A vehicle can have weapons that are smaller than normal for its size. Such a weapon is classified as a Defence Weapon.
Heavy Weapon: 2x Standard Weapon: A vehicle can only have one heavy weapon.
Standard Weapon: Scale Constant x Size x Strength: Can be mounted in a fixed-fire position.
Light Weapon: 1/2 Standard Weapon: Can be mounted coaxially with a heavy weapon or in a fixed-fire position.
Defensive Weapon: 1/2 Light Weapon
Ordinary Vehicle Weapon Mounts:
Mount |
Weapon Type |
Notes |
Heavy Turret |
Heavy & Coax Light |
One per vehicle. Not fireable by Pilot. |
Turret |
Standard & Coax Light |
No maximum number, but each takes a gunner. Not fireable by Pilot. |
Fixed-Fire |
Standard & Coax Light |
Fireable by Pilot only. Maximum one. |
Defensive Turret |
Defensive |
+2/0 to hit. No limit. Not fireable by Pilot. |
Coaxial Defensive |
Coax Defensive |
Added to Fixed Fire, Turret or Heavy turret, fired by the same gunner. No limit. |
Fixed-Fire Defensive: |
Coax Defensive |
No limit, fireable by Pilot only. |
Super-heavy |
Super-heavy |
One per vehicle. Vehicle must be stationary to fire, and deploy clamps. |
Spinal Mount |
Super-Heavy (up to double heavy) |
Any vehicle with a spinal weapon cannot have any Heavy weapons. Multiply the mass of the weapon by five times for the purpose of encumbrance. Apply the vehicle€s mobility penalty to the Spinal Mount€s attack bonus. |
Note: You may always mount a lighter gun in place of a heavier one.
Mech Weapon Mounts:
Mount |
Weapon Type |
Notes |
Wrist |
Defensive |
One per arm, +2 to hit (ranged only). Can't be fired in the same action as an attack with a weapon held in that hand. |
Head |
Defensive |
+2 to hit, one maximum |
Other |
Defensive |
No limit. |
Super-heavy |
Super-heavy |
One per vehicle. Vehicle must be stationary to fire, and deploy clamps. |
Primary Hand |
Standard |
Replaces hand |
Off-Hand |
Light |
Replaces hand |
Mech Carried Weapons: Mecha can carry and use weapons just like characters can- a heavy weapon in both hands, a standard weapon in its primary hand, and a light weapon in either hand.