BALLISTIC WEAPONS


Weapons which fire high-speed, unguided projectiles designed to inflict kinetic and/or explosive damage. When compared to Energy Weapons, ballistic weapons produce far less heat, but are generally bulkier and dependent upon limited ammunition.

  • Autocannons
  • Gauss Rifle
  • Autocannon/5 Autocannon/10 Autocannon/20
    Gauss Rifle Ultra AC/5 PPC

    AUTOCANNON

    An autocannon is a type of rapid-firing, autoloading direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing high-explosive, armor-defeating rounds at targets in bursts. They are, basically, giant "machine guns" that fire predominantly cased-explosive shells, though models firing saboted, high-velocity kinetic, energy penetrators and caseless ordnance do exist.

    There are three types of four sizes of autocannons.

  • Regular Autocannons are the basic and simple autocannon firing one shot per round.
  • LBX Autocannons act like shot-guns firing multiple smaller munitions per round.
  • Ultra Autocannons are rapid-firing autocannons firing two shots per round.
  • Autocannon/2 Sniper Autocannon

    Intended for use as supporting fire at very long range, AC/2s deal moderate damage with low heat and a large ammunition count per ton. Like all Autocannon weaponry, AC/2s suffer from recoil effects from continuous fire.

    Paradoxically a 'long-range shotgun', the LB 2-X is ideal for delivering Critical Hits from afar or peppering away light armor. Like all LB-X Autocannons, the LB 2-X fires cluster munitions and suffers recoil from continuous fire.

    Ultra AC/2s deal twice the damage at extreme range, a massive upgrade over the standard model. Like all Ultra Autocannon weaponry, UAC/2s suffer from substantial recoil effects from firing and consume two ammo per attack.

    Weapon Manufacturer Bonus A Bonus B Cost Damage Instability Heat MinRange MaxRange Inventory Size Tonnage Ammo / ton
    Autocannon/2 GM $50,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2+ Defiance + 2 Acc. $90,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2+ Federated + 25% Crit. $60,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2+ Kali_Yama + 5 Dmg. $70,000 30 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2+ Mydron + 10 Stb.Dmg. $70,000 25 15 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2++ Defiance + 4 Acc. $130,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2++ Federated + 50% Crit. $80,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2++ Imperator + 2 Acc. + 25% Crit. $100,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2++ Kali_Yama + 10 Dmg. $80,000 35 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2++ Mydron + 20 Stb.Dmg. $90,000 25 25 4 120 720 1 6 25
    Autocannon/2+++ Imperator + 4 Acc. + 50% Crit. $150,000 25 5 4 120 720 1 6 25
    LB02-X AC Defiance $150,000 4x12 1x12 2 120 720 1 5 25
    LB02-X AC+ Defiance + 1 Dmg. + 25% Crit. $190,000 5x12 1x12 2 120 720 1 5 25
    LB02-X AC++ Defiance + 2 Dmg. + 50% Crit. $240,000 6x12 1x12 2 120 720 1 5 25
    Ultra AC/2 Imperator $200,000 25x2 5x2 8 120 720 1 7 25
    Ultra AC/2+ Imperator + 5 Dmg. - 1 Ton $310,000 30x2 5x2 8 120 720 1 6 25
    Ultra AC/2++ Imperator + 10 Dmg. - 2 Tons $390,000 35x2 5x2 8 120 720 1 5 25

    Autocannon/5 Tactical Autocannon

    A flexible weapon, AC/5s strike a balance between long range, power, and performance. These weapons are commonly found on medium 'Mechs as their primary source of reliable damage. Like all Autocannon weaponry, AC/5s suffer from recoil effects from continuous fire.

    The LB 5-X is ideal for battering lighter targets with its shogtun-like hits, which deal substantially more stability damage than the weapon's standard counterpart. Like all LB-X Autocannons, the LB 5-X fires cluster munitions and suffers recoil from continuous fire.

    Retaining the perfomance niche of the standard model, Ultra AC/5s are a serious force to be reckoned with. Like all Ultra Autocannon weaponry, UAC/5s suffer from substantial recoil effects from firing and consume two ammo per attack.

    Weapon Manufacturer Bonus A Bonus B Cost Damage Instability Heat MinRange MaxRange Inventory Size Tonnage Ammo / ton
    Autocannon/5 GM $100,000 45 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5+ Defiance + 2 Acc. $170,000 45 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5+ Federated + 25% Crit. $110,000 45 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5+ Imperator + 10 Stb.Dmg. $120,000 45 20 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5+ Kali_Yama + 5 Dmg. $120,000 50 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5++ Defiance + 4 Acc. $240,000 45 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5++ Federated + 50% Crit. $120,000 45 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5++ Imperator + 20 Stb.Dmg. $140,000 45 30 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5++ Kali_Yama + 10 Dmg. $130,000 55 10 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5++ Mydron + 2 Acc. + 10 Stb.Dmg. $190,000 45 20 8 90 540 2 8 15
    Autocannon/5+++ Mydron + 4 Acc. + 20 Stb.Dmg. $270,000 45 30 8 90 540 2 8 15
    LB05-X AC GM $170,000 6x10 2x10 6 90 540 2 8 15
    LB05-X AC+ GM + 2 Stb.Dmg. - 0.5 Ton $200,000 6x10 4x10 6 90 540 2 7.5 15
    LB05-X AC++ GM + 4 Stb.Dmg. - 1 Ton $230,000 6x10 6x10 6 90 540 2 7 15
    Ultra AC/5 Mydron $220,000 45x2 10x2 16 90 540 2 9 15
    Ultra AC/5+ Mydron - 1 Recoil - 1 Ton $320,000 45x2 10x2 16 90 540 2 8 15
    Ultra AC/5++ Mydron - 2 Recoil - 2 Tons $380,000 45x2 10x2 16 90 540 2 7 15

    Autocannon/10 Heavy Autocannon

    One of the most powerful and efficient weapons mounted in combat, AC/10s are known for their heavy damage and ability to stagger opponents. Like all Autocannon weaponry, AC/10s suffer from recoil effects from continuous fire.

    The LB 10-X sands away considerable amounts of armor and severely destabilizes targets with its large-gauge scatter shots and high stability damage. Like all LB-X Autocannons, the LB 10-X fires cluster munitions and suffers recoil from continuous fire.

    Ultra AC/10s improve upon the already impressive capabilities of the standard models. Like all Ultra Autocannon weaponry, UAC/10s suffer from substantial recoil effects from firing and consume two ammo per attack.

    Weapon Manufacturer Bonus A Bonus B Cost Damage Instability Heat MinRange MaxRange Inventory Size Tonnage Ammo / ton
    Autocannon/10 Western $140,000 60 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10+ Defiance + 2 Acc. $230,000 60 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10+ Imperator + 25% Crit. $150,000 60 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10+ Kali_Yama + 5 Dmg. $160,000 65 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10+ Mydron + 10 Stb.Dmg. $160,000 60 30 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10++ Defiance + 4 Acc. $310,000 60 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10++ Federated + 25% Crit. + 10 Stb.Dmg. $170,000 60 30 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10++ Imperator + 50% Crit. $160,000 60 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10++ Kali_Yama + 10 Dmg. $170,000 70 20 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10++ Mydron + 20 Stb.Dmg. $180,000 60 40 12 0 450 3 12 8
    Autocannon/10+++ Federated + 50% Crit. + 20 Stb.Dmg. $190,000 60 40 12 0 450 3 12 8
    LB10-X AC Western $230,000 10x8 5x8 10 0 450 4 11 8
    LB10-X AC+ Western + 1 Dmg. - 0.5 Ton $250,000 11x8 5x8 10 0 450 4 10.5 8
    LB10-X AC++ Western + 2 Dmg. - 1 Ton $270,000 12x8 5x8 10 0 450 4 10 8
    Ultra AC/10 Federated $320,000 60x2 20x2 24 0 450 3 13 8
    Ultra AC/10+ Federated + 5 Stb.Dmg. - 1.5 Tons $450,000 60x2 25x2 24 0 450 3 11.5 8
    Ultra AC/10++ Federated + 10 Stb.Dmg. - 3 Tons $520,000 60x2 30x2 24 0 450 3 10 8





    Autocannon/20 Shredder Autocannon

    The king of the battlefield in terms of raw damage, AC/20s hit harder than any other weapon. However, this comes at the expense of weight, range, and severely limited ammunition. Like all Autocannon weaponry, AC/20s suffer from recoil effects from continuous fire.

    Delivering massive cluster rounds of stability damage with each volley, the LB 20-X smashes its opponents into the ground at short range and strips armor away in hunks. Like all LB-X Autocannons, the LB 20-X fires cluster munitions and suffers recoil from continuous fire.

    Delivering unparalleled damage output, Ultra AC/20s issue nightmarish volleys of devastation. Like all Ultra Autocannon weaponry, UAC/20s suffer from substantial recoil effects from firing and consume two ammo per attack.

    Weapon Manufacturer Bonus A Bonus B Cost Damage Instability Heat MinRange MaxRange Inventory Size Tonnage Ammo / ton
    Autocannon/20 Western $180,000 100 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20+ Defiance + 2 Acc. $270,000 100 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20+ Imperator + 25% Crit. $180,000 100 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20+ Kali_Yama + 10 Dmg. $190,000 110 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20+ Mydron + 10 Stb.Dmg. $190,000 100 50 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20++ Defiance + 4 Acc. $370,000 100 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20++ Federated + 50% Crit. $190,000 100 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20++ Imperator + 20 Dmg. $210,000 120 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20++ Kali_Yama + 10 Dmg. + 10 Stb.Dmg. $200,000 110 50 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20++ Mydron + 20 Stb.Dmg. $200,000 100 60 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20+++ Federated + 20 Dmg. + 20 Stb.Dmg. $230,000 120 60 24 0 270 4 14 5
    Autocannon/20-SV Western Special $180,000 100 40 24 0 270 4 14 5
    LB20-X AC Western $240,000 20x6 10x6 20 0 270 6 14 5
    LB20-X AC+ Western + 2 Stb.Dmg. - 1 Ton $250,000 20x6 12x6 20 0 270 6 13 5
    LB20-X AC++ Western + 4 Stb.Dmg. - 2 Tons $260,000 20x6 14x6 20 0 270 6 12 5
    Ultra AC/20 Federated $370,000 100x2 40x2 48 0 270 4 15 5
    Ultra AC/20+ Federated + 10 Dmg. - 1.5 Tons $540,000 110x2 40x2 48 0 270 4 13.5 5
    Ultra AC/20++ Federated + 20 Dmg. - 3 Tons $650,000 120x2 40x2 48 0 270 4 12 5






    Gauss Rifle Magnetic Cannonn

    A Gauss Rifle uses electromagnetic charges to accelerate metallic rounds at extremely high speed, dealing massive damage by kinetic force alone and bypassing a small amount of armor entirely. Unlike Autocannons, Gauss Rifles do not suffer recoil effects from firing and have a baseline bonus to accuracy. Gauss Rifles explode if destroyed, taking the entire mounted location with them.

    Weapon Manufacturer Bonus A Bonus B Cost Damage Instability Heat MinRange MaxRange Inventory Size Tonnage Ammo / ton
    Gauss Rifle SCI $1,480,000 75 40 5 180 660 5 15 8
    Gauss Rifle M7 SCI - 2 Tons $2,960,000 75 40 5 180 660 5 13 8
    Gauss Rifle M9 SCI - 2 Tons - 1 Slot $4,440,000 75 40 5 180 660 4 13 8