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==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment==
− The ''Grasshopper'' carries a center torso mounted [[Diplan HD]] [[Large Laser]] as its primary weapon. Supplementing the large laser at close range are four [[Diplan M3]] [[medium laser]]s, one on either side of the center torso and one in each arm, allowing the ''Grasshopper'' to return fire from any angle with but a torso twist. The large laser's firepower is augmented at long range by a [[Conan/S]] [[LRM-5]] launcher mounted in the head and fed by one ton of ammo in the right torso. Too small to be a potent weapon in its own right, most ''Grasshopper'' pilots simply use the launcher to soften up a target before they can bring their laser weapons to bear, and on extended campaigns will forgo replenishing their ammunition. This not only lets other 'Mechs make better use of diminishing missile stockpiles, but also removes the potential of an internal ammunition explosion.<ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 20</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> + The ''Grasshopper'' carries a center torso mounted [[Diplan HD]] [[Large Laser]] as its primary weapon. Supplementing the large laser at close range are four [[Diplan M3]] [[medium laser]]s, one on either side of the center torso and one in each arm, allowing the ''Grasshopper'' to return fire from any angle with but a torso twist. The large laser's firepower is augmented at long range by a [[Conan/S]] [[LRM-5]] launcher mounted in the head and fed by one ton of ammo in the right torso. Too small to be a potent weapon in its own right, most ''Grasshopper'' pilots simply use the launcher to soften up a target before they can bring their laser weapons to bear, and on extended campaigns will forgo replenishing their ammunition. This not only lets other 'Mechs make better use of diminishing missile stockpiles, but also removes the potential of an internal ammunition explosion.<ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 20</ref><ref name=TRO3039/>
==Variants== ==Variants==
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
− * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]''
* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]''
+ * ''[[Introductory Record Sheets]]
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''MechWarrior Online'' [https://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/198505-irresistible-resistance-deal/ Irresistible Resistance Deal Page] * ''MechWarrior Online'' [https://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/198505-irresistible-resistance-deal/ Irresistible Resistance Deal Page]
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− | The ''Grasshopper'' carries a center torso mounted [[Diplan HD]] [[Large Laser]] as its primary weapon. Supplementing the large laser at close range are four [[Diplan M3]] [[medium laser]]s, one on either side of the center torso and one in each arm, allowing the ''Grasshopper'' to return fire from any angle with but a torso twist. The large laser's firepower is augmented at long range by a [[Conan/S]] [[LRM-5]] launcher mounted in the head and fed by one ton of ammo in the right torso. Too small to be a potent weapon in its own right, most ''Grasshopper'' pilots simply use the launcher to soften up a target before they can bring their laser weapons to bear, and on extended campaigns will forgo replenishing their ammunition. This not only lets other 'Mechs make better use of diminishing missile stockpiles, but also removes the potential of an internal ammunition explosion.<ref name=IRS>'' | + | The ''Grasshopper'' carries a center torso mounted [[Diplan HD]] [[Large Laser]] as its primary weapon. Supplementing the large laser at close range are four [[Diplan M3]] [[medium laser]]s, one on either side of the center torso and one in each arm, allowing the ''Grasshopper'' to return fire from any angle with but a torso twist. The large laser's firepower is augmented at long range by a [[Conan/S]] [[LRM-5]] launcher mounted in the head and fed by one ton of ammo in the right torso. Too small to be a potent weapon in its own right, most ''Grasshopper'' pilots simply use the launcher to soften up a target before they can bring their laser weapons to bear, and on extended campaigns will forgo replenishing their ammunition. This not only lets other 'Mechs make better use of diminishing missile stockpiles, but also removes the potential of an internal ammunition explosion.<ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 20</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' | * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Luzerne]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Introductory Record Sheets]] | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
* ''MechWarrior Online'' [https://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/198505-irresistible-resistance-deal/ Irresistible Resistance Deal Page] | * ''MechWarrior Online'' [https://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/198505-irresistible-resistance-deal/ Irresistible Resistance Deal Page] |