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− | == | + | ==History== |
− | + | '''Laser Reflective Armor''' was first created in [[3058]] by accident at a [[Lyran Alliance]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor production line.<ref name=THp68>''Tactical Handbook'', p. 68</ref> Also known as '''Glazed''' or '''Reflec''' armor. The technology would be aquired by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] by [[3061]].<ref name=TOp281>''Tactical Operations'', p. 281: "Laser Reflective Armor"</ref> Laser Reflective Armor is effective against all types of energy weapon, dissipating energy attacks much more efficiently than other armor types, reducing the amount of damage taken by the '[[Mech]] mounting it.<ref name=TOp281/> | |
− | + | The armor would be considered as an [[Experimental Technology|experimental technology]] until after the [[Jihad]], entering regular production by [[3080]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> | |
− | ==Models== | + | == Description == |
− | Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following | + | Though the armor functions like standard armor against ballistic weapon attacks, it is very brittle. Whenever a 'Mech is physically attacked, falls, or crashes through a building, the armor is half as effective as standard or ferro-fibrous armor. This weakness has also been observed in artillery attacks.<ref name="TOp281"/> In addition, [[Armor-Piercing]] autocannon ammunition, [[Tandem-Charge Warhead|Tandem-Charge missiles]], and [[BattleMech Taser]]s all have a better chance of penetrating the armor and causing critical damage.<ref name="TOp281"/> |
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+ | Like the ferro-fibrous armor it's based on, Laser Reflective Armor is bulkier than standard armor. In game terms it provides the standard protection per ton, and takes up ten critical slots on a 'Mech. The total damage taken by the armor from energy weapon attacks is halved, rounded down. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Models == | ||
+ | Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
+ | |||
+ | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
! Brand | ! Brand | ||
! Planet | ! Planet | ||
! Company | ! Company | ||
+ | ! Used by | ||
+ | ! References | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | ArcShield Reflective | + | | [[ArcShield Reflective]] |
| [[Solaris]] | | [[Solaris]] | ||
− | | [[Solaris Arms]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130</ref> | + | | [[Solaris Arms]] |
+ | | [[Copperhead (BattleMech)|CPR-HD-003 ''Copperhead'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up130">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 130: "CPR-HD-003 ''Copperhead''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | [[Spatha|SP1-X ''Spatha'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3055Up158">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 158: "SP1-X ''Spatha''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Unknown | ||
+ | | [[Arc-Royal]] | ||
+ | | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | ||
+ | | [[Wolfhound#Varinats|WLF-2X ''Wolfhound'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name=XTRO:Mp3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. 3: "WLF-2X ''Wolfhound''"</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Unknown |
| [[Arc-Royal]] | | [[Arc-Royal]] | ||
− | | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. | + | | [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] |
+ | | [[Annihilator#Variants|ANH-2AX ''Annihilator'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name=XTRO:Mp6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'', p. 6: "ANH-2AX ''Annihilator''"</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Unknown |
| [[Carlisle]] | | [[Carlisle]] | ||
− | | [[Bowie Industries]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5</ref> | + | | [[Bowie Industries]] |
+ | | [[Spindrift|SDT-1 ''Spindrift'' Aquatic SecurityMech]] | ||
+ | | <ref name=XTRO:Bp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5: "SDT-1 ''Spindrift''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Bowie Glinting Blade Reflective]] | ||
+ | | [[Carlisle]] | ||
+ | | [[Bowie Industries]] | ||
+ | | [[Wildkatze|WKT-1S ''Wildkatze'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:PROTOp170">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 170: "WKT-1S ''Wildkatze''"</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |||
| Unknown | | Unknown | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[New Avalon]] |
+ | | [[Research and Testing Facility 44-J2A]] | ||
+ | | [[Legionnaire#Custom Variants|LGN-2X1 ''Legionnaire'' MUSE FIRE]] | ||
+ | | <ref name="XTRO:Dp3">''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 3: "LGN-2X1 ''Legionnaire'' MUSE FIRE"</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | StarGuard Reflec | + | | [[StarGuard Reflec]] |
+ | | [[Panpour]] | ||
+ | | [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Gunsmith]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref name=TRO:3145FSp32>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 32: "Produced Gunsmith Components"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[StarGuard Reflec]] w/[[CASE II]] | ||
| [[Kathil]] | | [[Kathil]] | ||
− | | [[General Motors]]<ref name="TRO3145:FSp34">''Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns'', p. 34 | + | | [[General Motors]] |
+ | | [[Hollander#Variants|BZK-D1 ''Hollander III'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO3145:FSp34">''Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns'', p. 34: "BZK-D1 ''Hollander III''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Wangker Solarion]] | ||
+ | | [[Firgrove]] | ||
+ | | [[Greenock Aero Manufacturing, Ltd.]] | ||
+ | | [[Rondel|RDL-01C ''Rondel'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3145FSp50+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 50–51: "RDL-01C ''Rondel''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Wangker Solarion]] | ||
+ | | [[Axton]] | ||
+ | | [[Wangker Aerospace]] | ||
+ | | [[Cutlass|CUT-01D ''Cutlass'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3145FSp52+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 52–53: "CUT-01D ''Cutlass''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Boeing Mirage Reflective]] | ||
+ | | [[Terra]] | ||
+ | | [[Boeing Interstellar]] | ||
+ | | [[Simurgh|SMG-0 ''Simurgh'']] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3145ROTSp52+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 52–53: "SMG-0 ''Simurgh''"</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[StarGuard Aurora Reflective]] | ||
+ | | [[New Samarkand]] | ||
+ | | [[Yan Manufacturing]] | ||
+ | | [[Kamakiri]] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3145DC20">''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[StarGuard Aurora Reflective]] | ||
+ | | [[Unity]] | ||
+ | | [[Pesht Motors]] | ||
+ | | [[Mamono]] | ||
+ | | <ref name="TRO:3145DC24">''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 24</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Gamma Special Reflective]] | ||
+ | | CSF ''Kraken'' Mobile Production Facility | ||
+ | | Manufacturing Plant SFF-SKK6 | ||
+ | | ''[[Ostsol|Ostsol C]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 7</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Raydient Advance Series 4 | ||
+ | | [[Sudeten]] | ||
+ | | [[Olivetti Weaponry]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Gyrfalcon]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 38</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Grumman CRR Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Terra]] | ||
+ | | [[Grumman Industries]] | ||
+ | | [[Scapha]] | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 20</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | StarGuard Reflec | ||
+ | | [[Panpour]] | ||
+ | | [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Gunsmith]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 32</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Unknown | ||
+ | | [[Salem]] | ||
+ | | [[General Motors]] | ||
+ | | [[Fusilier (Battle Armor)| Fusilier]] | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 9</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |||
| Unknown | | Unknown | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Luthien]] |
+ | | [[Ishikawajima-Harima Battle Armor Industries]] | ||
+ | | [[Kishi]] | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 5</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Unknown | ||
+ | | [[Luthien]] | ||
+ | | [[Ishikawajima-Harima Battle Armor Industries]] | ||
+ | | [[Zou]] | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 9</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Gamma Special Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Avon]] | ||
+ | | [[LAW-Avon Alpha]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Wendigo]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 36</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Naketsu Nagareboshi Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Chatham]] | ||
+ | | [[Wakazashi Enterprises]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Koroshiya]]''<br>[[Kublai]] | ||
+ | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 50</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 52</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Gamma Special Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Twycross]] | ||
+ | | [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Thresher II]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4'', p. 8</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Unknown | ||
+ | | [[Tikonov]] | ||
+ | | [[Earthwerks Ltd.]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Cataphract]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6'', p. 13</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Bowie Glinting Blade Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Herzberg]] | ||
+ | | [[Kaiser Systems]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Rawhide (BattleMech)|Rawhide]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 4</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ArcShield Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Tikonov]] | ||
+ | | [[Earthwerks Ltd.]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Thunderbolt]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'', p. 7</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Gamma Special Reflective | ||
+ | | [[CSF Kraken Mobile Production Facility| CSF ''Kraken'' Mobile Production Facility]] | ||
+ | | [[Manufacturing Plant SFF-IT5]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Stormwolf]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref name=rg16p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 10</ref> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Gamma Special Reflective | ||
+ | | [[Thermopolis]] | ||
+ | | [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Stormwolf]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref name=rg16p10/> | ||
+ | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' | ||
* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
− | |||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
− | [[ | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' |
+ | {{div col end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Experimental Technology|Armor, Laser Reflective]] | [[Category:Experimental Technology|Armor, Laser Reflective]] |
Latest revision as of 07:45, 29 January 2024
History[edit]
Laser Reflective Armor was first created in 3058 by accident at a Lyran Alliance ferro-fibrous armor production line.[1] Also known as Glazed or Reflec armor. The technology would be aquired by Clan Jade Falcon by 3061.[2] Laser Reflective Armor is effective against all types of energy weapon, dissipating energy attacks much more efficiently than other armor types, reducing the amount of damage taken by the 'Mech mounting it.[2]
The armor would be considered as an experimental technology until after the Jihad, entering regular production by 3080.[3]
Description[edit]
Though the armor functions like standard armor against ballistic weapon attacks, it is very brittle. Whenever a 'Mech is physically attacked, falls, or crashes through a building, the armor is half as effective as standard or ferro-fibrous armor. This weakness has also been observed in artillery attacks.[2] In addition, Armor-Piercing autocannon ammunition, Tandem-Charge missiles, and BattleMech Tasers all have a better chance of penetrating the armor and causing critical damage.[2]
Like the ferro-fibrous armor it's based on, Laser Reflective Armor is bulkier than standard armor. In game terms it provides the standard protection per ton, and takes up ten critical slots on a 'Mech. The total damage taken by the armor from energy weapon attacks is halved, rounded down.
Models[edit]
Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following planets:
References[edit]
- ↑ Tactical Handbook, p. 68
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Tactical Operations, p. 281: "Laser Reflective Armor"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130: "CPR-HD-003 Copperhead"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 158: "SP1-X Spatha"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries, p. 3: "WLF-2X Wolfhound"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries, p. 6: "ANH-2AX Annihilator"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 5: "SDT-1 Spindrift"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 170: "WKT-1S Wildkatze"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 3: "LGN-2X1 Legionnaire MUSE FIRE"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 32: "Produced Gunsmith Components"
- ↑ Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns, p. 34: "BZK-D1 Hollander III"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, pp. 50–51: "RDL-01C Rondel"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, pp. 52–53: "CUT-01D Cutlass"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 52–53: "SMG-0 Simurgh"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 24
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 7
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 32
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 5
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 50
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 52
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 8
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6, p. 13
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15, p. 4
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15, p. 7
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16, p. 10
Bibliography[edit]
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Experimental Technical Readout: Davion
- Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16
- Tactical Handbook
- Tactical Operations
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans
- Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine
- Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns
- Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere