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iNarc homing pods offer the standard +2 on the missile roll table as well as a -1 to hit roll, however the larger size of the iNarc Homing pods allows them to "brushed off" in the same manner as swarming anti-'Mech infantry attack, breaking the link.
 
iNarc homing pods offer the standard +2 on the missile roll table as well as a -1 to hit roll, however the larger size of the iNarc Homing pods allows them to "brushed off" in the same manner as swarming anti-'Mech infantry attack, breaking the link.
  
Both systems are incompatible with the Artemis IV FCS, [[Streak launchers]], and all specialty LRM and SRMs types such as [[Swarm LRM|Swarm]] and [[Thunder LRM|Thunder]] missiles. Missiles equipped to use the Narc homing signal are double the normal cost per ton.
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Both systems are incompatible with the Artemis IV FCS, [[Streak Missile System]], and all specialty LRM and SRMs types such as [[Swarm LRM|Swarm]] and [[Thunder LRM|Thunder]] missiles. Missiles equipped to use the Narc homing signal are double the normal cost per ton.
  
 
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==References==

Revision as of 20:30, 23 October 2008

The Homing Pod is the default homing signal ammunition type available for the standard and improved Narc Missile Beacons.

The original standard Homing or Narc Pod is effectively a SRM with the explosive warhead replaced with a powerful homing beacon behind a magnetic head. The Narc system is superior to the similar Artemis IV FCS is that the target lock is never broken because the homing beacon is attached to the target, and that other friendly 'Mechs can fire SRMs and LRMs equipped to follow the signal without carrying their own Narc beacons.

The homing pod of the iNarc launcher is larger so can pack an even more powerful beacon, but otherwise broadcasts the same signal that the standard pods do.

Game Rules

Narc homing pods can be fired once per turn as a normal SRM attack, if successful the pod attaches and any following turn any friendly 'Mechs using Narc-signal compatible missiles receive add +2 to missile hit table rolls.

iNarc homing pods offer the standard +2 on the missile roll table as well as a -1 to hit roll, however the larger size of the iNarc Homing pods allows them to "brushed off" in the same manner as swarming anti-'Mech infantry attack, breaking the link.

Both systems are incompatible with the Artemis IV FCS, Streak Missile System, and all specialty LRM and SRMs types such as Swarm and Thunder missiles. Missiles equipped to use the Narc homing signal are double the normal cost per ton.

References