Laser Carbine

Generic Laser Carbine
Laser Weapon
Group:	Ranged Weapon
Tech Level	TL–8
Size	800mm
Weight	8,000 grams
Cost	Cr2,500
Ammo	x50 shots
Manufacturer	Various
Generic Laser Carbine

A Laser Carbine (8,000 grams, including power pack; Cr3,500; TL-8) is a lightweight version of the laser rifle, firing high energy bolts using current from a backpack battery/power pack.

• Laser Carbines are DEW weapons.

Description (Specifications)

The laser carbine fires a 2mm beam of energy, aimed by integrated optic sights. The power pack is capable of producing 50 shots before it requires recharging. Recharging requires at least eight hours connected to a high energy source. The laser carbine is connected to the power pack by a heavy-duty cable.

Weapon Characteristics

Length: 800mm. Weight of carbine: 5,000 grams. Weight of power pack: 3,000 grams. Base price: Cr2,500 (extra power pack: Cr1,000). Cost of recharge, at commercial rates: Cr200.

History & Background (Dossier)

Around the TL:7-9 epoch, Energy Weapons or DEW (Directed Energy Weapons), also known as Beam Weapons or Projected Energy Weapons become a significant part of the battlefield. They start as rangefinders and target designators and eventually become a significant weapon for armored vehicles (AFVs), fighting ships, and even as infantry smallarms as the technology is miniaturized.

Laser Carbines come of age in the TL:7-9 epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the TL:13-15 epoch. However, they are gradually superceded by Gauss Weaponry and Plasma Weaponry.

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Selected Laser Carbine Models

1. TL-7 Laser Designator
2. TL-8 Early Laser Carbine
3. TL-9 Laser Carbine
4. TL-10 Laser Carbine
5. TL-11 Laser Carbine
6. TL-12 Laser Carbine
7. TL-13 Laser Carbine
8. TL-14 Laser Carbine
9. TL-15 Laser Carbine

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• Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science