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| + | | image = [[File:Bombast Laser (new).png|191px]] | ||
| + | | name = Bombast Laser | ||
| + | | Type = [[Energy Weapons|Energy Weapon]] | ||
| + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp406+"/> [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]<ref name="TOp320"/> | ||
| + | | Year Availability = [[3064]]<ref name="TOp406+"/> | ||
| + | | Heat = Various | ||
| + | | Damage = 7-12 | ||
| + | | Short Range = 1-5<ref name="TOp406+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 406-407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref> | ||
| + | | Medium Range = 6-10<ref name="TOp406+"/> | ||
| + | | Long Range = 11-15<ref name="TOp406+"/> | ||
| + | | Tons = 7<ref name="TOp406+"/> | ||
| + | | Critical Slots = 3 | ||
| + | | Cost (unloaded) = 200,000<ref name="TOp406+"/> | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 137<ref name="TOp382">''Tactical Operations'', p. 382, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Description== | |
| + | Developed by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3064]], the '''Bombast Laser''' was designed to be the ultimate word in [[laser]] weapons. During the design process, its engineers had to reduce the weight of the weapon. This sacrifice came from the power supply, which made the weapon slow at charging. | ||
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| + | To make up for this, the engineers added the ability for the warrior to adjust the yield of damage inflicted by the weapon. The power management, however, proved to be impractical and distracting in the field for its users. The weapon reached prototype production by 3064. Its unusual glow from building up its power became a popular visual effect on [[Solaris VII]], making the weapon popular as well.<ref name="TOp320">''Tactical Operations'', p. 320, "Bombast Laser"</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Models == | ||
| + | The Bombast Laser is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
| + | |||
| + | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" | ||
| + | ! Brand | ||
| + | ! Planet | ||
| + | ! Company | ||
| + | ! Used by | ||
| + | ! References | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Defiance DialScope Model A]] | ||
| + | | [[Hesperus II]] | ||
| + | | [[Defiance Industries]] | ||
| + | | [[Lucifer#Variants|LCR-3 ''Lucifer III'']] | ||
| + | | <ref name=TROPp176>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 176</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Maxell Maximum]] | ||
| + | | [[Arcturus]] | ||
| + | | [[Arcturan Arms]] | ||
| + | | [[Vedette#Variants|Vedette V7]] | ||
| + | | <ref name=TRO:PROTOp50>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 50, "Vedette V7"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[OMI StarBurn]] | ||
| + | | ??? | ||
| + | | ??? | ||
| + | | [[Uraeus|UAE-7R ''Uraeus'']] | ||
| + | | <ref name=TRO3145RotSp38>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Republic of the Sphere'', p. 38 "UAE-7R ''Uraeus''"</ref> | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Experimental Technology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere Technology Base]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Energy Weapons]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lasers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:09, 12 April 2024
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| Bombast Laser | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Energy Weapon |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] Experimental[2] |
| Year Availability | 3064[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | Various |
| Damage | 7-12 |
| Short Range | 1-5[1] |
| Medium Range | 6-10[1] |
| Long Range | 11-15[1] |
| Tons | 7[1] |
| Critical Slots | 3 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 200,000[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 137[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Developed by the Lyran Alliance in 3064, the Bombast Laser was designed to be the ultimate word in laser weapons. During the design process, its engineers had to reduce the weight of the weapon. This sacrifice came from the power supply, which made the weapon slow at charging.
To make up for this, the engineers added the ability for the warrior to adjust the yield of damage inflicted by the weapon. The power management, however, proved to be impractical and distracting in the field for its users. The weapon reached prototype production by 3064. Its unusual glow from building up its power became a popular visual effect on Solaris VII, making the weapon popular as well.[2]
Models[edit]
The Bombast Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance DialScope Model A | Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | LCR-3 Lucifer III | [4] |
| Maxell Maximum | Arcturus | Arcturan Arms | Vedette V7 | [5] |
| OMI StarBurn | ??? | ??? | UAE-7R Uraeus | [6] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Tactical Operations, pp. 406-407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tactical Operations, p. 320, "Bombast Laser"
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 382, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 176
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 50, "Vedette V7"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 The Republic of the Sphere, p. 38 "UAE-7R Uraeus"