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Around the [[TL:7-9]] epoch, [[Energy Weapon]]s or [[DEW]] ([[Directed Energy Weapon]]s), also known as [[Beam Weapon]]s or [[Projected Energy Weapon]]s become a significant part of the battlefield. They start as rangefinders and target designators and eventually become a significant weapon for armored vehicles ([[AFV]]s), fighting ships, and even as infantry [[smallarm]]s as the [[technology]] is miniaturized. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | Around the [[TL:7-9]] epoch, [[Energy Weapon]]s or [[DEW]] ([[Directed Energy Weapon]]s), also known as [[Beam Weapon]]s or [[Projected Energy Weapon]]s become a significant part of the battlefield. They start as rangefinders and target designators and eventually become a significant weapon for armored vehicles ([[AFV]]s), fighting ships, and even as infantry [[smallarm]]s as the [[technology]] is miniaturized. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | ||
| − | [[Laser Carbine]]s 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 However, they are gradually superceded by [[ | + | [[Laser Carbine]]s come of age in the [[TL:7-9]] epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the [[TL:13-15]]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 However, they are gradually superceded by [[Gauss Weapon]]ry and [[Plasma Weapon]]ry. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} |
=== Selected Laser Carbine Models === | === Selected Laser Carbine Models === | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 1 July 2018
| 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. [1]
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. [2]
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. [3]
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. [4]
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. [5]
Selected Laser Carbine Models
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 40.Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Characters and Combat (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 40.
- Imperial Encyclopedia
- Gary L. Thomas, Joe Fugate. The Travellers' Digest 19 (Digest Group Publications, 1990), 45.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 40.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 40.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 40.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak