Medium laser
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Medium Laser | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy (Direct Fire) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (IS) |
Year Availability | 2300 |
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 |
"Laser" stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation", a device that focuses an amplified beam of light on a small surface area. 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 it's 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
The Medium Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
Technical Availability
- Weapon / Item: Medium Laser
- Cost: 40
- Age of War –Star League :common
- Succession War: common
- Clan Invasion – Present: common
- Introduced: 2400TH/—
- Extinction: — / 2820
- Reintroduced: NA / NA
References
- ↑ Techmanual p. 289
Bibliography
- BattleTech Master Rules
- Total Warfare
- TechManual
- Combat Operations
- Mercenaries Supplemental II
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