UGC Rail Launchers

RAIL LAUNCHERS

The UGC has developed “rail launcher”, an electro-magnetic rail-gun that launches missiles. Micro, Mini, short and medium range missiles can be used in their particular type of launcher. Only UGC-designed missiles can be used.

L-02a Rail Micro-Missile Launcher
L-08 Rail Mini-Missile Launcher

L-15b Rail SRM Launcher
L-22 Rail MRM Launcher

L-02a Rail launcher

This towed rail launcher system consists of four specially engineered heavy rail gun barrels mounted on a 2 wheel carriage. The LIMA-02 (said “LEE-MA zero too“) is fed from four 20-round drums on both sides of the system. This system is effective both in a low-altitude air defense role, and in a ground-role. The system is optically or radar controlled and can be installed on armored vehicles. Designed for Micro-Missiles. Can be mounted on any larger land vehicle.
Purpose: Heavy Assault.
Weight: 1.2 tons
Damage and Range: Varies by type used.
Rate Of Fire: Per gunner’s attacks per melee.
Payload: 20 per magazine (loads from the sides) per barrel (80 total).
Bonus: Either quadruples the normal range of the missile OR triples it and adds +3 to strike.
Cost and Availability: 10,000€ each; By Assignment
Black Market Cost: Not available

L-08 Rail Launcher (co-mounted on a trailer with an L-02a for AAA defense)

This towed rail launcher system is a semi automatic weapon system. The LIMA-08 (said “LEE-MA zero ate“) is fed from 10-round clips on the right side of the gun. The system is radar controlled, but manually fired and designed for Mini-Missile’s. Can be mounted on any larger land vehicle.
Purpose: Heavy Assault.
Weight: 2 tons
Damage and Range: Varies by type used.
Rate Of Fire: Per gunner’s attacks per melee.
Payload: 10 per magazine (loads from the right side).
Bonus: Either quadruples the normal range of the missile OR triples it and adds +3 to strike.
Cost and Availability: 20,000€ each; By Assignment
Black Market Cost: Not available

L-15b Rail Launcher

This self propelled rail launcher system consists of a semi automatic weapon system. The Type 15b system is fed from a 20 round magazine inside the hull of the vehicle, and takes 20 minutes to reload. The system is radar controlled. Designed for SRM’s.
Purpose: Heavy Assault.
Weight: 3.4 tons
Damage and Range: Varies by type used.
Rate Of Fire: Per gunner’s attacks per melee.
Payload: 20 per magazine. Takes 20 minutes to reload.
Bonus: Either quadruples the normal range of the missile OR triples it and adds +3 to strike.
Cost: 75,000€ each
Availability: By Assignment
Black Market Cost: Not available

L-22 Rail Launcher

This fixed position rail launcher is single shot, and intended for area defense. It is radar controlled, manually commanded, supported by off-site radar designators (including Hornet fighters). Designed for MRM’s. Only found around major cities around a planet, usually 6 to 12 such sites more-or-less equally around the planet or on capital ships
Purpose: Heavy Assault.
Weight: 5 tons
Damage and Range: Varies by type used.
Rate Of Fire: Once per melee.
Payload: Single shot. Must be hand loaded.
Bonus: Either triples the normal range of the missile OR doubles it and adds +3 to strike.
Cost: 100,000€ each
Availability: By Assignment
Black Market Cost: Not available.