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Line 4: '''Reactive Armor''' (sometimes called '''Blazer Armor''') type of specialized armor that uses a series of microscopic explosions to reduce the effects of explosive weapons fire like [[missile]]s, [[artillery]], and [[Mech Mortar|mortar]]s. When these weapons hit a unit with Reactive Armor protecting the area, the damage is reduced by 50%. The microscopic explosives embedded in the armor redirect the force of the weapon away from the protected unit. This force redirect also reduces the armor-piercing effects of [[Tandem-Charge Missiles]], [[Armor-Piercing]] autocannon ammunition, and [[BattleMech Taser]] spikes.<ref name="TOp282">''Tactical Operations'', p. 282, "Reactive (Blazer Armor)"</ref> '''Reactive Armor''' (sometimes called '''Blazer Armor''') type of specialized armor that uses a series of microscopic explosions to reduce the effects of explosive weapons fire like [[missile]]s, [[artillery]], and [[Mech Mortar|mortar]]s. When these weapons hit a unit with Reactive Armor protecting the area, the damage is reduced by 50%. The microscopic explosives embedded in the armor redirect the force of the weapon away from the protected unit. This force redirect also reduces the armor-piercing effects of [[Tandem-Charge Missiles]], [[Armor-Piercing]] autocannon ammunition, and [[BattleMech Taser]] spikes.<ref name="TOp282">''Tactical Operations'', p. 282, "Reactive (Blazer Armor)"</ref> − Though effective against missiles and artillery, the armor is no more effective than standard armor against other weapon types and physical damage.<ref name="TOp282"/>. In addition there have been several cases where lucky weapon fire has initiated an armor explosion, stripping the Reactive Armor away from the protected location, leaving the unit extremely vulnerable.<ref name="TOp282"/> Another drawback to the armor is its bulk: Reactive Armor occupies as much space on a chassis as standard [[ferro-fibrous armor]], but only provides as much protection as standard 'Mech armor.<ref name="TOp280">''Tactical Operations'', p. 280, "Advanced Armor Table"</ref> + Though effective against missiles and artillery, the armor is no more effective than standard armor against other weapon types and physical damage.<ref name="TOp282"/>. In addition there have been several cases where lucky weapon fire has initiated an armor explosion, stripping the Reactive Armor away from the protected location, leaving the unit extremely vulnerable.<ref name="TOp282"/> Another drawback to the armor is its bulk: Reactive Armor occupies as much space on a chassis as standard [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]], but only provides as much protection as standard 'Mech armor.<ref name="TOp280">''Tactical Operations'', p. 280, "Advanced Armor Table"</ref> == Clan Discovery == == Clan Discovery == Line 11:
Line 11: == Revival and Innovation == == Revival and Innovation == The armor would later enter more extensive production by [[3081]], being reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. "206, Jihad Technology Advancement Table".</ref> By the [[thirty-second century]] it was used on a number of BattleMechs and combat vehicles. The development of '''[[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]]''' during the middle thirty-second century would use the Reactive Armor and [[Hardened Armor]] as the basis for its combined effectiveness.<ref name="ER:3145p120">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 120, "Ballistic-Reinforced Armor"</ref> The armor would later enter more extensive production by [[3081]], being reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. "206, Jihad Technology Advancement Table".</ref> By the [[thirty-second century]] it was used on a number of BattleMechs and combat vehicles. The development of '''[[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]]''' during the middle thirty-second century would use the Reactive Armor and [[Hardened Armor]] as the basis for its combined effectiveness.<ref name="ER:3145p120">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 120, "Ballistic-Reinforced Armor"</ref> + == Manufacturing == == Manufacturing == Line 120:
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'''Reactive Armor''' (sometimes called '''Blazer Armor''') type of specialized armor that uses a series of microscopic explosions to reduce the effects of explosive weapons fire like [[missile]]s, [[artillery]], and [[Mech Mortar|mortar]]s. When these weapons hit a unit with Reactive Armor protecting the area, the damage is reduced by 50%. The microscopic explosives embedded in the armor redirect the force of the weapon away from the protected unit. This force redirect also reduces the armor-piercing effects of [[Tandem-Charge Missiles]], [[Armor-Piercing]] autocannon ammunition, and [[BattleMech Taser]] spikes.<ref name="TOp282">''Tactical Operations'', p. 282, "Reactive (Blazer Armor)"</ref> | '''Reactive Armor''' (sometimes called '''Blazer Armor''') type of specialized armor that uses a series of microscopic explosions to reduce the effects of explosive weapons fire like [[missile]]s, [[artillery]], and [[Mech Mortar|mortar]]s. When these weapons hit a unit with Reactive Armor protecting the area, the damage is reduced by 50%. The microscopic explosives embedded in the armor redirect the force of the weapon away from the protected unit. This force redirect also reduces the armor-piercing effects of [[Tandem-Charge Missiles]], [[Armor-Piercing]] autocannon ammunition, and [[BattleMech Taser]] spikes.<ref name="TOp282">''Tactical Operations'', p. 282, "Reactive (Blazer Armor)"</ref> | ||
| − | Though effective against missiles and artillery, the armor is no more effective than standard armor against other weapon types and physical damage.<ref name="TOp282"/>. In addition there have been several cases where lucky weapon fire has initiated an armor explosion, stripping the Reactive Armor away from the protected location, leaving the unit extremely vulnerable.<ref name="TOp282"/> Another drawback to the armor is its bulk: Reactive Armor occupies as much space on a chassis as standard [[ | + | Though effective against missiles and artillery, the armor is no more effective than standard armor against other weapon types and physical damage.<ref name="TOp282"/>. In addition there have been several cases where lucky weapon fire has initiated an armor explosion, stripping the Reactive Armor away from the protected location, leaving the unit extremely vulnerable.<ref name="TOp282"/> Another drawback to the armor is its bulk: Reactive Armor occupies as much space on a chassis as standard [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]], but only provides as much protection as standard 'Mech armor.<ref name="TOp280">''Tactical Operations'', p. 280, "Advanced Armor Table"</ref> |
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== Revival and Innovation == | == Revival and Innovation == | ||
The armor would later enter more extensive production by [[3081]], being reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. "206, Jihad Technology Advancement Table".</ref> By the [[thirty-second century]] it was used on a number of BattleMechs and combat vehicles. The development of '''[[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]]''' during the middle thirty-second century would use the Reactive Armor and [[Hardened Armor]] as the basis for its combined effectiveness.<ref name="ER:3145p120">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 120, "Ballistic-Reinforced Armor"</ref> | The armor would later enter more extensive production by [[3081]], being reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]].<ref name="TRO:PROTOp206">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. "206, Jihad Technology Advancement Table".</ref> By the [[thirty-second century]] it was used on a number of BattleMechs and combat vehicles. The development of '''[[Ballistic-Reinforced Armor]]''' during the middle thirty-second century would use the Reactive Armor and [[Hardened Armor]] as the basis for its combined effectiveness.<ref name="ER:3145p120">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 120, "Ballistic-Reinforced Armor"</ref> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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