Editing Improved C3 Computer

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision		Your text
Line 8:		Line 8:
	== Capabilities ==		== Capabilities ==
	Unlike a standard C3 lance, where interruption or destruction of the C3 master computer brings down the network, each C3i unit acts as an equal "cellular" partner in the network, making C3i networks more robust. A C3i is able to survive and function despite unit losses or the effects of electronic countermeasures. About half the size and weight of a master computer, each C3i is larger than a C3 slave unit. C3i units also lack the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] abilities of the master computer. Standard and improved C3 systems are incompatible with each other and, unlike the standard version, C3i networks cannot be linked together and expanded beyond a six-unit formation.<ref name="TMp209"/>		Unlike a standard C3 lance, where interruption or destruction of the C3 master computer brings down the network, each C3i unit acts as an equal "cellular" partner in the network, making C3i networks more robust. A C3i is able to survive and function despite unit losses or the effects of electronic countermeasures. About half the size and weight of a master computer, each C3i is larger than a C3 slave unit. C3i units also lack the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] abilities of the master computer. Standard and improved C3 systems are incompatible with each other and, unlike the standard version, C3i networks cannot be linked together and expanded beyond a six-unit formation.<ref name="TMp209"/>
		+
		+	== Game Notes ==
		+	A C3i unit weighs 2.5 tons and takes up 2 critical spaces. The system follows the same rules as the [[C3 Master]], except that the C3i system works as a "mesh" connection network instead of a "hub" connection network. A C3i can lose nearly all of it's units and still function, but if a "normal" C3 network loses it's C3 network "hub" (the C3 Master), the entire network collapses. The C3i cannot duplicate [[TAG]] functionality, unlike the C3 Master.<ref name=TW>''Total Warfare'' p. 131-133 "C3"</ref>
	== References ==		== References ==

Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!

[[Image:C3i.jpg|right|230px|thumb|Improved C3i Computer]] Based on the [[C3 network|C3 system]], the '''improved C3 computer''' (or '''C3i''') combines the functions of a [[C3 master computer]] and [[C3 slave unit]]s into a single system.<ref name="TMp209">''TechManual'', p. 209, "Improved C3 Computer"</ref> == History == The C3i was developed by [[ComStar]] around [[3052]] from [[Draconis Combine]] technology and entered ComStar (and [[Word of Blake]]) production in [[3062]], officially becoming extinct in [[3085]] with the official dissolution of the [[Com Guards]].<ref>"Interstellar Operations", p. 38</ref> While expanding its military strength to ward off the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[Com Guards]] found their current [[C3 master computer]] incapable of handling the complexities of senary (base-6) units. At first the Com Guards utilized a combination of master and slave units until they were able to miniaturize both into the improved C3 computer. Some of the prototypes were quickly smuggled to the [[Word of Blake]], who reverse engineered the technology for its own needs.<ref name="TMp209"/> == Capabilities == Unlike a standard C3 lance, where interruption or destruction of the C3 master computer brings down the network, each C3i unit acts as an equal "cellular" partner in the network, making C3i networks more robust. A C3i is able to survive and function despite unit losses or the effects of electronic countermeasures. About half the size and weight of a master computer, each C3i is larger than a C3 slave unit. C3i units also lack the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] abilities of the master computer. Standard and improved C3 systems are incompatible with each other and, unlike the standard version, C3i networks cannot be linked together and expanded beyond a six-unit formation.<ref name="TMp209"/> == Game Notes == A C3i unit weighs 2.5 tons and takes up 2 critical spaces. The system follows the same rules as the [[C3 Master]], except that the C3i system works as a "mesh" connection network instead of a "hub" connection network. A C3i can lose nearly all of it's units and still function, but if a "normal" C3 network loses it's C3 network "hub" (the C3 Master), the entire network collapses. The C3i cannot duplicate [[TAG]] functionality, unlike the C3 Master.<ref name=TW>''Total Warfare'' p. 131-133 "C3"</ref> == References == <references /> == Bibliography== * ''[[TechManual]]'' [[Category:Equipment|Improved C3 Computer]]

Summary:

Please note that all contributions to BattleTechWiki are considered to be released under the GNU FDL 1.2 (see BattleTechWiki:Copyrights for details). If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then do not submit it here.
You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

To edit this page, please answer the question that appears below (more info):

A MechWarrior drives a __________ (full name)

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

Advanced templates:

Editing: {{Merge}}   {{Moratorium}}   {{Otheruses| | | }}

Notices: {{NoEdit}}   {{Sign}}   {{Unsigned|name}}   {{Welcome}}

Administration: {{Essay}}   {{Policy}}   {{Procedure}}