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Battle Computer (Component) The Battle Computer is a computer system located in the cockpit of every BattleMech. The battle computer is responsible for interpreting data received from the 'Mech's Targeting-Tracking System and Diagnostic Interpretation Computer, turning it into useful information which the MechWarrior can understand, and coordinating the overall movement and fire of the 'Mech.. Targeting computer. From Tech Manual, page 238: Quote from: Tech Manual, p238 So if there is a Targeting Computer present, all Direct-Fire weapons are getting its benefit, and when designing a unit all Direct Fire weapons are included in the mass/space calculated for a Targeting Computer. Makes the design and tabletop math easy, instead of keeping track of which DF weapons are getting boosted.

The Targeting Computer Discussion Thread I never got why targeting computers increase a unit's BV by 25% of affected weapons, but increasing gunnery by one point increases BV by at least 20%. I think they are undercosted BV wise so I only use them sparingly. The -1 is the real reason you take them, unless you need base twos or threes it is usually almost better to not make aimed shots. The.. The Targeting Computer can be used to help aim all direct fire weapons, including most energy and ballistic weapons. This results in a -1 to-hit modifier for all eligible weapons that tie in, or the ability to aim for a location that is not the head with a +3 to-hit penalty. Clan Targeting Computers weigh one ton and occupy one critical slot for every five tons of equipment they control.