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Line 29: Due to their size and tonnage, ProtoMech weapon loadouts are somewhere between that of battle armor and 'Mechs. Most Protos have a "main gun", a single weapon or piece of equipment of any weight which is braced to the torso but aimed and fired with their hands. Wielding the "main gun" almost as easily as a normal trooper would a rifle gives the ProtoMech a more flexible firing arc and makes training new pilots easier. Two additional weapons or pieces of equipment can be mounted on the torso, though their combined weight cannot exceed two tons, and each arm can mount one weapon no greater than a half-ton in weight. ProtoMechs can carry most of the same weapons and equipment as found on 'Mechs, although instead of carrying standard missile launchers they mount groups of missile tubes together.<ref name=TRO3060/> Weapons such as the [[ER Micro Laser]] and [[Light Machine Gun]] were initially developed by the Smoke Jaguars specifically for ProtoMechs, though they have since spread to other combat units. Due to their size and tonnage, ProtoMech weapon loadouts are somewhere between that of battle armor and 'Mechs. Most Protos have a "main gun", a single weapon or piece of equipment of any weight which is braced to the torso but aimed and fired with their hands. Wielding the "main gun" almost as easily as a normal trooper would a rifle gives the ProtoMech a more flexible firing arc and makes training new pilots easier. Two additional weapons or pieces of equipment can be mounted on the torso, though their combined weight cannot exceed two tons, and each arm can mount one weapon no greater than a half-ton in weight. ProtoMechs can carry most of the same weapons and equipment as found on 'Mechs, although instead of carrying standard missile launchers they mount groups of missile tubes together.<ref name=TRO3060/> Weapons such as the [[ER Micro Laser]] and [[Light Machine Gun]] were initially developed by the Smoke Jaguars specifically for ProtoMechs, though they have since spread to other combat units. − For all their benefits though, ProtoMechs have several drawbacks (beyond that associated with using EI). Because of their size and the specialized nature of their construction and components, ProtoMechs cannot utilize [[XL engine]]s, [[Endo-Steel]], [[ferro-fibrous armor]], [[Targeting Computer]]s, [[Double Heat Sinks]] or [[MASC]] (though they do have access to a superior alternative to MASC, in the form of the [[ProtoMech Myomer Booster]]). ProtoMechs nine tons and under are also not equipped with ejection systems, and cannot dump ammunition in an emergency. Additionally, though the highly-advanced heat sinks used by ProtoMechs means they never build up heat from firing their weapons or moving, they are more adversely affected by extreme temperatures, including fire and [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] ammunition, than 'Mechs. Those equipped with arms are also unable to flip or reverse them, requiring that they twist their torso to hit opponents directly behind them.<ref name=TRO3060/> + For all their benefits though, ProtoMechs have several drawbacks (beyond that associated with using EI). Because of their size and the specialized nature of their construction and components, ProtoMechs cannot utilize [[XL engine]]s, [[Endo-Steel]], [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]], [[Targeting Computer]]s, [[Double Heat Sinks]] or [[MASC]] (though they do have access to a superior alternative to MASC, in the form of the [[ProtoMech Myomer Booster]]). ProtoMechs nine tons and under are also not equipped with ejection systems, and cannot dump ammunition in an emergency. Additionally, though the highly-advanced heat sinks used by ProtoMechs means they never build up heat from firing their weapons or moving, they are more adversely affected by extreme temperatures, including fire and [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] ammunition, than 'Mechs. Those equipped with arms are also unable to flip or reverse them, requiring that they twist their torso to hit opponents directly behind them.<ref name=TRO3060/> Like other units, the individual ProtoMech designs have their own roles which are determined by speed, armor, and equipment. Some, like the ''[[Siren (ProtoMech)|Siren]]'', use their high speed for recon work. Others like the ''[[Gorgon (ProtoMech)|Gorgon]]'' can provide fire support, though not to the same degree that heavier vehicles can. Like other units, the individual ProtoMech designs have their own roles which are determined by speed, armor, and equipment. Some, like the ''[[Siren (ProtoMech)|Siren]]'', use their high speed for recon work. Others like the ''[[Gorgon (ProtoMech)|Gorgon]]'' can provide fire support, though not to the same degree that heavier vehicles can.
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Due to their size and tonnage, ProtoMech weapon loadouts are somewhere between that of battle armor and 'Mechs. Most Protos have a "main gun", a single weapon or piece of equipment of any weight which is braced to the torso but aimed and fired with their hands. Wielding the "main gun" almost as easily as a normal trooper would a rifle gives the ProtoMech a more flexible firing arc and makes training new pilots easier. Two additional weapons or pieces of equipment can be mounted on the torso, though their combined weight cannot exceed two tons, and each arm can mount one weapon no greater than a half-ton in weight. ProtoMechs can carry most of the same weapons and equipment as found on 'Mechs, although instead of carrying standard missile launchers they mount groups of missile tubes together.<ref name=TRO3060/> Weapons such as the [[ER Micro Laser]] and [[Light Machine Gun]] were initially developed by the Smoke Jaguars specifically for ProtoMechs, though they have since spread to other combat units. | Due to their size and tonnage, ProtoMech weapon loadouts are somewhere between that of battle armor and 'Mechs. Most Protos have a "main gun", a single weapon or piece of equipment of any weight which is braced to the torso but aimed and fired with their hands. Wielding the "main gun" almost as easily as a normal trooper would a rifle gives the ProtoMech a more flexible firing arc and makes training new pilots easier. Two additional weapons or pieces of equipment can be mounted on the torso, though their combined weight cannot exceed two tons, and each arm can mount one weapon no greater than a half-ton in weight. ProtoMechs can carry most of the same weapons and equipment as found on 'Mechs, although instead of carrying standard missile launchers they mount groups of missile tubes together.<ref name=TRO3060/> Weapons such as the [[ER Micro Laser]] and [[Light Machine Gun]] were initially developed by the Smoke Jaguars specifically for ProtoMechs, though they have since spread to other combat units. | ||
| − | For all their benefits though, ProtoMechs have several drawbacks (beyond that associated with using EI). Because of their size and the specialized nature of their construction and components, ProtoMechs cannot utilize [[XL engine]]s, [[Endo-Steel]], [[ | + | For all their benefits though, ProtoMechs have several drawbacks (beyond that associated with using EI). Because of their size and the specialized nature of their construction and components, ProtoMechs cannot utilize [[XL engine]]s, [[Endo-Steel]], [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]], [[Targeting Computer]]s, [[Double Heat Sinks]] or [[MASC]] (though they do have access to a superior alternative to MASC, in the form of the [[ProtoMech Myomer Booster]]). ProtoMechs nine tons and under are also not equipped with ejection systems, and cannot dump ammunition in an emergency. Additionally, though the highly-advanced heat sinks used by ProtoMechs means they never build up heat from firing their weapons or moving, they are more adversely affected by extreme temperatures, including fire and [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] ammunition, than 'Mechs. Those equipped with arms are also unable to flip or reverse them, requiring that they twist their torso to hit opponents directly behind them.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
Like other units, the individual ProtoMech designs have their own roles which are determined by speed, armor, and equipment. Some, like the ''[[Siren (ProtoMech)|Siren]]'', use their high speed for recon work. Others like the ''[[Gorgon (ProtoMech)|Gorgon]]'' can provide fire support, though not to the same degree that heavier vehicles can. | Like other units, the individual ProtoMech designs have their own roles which are determined by speed, armor, and equipment. Some, like the ''[[Siren (ProtoMech)|Siren]]'', use their high speed for recon work. Others like the ''[[Gorgon (ProtoMech)|Gorgon]]'' can provide fire support, though not to the same degree that heavier vehicles can. | ||