Overview
Historically the Artemis IV Fire Control System was introduced in 2598.
Technically it's a missile guidance system.
Effect
- improves the grouping size of LRM and SRM volleys.
- improves the lock-on-time and tracking strength of LRMs.
- does NOT add guidance to SRMs.
- is not available for Streak SRM.
- does interfere/is not available to NARC bearer?
Artemis:
- makes use of its own (and sure more expensive) ammunition.
- ammo weights 1t more than same ammunition without guidance capable warhead.
- can be applied to all standard LRM and SRM launchers.
- capable weapons will take up one extra Critical Slot and weigh 1t more than usual.
Upgrade
- Mechlab Upgrade panel has an Artemis category with two options: Remove / Buy.
- The Artemis category will only show up if the ‘Mech does have Missile Hardpoints.
- Ability to select the upgrade will depend on availability of sufficient Critical Slots and tonnage.
- Changing options will automatically upgrade/downgrade any existing eligible Missile Weapon and swap any eligible missile ammo to the proper type.
- Price of the upgrade includes cost of the upgrade itself plus cost of the ammo (if there wasn't enough in the inventory).
- Mechlab 'Loadout' equip list will only show up Artemis eligible versions of weapons and ammo if the upgrade is installed
Change Log
November 6, 2012: Artemis IV FCS added to the game.