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| image = [[File:SB Gauss.jpg|191px]]
 
| name = Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle
 
| name = Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle
 
| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
 
| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp407">''Tactical Operations'', p. 407: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"</ref>
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| Year Availability = [[3050]]<ref>''[[Tactical Operations]], p. 314''</ref>
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| Year Availability = [[3051]] ([[Federated Commonwealth|FC]])<ref name="TOp314+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 314–315: "Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle"</ref>
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| Heat = 1
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| Year Experimental =
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| Damage = 1/slug
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| Year Advanced = [[3080]]<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>
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| Minimum Range = 2<ref>''[[Tactical Operations]], p. 406''</ref>
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| Heat = 1<ref name="TOp406">''Tactical Operations'', p. 406: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"</ref>
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| Short Range = 1-7
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| Damage = 1/slug<ref name="TOp406"/>
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| Medium Range = 8-15
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| Minimum Range = 2<ref name="TOp406"/>
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| Long Range = 16-22
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| Short Range = 1-7<ref name="TOp406"/>
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| Extreme Range = 23-30
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| Medium Range = 8-15<ref name="TOp406"/>
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| Tons = 15
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| Long Range = 16-22<ref name="TOp406"/>
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| Critical Slots = 7<ref>''[[Tactical Operations]], p. 407''</ref>
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| Extreme Range = --
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| Space Slots = 1
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| Tons = 15<ref name="TOp407"/>
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| Ammo Per Ton = 8
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| Critical Slots = 7<ref name="TOp407"/>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 350,000
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| Space Slots = 1<ref name="TOp407"/>
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000
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| Ammo Per Ton = 8<ref name="TOp406"/>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 350,000<ref name="TOp407"/>
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 25,000<ref name="TOp407"/>
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
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| BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<br>25 (ammo)<ref>''[[Tactical Operations]], p. 383''</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 198 (rifle)<ref name="TOp382"/><br> 25 (ammo)<ref name="TOp382">''Tactical Operations'', p. 382: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
 
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==Description==
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== Description ==
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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 page 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]].
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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 name="TOp406"/> 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 [[MechWarrior]]s. The [[Federated Commonwealth]] canceled the project in [[3051]].<ref name="TOp314+"/>
  
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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>
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Somehow the [[Free Worlds League]] received information about the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle, as it appeared on the ''[[Emperor#Custom 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 (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name="JTP:Ap2+">''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', pp. 2, 11, 16: "Divided Loyalties/Silence the Shadows/Record Sheet"</ref> By [[3078]], the weapon was being manufactured in the [[Draconis Combine]], and was mounted on their experimental ''[[Wolf Trap]]''.<ref name="XTRO:Kp4">''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 4: "WFT-2X ''Wolf Trap'' Bear Trap""</ref>
  
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Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref>''[[Tactical Operations]], p. 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.
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By 3080 limited mass production of the weapon had started.<ref name="TRO:PROTOp207">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>
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==Models==
 
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==Notes==
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Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.<ref name="TOp314+"/> If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless.
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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]],'' Page needed</ref>
 
  
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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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== Models ==
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==References==
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The Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:
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===Oriente MagCoil Model K===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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| [[Emris IV]]
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| [[StarCorps Industries]]
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| [[Carronade]]
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| <ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 34–35: "CRN-7M ''Carronade''"</ref>
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|}
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===Poland Main Model X===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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| [[Kathil]]
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| [[General Motors]]
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| [[Marauder]]
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| <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6'', p. 7</ref>
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== Related Weapons ==
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* '''LB-X Autocannon''': A cluster-fire autocannon, which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was inspired by in terms of function and rules.
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* '''Gauss Rifles''' are the fundamental technology upon which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was built. They also come in [[Light Gauss Rifle|Light]], [[Heavy Gauss Rifle|Heavy]], [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle|Anti-infantry]] and even [[Naval Gauss Rifle|Naval]] versions.
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== References ==
 
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== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]''
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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* ''[[Unbound]]''
  
  
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[[Category: Technology]]
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[[Category:Gauss Weapons]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category:Gauss Weapons (Heavy Weapons)]]
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[[Category: Ballistic Weapons]]
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[[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]]
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[[Category: Gauss Weapons]]
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[[Category: Burst-Fire Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 21:42, 27 January 2024

SB Gauss.jpg
Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere[1]
Year Availability 3051 (FC)[2]
Advanced Technology Year 3080[3]
Technical specifications
Heat 1[4]
Damage 1/slug[4]
Minimum Range 2[4]
Short Range 1-7[4]
Medium Range 8-15[4]
Long Range 16-22[4]
Extreme Range --
Tons 15[1]
Critical Slots 7[1]
Space Slots 1[1]
Ammo Per Ton 8[4]
Cost (unloaded) 350,000[1]
Ammo Cost (per ton) 25,000[1]
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) 198 (rifle)[5]
25 (ammo)[5]

Description[edit]

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[4] 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.[2]

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] By 3078, the weapon was being manufactured in the Draconis Combine, and was mounted on their experimental Wolf Trap.[7]

By 3080 limited mass production of the weapon had started.[3]

Like the standard Gauss Rifle, if the Silver Bullet is damaged it will explode and inflict damage to the carrying unit.[2] If the Silver Bullet ammunition is hit by weapons fire it doesn't explode, but is rendered useless.

Models[edit]

The Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:

Oriente MagCoil Model K[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Emris IV StarCorps Industries Carronade [8]

Poland Main Model X[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kathil General Motors Marauder [9]

Related Weapons[edit]

  • LB-X Autocannon: A cluster-fire autocannon, which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was inspired by in terms of function and rules.
  • Gauss Rifles are the fundamental technology upon which the Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle was built. They also come in Light, Heavy, Anti-infantry and even Naval versions.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Tactical Operations, p. 407: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Construction Data"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tactical Operations, pp. 314–315: "Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 207: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Tactical Operations, p. 406: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Combat Data"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tactical Operations, p. 382: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  6. ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, pp. 2, 11, 16: "Divided Loyalties/Silence the Shadows/Record Sheet"
  7. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, p. 4: "WFT-2X Wolf Trap Bear Trap""
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 34–35: "CRN-7M Carronade"
  9. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6, p. 7

Bibliography[edit]

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