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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Cluster Shells''' are special munitions fired by [[Long Tom]], [[Sniper Artillery Piece|Sniper]] and [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper]] artillery. The shells are designed to explode in | + | '''Cluster Shells''' are special munitions fired by [[Long Tom]], [[Sniper Artillery Piece|Sniper]] and [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper]] artillery. The shells are designed to explode in midair, showering the area below with miniature bomblets. Cluster shells are particularly adept at inflicting damage on an opponent attempting to take cover within defensive positions.<ref name=TO354>''Tactical Operations'', p. 354</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | Infantry in a hex hit by Cluster ammunition are considered in open terrain regardless of any defensive fieldwork, while 'Mechs and other vehicles resolve such hits as a Shot from Above. Units hiding within a building are protected, although the building itself may take damage as per normal rules. | + | Infantry in a hex hit by Cluster ammunition are considered in open terrain regardless of any defensive fieldwork, while 'Mechs and other vehicles resolve such hits as a Shot from Above. Units hiding within a building are protected, although the building itself may take damage as per normal rules.<ref name=TO354/> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Artillery Munitions]] | + | [[Category:Technology|Cluster Shell]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:36, 5 March 2022
Description[edit]
Cluster Shells are special munitions fired by Long Tom, Sniper and Thumper artillery. The shells are designed to explode in midair, showering the area below with miniature bomblets. Cluster shells are particularly adept at inflicting damage on an opponent attempting to take cover within defensive positions.[1]
Notes[edit]
Game Rules[edit]
Infantry in a hex hit by Cluster ammunition are considered in open terrain regardless of any defensive fieldwork, while 'Mechs and other vehicles resolve such hits as a Shot from Above. Units hiding within a building are protected, although the building itself may take damage as per normal rules.[1]