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| Type = Capital Ballistic (Direct Fire) | | Type = Capital Ballistic (Direct Fire) | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere|IS]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere|IS]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = [[2715]]<ref name="TOp409">''Tactical Operations'', p. 409 | + | | Year Availability = [[2715]]<ref name="TOp409">''Tactical Operations'', p. 409: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"</ref><ref name="TOp323"/> |
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#C|C]]<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#C|C]]<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| Availability Rating = | | Availability Rating = | ||
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| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#X|X]]<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#X|X]]<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| − | | Heat = 30<ref name="TOp408">''Tactical Operations'', p. 408 | + | | Heat = 30<ref name="TOp408">''Tactical Operations'', p. 408: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"</ref> |
| Damage = 60 (Capital)<ref name="TOp408"/> <br> 600 (Standard) | | Damage = 60 (Capital)<ref name="TOp408"/> <br> 600 (Standard) | ||
| Minimum Range = N/A | | Minimum Range = N/A | ||
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| Extreme Range = 31-40 | | Extreme Range = 31-40 | ||
| Tons = 30,000<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Tons = 30,000<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| − | | Critical Slots = | + | | Critical Slots = |
| − | | Space Slots = | + | | Space Slots = |
| Ammo Per Ton = 1/30 (1 shot weighs 30 tons)<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Ammo Per Ton = 1/30 (1 shot weighs 30 tons)<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| Cost (unloaded) = 150,000,000<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Cost (unloaded) = 150,000,000<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 150,000<ref name="TOp409"/> | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 150,000<ref name="TOp409"/> | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 7,056<ref name="TMp384">''Tactical Operations'', p. 384 | + | | BV (2.0) = 7,056<ref name="TMp384">''Tactical Operations'', p. 384: "Inner Sphere Capital Scale Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 882 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp384"/> |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Light Mass Driver''' (LMD) is a | + | The '''Light Mass Driver''' (LMD) is a spaceborne device that propels object at high velocities. The LMD is the smallest version of the [[Mass Driver]] that were developed. Originally conceived as a means to convey cargo to orbit without expensive fuel, later various powers experimented using it as Capital Weapon System for anti-ship and planetary bombardment. |
The device fires a [[:Category:30_ton_BattleMechs|30 ton 'Mech]] sized slug at its target. Due to the sheer size of the weapon, it can only be mounted in a [[WarShip]] or [[Space Station]] that masses at least 750,000 tons. This means only [[WarShip#WarShip_Categories|Cruisers]] and [[WarShip#WarShip_Categories|Battleships]] could mount the Light Mass Driver. In addition, only one Mass Driver could be mounted on a WarShip. | The device fires a [[:Category:30_ton_BattleMechs|30 ton 'Mech]] sized slug at its target. Due to the sheer size of the weapon, it can only be mounted in a [[WarShip]] or [[Space Station]] that masses at least 750,000 tons. This means only [[WarShip#WarShip_Categories|Cruisers]] and [[WarShip#WarShip_Categories|Battleships]] could mount the Light Mass Driver. In addition, only one Mass Driver could be mounted on a WarShip. | ||
| − | Like all [[Mass Driver|Mass Drivers]], the Light Mass Driver wasn't very accurate and had a restricted firing arc.<ref name="TOp323">''Tactical Operations'', p. 323 | + | Like all [[Mass Driver|Mass Drivers]], the Light Mass Driver wasn't very accurate and had a restricted firing arc.<ref name="TOp323">''Tactical Operations'', p. 323: "Mass Diver"</ref> |
== Models == | == Models == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' |
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[[Category: Technology]] | [[Category: Technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 21 July 2022
| Light Mass Driver | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Capital Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
| Tech Base | IS |
| Year Availability | 2715[1][2] |
| Technology Rating | C[1] |
| Availability Ratings | X[1]/X[1]/F[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 30[3] |
| Damage | 60 (Capital)[3] 600 (Standard) |
| Minimum Range | N/A |
| Short Range | 1-10 |
| Medium Range | 11-20 |
| Long Range | 21-30 |
| Extreme Range | 31-40 |
| Tons | 30,000[1] |
| Ammo Per Ton | 1/30 (1 shot weighs 30 tons)[1] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 150,000,000[1] |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 150,000[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 7,056[4] 882 (Ammo)[4] |
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Description[edit]
The Light Mass Driver (LMD) is a spaceborne device that propels object at high velocities. The LMD is the smallest version of the Mass Driver that were developed. Originally conceived as a means to convey cargo to orbit without expensive fuel, later various powers experimented using it as Capital Weapon System for anti-ship and planetary bombardment.
The device fires a 30 ton 'Mech sized slug at its target. Due to the sheer size of the weapon, it can only be mounted in a WarShip or Space Station that masses at least 750,000 tons. This means only Cruisers and Battleships could mount the Light Mass Driver. In addition, only one Mass Driver could be mounted on a WarShip.
Like all Mass Drivers, the Light Mass Driver wasn't very accurate and had a restricted firing arc.[2]
Models[edit]
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Tactical Operations, p. 409: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tactical Operations, p. 323: "Mass Diver"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tactical Operations, p. 408: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tactical Operations, p. 384: "Inner Sphere Capital Scale Weapons and Equipment BV Table"