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The '''Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle''' is a variation on the [[Gauss Rifle]] developed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] in [[3068]]. Hoping to stay ahead of the increasing technological curve, they apparently used similar design principles to the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]. To compensate for its drawbacks, however, Horse scientists used a series of capacitors and launching tubes to fire a multitude of smaller-caliber Gauss slugs. The resulting high rate of fire, akin almost to [[Rotary Autocannon]]s, made these weapons very effective against [[battle armor]] and [[Combat Vehicle]]s.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 219</ref> | The '''Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle''' is a variation on the [[Gauss Rifle]] developed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] in [[3068]]. Hoping to stay ahead of the increasing technological curve, they apparently used similar design principles to the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]. To compensate for its drawbacks, however, Horse scientists used a series of capacitors and launching tubes to fire a multitude of smaller-caliber Gauss slugs. The resulting high rate of fire, akin almost to [[Rotary Autocannon]]s, made these weapons very effective against [[battle armor]] and [[Combat Vehicle]]s.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 219</ref> | ||
| − | Unlike some other weapons using cluster munitions, there is no modifier on the initial attack roll. However, when a hit is scored, a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle receives a +2 modifier at short range and a –2 modifier at long range on the Cluster Hits table. Damage location is then determined in 5-point groups plus any remainder below 5 being the final roll.<ref> ''Total Warfare'', p. 136</ref> | + | Unlike some other weapons using cluster munitions, there is no modifier on the initial attack roll. However, when a hit is scored, a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle receives a +2 modifier at short range and a –2 modifier at long range on the Cluster Hits table. Modified rolls above 12 or below 2 are treated as a 12 or 2 respectively. Damage location is then determined in 5-point groups plus any remainder below 5 being the final roll.<ref> ''Total Warfare'', p. 136</ref> |
The '''HAG 40''' is the largest and most deadly of the HAG series. | The '''HAG 40''' is the largest and most deadly of the HAG series. | ||
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| Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Year Availability | 3069 CHH |
| Technology Rating | F |
| Availability Rating | E |
| Availability Ratings | X/X/E |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 8 |
| Damage | 1/slug |
| Minimum Range | 1-2 |
| Short Range | 1-8 |
| Medium Range | 9-16 |
| Long Range | 17-24 |
| Tons | 16 |
| Critical Slots | 10 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 3 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 600,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 30,000 |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 535 |
Description
The Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle is a variation on the Gauss Rifle developed by Clan Hell's Horses in 3068. Hoping to stay ahead of the increasing technological curve, they apparently used similar design principles to the Lyran Alliance's Heavy Gauss Rifle. To compensate for its drawbacks, however, Horse scientists used a series of capacitors and launching tubes to fire a multitude of smaller-caliber Gauss slugs. The resulting high rate of fire, akin almost to Rotary Autocannons, made these weapons very effective against battle armor and Combat Vehicles.[1]
Unlike some other weapons using cluster munitions, there is no modifier on the initial attack roll. However, when a hit is scored, a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle receives a +2 modifier at short range and a –2 modifier at long range on the Cluster Hits table. Modified rolls above 12 or below 2 are treated as a 12 or 2 respectively. Damage location is then determined in 5-point groups plus any remainder below 5 being the final roll.[2]
The HAG 40 is the largest and most deadly of the HAG series.
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Notes
- The HAG 40 has the highest Battle Value of any weapon that can fit on a BattleMech.