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| name = Ultra AC/20 | | name = Ultra AC/20 | ||
− | | Type = | + | | Type = ballistic (rapid-fire) |
| Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) | | Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) | ||
| Year Availability = | | Year Availability = | ||
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IS = 5 | IS = 5 | ||
| Cost (unloaded) = | | Cost (unloaded) = | ||
− | Clan = 480,000 | + | Clan = 480,000 [[C-bill]]s |
− | IS = 480,000 | + | IS = 480,000 C-bills |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = | ||
− | Clan = 20,000 | + | Clan = 20,000 C-bills |
− | IS = 20,000 | + | IS = 20,000 C-bills |
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
− | Clan = 335<ref name=TM318>''TechManual'', p. 318 | + | Clan = 335<ref name=TM318>''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 42 (Ammo)<ref name=TM318/> |
− | IS = 281<ref name=TM317>''TechManual'', p. 317 | + | IS = 281<ref name=TM317>''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 35 (Ammo)<ref name=TM317/> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''Ultra AC/20''' | + | The '''Ultra AC/20''' (also '''UAC/20''') was the largest bore [[Ultra autocannon]]. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the [[Clan]] [[HAG 40]] could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the [[heavy Gauss rifle]] and the experimental [[improved heavy Gauss rifle]]. |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
− | In the years between the [[Second Exodus]] and the beginning of [[Operation KLONDIKE]] the nascent [[Clan]]s began development of what would become the Ultra | + | In the years between the [[Second Exodus]] and the beginning of [[Operation KLONDIKE]], the nascent [[Clan]]s began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.<ref name="H:OKp156">''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 156–157: "Prototype Clan Systems"</ref> |
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
− | The Ultra AC/20 | + | The Ultra AC/20 was used on the following planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]: |
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===Aero-Model 4=== | ===Aero-Model 4=== | ||
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− | |'''Manufactured | + | |'''Planet''' |
+ | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
+ | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
+ | |'''References''' | ||
+ | |---- | ||
+ | | [[Kirin]] | ||
+ | | [[Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Xerxes (Aerospace Fighter class)|Xerxes]]'' | ||
+ | | <ref name=TRO3067p168>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 168</ref> | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ceres Huang Di=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
+ | |'''Planet''' | ||
|'''Manufactured by''' | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
|'''Typically used in''' | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
|'''References''' | |'''References''' | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
− | | | + | | [[St. Ives]] |
− | | | + | | [[Ceres Metals Industries]] |
− | | [[ | + | | [[Po]] |
− | |<ref name= | + | | <ref name=TRO3085p36>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 36</ref> |
+ | |---- | ||
+ | | [[Menke]] | ||
+ | | [[Ceres Metals Industries]] | ||
+ | | [[Po]] | ||
+ | | <ref name=TRO3085p36>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 36</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Defiance Thunder=== | ===Defiance Thunder=== | ||
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− | |''' | + | |'''Planet''' |
|'''Manufactured by''' | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
|'''Typically used in''' | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
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| [[Hesperus II]] | | [[Hesperus II]] | ||
| [[Defiance Industries]] | | [[Defiance Industries]] | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Blitzkrieg]], [[Demolisher II]], [[Hauptmann]] |
− | |<ref> | + | | <ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 30</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 94</ref> |
|} | |} | ||
===Devastator=== | ===Devastator=== | ||
+ | The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.<ref name=TPoGc8>''The Price of Duty'', ch. 8</ref> | ||
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|'''Manufactured by''' | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
|'''Typically used in''' | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
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| Various | | Various | ||
| Various | | Various | ||
− | | [[Hunchback IIC]] | + | | ''[[Hunchback IIC]]'' |
− | | <ref name= | + | | <ref name=TRO:CIp38>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 38</ref> |
|} | |} | ||
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===Model SH=== | ===Model SH=== | ||
− | The Model SH Ultra Autocannon | + | The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.<ref name=TRO3067p126>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 126</ref> |
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+ | |'''Planet''' | ||
+ | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
+ | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
+ | |'''References''' | ||
+ | |---- | ||
+ | | [[Sudeten]] | ||
+ | | [[Olivetti Weapons]] | ||
+ | | [[Bane (Kraken)]] | ||
+ | | <ref name=TRO3055p122>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 122</ref> | ||
+ | |---- | ||
+ | | [[Sudeten]] | ||
+ | | [[Tokasha MechWorks Alpha]] | ||
+ | | [[Bane (Kraken)]] | ||
+ | | <ref name=TRO3055p122>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 122</ref> | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mydron Type 20=== | ||
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− | |'''Manufactured on''' | + | |'''Manufactured on''' |
|'''Manufactured by''' | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
|'''Typically used in''' | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
|'''References''' | |'''References''' | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
− | | | + | |- |
− | | | + | | [[Gulkana]] |
− | | [[ | + | | [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] |
− | |<ref name= | + | | [[Centurion]] |
+ | | <ref name=TRO3058p56>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 56</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===Type 10=== | ===Type 10=== | ||
− | The Type 10 | + | The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.<ref name=ACtApP>''A Call to Arms'', Prologue</ref> |
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|'''Manufactured by''' | |'''Manufactured by''' | ||
|'''Typically used in''' | |'''Typically used in''' | ||
|'''References''' | |'''References''' | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
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| [[Luthien]] | | [[Luthien]] | ||
| [[Luthien Armor Works]] | | [[Luthien Armor Works]] | ||
− | |<ref name=ACtApP/> | + | | [[SM1|SM1 Tank Destroyer]] |
+ | | <ref name=ACtApP/> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]'' | ||
* ''[[A Call to Arms]]'' (novel) | * ''[[A Call to Arms]]'' (novel) | ||
− | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' |
− | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[The Price of Duty]]'' (novella) |
* ''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
* ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | * ''[[Total Warfare]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
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[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] | [[Category:Ballistic Weapons (Heavy)]] | ||
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[[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]] | [[Category:Autocannon (Heavy)]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Burst-Fire Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Ultra Autocannon]] | [[Category:Ultra Autocannon]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 4 February 2024
Ultra AC/20 | |
Production information | |
Type | ballistic (rapid-fire) |
Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) |
Year Availability | Clan = 2825 (CSV) |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | Clan = 7/shot
IS = 8/shot |
Damage | Clan = 20/shot
IS = 20/shot |
Minimum Range | Clan = 0
IS = 0 |
Short Range | Clan = 1-4
IS = 1-3 |
Medium Range | Clan = 5-8
IS = 4-7 |
Long Range | Clan = 9-12
IS = 8-10 |
Tons | Clan = 12
IS = 15 |
Critical Slots | Clan = 8
IS = 10 |
Ammo Per Ton | Clan = 5
IS = 5 |
Cost (unloaded) | Clan = 480,000 C-bills
IS = 480,000 C-bills |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | Clan = 20,000 C-bills
IS = 20,000 C-bills |
BV (2.0) | Clan = 335[1] 42 (Ammo)[1] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Ultra AC/20 (also UAC/20) was the largest bore Ultra autocannon. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the Clan HAG 40 could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the heavy Gauss rifle and the experimental improved heavy Gauss rifle.
Variants[edit]
In the years between the Second Exodus and the beginning of Operation KLONDIKE, the nascent Clans began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.[3]
Models[edit]
The Ultra AC/20 was used on the following planets in the Inner Sphere:
Aero-Model 4[edit]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kirin | Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3 | Xerxes | [4] |
Ceres Huang Di[edit]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
St. Ives | Ceres Metals Industries | Po | [5] |
Menke | Ceres Metals Industries | Po | [5] |
Defiance Thunder[edit]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Blitzkrieg, Demolisher II, Hauptmann | [6][7] |
Devastator[edit]
The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.[8]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Various | Various | Hunchback IIC | [9] |
Model SH[edit]
The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.[10]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Sudeten | Olivetti Weapons | Bane (Kraken) | [11] |
Sudeten | Tokasha MechWorks Alpha | Bane (Kraken) | [11] |
Mydron Type 20[edit]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Centurion | [12] |
Type 10[edit]
The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.[13]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Luthien | Luthien Armor Works | SM1 Tank Destroyer | [13] |
Notes[edit]
- This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "Ultra AC/20" or "UAC/20" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Ultra Autocannon/20" is favored).
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, pp. 156–157: "Prototype Clan Systems"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 168
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 30
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 94
- ↑ The Price of Duty, ch. 8
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 126
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3055, p. 122
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 56
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Call to Arms, Prologue