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| − | An [[Early Grenade Launcher]] (3,000.00 grams loaded; [[Cr]]200; [[TL-7]]) functions on a high/low pressure propulsion system and it fires a | + | An [[Early Grenade Launcher]] (3,000.00 grams loaded; [[Cr]]200; [[TL-7]]) functions on a high/low pressure propulsion system and it fires a 40[[mm]] [[grenade]] to ranges of 500 yards. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
| − | * It is a [[KEW]] [[Light Weapon]]. | + | * It is a [[KEW]] [[Light Weapon]] that usually employs [[Explosive Munition]]s. |
== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
| − | "[[Early Grenade Launcher]]:" The early grenade launcher resembles a break-open shotgun, carrying only one [[round]] in the [[weapon]]. Reloading requires about a minute, during which a skilled operator can still evade enemy fire. Early grenade launchers fire only [[HE]] rounds, using the semi-automatic fire benefits of the [[RAM]] [[grenade]] causing significant damage. They are incapable of reaching to extreme range ([[i.e.]] beyond 500 meters). {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | + | "[[Early Grenade Launcher]]:" The early [[grenade launcher]] resembles a break-open shotgun, carrying only one [[round]] in the [[weapon]]. Reloading requires about a minute, during which a skilled operator can still evade enemy fire. Early grenade launchers fire only [[HE]] rounds, using the semi-automatic fire benefits of the [[RAM]] [[grenade]] causing significant damage. They are incapable of reaching to extreme range ([[i.e.]] beyond 500 meters). {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
=== Weapon Characteristics === | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
Length: 750.0 mm. Weight, unloaded: 3,000.0 grams (40mm [[grenade]] weighs 200 grams). Base price: [[Cr]]200 (10 round [[grenade]] [[bandolier]] costs [[Cr]]50). [[TL-7|Tech level 7]]. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | Length: 750.0 mm. Weight, unloaded: 3,000.0 grams (40mm [[grenade]] weighs 200 grams). Base price: [[Cr]]200 (10 round [[grenade]] [[bandolier]] costs [[Cr]]50). [[TL-7|Tech level 7]]. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| − | "Note:" At [[TL-6|tech level 6]], [[TL-7|7]], and [[TL-8|8]] a variety of specialized [[anti-tank grenade]] and [[rocket launcher]]s are also in use, ranging from [[one-shot disposable grenade launcher]]s to [[tube launched rocket]]s. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | + | "Note:" At [[TL-6|tech level 6]], [[TL-7|7]], and [[TL-8|8]] a variety of specialized [[anti-tank grenade]]s and [[rocket launcher]]s are also in use, ranging from [[one-shot disposable grenade launcher]]s to [[tube launched rocket]]s. {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| − | Explosive | + | [[Explosive weapon]]s are developed as early as the [[TL:1-3]] epoch. In the [[Terran]] tradition, some of the earliest wielders of such explosives were known as grenadiers, as in soldiers employing [[grenade]]s or explosive bombs. Specialized grenadiers were often known as sappers. Some ingenious explosive weapons have been invented by primitive [[TL:1-3]] [[civilization]]s including napalm-like pyrotechnics. |
| − | By the industrial epoch of [[TL:4-6]], [[hand grenade]]s have grown common, but suffer from the limitations of being thrown by a [[sophont]]’s manipulatory limbs. [[Rifle Grenades]] typically appear as one | + | By the [[industrial epoch]] of [[TL:4-6]], [[hand grenade]]s have grown common, but suffer from the limitations of being thrown by a [[sophont]]’s manipulatory limbs. [[Rifle Grenades]] typically appear as one of the solutions to range limitations with early [[hand grenade]]s. |
| − | Typically by the [[TL:7-9]] epoch, | + | Typically by the [[TL:7-9]] epoch, [[sophont]]s have begun to work around the limitations of [[thrown weapon]]s by using kinetic projectors or [[Grenade Launcher|special launchers]] for such weapons. [[Grenade Launcher]]s are some of these solutions to firing [[grenade]]s at farther ranges. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} |
=== Selected Early Grenade Launcher Models === | === Selected Early Grenade Launcher Models === | ||
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# [[TL-7 One-shot Disposable Grenade Launcher]] {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | # [[TL-7 One-shot Disposable Grenade Launcher]] {{Page cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
# [[TL-8 Early Grenade Launcher]] | # [[TL-8 Early Grenade Launcher]] | ||
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== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary |page=40 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
| − | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= High Passage 3 |page=38 |article= The Armory: Mercenary Support Weapons}} (Illustration) |
| − | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= TBD }} |
| + | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | [[Category: Explosive Weapon]] | ||
[[Category: Light Weapon]] | [[Category: Light Weapon]] | ||
[[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | [[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | ||
{{LE|Weapon}} | {{LE|Weapon}} | ||
{{LEN|}} | {{LEN|}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:17, 13 June 2018
| Generic Early Grenade Launcher | |
|---|---|
 Generic Early Grenade Launcher | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–7 |
| Size | 750.0 mm |
| Weight | 3,000.0 grams |
| Cost | Cr200 |
| Ammo | 40mm grenade, x1 round |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic Early Grenade Launcher | |
An Early Grenade Launcher (3,000.00 grams loaded; Cr200; TL-7) functions on a high/low pressure propulsion system and it fires a 40mm grenade to ranges of 500 yards. [1]
- It is a KEW Light Weapon that usually employs Explosive Munitions.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
"Early Grenade Launcher:" The early grenade launcher resembles a break-open shotgun, carrying only one round in the weapon. Reloading requires about a minute, during which a skilled operator can still evade enemy fire. Early grenade launchers fire only HE rounds, using the semi-automatic fire benefits of the RAM grenade causing significant damage. They are incapable of reaching to extreme range (i.e. beyond 500 meters). [2]
Weapon Characteristics[edit]
Length: 750.0 mm. Weight, unloaded: 3,000.0 grams (40mm grenade weighs 200 grams). Base price: Cr200 (10 round grenade bandolier costs Cr50). Tech level 7. [3]
"Note:" At tech level 6, 7, and 8 a variety of specialized anti-tank grenades and rocket launchers are also in use, ranging from one-shot disposable grenade launchers to tube launched rockets. [4]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Explosive weapons are developed as early as the TL:1-3 epoch. In the Terran tradition, some of the earliest wielders of such explosives were known as grenadiers, as in soldiers employing grenades or explosive bombs. Specialized grenadiers were often known as sappers. Some ingenious explosive weapons have been invented by primitive TL:1-3 civilizations including napalm-like pyrotechnics.
By the industrial epoch of TL:4-6, hand grenades have grown common, but suffer from the limitations of being thrown by a sophont’s manipulatory limbs. Rifle Grenades typically appear as one of the solutions to range limitations with early hand grenades.
Typically by the TL:7-9 epoch, sophonts have begun to work around the limitations of thrown weapons by using kinetic projectors or special launchers for such weapons. Grenade Launchers are some of these solutions to firing grenades at farther ranges. [5]
Selected Early Grenade Launcher Models[edit]
- TL-6 Early Grenade Launcher
- TL-7 Early Grenade Launcher
- TL-7 One-shot Disposable Grenade Launcher [6]
- TL-8 Early Grenade Launcher
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- Jim Cunningham. "The Armory: Mercenary Support Weapons." High Passage 3 (1982): 38. (Illustration)
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 40.