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| − | The '''Improved Narc Beacon''' or '''iNarc''' is | + | The '''Improved Narc Beacon''' or '''iNarc''' is an upgraded version of the original [[Narc Missile Beacon]]. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved to unpopular compared to main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the short range | + | While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for [[SRM]] and [[LRM]]s, it proved to unpopular compared to main competitor, the [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]], due to the launcher's short range. Narc 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. |
| − | + | The product of one of the many fields [[ComStar]] scientists investigated-improvements to overcome the [[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. | |
| − | The most obvious improvement is that the larger iNarc launcher has double the range of the original | ||
| − | Learning the lesson from the [[Draconis Combine]] developed standard Narc Explosive Pod, ComStar | + | Learning the lesson from the [[Draconis Combine]] developed standard Narc Explosive Pod, ComStar has produced a number of specialty munition types for the iNarc, providing a range of tactical options: |
| − | *[[Homing Pod]] - The larger iNarc version offering superior homing ability | + | *[[Homing Pod]] - The larger iNarc version offering superior homing ability. |
| − | *[[Explosive Pod]] - The larger iNarc version packing more explosives | + | *[[Explosive Pod]] - The larger iNarc version packing more explosives. |
| − | *[[ECM Pod]] - Effectively a localized [[ECM Suite|ECM cloud]] attached to the target | + | *[[ECM Pod]] - Effectively a localized [[ECM Suite|ECM cloud]] attached to the target. |
*[[Haywire Pod]] - A specialized ECM pod which disrupts the [[Targeting-Tracking System|targeting system]]s of the 'Mech it's attached to. | *[[Haywire Pod]] - A specialized ECM pod which disrupts the [[Targeting-Tracking System|targeting system]]s of the 'Mech it's attached to. | ||
*[[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 iNarc system is the larger size of | + | The one disadvantage of 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. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Field Manual: ComStar]] | + | <references/> |
| + | *''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp 150-152 | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
[[Category:Missile Weapons]] | [[Category:Missile Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 9 July 2010
| Improved NARC Missile Beacon | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Utility (missile) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | 3062 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 0 |
| Damage | * |
| Minimum Range | 0 |
| Short Range | 1-4 |
| Medium Range | 5-9 |
| Long Range | 10-15 |
| Tons | 5 |
| Critical Slots | 3 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 4 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 250,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 7,500 (homing) |
| BV (2.0) | 75 (launcher) / 15 (ammo)[1] |
The Improved Narc Beacon or iNarc is an upgraded version of the original Narc Missile Beacon.
Description
While the original Narc system provided a superior homing ability for SRM and LRMs, it proved to unpopular compared to main competitor, the Artemis IV, due to the launcher's short range. Narc 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.
The product of one of the many fields ComStar scientists investigated-improvements to overcome the 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.
Learning the lesson from the Draconis Combine developed standard Narc Explosive Pod, ComStar has produced a number of specialty munition types for the iNarc, providing a range of tactical options:
- Homing Pod - The larger iNarc version offering superior homing ability.
- Explosive Pod - The larger iNarc version packing more explosives.
- ECM Pod - Effectively a localized ECM cloud attached to the target.
- Haywire Pod - A specialized ECM pod which disrupts the targeting systems of the 'Mech it's attached to.
- Nemesis Pod - A devious pod which attracts both friendly and enemy missiles towards it.
The one disadvantage of 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.
References
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317
- Field Manual: ComStar, pp 150-152