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Developer-Level ErrataIn case of any contradiction, developer-level errata takes precedence over the current errata document.The following are the new entries for version 2.2:
BattleMech MASC and TSM Table (p. 52)Under “BattleMech MASC and TSM Table”, footnote text"*Percentage of the BattleMech's total weight (in tons). Round this figure up to the nearest full ton/critical slot."
Change to:"*Percentage of the BattleMech's total weight (in tons). Round this figure normally to the nearest full ton/critical slot."
Artemis IV Fire-Control System (p. 207)Under “Construction Rules”, replace the first and second paragraphs with the following: "The Artemis IV FCS is only applicable to standard LRM, SRM and MML launchers (including any one-shot or torpedo versions). If Artemis IV is added to an applicable launcher, every applicable launcher on the unit must have Artemis IV (non-applicable launchers, such as Streak SRMs, may still be installed). For example, if a unit has one Artemis IV-equipped LRM launcher, then every single standard LRM, SRM and MML launcher on the unit must have Artemis IV. Note that while Clan ATM launchers have Artemis IV integrated as part of their design, ATM launchers do not count as an applicable launcher type, meaning you can have ATMs on the same unit as LRM, SRM or MML launchers without Artemis IV.
Artemis IV must be placed in the same location as the launcher it is added to. If a launcher that must receive an Artemis enhancement is set in a location with no space remaining for the Artemis, then Artemis IV may not be mounted on that unit at all, because one of its launchers cannot receive the required upgrade.
For OmniMechs with one or more fixed (i.e. non-pod-mounted) missile launchers, whether or not the fixed launchers have Artemis determines the ’Mech’s usage of Artemis. This cannot be modified through alternate configurations. For example, for an OmniMech with fixed launchers without Artemis, no launcher on the ’Mech, fixed or not, may have Artemis. Conversely, for an OmniMech with Artemis-equipped fixed launchers, all its applicable launchers must be equipped with Artemis.”
Gauss Rifle (p. 219)Under “Construction Rules”, at the end of the second paragraph insert:"On aerospace fighters, Heavy Gauss rifles may only be installed in the nose or tail, never the wings."
Retractable Blade (p. 237)Under “Construction Rules”, after the first paragraph, insert: "Retractable Blades may only be mounted in a ’Mech’s arms. Installing a Retractable Blade does not require a hand actuator to be located in the same arm, but arms intended to use a Retractable Blade must have shoulder, upper and lower arm actuators."
Targeting Computer (p. 238)Under “Construction Rules”, second paragraph, first sentence“The weight of a targeting computer is based on the weight of all direct-fire, non-missile heavy weapons (not counting machine guns, flamers or TAG systems) used by the unit.”
Change to:“The weight of a targeting computer is based on the weight of all non-missile heavy weapons of the pulse and/or direct-fire Types (not counting machine guns, flamers or TAG systems) used by the unit.”
Transport Bay Table (p. 239)Under "Small Craft (per cubicle)", change Capacity from “1 Small Craft (up to 200 tons)” to “1 aerial unit (up to 200 tons)
Triple Strength Myomer (p. 240)An entry changing the intro date of Triple Strength Myomer has been pulled pending review. For now, assume the original TechManual entry is correct.
Dumper (p. 243)Under “Construction Rules”, replace the entry with the following:“A dumper can be installed to any cargo bay type. It must be assigned to some or all of a cargo-carrying unit’s cargo weight, and must indicate the direction it dumps its contents when emptied (Front, Left/Right Side or Rear). The weight of the dumper is equal to 5 percent of the cargo being dumped (rounded up in accordance with the weight standard for the unit in question), and the dumper’s critical/equipment slot must be allocated to the same location where the cargo to be dumped is located. Only one dumper can be mounted per cargo bay.”
Missile Launchers (p. 262)Under “Missile Munitions”, “Multi-Purpose Missiles”, delete the last sentence (“Weighing in at double the mass…”)Calculate Base Weapon Battle Rating (p. 303)Under “IndustrialMech Targeting Systems”Delete this entire paragraph. The modifier has been moved to “Step 3: Calculate Final Battle Value”.
Step 3: Calculate Final Battle Value (p. 304) Replace the first paragraph with the following: "Calculate a ‘Mech’s final BV by adding its Defensive and Offensive Battle Ratings. If the ‘Mech is equipped with a Small cockpit, multiply this total by .95. An IndustrialMech without advanced fire control (see p. 69) multiplies this total by 0.9.
Round the remaining fraction normally to the nearest whole number."
Infantry TAG:Specialized Infantry featuring this item appeared in the latest revision of Tactical Operations. However, as the item itself is Tournament Legal, Standard Rules equipment, I've attached the write-up for the gear here; a future revision of TechManual will include it. Thank you.