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The '''LB-X autocannon''' is an advanced variation of the standard [[autocannon]]. Its most notable feature was its ability to fire cluster munitions. The '''LB-X autocannon''' is an advanced variation of the standard [[autocannon]]. Its most notable feature was its ability to fire cluster munitions.
− It remains unclear what "LB-X" actually stood for. Several suggested explanations are:+ "LB-X" stood for "[[Lubalin Ballistics]]", the original designer and manufacturer of the weapon<ref name=TRO2750-34>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 34, "CHP-1N ''Champion''"</ref><ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38199.0/topicseen.html Lead Developer confirms name meaning for "LB-X"]</ref>
− * "LB" supposedly stands for "[[Lubalin Ballistics]]", the original designer and manufacturer of the weapon<ref name=TRO2750-34>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 34, "CHP-1N ''Champion''</ref><ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38199.0/topicseen.html Lead Developer confirms name meaning for "LB-X"]</ref>
− * "Light Barrel - Extended Range"<ref name=ER3062-104>''Era Report: 3062'', pp. 104-105, "Museum Technica - Production Directed - LB-X autocannons"</ref>
− * "Large Bore - Extended"<ref name=UdG>''Über dem Gesetz''</ref>
==Overview== ==Overview==
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Like many pieces of advanced technology, the LB 10-X became [[LosTech]] in the [[Inner Sphere]] after [[2840]] during the maelstrom of the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The [[Clans]], however, retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes around [[2820]]. Like many pieces of advanced technology, the LB 10-X became [[LosTech]] in the [[Inner Sphere]] after [[2840]] during the maelstrom of the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The [[Clans]], however, retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes around [[2820]].
− Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the [[Helm Memory Core]] the [[Federated Suns]] regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in [[3035]], and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in [[3058]].<ref name=TM-207>''TechManual'', p. 207, "LB-X Autocannon"</ref><ref name=ER3052-100>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 100, "Museum Technica - Technological Renaissance - Ballistic Weapons"</ref><ref name=ER3052-102>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 102, "Museum Technica - The Clan Edge - Ballistic Weapons"</ref><ref name=ER3062-104/> + Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the [[Helm Memory Core]] the [[Federated Suns]] regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in [[3035]], and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in [[3058]].<ref name=TM-207>''TechManual'', p. 207, "LB-X Autocannon"</ref><ref name=ER3052-100>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 100, "Museum Technica - Technological Renaissance - Ballistic Weapons"</ref><ref name=ER3052-102>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 102, "Museum Technica - The Clan Edge - Ballistic Weapons"</ref>
LB-X autocannons could not use the special munitions developed by the [[AFFS]], and could not be combined with [[ultra autocannon|ultra]], [[rotary autocannon|rotary]], or [[light autocannon]] technology.<ref name=TM-207/> LB-X autocannons could not use the special munitions developed by the [[AFFS]], and could not be combined with [[ultra autocannon|ultra]], [[rotary autocannon|rotary]], or [[light autocannon]] technology.<ref name=TM-207/>
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The '''LB-X autocannon''' is an advanced variation of the standard [[autocannon]]. Its most notable feature was its ability to fire cluster munitions. | The '''LB-X autocannon''' is an advanced variation of the standard [[autocannon]]. Its most notable feature was its ability to fire cluster munitions. | ||
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Like many pieces of advanced technology, the LB 10-X became [[LosTech]] in the [[Inner Sphere]] after [[2840]] during the maelstrom of the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The [[Clans]], however, retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes around [[2820]]. | Like many pieces of advanced technology, the LB 10-X became [[LosTech]] in the [[Inner Sphere]] after [[2840]] during the maelstrom of the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The [[Clans]], however, retained the knowledge to produce the advanced materials the LB-X used, and had adapted and expanded the technology to produce LB-X versions of all autocannon classes around [[2820]]. | ||
− | Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the [[Helm Memory Core]] the [[Federated Suns]] regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in [[3035]], and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in [[3058]].<ref name=TM-207>''TechManual'', p. 207, "LB-X Autocannon"</ref><ref name=ER3052-100>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 100, "Museum Technica - Technological Renaissance - Ballistic Weapons"</ref><ref name=ER3052-102>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 102, "Museum Technica - The Clan Edge - Ballistic Weapons"</ref | + | Long noted for their affection for autocannons, thanks to the [[Helm Memory Core]] the [[Federated Suns]] regained the ability to produce the original LB-X 10 in [[3035]], and using this weapon and Clan-tech salvage were able to introduce Inner Sphere versions of the other LB-X classes in [[3058]].<ref name=TM-207>''TechManual'', p. 207, "LB-X Autocannon"</ref><ref name=ER3052-100>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 100, "Museum Technica - Technological Renaissance - Ballistic Weapons"</ref><ref name=ER3052-102>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 102, "Museum Technica - The Clan Edge - Ballistic Weapons"</ref> |
LB-X autocannons could not use the special munitions developed by the [[AFFS]], and could not be combined with [[ultra autocannon|ultra]], [[rotary autocannon|rotary]], or [[light autocannon]] technology.<ref name=TM-207/> | LB-X autocannons could not use the special munitions developed by the [[AFFS]], and could not be combined with [[ultra autocannon|ultra]], [[rotary autocannon|rotary]], or [[light autocannon]] technology.<ref name=TM-207/> |