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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
[[Clan Star Adder]] developed the heavy lasers by tweaking standard lasers, resulting in a higher damage output and a greatly increased heat output.<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226, "Heavy Lasers"</ref><ref name="BT:MRp128">''BattleTech Master Rules'', p. 128, "Heavy 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>
  
 
== Models ==
 
== Models ==
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== Rules ==
 
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=== Game Rules ===
 
The new lasers also created interference with [['Mech]] sensors, resulting in a +1 to-hit penalty.<ref name="FM:CrCp185">''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 185, "Heavy Lasers"</ref>
 
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
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[[Category: Clan Technology Base]]
 
[[Category: Clan Technology Base]]
 
[[Category: Weapons]]
 
[[Category: Weapons]]
[[Category: Heavy Weapons]]
 
 
[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
 
[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
[[Category: Energy Weapons (Heavy)]]
 
 
[[Category: Lasers]]
 
[[Category: Lasers]]
[[Category: Laser Weapons]]
 
[[Category: Laser Weapons (Heavy)]]
 

Latest revision as of 15:58, 21 January 2024

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Heavy Small Laser
Production information
Type Energy (Direct)
Tech Base Clan
Year Availability 3059 (CSA)[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 3[2]
Damage 6[2]
Minimum Range 0[2]
Short Range 1[2]
Medium Range 2[2]
Long Range 3[2]
Tons 0.5[2]
Critical Slots 1[2]
Ammo Per Ton --
Cost (unloaded) 20,000[1]
Ammo Cost (per ton) N/A
BV (2.0) 15[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]

The Heavy Small Laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company Used by References
Series 14k II Arcadia Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4 ??? [citation needed]
Model II Strato Domingo Auxiliary Production Site 4 ??? [citation needed]

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 2.7 TechManual, p. 343, "Clan Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
  3. TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
  4. TechManual, p. 226, "Lasers"

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