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Introduced in [[3059]] by [[Clan Star Adder]] developed the heavy lasers to deal more damage, but the side effect of that was increased heat output. In addition, interference with a [[BattleMech]]'s sensors means that a '''Heavy Medium Laser''' is penalized with a +1 to-hit modifier.<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226, "Lasers"</ref>
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Introduced in [[3059]] by [[Clan Star Adder]] developed the heavy lasers to deal more damage, but the side effect of that was increased heat output. In addition, a subtle firing delay and interference with a [[BattleMech]]'s sensors means that the weapon suffers from poor accuracy.<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226, "Lasers"</ref>
  
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== Models ==
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==Models==
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The Heavy Medium Laser is exclusively fielded by the [[Clan]]s. As such, there are no [[Inner Sphere]] models.
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===Model V===
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===Series 6A===
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The Clan Star Adder–developed Series 6A heavy medium laser is noted as matching the damage output, though not the range or accuracy, of the venerable [[Inner Sphere]] [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon|Parti-Kill PPC]] in a dramatically smaller package.<ref name=TMp227>''TechManual'', p. 227 "Laser - Heavy Lasers"</ref>
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| [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]]
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| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]]
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== See Also ==
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===Series 22a===
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The Heavy Medium Laser has been used in various video games, each with their own stats for the weapon; below is a list of the games that use it along with a link to each version's stats:
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* ''[[TechManual]]''
 
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Latest revision as of 16:05, 21 January 2024

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Heavy Medium Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Direct)
Tech Base Clan
Year Availability 3059 (CSA)[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 7[2]
Damage 10[2]
Minimum Range 0[2]
Short Range 3[2]
Medium Range 6[2]
Long Range 9[2]
Tons 1
Critical Slots 2[2]
Ammo Per Ton --
Cost (unloaded) 100,000[1]
Ammo Cost (per ton) n/a
BV (2.0) 76[3]

Description[edit]

Introduced in 3059 by Clan Star Adder developed the heavy lasers to deal more damage, but the side effect of that was increased heat output. In addition, a subtle firing delay and interference with a BattleMech's sensors means that the weapon suffers from poor accuracy.[4]

Models[edit]

Model V[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Strato Domingo Auxiliary Production Site 4

Series 5K[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Huntress Abysmal Manufacturing Complex

Series 6A[edit]

The Clan Star Adder–developed Series 6A heavy medium laser is noted as matching the damage output, though not the range or accuracy, of the venerable Inner Sphere Parti-Kill PPC in a dramatically smaller package.[5]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Arcadia Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4 Hellfire [6]
Dagda Dagda Industrialplex Zeta Glass Spider 3 [7]

Series 22a[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Burrock [8]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment - Table"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 TechManual, p. 343, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  3. ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
  4. ↑ TechManual, p. 226, "Lasers"
  5. ↑ TechManual, p. 227 "Laser - Heavy Lasers"
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 120: "Hellfire"
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 116:"Glass Spider 3"
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3067 p. 126

Bibliography[edit]

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