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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''ProtoMech Autocannon'''s are a series of weapons introduced by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] in [[3073]]. Scientists from that [[Clan]], using old prototypes from early Clan experiments in lighter [[autocannon]] technology, developed them in order to add additional weaponry to [[ProtoMech]] arsenals. When mounted on ProtoMechs, these weapons do not generate heat and thus do not count towards the ProtoMech's heat budget.<ref name=" | + | The '''ProtoMech Autocannon'''s are a series of weapons introduced by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] in [[3073]]. Scientists from that [[Clan]], using old prototypes from early Clan experiments in lighter [[autocannon]] technology, developed them in order to add additional weaponry to [[ProtoMech]] arsenals. When mounted on ProtoMechs, these weapons do not generate heat and thus do not count towards the ProtoMech's heat budget.<ref name="TOAUEp98">''Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment'', p. 98: "ProtoMech Autocannons (Proto-AC)"</ref> |
== Game Notes == | == Game Notes == | ||
| − | The wording in the [[Tactical Operations]] states that all of the advanced weapons described could only use their own standard ammunition types unless otherwise noted, but in the description for ProtoMech Autocannons it states that they use all the same rules as conventional Autocannons. According to developer | + | The wording in the ''[[Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment]]'' states that all of the advanced weapons described could only use their own standard ammunition types unless otherwise noted, but in the description for ProtoMech Autocannons it states that they use all the same rules as conventional Autocannons. According to developer errata, the ProtoMech Autocannons ''can'' use alternate munitions. |
== Similar Weapons == | == Similar Weapons == | ||
| − | *[[Light Autocannon|Light Autocannons]] were among the sources of inspiration for the Clan scientists when developing the ProtoMech Autocannon.<ref name= | + | *[[Light Autocannon|Light Autocannons]] were among the sources of inspiration for the Clan scientists when developing the ProtoMech Autocannon.<ref name=TOAUEp98/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
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[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] | [[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Autocannon]] | + | [[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]] |
[[Category:ProtoMech Weapons]] | [[Category:ProtoMech Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:ProtoMech Autocannon]] | [[Category:ProtoMech Autocannon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:08, 21 January 2024
Description[edit]
The ProtoMech Autocannons are a series of weapons introduced by Clan Blood Spirit in 3073. Scientists from that Clan, using old prototypes from early Clan experiments in lighter autocannon technology, developed them in order to add additional weaponry to ProtoMech arsenals. When mounted on ProtoMechs, these weapons do not generate heat and thus do not count towards the ProtoMech's heat budget.[1]
Game Notes[edit]
The wording in the Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment states that all of the advanced weapons described could only use their own standard ammunition types unless otherwise noted, but in the description for ProtoMech Autocannons it states that they use all the same rules as conventional Autocannons. According to developer errata, the ProtoMech Autocannons can use alternate munitions.
Similar Weapons[edit]
- Light Autocannons were among the sources of inspiration for the Clan scientists when developing the ProtoMech Autocannon.[1]
Variants[edit]
There are three sizes of ProtoMech Autocannons: