Photon Mortar

Photon Mortar

The Photon Mortar fires rounds similar to the Photon Grenade, only larger. and for longer distances. The Photon Mortar is operated two man teams. One man carries the mortar on a back mount, the other additional mortar shells, and the base, allowing both men to carry rifles. The round is loaded dropped into the muzzle, and a magnetic pulse launches it. The pulse can also can also impart spin, allowing for indirect fire in microgravity environments. While worn, the Mortar can be fired for a range up to 1 mile/1.6 km. fully assembled it's effective range is raised to 3 miles/4.8 km. STATISTICAL INFORMATION: 1. Width: 4 in/101 mm Base: 12 in/ 304/mm 2. Length: 36 in/ 914 mm Base: 18 in/ 457 3. Weight: 15 lbs/9 kg Base is 5lbs/2.2 kg Total energy reserve: 4 hours of sustained firing before power pack must be replaced. FIRING MODES: Single shot.. Round is entered into breach, and fired. A skilled team can sustain an accurate fire of 16 shells per minute. MORTAR SHELL INFORMATION 1. Diameter: 81mm~3.1 inch 2. Height: 157mm~6.2 inch 3. Weight: .375 grams ~13.2 oz. Power settings: Shell can be set to settings 1-16, with roughly twice the radius of a standard photon grenade. Total energy reserve: 4.0x10^6 megajoulles. TARGETING Team can either use the sight, or information from the Pallas Helmet/Taccorders. MAINTENANCE: Magnetic field integrity maintenance should be undertaken after sustained firing or disuse.