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{{InfoBoxWeapon
| image = [[File:Large pulse laser.jpg|191px]]
| name = Large Pulse Laser
| Type = Energy (Pulse)
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]/[[Inner Sphere|IS]]
| Year Introduced = 
Clan = [[2824]] [[Clan Coyote|CCY]]
IS = [[2609]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]]<ref name="TMp226">''TechManual'', p. 226: "Laser - Pulse Lasers"</ref><ref name="TMp291"/>
| Year Extinction = 
IS = [[2950]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Year Reintroduced = 
IS = [[3037]] [[Draconis Combine|DC]]<ref name="TMp226"/><ref name="TMp291"/>
| Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]]
| Availability Rating = 
| Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]]<ref name="TMp291"/>
| Heat =10<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref><ref name="TMp342">''TechManual'', p. 342: "Clan Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref>
| Damage = 
Clan = 10<ref name="TMp342"/>
IS = 9<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TMp341"/><ref name="TMp342"/>
| Short Range = 
Clan = 1-6<ref name="TMp342"/>
IS = 1-3<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Medium Range =
Clan = 7-14<ref name="TMp342"/>
IS = 4-7<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Long Range = 
Clan = 15-20<ref name="TMp342"/>
IS = 8-10<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Tons = 
Clan = 6<ref name="TMp342"/>
IS = 7<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Critical Slots = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Ammo Per Ton = n/a
| Cost (unloaded) = 175,000<ref name="TMp291">''TechManual'', p. 291: "Heavy Weapons and Equipment Table"</ref>
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = n/a
| BV (1.0) = 
Clan = 265
IS = 119
| BV (2.0) =
Clan = 265<ref name="TMp318">''TechManual'', p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
IS = 119<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref>
}}

== Description ==
'''Pulse lasers''' differ from traditional laser weaponry, in that instead of firing one powerful beam, they maintain laser beams fired off in quick succession. While offering an overall increased rate of fire, the heat output also increases accordingly. Pulse lasers increase damage because they allow vaporized armor to dissipate from the location of damage. This allows subsequent pulses to reach the target area without being diffused by the vapor.<ref name="TMp226"/>

'''Large Pulse Lasers''' are the largest pulse lasers, with a both destructive and far-reaching pulse beam. While even assault 'Mechs can be devastated by a short barrage of Large Pulse Laser fire, the heat buildup is tremendous and will quickly overheat 'Mechs if used for prolonged periods.<ref name="TMp226"/>

While not designated as such in the names, Clan Pulse Lasers have greatly extended range over Inner Sphere models.

== Models ==
The Large Pulse Laser is manufactured on the following planets:
===Diverse Optics Type 20===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Irian]]
| [[Diverse Optics Incorporated]]
| [[Grand Titan]]
| <ref name="TRO:3055Up82">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 82: "States that this model is used on the ''[[Grand Titan]]'', its only appearance. Assuming this is not a typo, it makes the most sense for the FWL 'Mech to be getting its weapons from [[Irian]], not [[Kessel]]"</ref>
|}

===Diverse Optics Type 20P===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Keystone]]
| [[Earthwerks Ltd.]]
| [[Grand Titan]]
| |<ref> ''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 186</ref>
|}

===<span id="Series 44h">Series 44h</span>===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''  
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[New Oslo]]
| [[Manufacturing Site 3]]
| [[Parash]]
| <ref name=TRO3085p148>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 148</ref>
|}

===Thunderbolt-12===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|-
| [[Tharkad]]
| [[TharHes Industries]]
| [[Manticore]] 
| <ref name=TRO3085p98>''Technical Readout: 3085 Upgrade'', p. 98</ref>
|-
| [[Inarcs]]
| [[Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.]]
| [[Enfield]] 
| <ref name=TRO3085p134>''Technical Readout: 3085 Upgrade'', p. 134</ref>
|-
|}

===Tronel PPL-20===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[ Irian]]
| [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
| [[Albatross]]
| <ref> ''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 184</ref>
|-
|}

===Tronel XIII===
The energy pulses from the ''Tronel XIII'' are described as being bright green.<ref name=Ec5>''Eclipse'', ch. 5</ref>
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Paradise]]
| [[Curtiss Militech]]
| [[Wraith]]
| <ref name=TRO3055p46>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 46</ref>
|-
|}

===Victory Drumbeat===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Marduk]]
| [[Victory Industries]]
| [[Griffin]]
| <ref name=TRO3050p128>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 128</ref>
|-
|}

== References ==
<references />

== Bibliography ==
* ''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
* ''[[Eclipse]]'' (novella)
* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]''
* ''[[TechManual]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
* ''[[Total Warfare]]''


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