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| − | A '''C3 Network''' is a network consisting of either a [[C3 Command Unit]] and up to three [[C3 Slave Unit]]s or six [[C3i]] units. Basically a special tight-beam communications network, they are used to share targeting data between [['Mech]]s and [[Combat Vehicle]]s. The original C3 Networks were introduced in [[3050]] by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 209</ref> | + | A '''C3 Network''' is a network consisting of either a [[C3 Command Unit]] and up to three [[C3 Slave Unit]]s or six [[C3i]] units. Basically a special tight-beam communications network, they are used to share targeting data between [['Mech]]s and [[Combat Vehicle]]s. The original C3 Networks were introduced in [[3050]] by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="TMp209">''TechManual'', p. 209, "C3 Computer"</ref><ref name="FM:CSp149+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 149-150, "Improved C3 Computer"</ref> |
| − | The C3 Networks that exist today are geared towards the smallest level of tactical command; this means that each 'Mech in a [[Lance]] (or a [[ComGuard]] [[Level I]] for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to the [[Company]] level by using a 'Mech with a pair of C3 Command Units, like the Draconis Combine's ''[[Tai-sho (BattleMech)|Tai-sho]]''.<ref>''Total Warfare'', p. 131</ref> | + | The C3 Networks that exist today are geared towards the smallest level of tactical command; this means that each 'Mech in a [[Lance]] (or a [[ComGuard]] [[Level I]] for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to the [[Company]] level by using a 'Mech with a pair of C3 Command Units, like the Draconis Combine's ''[[Tai-sho (BattleMech)|Tai-sho]]''.<ref name="TWp131">''Total Warfare'', p. 131, "Designating A C3 Network"</ref> |
| − | A C3 Network of C3 Command units and C3 Slave units cannot share targeting data with units using a C3i system.<ref> | + | A C3 Network of C3 Command units and C3 Slave units cannot share targeting data with units using a C3i system.<ref name="TMp209"/><ref name="FM:CSp149+"/> |
| − | ==Alternate Meanings== | + | == Alternate Meanings == |
| − | The term '''C3 Network''' is also used to indicate the Command/Control/Communications function of a military unit. | + | The term '''C3 Network''' is also used to indicate the Command/Control/Communications function of a military unit.<ref name="FM:CSp149+"/> |
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
* [[:Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | * [[:Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
* [[:Category:C3 Equipped Combat Vehicles]] | * [[:Category:C3 Equipped Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:Technology]] | + | == Bibliography== |
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 17:19, 27 April 2016
Description
A C3 Network is a network consisting of either a C3 Command Unit and up to three C3 Slave Units or six C3i units. Basically a special tight-beam communications network, they are used to share targeting data between 'Mechs and Combat Vehicles. The original C3 Networks were introduced in 3050 by the Draconis Combine.[1][2]
The C3 Networks that exist today are geared towards the smallest level of tactical command; this means that each 'Mech in a Lance (or a ComGuard Level I for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to the Company level by using a 'Mech with a pair of C3 Command Units, like the Draconis Combine's Tai-sho.[3]
A C3 Network of C3 Command units and C3 Slave units cannot share targeting data with units using a C3i system.[1][2]
Alternate Meanings
The term C3 Network is also used to indicate the Command/Control/Communications function of a military unit.[2]