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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, the equipment shares targeting data between [[BattleMech]]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> | 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, the equipment shares targeting data between [[BattleMech]]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 [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[Level I]] for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to | + | 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 [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[Level I]] for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to entire [[company|companies]] 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 and slave units cannot share targeting data with units using a C3i system.<ref name="TMp209"/><ref name="FM:CSp149+"/> | A C3 network of C3 command and slave units cannot share targeting data with units using a C3i system.<ref name="TMp209"/><ref name="FM:CSp149+"/> | ||
Revision as of 14:41, 17 July 2022
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, the equipment shares targeting data between BattleMechs 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 Com Guard Level I for C3i) can share targeting data. There have been efforts to expand this targeting coordination to entire companies 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 and 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]
Notes
- This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "C3 network" (except on section titles & table headings, where "C3 Network" is favored).