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[[File:Vibrabomb.jpg|right|thumb|A Vibrabomb]]
 
[[File:Vibrabomb.jpg|right|thumb|A Vibrabomb]]
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
'''Vibrabombs''' are special [[landmine]]s designed to be detonated from the vibrations given off by the footfalls of walking [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name=LOS>''Lostech'', p. 39</ref>  The mines can be set to variable sensitivities, only reacting to 'Mechs of a certain weight class by exploding directly under them.  Their drawback is that the mines are ill-suited for 'Mechs that are significantly lighter or heavier than the set sensitivity.  A lighter 'Mech won't set off the mines, while a heavier 'Mech will set off the mines too early to be effective.  Vibrabombs are ineffectual against [[infantry]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 367</ref>
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'''Vibrabombs''' are special [[land mine]]s designed to be detonated from the vibrations given off by the footfalls of walking [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name=LOS>''Lostech'', p. 39</ref>  The mines can be set to variable sensitivities, only reacting to 'Mechs of a certain weight class by exploding directly under them.  Their drawback is that the mines are ill-suited for 'Mechs that are significantly lighter or heavier than the set sensitivity.  A lighter 'Mech won't set off the mines, while a heavier 'Mech will set off the mines too early to be effective.  Vibrabombs are ineffectual against [[infantry]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 367</ref>
  
 
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