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Revision as of 01:12, 11 December 2022
Medium laser | |
Production information | |
Type | energy (direct fire) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (IS) |
Year Introduced | IS = 2290 TA[1] |
Year Extinction | Clan = 2850 |
Technology Rating | C |
Availability Ratings | B/B/B |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 3 |
Damage | 5 |
Minimum Range | n/a |
Short Range | 1-3 |
Medium Range | 4-6 |
Long Range | 7-9 |
Tons | 1 |
Mass | 500 kg |
Critical Slots | 1 |
Space Slots | 3 |
Cost (unloaded) | 40,000 |
BV (1.0) | 46 |
BV (2.0) | 46[2] |
Contents
- 1 Description
- 2 Models
- 2.1 Aberdovey Mk II
- 2.2 Aberdovey Mk III
- 2.3 Argra 1L
- 2.4 Argra 3L
- 2.5 Defiance B3M
- 2.6 Diplan M3
- 2.7 Diplass Optima
- 2.8 Diverse Optics Type 2
- 2.9 Diverse Optics Type 18
- 2.10 Diverse Optics Type 20
- 2.11 Firefly Type II
- 2.12 Firmir Standard
- 2.13 Hellion B-II
- 2.14 Hellion-V
- 2.15 Hellion Spitfire
- 2.16 Intek
- 2.17 Irian Weapons Works Super 6
- 2.18 Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"
- 2.19 Krupp Model 2
- 2.20 Magna Mk II
- 2.21 Martell
- 2.22 Martell Model 5
- 2.23 Maxwell
- 2.24 OMI HighBurn
- 2.25 Omicron 950
- 2.26 Omicron 3000
- 2.27 Omicron 4000
- 2.28 Photech 806c
- 2.29 RAMTech 800
- 2.30 Rassal Blue-Beam
- 2.31 Starflash
- 2.32 Starflash-1A
- 2.33 Starflash II
- 2.34 Tronel II
- 2.35 Victory 23R
- 3 Notes
- 4 References
- 5 Bibliography
Description
The Medium Laser is a midrange weapon of the standard type from the laser class of weaponry. A free-electron laser, it is a device that focuses an amplified beam of light on a small surface area.[3] The medium laser uses this intensified beam of light to damage targets by heating them to melting temperatures. The relatively compact size and effectiveness of the Medium Laser attributes its widespread use over many types of combat units, though it is regarded as a "Heavy Support Laser" when carried by infantry squads or mounted on powered armor.
Models
Being one of the most common and oldest class of weapon system in use, there are a vast number of manufacturers and factories producing these. This reference should not be considered complete.
Aberdovey Mk II
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Epsilon Eridani | Kressly Warworks | Bandersnatch | [4] |
Aberdovey Mk III
While more expensive than the more common Martell lasers, the Aberdovey Mk III is of superior quality and requires very little maintenance.[5]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Lapida II | Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited | Spider | [5] |
Tematagi | Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited | Spider | [5] |
Argra 1L
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Alula Australis | Merryweather Industries | Gladiator | [6][7] |
Argra 3L
The Argra 3L boasts a more rugged focal system and better spectral purity when compared to the older Argra 27C Medium Laser.[8][9]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Luthien | Luthien Armor Works | Jenner | [10] |
Defiance B3M
The Defiance B3M was a model of Medium Laser in common use throughout the Lyran Commonwealth.
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Coventry | Coventry Metal Works | Commando, Scarabus | [11][12] |
Furillo | Defiance Industries | Locust | [13] |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Banshee, Atlas, Phoenix Hawk, Commando, Firestarter, Stinger, Rifleman, Hatchetman, Flashman, Zeus, Thunder Hawk, Falconer, Battlemaster, Gunslinger, Cobra, Salamander, Avenger, Condor | [14][15][16] |
Pandora | Red Devil Industries | Rifleman, Battlemaster | [17] |
Loxley | Norse BattleMech Works | Spector | [18] |
Loxley | Blue Shot Weapons | Starslayer | [19] |
Tharkad | TharHes Industries | Wolfhound | [20] |
Diplan M3
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Bryant | Lantren Corporation (destroyed 2843) | Grasshopper | [21] |
Kathil | General Motors | Stealth | [22] |
Irian | Irian Technologies | Tempest | [23] |
Epsilon Eridani | Kressly WarWorks | Titan II | [24] |
Diplass Optima
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Apollo | Diplass Technologies | Stinger, Wasp, Phoenix, Banshee | [25] |
Diverse Optics Type 2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Lushann | Lushann Industrials Limited | Wasp, Stinger, Locust, Lightning | [26] |
New Vandenberg | Concordat Telecom and TransStellar | Quasit | [27] |
Sian | Hellespont 'Mech Works | Wasp | [28] |
Stewart | Corean Enterprises | Icarus II | [29] |
Diverse Optics Type 18
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Gibson | Gibson Federated BattleMechs | Buccaneer | [30] |
Keystone | Earthwerks Incorporated | Thunderbolt | [31] |
Alphard | Marian Arms | Centurion MilitiaMech | [32] |
Sterope | Sterope Defense Industries | Stinger Wasp Commando Hatchetman Thunderbolt Archer J. Edgar | [33] |
Irian | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | Thunderbolt Archer | [34] |
Chahar | Trellshire Heavy Industries | Thunderbolt | [35] |
Diverse Optics Type 20
The Diverse Optics Type 20 is a standard model used in many Draconis Combine designs.[36]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kessel | Diverse Optics Incorporated | JVN-10F, Cyclops, Sholagar, Shilone, Slayer, Sai, Daikyu, O-Bakemono, No-Dachi | [37][38][39][36][40][41][42][43][44][45] |
Firefly Type II
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Apollo | Roe Weapon Systems | VLC 302 -5N Vulcan | [46] |
Firmir Standard
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Betelgeuse | Firmir Weaponry | Exported | [47] |
Hellion B-II
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Andurien | Andurien Aerotech | Stingray | [48] |
Westover | Andurien Aerotech | Stingray | [48] |
Hellion-V
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Shiro III | Grumman Amalgamated | Ontos | [49] |
Andurien | Brooks, Inc. | Galleon | [50] |
Irian | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | Hermes Galleon | [51] |
Trellisane | Gutierrez Aerospace | Stingray | [52] |
Kendall | Brooks Incorporated | Galleon | [53] |
Kalidasa | Kali Yama Weapons Industries | Hunchback | [54] |
New Hessen | New Hessen WorkMechs | Rook | [55] |
Hellion Spitfire
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Terra | Ford Military Limited | Thorn | [56] |
Intek
The Intek Medium Laser uses an 8 cm focusing lens when mounted in a Crusader[57] and 4 cm lenses in an Axman.[58]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Loxley | Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated | Devastator | [59] |
New Syrtis | Johnston Industries | Axman, Caesar, Cataphract, Thrush, Transit | [60] |
Dieron | Whitworth Company (destroyed 2776) | Whitworth | [61] |
Kathil | General Motors (destroyed 2796) | Blackjack | [62] |
Storfors | J.B. BattleMechs Incorporated | Chameleon | [63] |
Tharkad | TharHes Industries | Crusader | [64] |
Oliver | Brigadier | Crusader | [64] |
Asuncion | Kallon | Crusader | [64] |
Bernardo | Kallon | Crusader | [64] |
Irian Weapons Works Super 6
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Irian | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | Guillotine Albatross Initiate | [65][66][67][68] |
Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Sian | Saroyan Special Productions | Transgressor | [69] |
Texlos | Kajuka Aerospace Division | Exported | [70] |
St. Ives | Mujika Aerospace Technologies | Thrush | [71] |
Capella | Mujika Aerospace Technologies | Transit | [72] |
Krupp Model 2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Mars | Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc. | Lancelot | [73] |
Magna Mk II
Martell
The Martell Medium Laser has a 6 cm focusing lens.[82]
Martell Model 5
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Alpheratz | Mountain Wolf BattleMechs | Merlin | [102] |
Outreach | GM Blackwell of Outreach | Imp | [103] |
Maxwell
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Chukchi III | Maxell Metals Incorporated | Sabre, Centurion, Eagle, Thunderbird | [104] |
OMI HighBurn
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Earth | New Earth Trading Company | Manticore | [105] |
Omicron 950
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Belladonna | Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion | Ripper | [106] |
Omicron 3000
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Campbelton | Fusigon Heavy Weaponry | Stinger | [107] |
Omicron 4000
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Luthien | Luthien Armor Works | Quickdraw | [108][109] |
Savannah | Technicron Manufacturing | Quickdraw | [108][110] |
Photech 806c
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Avalon | Corean Enterprises | Centurion | [111] |
RAMTech 800
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Kyoto | RAMTech | Seydlitz | [112] |
Rassal Blue-Beam
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Arcturus | Arcturan Arms (defunct 2541) | Crossbow | [113] |
Starflash
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Terra | Skobel MechWorks | Mackie | [114] |
Terra | Leopard Armor | Rhino | [115] |
Graham IV | Mitchell Vehicles (destroyed 2775) | Hellcat II | [116] |
Starflash-1A
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Capella | Iona Light Shipyards (destroyed 2797) | Rogue | [117] |
Starflash II
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Amity | Imstar Aerospace | Cheetah | [117] |
Tronel II
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Connaught | Kong Interstellar Corporation | Ostscout (destroyed 2802) | [118] |
Connaught | Kong Interstellar Corporation | Black Knight (destroyed 2820) | [119] |
Victory 23R
Notes
- This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "medium laser" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Medium Laser" is favored).
References
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 99
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 150
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 18: "SDR-5V Spider"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 206: "GLD-4R Gladiator"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 96: "GLD-4R Gladiator"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 26: "JR7-D Jenner"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 26: "JR7-D Jenner"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 14
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 98
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 74
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, pp. 70, 76, 140, 156, 190
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 164, 175–176
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 82, 166
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 46
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 128
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 50
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 132
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 94
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 142
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 148
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, pp. 10–11
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 153
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 300
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 145
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 60
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 106
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 124
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 44
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 161
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 54
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 Technical Readout: 3025, p. 140: "SL-21 Sholagar"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 104: "Kessel - Diverse Optics, Inc."
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 16: "JVN-10N Javelin"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 118: "CP-10-Z Cyclops"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 142: "SL-17 Shilone"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 144: "SL-15 Slayer"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 236: "S-3 Sai"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 52: "DAI-01 Daikyu"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 150: "OBK-M10 O-Bakemono"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 82: "NDA-1K No-Dachi"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 302
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 142
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 206
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 134
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 118,
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126,
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 137,
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 129,
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 86
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 118
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 12
- ↑ Decision at Thunder Rift, ch. 27
- ↑ Initiation to War, ch. 8
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 182
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 90
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 66
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 68
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 78
- ↑ 64.0 64.1 64.2 64.3 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 294
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 126: "Irian - Irian BattleMech Unlimited"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050, p. 171: "Guillotine"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 74: "ALB-3U Albatross"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 84: "INI-02 Initiate"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 212
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 150,
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 194
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 204
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 110
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 34
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 54
- ↑ 76.0 76.1 Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 92
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 102
- ↑ 78.0 78.1 78.2 78.3 Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 106
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 122
- ↑ 80.0 80.1 Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 166
- ↑ Technical Readout: The Succession Wars, p. 176
- ↑ Decision at Thunder Rift, ch. 29
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 6
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 6
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 8
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 8
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 8
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 135
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 10
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 52
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 56
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 118
- ↑ 94.0 94.1 94.2 94.3 Objective Raids, p. 139
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 158
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 102
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 136
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 110
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 160
- ↑ 100.0 100.1 100.2 100.3 100.4 100.5 100.6 Objective Raids, p. 93
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 128: "Wasp LAM"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 112
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 110
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 73
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 84
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, p. 150
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 121
- ↑ 108.0 108.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 144
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 114
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 114
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 76
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 85
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 124
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 186
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 180
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 236
- ↑ 117.0 117.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 232
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 12
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 138
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 118
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 26
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 108
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 264
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 150
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad', p. 70
- ↑ Technical Readout: Jihad', p. 88
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 66
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 150
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 178
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 150
Bibliography
- BattleTech Master Rules
- Combat Operations
- Decision at Thunder Rift (novel)
- Era Report: 2750
- Historical: Reunification War
- Mercenaries Supplemental II
- TechManual
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3026
- Technical Readout: 3026 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3055
- Technical Readout: 3055 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3057
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3060
- Technical Readout: 3067
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Technical Readout: Irregulars
- Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
- Total Warfare