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Line 1: − {{refimprove}}+ ==Description== + The '''Targeting Computer''' was introduced by [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2860]].<ref>''TechManual'' p.238''</ref> Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle. − ==Description==+ The [[Inner Sphere]] finally caught up to Clan technology with the [[Federated Suns]]' development of their own targeting computer in [[3062]]. − Not to be confused with the [[Targeting-tracking system]], the '''Targeting Computer''' was introduced by [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2860]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 238</ref> Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement, while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle. − The [[Inner Sphere]] finally caught up to Clan technology with the [[Federated Suns]]' development of their own targeting computer in [[3062]].<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', pp. 159–161</ref>+ ==List of Weapons a Targeting Computer Works With== + *[[Autocannon/2]] + *[[Autocannon/5]] + *[[Autocannon/10]] + *[[Autocannon/20]] + *[[ER Large Laser]] + *[[ER Medium Laser]] + *[[ER Micro Laser]] + *[[ER PPC]] + *[[ER Small Laser]] + *[[Gauss Rifle]] + *[[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] + *[[Heavy Large Laser]] + *[[Heavy Medium Laser]] + *[[Heavy PPC]] + *[[Heavy Small Laser]] + *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]]<ref name=@>HAGs receive a -1 to hit, but cannot be used to aim</ref> + *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]]<ref name=@ /> + *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]]<ref name=@ /> + *[[Large Laser]] + *[[Large Pulse Laser]]<ref name=*>Pulse Lasers cannot be used to aim</ref> + *[[LB 2-X AC]]<ref name=$>LB-X autocannon only gain the benefit of the computer when firing slugs, not when firing cluster rounds</ref> + *[[LB 5-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> + *[[LB 10-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> + *[[LB 20-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> + *[[Light AC/2]] + *[[Light AC/5]] + *[[Light Gauss Rifle]] + *[[Light PPC]] + *[[Medium Laser]] + *[[Medium Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> + *[[Micro Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> + *[[PPC]] + *[[Rotary AC/2]]<ref name=%>Multi-shot autocannon cannot aim when firing multiple rounds</ref> + *[[Rotary AC/5]]<ref name =% /> + *[[Small Laser]] + *[[Small Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> + *[[Snub-Nose PPC]] + *[[Ultra AC/2]]<ref name =% /> + *[[Ultra AC/5]]<ref name =% /> + *[[Ultra AC/10]]<ref name =% /> + *[[Ultra AC/20]]<ref name =% /> − ==Rules== + ==Notes== − <div class="gamerules"> + <div style="background-color:#FFFFE0; border:1px solid #666; margin:1.5em 0 .5em 0; padding:0 .5em 0 1em; -moz-border-radius:.5em"> − ===Game Rules=== + ===Game Notes=== − The Targeting Computer can be used to help aim all direct fire weapons, including most energy and ballistic weapons. This results in a -1 to-hit modifier for all eligible weapons that tie in, or the ability to aim for a location that is not the head with a +3 to-hit penalty. [[Clan]] Targeting Computers weigh one ton and occupy one critical slot for every five tons of equipment they control (rounded up), while a comparable [[Inner Sphere]] version weighs one ton and occupies one critical slot for every four tons it controls (also rounded up). ''[[Total Warfare]]'' updated the rules to specify that [[Pulse Laser]]s (including [[Variable Speed Pulse Lasers]] and [[X-Pulse Lasers]]) as well as multishot autocannon cannot aim their fire (but can still benefit from the modifier), unless the affected autocannon are fired in single shot mode. In addition, an LB-X autocannon only receives the benefits if it is firing solid rounds instead of cluster ammunition. The Targeting Computer costs 10,000 C-Bills per ton (ref: ''The Battletech Compendium'', p. 129, 'Weapon and Equipment Price List') + The Targeting Computer can be used to help aim all direct fire weapons, including most energy and ballistic weapons. This results in a -1 to-hit modifier for all eligible weapons that tie in, or the ability to aim for a location that is not the head with a +3 to-hit penalty. [[Clan]] Targeting Computers weigh one ton and occupy one critical slot for every five tons of equipment they control (rounded up), while a comparable [[Inner Sphere]] version weighs one ton and occupies one critical slot for every four tons it controls (also rounded up). [[Total Warfare]] updated the rules to specify that pulse lasers and multi-shot firing autocannon cannot aim their fire, unless the affected autocannon are fired in single shot mode. In addition, an LB-X autocannon only receives the benefits if it is firing solid rounds instead of cluster ammunition. </div> </div> − − ==See also== − * [[Targeting-tracking system]] − * [[Targeting fairy]] ==References== ==References== Line 20:
Line 57: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' + *''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[TechManual]]'' + *''[[Total Warfare]]'' − * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' + *''[[TechManual]]'' − [[Category:Technology]] [[Category:Technology]]
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| − | + | ==Description== | |
| + | The '''Targeting Computer''' was introduced by [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2860]].<ref>''TechManual'' p.238''</ref> Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that, unlike normal targeting systems, physically help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents. Recoil compensators and gyroscopic stabilizers are used to prevent normal weapon drift from factors such as recoil and movement while the computer accounts for atmospheric and other conditions to present an accurate "lead" on the target. This allows for more surgical precision of weapons fire, especially with naturally accurate systems, allowing for the user to hit specific parts on the target vehicle. | ||
| − | + | The [[Inner Sphere]] finally caught up to Clan technology with the [[Federated Suns]]' development of their own targeting computer in [[3062]]. | |
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| − | + | ==List of Weapons a Targeting Computer Works With== | |
| + | *[[Autocannon/2]] | ||
| + | *[[Autocannon/5]] | ||
| + | *[[Autocannon/10]] | ||
| + | *[[Autocannon/20]] | ||
| + | *[[ER Large Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[ER Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[ER Micro Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[ER PPC]] | ||
| + | *[[ER Small Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Gauss Rifle]] | ||
| + | *[[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] | ||
| + | *[[Heavy Large Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Heavy Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Heavy PPC]] | ||
| + | *[[Heavy Small Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]]<ref name=@>HAGs receive a -1 to hit, but cannot be used to aim</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]]<ref name=@ /> | ||
| + | *[[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]]<ref name=@ /> | ||
| + | *[[Large Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Large Pulse Laser]]<ref name=*>Pulse Lasers cannot be used to aim</ref> | ||
| + | *[[LB 2-X AC]]<ref name=$>LB-X autocannon only gain the benefit of the computer when firing slugs, not when firing cluster rounds</ref> | ||
| + | *[[LB 5-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | ||
| + | *[[LB 10-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | ||
| + | *[[LB 20-X AC]]<ref name=$ /> | ||
| + | *[[Light AC/2]] | ||
| + | *[[Light AC/5]] | ||
| + | *[[Light Gauss Rifle]] | ||
| + | *[[Light PPC]] | ||
| + | *[[Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Medium Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | ||
| + | *[[Micro Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | ||
| + | *[[PPC]] | ||
| + | *[[Rotary AC/2]]<ref name=%>Multi-shot autocannon cannot aim when firing multiple rounds</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Rotary AC/5]]<ref name =% /> | ||
| + | *[[Small Laser]] | ||
| + | *[[Small Pulse Laser]]<ref name=* /> | ||
| + | *[[Snub-Nose PPC]] | ||
| + | *[[Ultra AC/2]]<ref name =% /> | ||
| + | *[[Ultra AC/5]]<ref name =% /> | ||
| + | *[[Ultra AC/10]]<ref name =% /> | ||
| + | *[[Ultra AC/20]]<ref name =% /> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | <div | + | <div style="background-color:#FFFFE0; border:1px solid #666; margin:1.5em 0 .5em 0; padding:0 .5em 0 1em; -moz-border-radius:.5em"> |
| − | ===Game | + | ===Game Notes=== |
| − | The Targeting Computer can be used to help aim all direct fire weapons, including most energy and ballistic weapons. This results in a -1 to-hit modifier for all eligible weapons that tie in, or the ability to aim for a location that is not the head with a +3 to-hit penalty. [[Clan]] Targeting Computers weigh one ton and occupy one critical slot for every five tons of equipment they control (rounded up), while a comparable [[Inner Sphere]] version weighs one ton and occupies one critical slot for every four tons it controls (also rounded up). | + | The Targeting Computer can be used to help aim all direct fire weapons, including most energy and ballistic weapons. This results in a -1 to-hit modifier for all eligible weapons that tie in, or the ability to aim for a location that is not the head with a +3 to-hit penalty. [[Clan]] Targeting Computers weigh one ton and occupy one critical slot for every five tons of equipment they control (rounded up), while a comparable [[Inner Sphere]] version weighs one ton and occupies one critical slot for every four tons it controls (also rounded up). [[Total Warfare]] updated the rules to specify that pulse lasers and multi-shot firing autocannon cannot aim their fire, unless the affected autocannon are fired in single shot mode. In addition, an LB-X autocannon only receives the benefits if it is firing solid rounds instead of cluster ammunition. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' | + | *''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Total Warfare]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[TechManual]]'' |
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||