developed by Coventry Metal Works, the SureFire 444 (also rendered as the Sure Fire 444) is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere,<ref name="TMp204"/> available over the counter to anyone with enough [[C-Bill]]s.<ref name=TRO3050-64>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 64, "''Falcon''"</ref>
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Developed by Coventry Metal Works, the SureFire 444 (also rendered as the Sure Fire 444) is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere,<ref name="TMp204"/> available over the counter to anyone with enough [[C-Bill]]s.<ref name=TRO3050-64>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 64: "''Falcon''"</ref>
 
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| [[Firestarter]]
 
| [[Firestarter]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 24</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 24</ref>
 
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| [[Bryant]]
 
| [[Bryant]]
 
| [[Lantren Corporation]]
 
| [[Lantren Corporation]]
 
| [[Grasshopper]]
 
| [[Grasshopper]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 80</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 80</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Aldis Industries]]
 
| [[Trajan]]
 
| [[Trajan]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3085'', p. 46</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 46</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Terra]]
 
| [[Coventry/Earthwerks Combine]]
 
| [[Coventry/Earthwerks Combine]]
 
| [[Falcon]]
 
| [[Falcon]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 16</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 16</ref>
 
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|-
 
| [[Outreach]]
 
| [[Outreach]]
 
| [[Blackwell Industries]]
 
| [[Blackwell Industries]]
 
| [[Falcon]]
 
| [[Falcon]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 14</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 14</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Sudeten]]
 
| [[Sudeten]]
 
| [[Olivetti Weaponry]]
 
| [[Olivetti Weaponry]]
 
| [[Thunderbolt]]
 
| [[Thunderbolt]]
−
|<ref>''TRO: 3050'', p. 160</ref>
+
|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 160</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Loxley]]
 
| [[Loxley]]
 
| [[Blue Shot Weapons]]
 
| [[Blue Shot Weapons]]
 
| [[Schildkröte]]
 
| [[Schildkröte]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3145'', p. 76</ref>
+
|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 76</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Arc-Royal]]
 
| [[Arc-Royal]]
 
| [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]
 
| [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]
 
| [[Verfolger]]
 
| [[Verfolger]]
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|<ref>''TRO: 3067'', p. 80</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 80</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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|  
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|  
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| [[BattleMaster]]
 
| [[BattleMaster]]
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|-
 
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Developed by Corean Enterprises, the Voelkers Parasol is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/>
 
Developed by Corean Enterprises, the Voelkers Parasol is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/>
 
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| [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| [[Locust]]
 
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Developed by Yori 'Mech Works, the Yori Flyswatter is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/>
 
Developed by Yori 'Mech Works, the Yori Flyswatter is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.<ref name="TMp204"/>
 
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| [[Yori 'Mech Works]]
 
| [[Atlas]]
 
| [[Atlas]]
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|<ref name=TRO3050U_108>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 108</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Quentin]]
 
| [[Quentin]]
 
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
 
| [[Atlas]]
 
| [[Atlas]]
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| <ref name=TRO3050U_108/>
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|<ref name=TRO3050U_108/>
 
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| [[Luthien]]
 
| [[Luthien]]
 
| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
| [[Komodo]]
 
| [[Komodo]]
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| <ref>''TRO:3055 Upgrade'', p. 32</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 32</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Talon]]
 
| [[Talon]]
 
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 
| [[Kallon Industries]]
 
| [[Penetrator]]
 
| [[Penetrator]]
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| <ref>''TRO:3055 Upgrade'', p. 64</ref>
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|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 64</ref>
 
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| [[Unity]]
 
| [[Unity]]
 
| [[Pesht Motors]]
 
| [[Pesht Motors]]
 
| [[Teppō]]
 
| [[Teppō]]
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| <ref>''TRO:3085 Supplemental'', p. 20</ref>
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
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* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''  
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Maximum Tech]]''
 
* ''[[Maximum Tech]]''
 
* ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]''
 
* ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]''
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Tactical Operations]]''
 
* ''[[TechManual]]''
 
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Anti-Missile System.jpg
Anti-Missile System
Production information
Type Equipment (Point-Blank Weapon)
Tech Base Clan/

IS

Year Availability Clan = 2831

IS = 3040

Year Introduced Clan = 2831 CBS

IS = 2617 TH

Year Extinction IS = 2835[1]
Year Reintroduced IS = 3040 FC
Technology Rating E
Availability Ratings E/F/D
Technical specifications
Heat 1
Damage Special Weapon Rules (Consult Total Warfare, p. 129)
Short Range Special Weapon Rules (Consult Total Warfare, p. 129)
Tons 0,5
Critical Slots 1
Ammo Per Ton Clan = 24

IS = 12

Cost (unloaded) 100,000
BV (1.0) Clan = 63

IS = 32

Ammo BV (1.0) Clan = 21

IS = 11

BV (2.0) Clan = 32

IS = 32

Ammo BV (2.0) Clan = 22

IS = 11

Description

Introduced in 2617 by the Terran Hegemony, the anti-missile system is used to destroy missiles before they strike their target. This is accomplished by using a short ranged rapid firing weapon which shoots at the missiles. Because missiles in BattleTech are usually fired in salvos of up to forty at a time, anti-missile systems are rarely capable of destroying them all. Due to the loss of knowledge caused by the Succession Wars, anti-missile systems ceased to be produced by 2835.[1] Only in 3040 did the Federated Commonwealth rediscover the means to produce this equipment. For the Clans, however, AMS never became LosTech, and by the time of the invasion, the Clans had improved on the Star League version by replacing the solid slugs with flechettes, allowing for more ammunition per ton.[2]

Laser versions of the anti-missile system exist, and benefit from having no ammunition requirement unlike regular systems. However they produce heat as a side effect of their use.

There is also a version of the Anti-Missile System which has been configured to protect allied units within range of the equipped unit, known as the RISC Advanced Point Defense System.

Game Rules

The AMS, and Laser AMS both are capable of activating regardless of whether or not the crew is capable of fighting. When fired upon by a missile volley, and the incoming missiles are within the firing arc of the AMS, the AMS automatically fires to take down any incoming missiles.

If the missile volley is a "swarm type" or a multiple launched missile variant, such as an SRM-6 or LRM-20, the AMS forces a -4 modifier to the missiles rolling on the cluster table; Streak volleys are treated as an initial roll of 11 before this modifier.[3] The modified roll can't be reduced below 2, unless players are using the Tactical Operations "Enhanced AMS" rule, in which case a result of less than 2 implies the whole missile flight is destroyed, and the defender takes no damage.[4]

In the event the "volley" is a single shot type weapon, such as a NARC pod/beacon, or a Thunderbolt missile, then the AMS has a 50/50 chance to destroy the missile, with a 1D6 roll of 1 to 3 implying that the missile is destroyed, and a 4 to 6 meaning that the AMS was ineffective at stopping the missile.[3] In this case the missile will apply its effect as normal.

Should the ammo bin of an AMS be critically hit, it explodes for a Damage Value of 2 per shot.[3]

Lastly, if players agree, the AMS can be used as an impromptu Machine Gun, with the exception that the system can only fire into adjacent tiles.[4] There are no range brackets for an AMS in this mode, except for short. Using the AMS in this mode in the fire phase will also prevent the use of the AMS to stop missile fire for that turn.

Models

The Anti-Missile System is manufactured on the following planets:

Burrow Anti-Missile System

Also known as the Burow, the Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the Star League Defense Force Quartermaster Command ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit before the Amaris Coup.[5]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Outreach Blackwell Corporation War Dog [6]
Keystone Earthwerks Incorporated Jackal [7]
Kendall Kali Yama - Alphard Trading Corporation Hercules [8]
Kalidasa Kali Yama Weapons Industries Hercules [8]
Terra Leopard Armor Padilla [9]

Buzzsaw Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Al Na'ir Wakazashi Enterprises Bombardier [10]
Caph General Systems Exterminator [11]
Wasat Renault-Prime Flashman [12]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Flashman [12]
Terra Pandora 'Mech Works Winston [13]
Ruchbah Michaelson Heavy Industries Hexareme [14]

CGS-AMA Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Braunschweig Imperial BattleMechs Star Python [15]

Chosatsugai no Kunai

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
New Samarkand New Samarkand Metals Narukami [16]
Unity Pesht Motors Mamono [17]
Dover Wakazashi Enterprises Nishikigoi [18]

Deprus Swarmshot Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Shiro III Irian BattleMechs Unlimited Stalker [19][20]
Tukayyid [21]

"Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Various Various Ishtar [22]
Spital Benson and Bjorn Vidar [23]
Dante Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha Deimos [24]

Lindblad Shotgun Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Keystone Earthwerks Incorporated Stinger, Phoenix Hawk [25]
Calloway VI Earthwerks Incorporated Stinger [26]
Connaught Kong Interstellar Corporation Ostsol [27]
Asuncion, Bernardo Kallon Industries Crusader [28]
Oliver Brigadier Corporation Crusader [28]
Wallis Ronin Incorporated Warhammer, Patriot [29][30]
Gibson Gibson Federated BattleMechs Grand Crusader [31]
Tematagi Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited Exported [32]
Canopus IV Majesty Metals and Manufacturing Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle) [33]
Brooks Brooks Incorporated Arrow IV (Combat Vehicle) [33]

Ma Mien Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Stewart Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno Sirocco [15]

MainFire Point Defense Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Berserker [34]
New Avalon Corean Enterprises Sortek [35]
Salem General Motors Destrier, Challenger [36][37]
Terra Aldis Industries Padilla [38]
New Syrtis Johnston Industries Goblin [39]
Kathil General Motors Challenger [37]
Kirklin Kallon Weapon Industries Challenger [37]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries Hornet [40]

McArthur Anti-Missile System

Originally developed by Mitchell Vehicles, the McArthur AMS is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.[2] Despite being considered superior to other Star League era systems like the Burrow, the McArthur is not without fault. Models fitted to the Spartan were frequently prone to jamming when the 'Mech either ran or performed torso twists, ultimately the issue was traced to the placement at the Spartan's waist, with ComStar field engineers overcoming the issue during the Battle of Tukayyid by moving the system higher up in the right torso.[41][42]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Battle Hawk [43]
Hun Ho LexaTech Industries Cerberus [44]
Keystone Earthwerks Limited Grand Titan [45]
Carver V Hagan Industries BattleMech Landing Craft [46]
Terra Martinson Armaments Initiate, Spartan [47][48]
Terra Aldis Industries Cobra (Combat Vehicle) [49]
Terra Mitchell Vehicles White Flame [50]
New Earth Yankee Weapon Systems Excalibur [51]
Terra Skobel MechWorks Excalibur, Nexus [51][52]
Quentin Independence Weaponry Excalibur [51]
Strana Mechty Strana Mechty MechWorks Hoplite [53]
Eden Eden Weaponry Consolidated Hoplite [53]

McArthur II Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Terra Blankenburg Technologies Grim Reaper [54]
Taurus Taurus Territorial Industries Brahma [55]

Shield-1 Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Babylon Coyote Industrial Masauwu [56]

Shield-3 Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Tokasha Tokasha Mechworks Stone Rhino (Behemoth) 2 [57]
Weingarten W-7 Facilities Lobo [58]

Shield 3A Anti-Missile System

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Weingarten W-7 Facilities Night Wolf [59]

SureFire 444

Developed by Coventry Metal Works, the SureFire 444 (also rendered as the Sure Fire 444) is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere,[2] available over the counter to anyone with enough C-Bills.[60]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Coventry Coventry Metal Works Firestarter [61]
Bryant Lantren Corporation Grasshopper [62]
Terra Aldis Industries Trajan [63]
Terra Coventry/Earthwerks Combine Falcon [64]
Outreach Blackwell Industries Falcon [65]
Sudeten Olivetti Weaponry Thunderbolt [66]
Loxley Blue Shot Weapons Schildkröte [67]
Arc-Royal Arc-Royal MechWorks Verfolger [68]
BattleMaster [69]

Voelkers Parasol Anti-Missile System

Developed by Corean Enterprises, the Voelkers Parasol is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.[2]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Stewart Corean Enterprises Locust [70][71]

Yori Flyswatter Anti-Missile System

Developed by Yori 'Mech Works, the Yori Flyswatter is cited as one of the most popular models of Anti-Missile Systems in the post–Clan Invasion Inner Sphere.[2]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Al Na'ir Yori 'Mech Works Atlas [72]
Quentin Independence Weaponry Atlas [72]
Luthien Luthien Armor Works Komodo [73]
Talon Kallon Industries Penetrator [74]
Unity Pesht Motors Teppō [75]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Second Succession War, p. 102: "Weapons and Equipment Extinction Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 TechManual, p. 204: "Anti-Missile System"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Total Warfare, p. 129: "Anti-Missile System
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tactical Operations, p. 100
  5. ↑ Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 32
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 68
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 20
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 56
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 200
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 206
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 208
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 214
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 40
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 100
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 23, p. 4
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 28: "Produced Narukami Components"
  17. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 22: "Produced Mamono Components"
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 66
  19. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 198
  20. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, p. 170
  21. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 180
  22. ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 62
  23. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 78
  24. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 54
  25. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 59, 111
  26. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 59
  27. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 146–147
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 156–157
  29. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 172–173
  30. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 82
  31. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 132
  32. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 136
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Technical Readout: 3145, p. 94
  34. ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 188
  35. ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 68
  36. ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 108
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 114
  38. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, p. 13
  39. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 84
  40. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 10
  41. ↑ Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 32: "Type: SPT-N1 Spartan"
  42. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 220: "SPT-N2 Spartan"
  43. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 14
  44. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 76
  45. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 82
  46. ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 12
  47. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 72
  48. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 220
  49. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 170
  50. ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 148
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 51.2 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 130
  52. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 96
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 166
  54. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 44
  55. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 88
  56. ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 34
  57. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 120
  58. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 112
  59. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 174
  60. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 64: "Falcon"
  61. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 24
  62. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 80
  63. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 46
  64. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 16
  65. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 14
  66. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 160
  67. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145, p. 76
  68. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 80
  69. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 192
  70. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 135
  71. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 54–55
  72. ↑ 72.0 72.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 108
  73. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 32
  74. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 64
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