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| name = Bombast Laser | | name = Bombast Laser | ||
| Type = [[Energy Weapons|Energy Weapon]] | | Type = [[Energy Weapons|Energy Weapon]] | ||
| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp406+"/> [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]<ref name="TOp320"/> |
| − | | Year Availability = [[3064]] | + | | Year Availability = [[3064]]<ref name="TOp406+"/> |
| Heat = Various | | Heat = Various | ||
| Damage = 7 - 12 | | Damage = 7 - 12 | ||
| Minimum Range = n/a | | Minimum Range = n/a | ||
| − | | Short Range = 1-5 | + | | Short Range = 1-5<ref name="TOp406+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 406-407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref> |
| − | | Medium Range = 6-10 | + | | Medium Range = 6-10<ref name="TOp406+"/> |
| − | | Long Range = 11-15 | + | | Long Range = 11-15<ref name="TOp406+"/> |
| − | | Tons = 7 | + | | Tons = 7<ref name="TOp406+"/> |
| Critical Slots = 3 | | Critical Slots = 3 | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a | | Ammo Per Ton = n/a | ||
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 200,000 | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 200,000<ref name="TOp406+"/> |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 137<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 382</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 137<ref name="TOp382">''Tactical Operations'', p. 382, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"</ref> |
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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. | 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 pre-fire glow from building up its power became a popular visual effect on [[Solaris VII]], making the weapon popular as well.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 320 | + | 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 pre-fire 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== | + | == Models == |
The Bombast Laser is manufactured on the following planets: | The Bombast Laser is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;" |
! Brand | ! Brand | ||
! Planet | ! Planet | ||
| − | ! Company | + | ! Company |
| + | ! Used by | ||
| + | ! References | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Defiance DialScope Model A]] | | [[Defiance DialScope Model A]] | ||
| [[Defiance Industries]] | | [[Defiance Industries]] | ||
| − | | [[Hesperus II]]? | + | | [[Hesperus II]] |
| + | | ??? | ||
| + | | {{cn}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Maxell Maximum]] | | [[Maxell Maximum]] | ||
| [[Arcturus]] | | [[Arcturus]] | ||
| − | | [[Arcturan Arms]]<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 50</ref> | + | | [[Arcturan Arms]] |
| + | | [[Vedette V7]] | ||
| + | | <ref name=TRO:PROTOp50>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 50, "Vedette V7"</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
| − | ==Technology Rating== | + | == Technology Rating == |
| − | '''E/X-X-E''' | + | '''E/X-X-E'''<ref name="TOp320"/><ref name="TOp406+"/> |
| − | ==Rules== | + | == Rules == |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | ===Game Rules=== | + | === Game Rules === |
| − | The Bombast Laser is an adjusted damage weapon. When the weapon is fired the pilot chooses to set it to a damage rating from 7 to 12. However this brings with it a targeting modifier according to the following formula: (current damage - minimum damage) / 2; rounded up. | + | The Bombast Laser is an adjusted damage weapon. When the weapon is fired the pilot chooses to set it to a damage rating from 7 to 12. However this brings with it a targeting modifier according to the following formula: (current damage - minimum damage) / 2; rounded up.<ref name="TOp320"/> |
</div> | </div> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | |
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
*''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| − | |||
*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 24 April 2016
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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 |
| Minimum Range | n/a |
| Short Range | 1-5[1] |
| Medium Range | 6-10[1] |
| Long Range | 11-15[1] |
| Tons | 7[1] |
| Critical Slots | 3 |
| Ammo Per Ton | n/a |
| Cost (unloaded) | 200,000[1] |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | n/a |
| BV (2.0) | 137[3] |
Contents
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.
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 pre-fire glow from building up its power became a popular visual effect on Solaris VII, making the weapon popular as well.[2]
Models
The Bombast Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance DialScope Model A | Defiance Industries | Hesperus II | ??? | [citation needed] |
| Maxell Maximum | Arcturus | Arcturan Arms | Vedette V7 | [4] |
Technology Rating
Rules
Game Rules
The Bombast Laser is an adjusted damage weapon. When the weapon is fired the pilot chooses to set it to a damage rating from 7 to 12. However this brings with it a targeting modifier according to the following formula: (current damage - minimum damage) / 2; rounded up.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Tactical Operations, pp. 406-407, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Tactical Operations, p. 320, "Bombast Laser"
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 382, "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 50, "Vedette V7"