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| Damage = 1/slug | | Damage = 1/slug | ||
| − | | Minimum Range = 2<ref>'' | + | | Minimum Range = 2<ref>''Tactical Operations, p. 406''</ref> |
| Short Range = 1-7 | | Short Range = 1-7 | ||
| Medium Range = 8-15 | | Medium Range = 8-15 | ||
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| Extreme Range = 23-30 | | Extreme Range = 23-30 | ||
| Tons = 15 | | Tons = 15 | ||
| − | | Critical Slots = 7<ref>'' | + | | Critical Slots = 7<ref>''Tactical Operations, p. 407''</ref> |
| Space Slots = 1 | | Space Slots = 1 | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = 8 | | Ammo Per Ton = 8 | ||
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000 | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000 | ||
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<br>25 (ammo)<ref>'' | + | | BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<br>25 (ammo)<ref>''Tactical Operations, p. 383''</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[NAIS]] developed the '''''Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle''''' (or '''''SB Gauss''''') in an attempt to bring the functionality of an [[LB-X Autocannon]] to the [[Gauss Rifle]]. Though the cluster like ammunition made it easier to hit a target<ref>'' | + | The [[NAIS]] developed the '''''Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle''''' (or '''''SB Gauss''''') in an attempt to bring the functionality of an [[LB-X Autocannon]] to the [[Gauss Rifle]]. Though the cluster like ammunition made it easier to hit a target<ref>''Tactical Operations'' says it provides a -1 to hit modifier on p. 406</ref> and was particularly effective in the anti-aircraft role, unlike the LB-X family the Silver Bullet couldn't fire standard Gauss Rifle ammunition. The Silver Bullet also couldn't benefit from a [[Targeting Computer]]. These drawbacks, coupled with the weapon's high cost and relative fragility of the ammunition feeds, made the weapon very unpopular with MechWarriors. The [[Federated Commonwealth]] canceled the project in [[3051]]. |
| − | Somehow the [[Free Worlds League]] received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the ''[[Emperor#Variants|Emperor "Mercury Elite"]]'' used by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the [[Dark Shadows]] battalion against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atreus]].<ref>'' | + | Somehow the [[Free Worlds League]] received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the ''[[Emperor#Variants|Emperor "Mercury Elite"]]'' used by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the [[Dark Shadows]] battalion against the [[Word of Blake]] on [[Atreus]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 2, 11, 16''</ref> |
| − | Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref>'' | + | Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 314-315'' Silver Bullet critical hit detonates the weapon, inflicting a 20-point ammunition explosion.</ref> If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless. |
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | This weapon is the updated version from the ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' book. This weapon was in turn based on the version found in the ''[[Unbound]]'' adventure pack. The most noticeable difference between them is that the ''Unbound'' Silver Bullet was an ammunition type for standard Gauss Rifles that functioned like the LB-X cluster munitions.<ref>'' | + | This weapon is the updated version from the ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' book. This weapon was in turn based on the version found in the ''[[Unbound]]'' adventure pack. The most noticeable difference between them is that the ''Unbound'' Silver Bullet was an ammunition type for standard Gauss Rifles that functioned like the LB-X cluster munitions.<ref>''Unbound'', p.??</ref> |
The weapon functions like an "LB-15X" in game play, using the 15 column of the missile hits table and dividing its damage into five point groups. | The weapon functions like an "LB-15X" in game play, using the 15 column of the missile hits table and dividing its damage into five point groups. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Gauss Weapons]] | [[Category:Gauss Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Gauss Weapons (Heavy Weapons)]] | [[Category:Gauss Weapons (Heavy Weapons)]] | ||
Revision as of 07:44, 9 April 2010
| Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | 3050[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1 |
| Damage | 1/slug |
| Minimum Range | 2[2] |
| Short Range | 1-7 |
| Medium Range | 8-15 |
| Long Range | 16-22 |
| Extreme Range | 23-30 |
| Tons | 15 |
| Critical Slots | 7[3] |
| Space Slots | 1 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 8 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 350,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 25,000 |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 198 (rifle) 25 (ammo)[4] |
Description
The NAIS developed the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle (or SB Gauss) in an attempt to bring the functionality of an LB-X Autocannon to the Gauss Rifle. Though the cluster like ammunition made it easier to hit a target[5] and was particularly effective in the anti-aircraft role, unlike the LB-X family the Silver Bullet couldn't fire standard Gauss Rifle ammunition. The Silver Bullet also couldn't benefit from a Targeting Computer. These drawbacks, coupled with the weapon's high cost and relative fragility of the ammunition feeds, made the weapon very unpopular with MechWarriors. The Federated Commonwealth canceled the project in 3051.
Somehow the Free Worlds League received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the Emperor "Mercury Elite" used by Lieutenant Colonel Anne-Marie McKormack as she led the Dark Shadows battalion against the Word of Blake on Atreus.[6]
Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.[7] If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless.
Models
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Notes
This weapon is the updated version from the Tactical Operations book. This weapon was in turn based on the version found in the Unbound adventure pack. The most noticeable difference between them is that the Unbound Silver Bullet was an ammunition type for standard Gauss Rifles that functioned like the LB-X cluster munitions.[8]
The weapon functions like an "LB-15X" in game play, using the 15 column of the missile hits table and dividing its damage into five point groups.
References
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 314
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 406
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 407
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 383
- ↑ Tactical Operations says it provides a -1 to hit modifier on p. 406
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 2, 11, 16
- ↑ Tactical Operations, pp. 314-315 Silver Bullet critical hit detonates the weapon, inflicting a 20-point ammunition explosion.
- ↑ Unbound, p.??