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[[File:Baboon RGilClan v08.png|right|300px|thumb|''[[Howler (Baboon)|Howler]]'' in the missile boat unit role]]
'''Missile Boat''' is a battlefield role performed by certain models of [['Mech]]s, as well as other ground units. They are primarily armed with indirect fire weapons, such as [[LRM|long-range missiles]].<ref name=CBTIR>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook'', pp. 52-53</ref><ref name=COp135>''Campaign Operations'', p. 135, "Missile Boat"</ref><ref name=ASCEp112>''Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition'', p. 112, "Missile Boat"</ref>

==Description==
Missile boats are identified by their function as providers of heavy, long-range fire support, whereby they attack the enemy from a protective distance with indirect fire. In order to either protect the missile boat or take full advantage of its mission, [[skirmisher]]s and [[Striker (unit role)|striker]]s generally close with the targeted enemy units, while the fire-support launches from behind full cover, such as a hill. Generally comprised of BattleMechs or heavy [[combat vehicles]], they tend to operate on their own or with defensive support nearby, in order to avoid close-quarters fighting. They are functionally similar to the [[Sniper (unit role)|sniper role]], though with the primary armament being indirect.<ref name=ASCp58>''Alpha Strike Companion'', p. 58, "Missile Boat"</ref><ref name=CBTIR/><ref name=COp135/><ref name=ASCEp112/>

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=== Game Description: ''Alpha Strike'' ===
In ''Alpha Strike'', a unit is identified as a Missile Boat when it meets the following standards<ref name=ASCp58/><ref name=ASCEp112/>:<br>
'''Speed''': Any<br>
'''Armor''': Any<br>
'''Range''': Long<br>
'''Special''': [[LRM]]s, indirect, or artillery
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==See Also==
* [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter?Name=&HasBV=false&MinTons=&MaxTons=&MinBV=&MaxBV=&MinIntro=&MaxIntro=&MinCost=&MaxCost=&Roles=Missile+Boat&HasBFAbility=&MinPV=&MaxPV=&BookAuto=&FactionAuto= Master Unit List: Missile Boat (filter)]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition]]''
* ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]''
* ''[[Campaign Operations]]''
* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Rulebook]]''


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