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Line 3: | Type = Utility (missile) | Type = Utility (missile) | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] − | Year Availability = [[3062]] [[Word of Blake|WoB]]<ref name="TMp232+">''TechManual'', pp. 232–233: "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> + | Year Availability = [[3062]] [[Word of Blake|Wob]]<ref name="TMp232+">''TechManual'', pp. 232-233, "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> − | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref> + | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> | Damage = * | Damage = * | Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp343"/> | Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp343"/> Line 16:
Line 16: | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 7,500 (homing) | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 7,500 (homing) | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 75 (launcher)<ref name="TMp317"/><br> 15 (ammo)<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 75 (launcher)<ref name="TMp317"/> <br> 15 (ammo)<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> }} }} Line 22:
Line 22: == Description == == Description == − While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 150–151: "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> + While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 150-151, "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated to overcome the [[Clans|Clans']] technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+"/> The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated to overcome the [[Clans|Clans']] technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+"/> Line 34:
Line 34: * [[Nemesis Pod]] - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it. * [[Nemesis Pod]] - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it. − The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side effect of making them easier for a targeted [[BattleMech]] or the crew of a targeted [[Combat Vehicle]] to shake or brush the pods off. + The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side-effect of making them easier for a targeted [[BattleMech]] or the crew of a targeted [[Combat Vehicle]] to shake or brush the pods off. − ==Models== + == Models == The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets: The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets: − ===Series II Pragma===+ {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" + ! Brand − |'''Manufactured on'''+ ! Planet − |'''Manufactured by'''+ ! Company − |'''Typically used in'''+ ! Used by − |'''References''' + ! References − |---- + |- + | [[Series II Pragma]] | [[Quentin]] | [[Quentin]] | [[Independence Weaponry]] | [[Independence Weaponry]] − | [[Tessen|TSN- 1C ''Tessen'']] + | [[Tessen|TSN- 1C ''Tessen'']] − | <ref name=TRO:3067p68>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 68: "TSN-1C ''Tessen''"</ref> + | <ref name="TRO:3067p68">''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 68, "TSN-1C ''Tessen''"</ref> − |} + |- − ===Octagon Siren===+ | [[Octagon Siren]] − {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" − |'''Manufactured on''' − |'''Manufactured by''' − |'''Typically used in''' − |'''References''' − |---- | [[Calloway VI]]/[[Keystone]] | [[Calloway VI]]/[[Keystone]] | [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]] | [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]] − | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp18+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 18–19: "Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank"</ref> + | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp18+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 18-19, "Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank"</ref> |} |} Line 76:
Line 71: * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' − [[Category: Technology|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] [[Category: Technology|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] [[Category: Missile Weapons|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] [[Category: Missile Weapons|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]]
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| Type = Utility (missile) | | Type = Utility (missile) | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = [[3062]] [[Word of Blake| | + | | Year Availability = [[3062]] [[Word of Blake|Wob]]<ref name="TMp232+">''TechManual'', pp. 232-233, "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> |
| − | | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343 | + | | Heat = 0<ref name="TMp343">''TechManual'', p. 343, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> |
| Damage = * | | Damage = * | ||
| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp343"/> | | Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp343"/> | ||
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 7,500 (homing) | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 7,500 (homing) | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 75 (launcher)<ref name="TMp317"/><br> 15 (ammo)<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317 | + | | BV (2.0) = 75 (launcher)<ref name="TMp317"/> <br> 15 (ammo)<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. | + | While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved too unpopular compared to its main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Artemis equipped LRMs have double the range of a Narc pod, requiring either a dedicated spotter to close and tag enemies with Narc pods or for the launching 'Mech to close, tag and pull back to fire, a less than ideal arrangement.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 150-151, "Improved Narc Launcher"</ref> |
The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated to overcome the [[Clans|Clans']] technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+"/> | The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated to overcome the [[Clans|Clans']] technological advances, the Improved Narc launcher took ten years of development. The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original.<ref name="TMp232+"/><ref name="FM:CoSp150+"/> | ||
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* [[Nemesis Pod]] - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it. | * [[Nemesis Pod]] - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it. | ||
| − | The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side effect of making them easier for a targeted [[BattleMech]] or the crew of a targeted [[Combat Vehicle]] to shake or brush the pods off. | + | The one disadvantage of the iNarc system is the larger size of the pods. While this allows them a longer range and space for superior abilities, this has the unfortunate side-effect of making them easier for a targeted [[BattleMech]] or the crew of a targeted [[Combat Vehicle]] to shake or brush the pods off. |
| − | ==Models== | + | == Models == |
The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets: | The Improved Narc Missile Beacon is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
| − | + | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | |
| − | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | + | ! Brand |
| − | + | ! Planet | |
| − | + | ! Company | |
| − | + | ! Used by | |
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| + | | [[Series II Pragma]] | ||
| [[Quentin]] | | [[Quentin]] | ||
| [[Independence Weaponry]] | | [[Independence Weaponry]] | ||
| − | | [[Tessen|TSN- 1C ''Tessen'']] | + | | [[Tessen|TSN- 1C ''Tessen'']] |
| − | | <ref name=TRO:3067p68>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 68 | + | | <ref name="TRO:3067p68">''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 68, "TSN-1C ''Tessen''"</ref> |
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| − | + | | [[Octagon Siren]] | |
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| [[Calloway VI]]/[[Keystone]] | | [[Calloway VI]]/[[Keystone]] | ||
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | | [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | ||
| [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]] | | [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]] | ||
| − | | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp18+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. | + | | <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp18+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 18-19, "Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank"</ref> |
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Technology|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | [[Category: Technology|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | ||
[[Category: Missile Weapons|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | [[Category: Missile Weapons|Improved Narc Missile Beacon]] | ||