Campaign:NHNE/Equipment/Heracles B-4-K
The Heracles B-4-K is a prototype for an upgraded Heracles B-4
Description[edit]
As a laser, this was an attempt to be all things to all people, and resulted in a weapon that was fitted for no-one. The weapons that were delivered for testing were scrapped by the Belter Navy in 300.
History[edit]
In the late 290s, the Heracles B-4 used by the belt was felt to be inadequate for the purpose it was now being used for - Point Defence Laser Vs incoming missiles. The Heracles B-4-K was the prototype offered by Heracles as the replacement.
The Heracles B-4-K, as an upgraded Heracles B-4, was rejected because of the fact that it was an almost complete rebuild of the original weapon. The results of the tests did, however cause the Belter Navy to refine their requirement and a more parts compatible version was eventually supplied as the Heracles B-4-P.