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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | '''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 [[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>''Tactical Operations'', p. 282</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 [[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> | + | 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 == | ||
| − | The armor was developed by the [[Draconis Combine]] in [[3063]], but [[Clan Ghost Bear]] captured several samples during the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]]. The Bear's Scientist caste was able to reverse-engineer the armor and put it into limited production two years later.<ref | + | The armor was developed by the [[Draconis Combine]] in [[3063]], but [[Clan Ghost Bear]] captured several samples during the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]]. The Bear's Scientist caste was able to reverse-engineer the armor and put it into limited production two years later.<ref name="TOp282"/> |
== Revival and Innovation == | == Revival and Innovation == | ||
| − | The armor would be later enter more expansive production by [[3081]], being reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206 | + | The armor would be later enter more expansive 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]] would 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> |
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 05:19, 21 April 2016
Description
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 missiles, artillery, and mortars. 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.[1]
Though effective against missiles and artillery, the armor is no more effective than standard armor against other weapon types and physical damage.[1]. 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.[1] 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.[2]
Clan Discovery
The armor was developed by the Draconis Combine in 3063, but Clan Ghost Bear captured several samples during the Combine-Ghost Bear War. The Bear's Scientist caste was able to reverse-engineer the armor and put it into limited production two years later.[1]
Revival and Innovation
The armor would be later enter more expansive production by 3081, being reclassified as Advanced Technology.[3] By the thirty-second century would 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.[4]