Difference between revisions of "Small Laser (Battle Armor)"
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| Cost (unloaded) = 11,250<ref>''TechManual'', p. 297</ref> | | Cost (unloaded) = 11,250<ref>''TechManual'', p. 297</ref> | ||
| Ammo Cost (per reload) = 200 | | Ammo Cost (per reload) = 200 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''Small Laser''' is a [[laser]] weapon mounted on [[battle armor]] suits. Equivalent to the [[Small Laser]] mounted on [[BattleMechs]] and [[Combat Vehicles]], the | + | The '''Small Laser''' is a [[laser]] weapon mounted on [[battle armor]] suits. Equivalent to the [[Small Laser]] mounted on [[BattleMechs]] and [[Combat Vehicles]], the battlesuit version of the small laser was derived from infantry support weapons, in this case the [[Support Laser]]. The process of converting it from a support weapon has nevertheless created a radically new system with far greater potential.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 258</ref><ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 137</ref><ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 143</ref> The megajoules of energy unleashed by a small laser can prove deadly to a 'Mech, especially when used against gaps and gashes in its armor to target internal systems and ammunition bins to explosive effect.<ref>''Legend of the Jade Phoenix - Bloodname'', Ch. 19, p. 150</ref> |
==References== | ==References== |
Latest revision as of 15:53, 15 March 2023
Small Laser | |
Production information | |
Type | Energy |
Tech Base | IS/Clan |
Year Availability | 2400 (TH) |
Technology Rating | E |
Availability Ratings | X/X/B |
Technical specifications | |
Damage | 3 |
Short Range | 1 |
Medium Range | 2 |
Long Range | 3 |
Mass | 200 kg |
Space Slots | 1 |
Mass Per Reload | 160 g (30) |
Cost (unloaded) | 11,250[1] |
BV (2.0) | 9[2] |
Description[edit]
The Small Laser is a laser weapon mounted on battle armor suits. Equivalent to the Small Laser mounted on BattleMechs and Combat Vehicles, the battlesuit version of the small laser was derived from infantry support weapons, in this case the Support Laser. The process of converting it from a support weapon has nevertheless created a radically new system with far greater potential.[3][4][5] The megajoules of energy unleashed by a small laser can prove deadly to a 'Mech, especially when used against gaps and gashes in its armor to target internal systems and ammunition bins to explosive effect.[6]