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Line 1: − [[Image:Heavy SRM - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Short-Range Missile]] + [[Image:Heavy SRM - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Short Range Missile]] [[File:Personal_SRM.png|right|thumb|[[SRM Launcher (Standard)|Shoulder-fired SRM Launcher]]]] [[File:Personal_SRM.png|right|thumb|[[SRM Launcher (Standard)|Shoulder-fired SRM Launcher]]]] ==Description== ==Description== − First introduced in [[2365]], and mass produced in [[2370]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>, '''Short-Range Missiles''' are direct-fire missiles that sacrifice range for hitting power. Adapted towards the profusion of [[ECM|electronic jamming]] on the battlefield and the effectiveness of [[standard armor]] designs, these self-guided missiles are unique for using a special armor-piercing explosive warhead. The development of a metal composite/high explosive mixture allowed for the warhead to be made entirely of high-explosive material; this same feature was later used to construct the missile's frame as well. The result were warheads which had the same destructive capability as older warheads that were four times as long, allowing for more missiles to be carried and fired. SRMs are less sophisticated than [[Long Range Missile]]s and are particularly effective against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicle]]s. [[Clan]] SRM launchers compare favorably to [[Inner Sphere]] designs by being more compact and of lighter weight. SRMs are highly upgradable, able to fire [[:Category:Alternate Ammunition|a variety of warheads]] and benefit from devices such as [[Artemis IV FCS]].<ref>''TechManual'', p.229</ref><ref>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 99-100</ref> + First introduced in [[2365]], and mass produced in [[2370]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>, '''Short Range Missiles''' are direct-fire missiles that sacrifice range for hitting power. Adapted towards the profusion of [[ECM|electronic jamming]] on the battlefield and the effectiveness of [[standard armor]] designs, these self-guided missiles are unique for using a special armor-piercing explosive warhead. The development of a metal composite/high explosive mixture allowed for the warhead to be made entirely of high-explosive material; this same feature was later used to construct the missile's frame as well. The result were warheads which had the same destructive capability as older warheads that were four times as long, allowing for more missiles to be carried and fired. SRMs are less sophisticated than [[Long Range Missile]]s and are particularly effective against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicle]]s. [[Clan]] SRM launchers compare favorably to [[Inner Sphere]] designs by being more compact and of lighter weight. SRMs are highly upgradable, able to fire [[:Category:Alternate Ammunition|a variety of warheads]] and benefit from devices such as [[Artemis IV FCS]].<ref>''TechManual'', p.229</ref><ref>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 99-100</ref> * [[SRM-2]] * [[SRM-2]] * [[SRM-4]] * [[SRM-4]] Line 11:
Line 11: ==Variants== ==Variants== − Short-Range Missile technology has been expanded upon since it was first introduced, most notably the [[Streak SRM]] guidance system introduced in [[2647]]. Other variants include [[Advanced SRM]]s, [[infantry]] support SRMs, and [[battle armor]] versions. + Short Range Missile technology has been expanded upon since it was first introduced, most notably the [[Streak SRM]] guidance system introduced in [[2647]]. Other variants include [[Advanced SRM]]s, [[infantry]] support SRMs, and [[battle armor]] versions. ===SRM Battery=== ===SRM Battery===
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| − | [[Image:Heavy SRM - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Short | + | [[Image:Heavy SRM - TR3026.jpg|right|thumb|Short Range Missile]] |
[[File:Personal_SRM.png|right|thumb|[[SRM Launcher (Standard)|Shoulder-fired SRM Launcher]]]] | [[File:Personal_SRM.png|right|thumb|[[SRM Launcher (Standard)|Shoulder-fired SRM Launcher]]]] | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First introduced in [[2365]], and mass produced in [[2370]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>, '''Short | + | First introduced in [[2365]], and mass produced in [[2370]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>, '''Short Range Missiles''' are direct-fire missiles that sacrifice range for hitting power. Adapted towards the profusion of [[ECM|electronic jamming]] on the battlefield and the effectiveness of [[standard armor]] designs, these self-guided missiles are unique for using a special armor-piercing explosive warhead. The development of a metal composite/high explosive mixture allowed for the warhead to be made entirely of high-explosive material; this same feature was later used to construct the missile's frame as well. The result were warheads which had the same destructive capability as older warheads that were four times as long, allowing for more missiles to be carried and fired. SRMs are less sophisticated than [[Long Range Missile]]s and are particularly effective against [[infantry]] and [[combat vehicle]]s. [[Clan]] SRM launchers compare favorably to [[Inner Sphere]] designs by being more compact and of lighter weight. SRMs are highly upgradable, able to fire [[:Category:Alternate Ammunition|a variety of warheads]] and benefit from devices such as [[Artemis IV FCS]].<ref>''TechManual'', p.229</ref><ref>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 99-100</ref> |
* [[SRM-2]] | * [[SRM-2]] | ||
* [[SRM-4]] | * [[SRM-4]] | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Short | + | Short Range Missile technology has been expanded upon since it was first introduced, most notably the [[Streak SRM]] guidance system introduced in [[2647]]. Other variants include [[Advanced SRM]]s, [[infantry]] support SRMs, and [[battle armor]] versions. |
===SRM Battery=== | ===SRM Battery=== | ||