Heavy Small Laser
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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
Clan Star Adder developed the heavy lasers by tweaking standard lasers, resulting in a higher damage output and a greatly increased heat output.[4][5]
Models
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] |
Rules
Game Rules
The new lasers also created interference with 'Mech sensors, resulting in a +1 to-hit penalty.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 291, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment - Table"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 226, "Heavy Lasers"
- ↑ BattleTech Master Rules, p. 128, "Heavy Lasers"
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 185, "Heavy Lasers"