Bombast Laser

Bombast 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
BV (2.0)	137

Weapon Description

Developed by the Lyran Alliance in early 3060s, the Bombast Laser 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 ability for the warrior to adjust the yield of damage inflicted by the weapon. The power management, however, proved to be impractical and distracting in the field for its users. The weapon reached prototype production by 3064. Its unusual pre-fire glow from building up its power became popular showy weapon on Solaris VII.

Technology Rating

E/X-X-E

Type of Weapon

DE, V

Game Rules

The Bombast Laser is an adjusted damage weapon. When the weapon is fired the pilot chooses to set it to a damage rating from 7 to 12. However this brings with it a targeting modifier according to the following formula: (current damage - minimum damage) / 2; rounded up.

Notes

Notable 'Mechs, Vehicles, Aerospace Fighter that have used Bombard Laser part of its equipment can be found in following publications.

Bibliography

• Tactical Operations
• Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs