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=== Ammo Location System === This concept of ammo storage, generally exercised by LRM "boats" or 'Mechs heavily dependent on ballistics, is to use the principles from the ALS (Ammo Location System) to keep ammo stored within a 'Mech in rather commonly struck hardpoints. The key to this system is knowing how much ammo is in a ton, where it is stored in your 'Mech, and in what order your 'Mech will be using its ammo stores. This gives you a clear picture of what components are vulnerable to an ammo explosion at any given time. It also means you can use previously ammo filled components to absorb incoming damage, since empty ammo doesn't explode. If you're going to be using an ammo dependent 'Mech, you should read the guide on ALS. If you ever forget where ammo is stored in your 'Mech, you can check the readout in your cockpit--yes, that little flashing 'Mech panel accurately tells you where your ammo is stored and in what amount. The order ammo is used in is as follows: Center Torso->Right Torso->Left Torso->Left Arm->Right Arm->Left Leg->Right Leg->Head.
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