AutoCannon 10
The Autocannon is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with Autocannon/10s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.[4]
While not quite as deadly as an AC/20 when it comes down to raw damage, the AC/10 is potentially extremely dangerous to face when fighting against a pilot with good aim. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, assuming the armor is standard armor. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for Brawler and Juggernaut 'Mechs.
An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "shot", while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, but causing higher damage. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output.
History[edit]
The Terran Hegemony introduced a prototype AC/10 in 2445. It cost five times as much as a standard Autocannon/10, would jam like an Ultra Autocannon, and only carry 8 reloads per ton of ammunition.[5]
An Autocannon/10 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.
Related weapons[edit]
- LB 10-X Autocannon: Strictly better version of the AC/10 (except for C-Bill cost).
- Ultra AC/10: AC/10 that can shoot twice the same turn, with some drawbacks such as not being able to use special munitions.
- LW 10-YZ Autocannon: Parody version of the LB 10-X AC being strictly better to a regular AC.
Models[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Tech Manual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 207, "Autocannons"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 16
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 211, "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 McCarron's Armored Cavalry, p. 22 "Po Medium Tank"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 56 "Po Heavy Tank"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 100 "Po Heavy Tank"
- ↑ Warrior: En Garde, Ch. 55
- ↑ Ghost of Winter, c. 1
- ↑ Flashpoint, Ch. 5
- ↑ Trial Under Fire, Ch. 1
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 97
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 68, "Zhukov"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 110, "Zhukov"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 207-208, "TLS-1B Talos"