Clan Compact Particle Projector Cannon

The Compact Particle Projector Cannon (CPPC) is a Clantech weapon that reduces the size and power of their Clan ER PPC.

Comparison
Compared to the Clan ER PPC, the Clan Compact Particle Projector Cannon:

Advantages:
 * Occupies one less critical slot (1 instead of 2, so half the space).
 * Weights 1 less ton (5 instead of 6).

Disadvantages:
 * Deals 3 less damage (12 instead of 15).
 * Has 1 less maximum range.
 * Has 1 more minimum range.
 * Explodes like a Gauss Rifle when critted if it was fired that turn, dealing 12 damage to the user.

Rules
All optional and fanmade rules that apply to Particle Projector Cannons apply to the CPPC, including the ability to add PPC Capacitors.