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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 help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents.  
 
The '''Targeting Computer''' was introduced by [[Clan Mongoose]] in [[2860]].<ref>''TechManual'' p.238''</ref> Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that help [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] target their opponents.  
  

Revision as of 06:38, 13 February 2011

Description

The Targeting Computer was introduced by Clan Mongoose in 2860.[1] Targeting Computers are sophisticated pieces of electronics that help MechWarriors target their opponents.

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.

List of Weapons a Targeting Computer Works With

References

  1. TechManual p.238
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 HAGs receive a -1 to hit, but cannot be used to aim
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Pulse Lasers cannot be used to aim
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 LB-X autocannon only gain the benefit of the computer when firing slugs, not when firing cluster rounds
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Multi-shot autocannon cannot aim when firing multiple rounds

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