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| − | '''Sniper''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, primarily those that are relatively slow and armed with long-range, direct-fire weaponry.<ref name=CBTIR>''[ | + | '''Sniper''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, primarily those that are relatively slow and armed with long-range, direct-fire weaponry.<ref name=CBTIR>''[https://bg.battletech.com/download/BTBB%20Online%20QSR%201-21c.pdf Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]'', pp. 51, 53</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Snipers are BattleMechs associated with a specific fire-support mission on the battlefield, as characterized by the powerful long-range, direct-fire primary weapons. Though slow compared to the faster [[Skirmisher]]s and [[Striker (BattleMech role)|Striker]]s, speed is not as much as a factor when used at a distance that protects them from the majority of counter-fire. Though this use of a protected position (also known as a "sniper's nest") is shared by the [[Missile boat]]s, the two are differentiated by the latter's use of indirect fire weaponry. Since the Sniper cannot attack from a completely hidden location, it usually fires from woodlands or other partial cover. It is common to have Snipers protected from fast enemy units by Strikers or Brawlers.<ref name=CBTIR/> | Snipers are BattleMechs associated with a specific fire-support mission on the battlefield, as characterized by the powerful long-range, direct-fire primary weapons. Though slow compared to the faster [[Skirmisher]]s and [[Striker (BattleMech role)|Striker]]s, speed is not as much as a factor when used at a distance that protects them from the majority of counter-fire. Though this use of a protected position (also known as a "sniper's nest") is shared by the [[Missile boat]]s, the two are differentiated by the latter's use of indirect fire weaponry. Since the Sniper cannot attack from a completely hidden location, it usually fires from woodlands or other partial cover. It is common to have Snipers protected from fast enemy units by Strikers or Brawlers.<ref name=CBTIR/> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[:Category:Sniper BattleMechs|Sniper BattleMechs]] | *[[:Category:Sniper BattleMechs|Sniper BattleMechs]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook'' | + | * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMech roles]] | [[Category:BattleMech roles]] | ||
Revision as of 10:47, 16 June 2020
Sniper is a battlefield role performed by certain models of 'Mechs, primarily those that are relatively slow and armed with long-range, direct-fire weaponry.[1]
Description
Snipers are BattleMechs associated with a specific fire-support mission on the battlefield, as characterized by the powerful long-range, direct-fire primary weapons. Though slow compared to the faster Skirmishers and Strikers, speed is not as much as a factor when used at a distance that protects them from the majority of counter-fire. Though this use of a protected position (also known as a "sniper's nest") is shared by the Missile boats, the two are differentiated by the latter's use of indirect fire weaponry. Since the Sniper cannot attack from a completely hidden location, it usually fires from woodlands or other partial cover. It is common to have Snipers protected from fast enemy units by Strikers or Brawlers.[1]
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook, pp. 51, 53