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[Catalina Steiner]

Ping Time
Category: -

The time it takes to communicate with the server. A higher ping might result in missed shots or gameplay stutters in extreme cases.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:36 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Point
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1. A forward position with a clear line of sight on the enemy.
2. Smallest organizational Clan unit size.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:36 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Poke
Category: -

The act of briefly emerging from cover to look or fire at opposing forces.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:37 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Pop-Tarting
Category: -

The act of shooting while in the air using jump jets.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:37 AM.

[Coryphee]

PPC
Category: Energy Weapons

Short for Particle Projector Cannon, they are potent long range energy weapons capable of dealing large amounts of damage and disrupting enemy ECM systems. Standard Inner Sphere PPC's do not deal damage at close range.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:37 AM.

[Ibrandul Mike]

Premium Time
Category: -

Purchased using MC, premium time increases the rate of XP and C-Bills gain in matches. Premium time is good for new users who wish to catch up with their friends.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:38 AM.

[Coryphee]

PUG
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1. Acronym of Pick Up Gamer, a casual gamer.
2. Acronym of a Pick Up Group made with LFG for example.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:39 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Pull Back / Fall Back
Category: -

To retreat to a safe position.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:39 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Pulse Laser
Category: Energy Weapons

A Laser weapon that delivers its damage in concentrated bursts, considerably reducing the time required to deal its max damage.

There are seven types of Pulse Laser:
Small Pulse Laser (SPL)
Medium Pulse Laser (MPL)
Large Pulse Laser (LPL)

Clan Micro Pulse Laser
Clan Small Pulse Laser (cSPL)
Clan Medium Pulse Laser (cMPL)
Clan Large Pulse Laser (cLPL)

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 26 July 2017 - 02:10 PM.

[Ibrandul Mike]

Push
Category: -

To move forward as a unit while holding formation.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:40 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Quirk
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A special trait or ability unique to a particular variant of 'Mech. These quirks are often advantageous but can also be negative in nature.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:41 AM.

[Ibrandul Mike]

Range On Target
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Long range line-of-sight on an enemy.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:41 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Rotate
Category: -

A maneuver where a group of 'Mechs attempt to move to more advantageous position on a different side of the enemy mass.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:42 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Rush
Category: -

To move towards a location without stopping or consideration for maintaining formation.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:42 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Sarna
Category: Lore

1. A Heavily populated world with a long and ancient legacy now under the control of the Federated Suns.
2. Sarna.net, a Website with information about BattleTech Lore.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:44 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Solaris
Category: Lore

A world famous for its gladiatorial games between MechWarriors. Despite its location in Steiner space Solaris is considered neutral ground.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:45 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Space Defense System / SDS
Category: Lore

Space Defense Systems were created by the Star League to protect its most valuable worlds. Consisting of orbital weapons platforms and surface naval batteries, an SDS is both a valuable target and asset for any would-be invaders.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:46 AM.

[Ibrandul Mike]

Star League
Category: Lore

The League was a union between the Great Houses under the rule of House Cameron. Humanity prospered and progressed for two centuries before House Cameron was destroyed in a coup and the Star League collapsed.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:47 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Successor State
Category: Lore

The term applied to the governments run by the Great Houses. These nations have distinct cultures dating back centuries to ancient Terra.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:47 AM.

[Catalina Steiner]

Succession Wars
Category: Lore

The wars for control of the Inner Sphere that ensued after the collapse of the Star League.

Edited by Ibrandul Mike, 21 July 2017 - 06:48 AM.