Ballistic weapons

Ballistic weapons are familiar; they’re similar to modern guns. There are four different classes of autocannon: the AC/2​, the AC/5​, the AC/10​ and the AC/20​. The numbers indicate how powerful the weapon is; the AC/2 does comparatively light damage, but has enormous range, while the AC/20 does absolutely crushing damage (it’s the most damaging weapon in the game!) but has very short range.

• Ballistic weapons generate less heat, but use ammunition.
• That ammo can run out or even be damaged by enemy fire and explode, causing additional internal damage to that location on your ‘Mech.
• All ballistic weapons deal some stability damage relative to their class as well.
• Ballistic weapons incur a small “Refire Penalty” to their to-hit % when fired multiple turns in a row.
• Each AutoCannon type has a specific range, corresponding to its tactical role.

Ranges
Type	Minimal	Optimal	Max
Gauss	180m	360m	660m
AC/2	120m	480m	720m
AC/5	90m	360m	540m
AC/10	0m	300m	450m
AC/20	0m	180m	270m

List

AC/2

An AC/2 combined with a medium laser and an LRM rack on a JagerMech

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.

Name	Manufacturer	Mounting		Damage			Combat performance			Value	Rarity
		Tonnage	Slots	Direct	Stability	Heat	Heat generated	Accuracy Modifier	Critical Multiplier
AC/2	GM	6	1	25	5	0	4			50,000	0
AC/2 +	Defiance	6	1	25	5	0	4	+2		90,000	2
AC/2 +	Federated	6	1	25	5	0	4		+25%	60,000	1
AC/2 +	Kali Yama	6	1	30	5	0	4			70,000	2
AC/2 +	Mydron	6	1	25	15	0	4			70,000	2
AC/2 + +	Defiance	6	1	25	5	0	4	+4		130,000	4
AC/2 + +	Federated	6	1	25	5	0	4		+50%	80,000	2
AC/2 + +	Imperator	6	1	25	5	0	4	+2	+25%	100,000	3
AC/2 + +	Kali Yama	6	1	35	5	0	4			80,000	4
AC/2 + +	Mydron	6	1	25	25	0	4			90,000	4
AC/2 + + +	Imperator	6	1	25	5	0	4	+4	+50%	150,000	5

AC/5

A stock AC/5 on a Blackjack.

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.

Name	Manufacturer	Mounting		Damage			Combat performance			Value	Rarity
		Tonnage	Slots	Direct	Stability	Heat	Heat generated	Accuracy Modifier	Critical Multiplier
AC/5	GM	8	2	45	10	0	8			100,000	0
AC/5 +	Defiance	8	2	45	10	0	8	+2		170,000	2
AC/5 +	Federated	8	2	45	10	0	8		+25%	110,000	1
AC/5 +	Imperator	8	2	45	20	0	8			120,000	2
AC/5 +	Kali Yama	8	2	50	10	0	8			120,000	2
AC/5 + +	Defiance	8	2	45	10	0	8	+4		240,000	4
AC/5 + +	Federated	8	2	45	10	0	8		+50%	120,000	2
AC/5 + +	Imperator	8	2	45	30	0	8			140,000	4
AC/5 + +	Kali Yama	8	2	55	10	0	8			130,000	4
AC/5 + +	Mydron	8	2	45	20	0	8	+2		190,000	2
AC/5 + + +	Mydron	8	2	45	30	0	8	+4		270,000	4

AC/10

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.

Name	Manufacturer	Mounting		Damage			Combat performance			Value	Rarity
		Tonnage	Slots	Direct	Stability	Heat	Heat generated	Accuracy Modifier	Critical Multiplier
AC/10	Western	12	3	60	20	0	12			140,000	0
AC/10 +	Defiance	12	3	60	20	0	12	+2		230,000	2
AC/10 +	Imperator	12	3	60	20	0	12		+25%	150,000	1
AC/10 +	Kali Yama	12	3	65	20	0	12			160,000	2
AC/10 +	Mydron	12	3	60	30	0	12			160,000	2
AC/10 + +	Defiance	12	3	60	20	0	12	+4		310,000	4
AC/10 + +	Federated	12	3	60	30	0	12		+25%	170,000	3
AC/10 + +	Imperator	12	3	60	20	0	12		+50%	160,000	2
AC/10 + +	Kali Yama	12	3	70	20	0	12			170,000	4
AC/10 + +	Mydron	12	3	60	40	0	12			180,000	4
AC/10 + + +	Federated	12	3	60	40	0	12		+50%	190,000	5

AC/20

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.

Name	Manufacturer	Mounting		Damage			Combat performance			Value	Rarity
		Tonnage	Slots	Direct	Stability	Heat	Heat generated	Accuracy Modifier	Critical Multiplier
AC/20	Kali Yama	14	4	100	40	0	24			180,000	0
AC/20 +	Defiance	14	4	100	40	0	24	+2		270,000	2
AC/20 +	Federated	14	4	100	40	0	24		+25%	180,000	1
AC/20 +	Imperator	14	4	110	40	0	24			190,000	2
AC/20 +	Mydron	14	4	100	50	0	24			190,000	2
AC/20 + +	Defiance	14	4	100	40	0	24	+4		370,000	4
AC/20 + +	Federated	14	4	100	40	0	24		+50%	190,000	2
AC/20 + +	Imperator	14	4	120	40	0	24			210,000	4
AC/20 + +	Kali Yama	14	4	110	50	0	24			200,000	3
AC/20 + +	Mydron	14	4	100	60	0	24			200,000	4
AC/20 + + +	Kali Yama	14	4	120	60	0	24			230,000	5

Gauss rifle

A Gauss Rifle uses electromagnetic charges to accelerate metallic rounds at extremely high speed, dealing massive damage by kinetic force alone. Unlike Autocannons, Gauss Rifles do not suffer recoil effects from firing, and their ammunition will not explode upon a Critical Hit.

Name	Manufacturer	Mounting		Damage			Combat performance			Value	Rarity
		Tonnage	Slots	Direct	Stability	Heat	Heat generated	Accuracy Modifier	Critical Multiplier
Gauss Rifle	SCI	15	5	75	40	0	5	+1		1,480,000	20

Behind the scenes

• The beta featured model names as well as manufacturer identifiers. However, this was swapped for more intuitive (if gamey) + signs to denote advanced variants.