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[[File:Reflective.png|200px|right|thumb|Laser Reflective armor]] | [[File:Reflective.png|200px|right|thumb|Laser Reflective armor]] | ||
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| − | Originally an [[Rules Rating/Experimental#Experimental Rules|Experimental Technology]], the '''Laser Reflective Armor''' was first created by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3058]], and used in [[3061]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]].<ref>''Tactical Operations, p. 281 | + | Originally an [[Rules Rating/Experimental#Experimental Rules|Experimental Technology]], the '''Laser Reflective Armor''' was first created by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3058]], and used in [[3061]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]].<ref name="TOp281">''Tactical Operations'', p. 281, "Lasr Reflective Armor"</ref> Also known as '''Glazed''' or '''Reflec''' [[Armor - BattleMechs & Vehicles|armor]], the first batch of Laser Reflective Armor was created by accident on a [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor production line. Laser Reflective Armor dissipates energy weapon attacks 50% more efficiently than other armor types, reducing the amount of damage taken by the '[[Mech]] mounting it. Despite the name, Laser Reflective Armor is effective against all energy weapons, not just [[laser]]s. [[PPC]]s, [[Flamer]]s, and Plasma [[Plasma Rifle|Rifles]] and [[Plasma Cannon|Cannons]] are all less effective against it.<ref name="TOp281"/> |
| − | The armor's status as [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] item ended at the close of the [[Jihad]] era. It would enter regular production and became a standard Inner Sphere Technology in [[3080]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206 Jihad Technology Advancement Table | + | The armor's status as [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] item ended at the close of the [[Jihad]] era. It would enter regular production and became a standard Inner Sphere Technology in [[3080]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206, "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref> |
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | 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> | + | 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"/> |
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 rounded down. | 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 rounded down. | ||
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Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following planets: | Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
Revision as of 04:48, 22 April 2016
Overview
Originally an Experimental Technology, the Laser Reflective Armor was first created by the Lyran Alliance in 3058, and used in 3061 by Clan Jade Falcon.[1] Also known as Glazed or Reflec armor, the first batch of Laser Reflective Armor was created by accident on a Ferro-Fibrous armor production line. Laser Reflective Armor dissipates energy weapon attacks 50% more efficiently than other armor types, reducing the amount of damage taken by the 'Mech mounting it. Despite the name, Laser Reflective Armor is effective against all energy weapons, not just lasers. PPCs, Flamers, and Plasma Rifles and Cannons are all less effective against it.[1]
The armor's status as Experimental item ended at the close of the Jihad era. It would enter regular production and became a standard Inner Sphere Technology in 3080.[2]
Description
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.[1]. 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.[1]
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 rounded down.
Models
Laser Reflective Armor is manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| ArcShield Reflective | Solaris | Solaris Arms[3] |
| Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max | Solaris | Unknown[4] |
| Unknown | Arc-Royal | Arc-Royal MechWorks[5] |
| Bowie Glinting Blade Reflective[6] | Carlisle | Bowie Industries[7] |
| Unknown | Unknown | Clan Diamond Shark[8] |
| StarGuard Reflec with CASE II[9] | Kathil | General Motors[9] |
| Wangker Solarion[10][11] | Unknown | Wangker Aerospace[10][11] |
| Boeing Mirage Reflective[12] | Terra | Boeing Interstellar[12] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tactical Operations, p. 281, "Lasr Reflective Armor"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 206, "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 158
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries, p. 3, 6
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 170 - WKT-1S Wildkatze Reflective armor given name.
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 5
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 3
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout 3145: Federated Suns, p. 34, "BZK-D1 Hollander III"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 50-51, "RDL-01C Rondel"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 52-53, "CUT-01D Cutlass"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 52-53, "SMG-0 Simurgh"