AutoCannon 10

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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]

  1. Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
  2. 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. 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  4. TechManual, p. 207, "Autocannons"
  5. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 16
  6. Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
  7. Historical: Reunification War, p. 211, "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"
  8. 8.0 8.1 McCarron's Armored Cavalry, p. 22 "Po Medium Tank"
  9. 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 56 "Po Heavy Tank"
  10. 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 100 "Po Heavy Tank"
  11. Warrior: En Garde, Ch. 55
  12. Ghost of Winter, c. 1
  13. Flashpoint, Ch. 5
  14. Trial Under Fire, Ch. 1
  15. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 97
  16. Technical Readout: 3058, p. 68, "Zhukov"
  17. Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 110, "Zhukov"
  18. 18.0 18.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 207-208, "TLS-1B Talos"

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