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==Overview==
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== Description ==
'''Clan Power Packs''' are a type of [[Power Pack]] produced by the [[Clans]].  As in many other technological areas the Clans have made tremendous advancements in the area of portable power supply.  While their versions of the standard, micro, satchel and military power packs are the same size as standard Inner Sphere models, their use of advanced materials and zero-g construction methods means their packs weigh less and combine all the features of high-capacity and quick-charge batteries. Indeed Clan power packs are fully compatible with Inner Sphere equipment and weapons, and while the same is true with Clan gear only when their supply of Clan power packs is low will Clan warriors deign to use standard packs. They can be recharged in half the time but are more expensive and hold only half the charge of their more common counterpart.<ref name=LOS100>''Lostech'', pg. 100</ref>
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'''Clan Power Packs''' are a type of [[Power Pack]] produced by the [[Clans]].  As in many other technological areas, the Clans have made tremendous advancements in the area of portable power supply.  While their versions of the standard, micro, satchel, and military power packs are the same size as standard Inner Sphere models, their use of advanced materials and zero-g construction methods means their packs weigh less and combine all the features of high-capacity and quick-charge batteries. Indeed, Clan power packs are fully compatible with Inner Sphere equipment and weapons, and while the same is true with Clan gear, only when their supply of Clan power packs is low will Clan warriors deign to use standard packs. They can be recharged in half the time and have greater capacity, but are more expensive than their Inner Sphere counterparts.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp100">''Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 100, "Power Packs & Recharger"</ref>
  
===Clan Power Pack===
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=== Clan Power Pack ===
Approximately the size and shape of a pistol grip, it is easy to store and provide enough charge for most applications.
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Approximately the size and shape of a pistol grip, it is easy to store and provide enough charge for most applications.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp100"/>
 
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* '''Equipment Rating''': F/B/A
 
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* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 30; quick-charge
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 30; quick-charge
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===High-Capacity Micro Power Pack===
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=== Clan Micro Power Pack ===
Roughly the size of a coin these batteries are ideal for handheld device.
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Roughly the size of a coin, these batteries are ideal for handheld device.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp100"/>
 
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* '''Equipment Rating''': F/C/A
 
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* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 20; quick-charge
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 20; quick-charge
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===High-Capacity Satchel Battery===
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=== Clan Satchel Battery ===
These larger packs are the size and shape of a canteen, requiring the user to attach them to a belt or combat webbing.
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These larger packs are the size and shape of a canteen, requiring the user to attach them to a belt or combat webbing.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp100"/>
 
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* '''Equipment Rating''': F/C/A
 
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* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 150; quick-charge
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 150; quick-charge
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===High-Capacity Military Power Pack===
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=== Clan Military Power Pack ===
These backpack-sized batteries provide the greatest amount of charge among Clan packs.
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These backpack-sized batteries provide the greatest amount of charge among Clan packs.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp100"/>
 
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* '''Equipment Rating''': F/C/B
 
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* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Affiliation''': [[Clan]]
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 300; quick-charge
 
* '''Power Capacity''': 300; quick-charge
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
 
*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
 
*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
  
[[Category:Power Packs and Rechargers]][[Category:Technology]]
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[[Category: Power Packs and Rechargers]]
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[[Category: Technology]]

Latest revision as of 02:59, 15 April 2017

Description[edit]

Clan Power Packs are a type of Power Pack produced by the Clans. As in many other technological areas, the Clans have made tremendous advancements in the area of portable power supply. While their versions of the standard, micro, satchel, and military power packs are the same size as standard Inner Sphere models, their use of advanced materials and zero-g construction methods means their packs weigh less and combine all the features of high-capacity and quick-charge batteries. Indeed, Clan power packs are fully compatible with Inner Sphere equipment and weapons, and while the same is true with Clan gear, only when their supply of Clan power packs is low will Clan warriors deign to use standard packs. They can be recharged in half the time and have greater capacity, but are more expensive than their Inner Sphere counterparts.[1]

Clan Power Pack[edit]

Approximately the size and shape of a pistol grip, it is easy to store and provide enough charge for most applications.[1]

  • Equipment Rating: F/B/A
  • Cost: 25
  • Mass: 275g
  • Affiliation: Clan
  • Power Capacity: 30; quick-charge

Clan Micro Power Pack[edit]

Roughly the size of a coin, these batteries are ideal for handheld device.[1]

  • Equipment Rating: F/C/A
  • Cost: 50
  • Mass: 15g
  • Affiliation: Clan
  • Power Capacity: 20; quick-charge

Clan Satchel Battery[edit]

These larger packs are the size and shape of a canteen, requiring the user to attach them to a belt or combat webbing.[1]

  • Equipment Rating: F/C/A
  • Cost: 100
  • Mass: 2.5kg
  • Affiliation: Clan
  • Power Capacity: 150; quick-charge

Clan Military Power Pack[edit]

These backpack-sized batteries provide the greatest amount of charge among Clan packs.[1]

  • Equipment Rating: F/C/B
  • Cost: 200
  • Mass: 5kg
  • Affiliation: Clan
  • Power Capacity: 300; quick-charge

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide, p. 100, "Power Packs & Recharger"

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