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Revision as of 19:22, 4 February 2024
Snub-Nose PPC | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy (Direct Fire, Variable Damage) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 3067[1] |
Year Introduced | 2784 TH[2] |
Year Extinction | 2790[2] |
Year Reintroduced | 3067 DC[1] |
Technology Rating | E |
Availability Ratings | F/X/F |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 10 |
Damage | 10/8/5 |
Minimum Range | 0 |
Short Range | 1-9 |
Medium Range | 10-13 |
Long Range | 14-15 |
Tons | 6 |
Critical Slots | 2 |
Ammo Per Ton | N/A |
Cost (unloaded) | 300,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | N/A |
BV (1.0) | N/A |
BV (2.0) | 165[3] |
Contents
Description
The Snub-Nose PPC is to a Particle Projector Cannon as a sawed-off shotgun is to a shotgun. Rediscovered by the Draconis Combine from a Star League concept that didn't take off at the time,[1] this version of the PPC is slightly lighter than a standard PPC, but its energy discharge trails off considerably faster, leading to shorter range and reduced damage capacity over range. An interesting side benefit is the dramatically increased short range factor, longer than almost any other weapon.
Models
Ceres Arms Thrasher
The Ceres Arms Thrasher is noted as providing excellent accuracy at 270 meters with a maximum standard engagement range of 405 meters,[4] an optimum range band that makes the Thrasher ideal for urban combat.[5]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Capella | Ceres Metals Industries | MEB-9 Ebony, OSR-5W Ostroc, TDR-10M Thunderbolt, WHD-10CT Warhammer, YOL-4C Yao Lien | [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] |
Hound's Tooth
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Arc-Royal | Arc-Royal MechWorks | Wolfhound | [9] |
Lords Light 2b
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Unity | Pesht Motors | Hiryo | [10] |
Lords Light 5
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Irian | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | Prefect | [11] |
Notes
- The Snub-Nose PPC was reportedly designed and distributed by the Star League to the SLDF during the reign of First Lord Jonathan Cameron, in particular its Royal Divisions.[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 TechManual, p. 234
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 TechManual Errata v3.1, p. 18
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 58: "MEB-9 Ebony"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 247: "OSR-5W Ostroc"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 254: "TDR-10M Thunderbolt"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 32: "WHD-10CT Warhammer"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 30: "YOL-4C Yao Lien"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 68
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 50
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 100
- ↑ The Star League, p. 61