Part Description

The Fire-Control System or FCS handles targeting functions such as the size of the AC's aiming reticle or lockbox, lock-on speed, and range.


Stat Guide

CategoryDescriptionComments
Part NameName of the partDuh.
WeightBurden on core and leg weight capacity 
Energy DrainBurden on generator and energy refresh rate 
Max Missile LockHow many lock-ons the FCS can process. Missile unit must be capable of multiple lock-ons. 
Lock TypeStandard (ST)
Wide & Shallow (WS)
Special (SP)
Narrow & Deep (ND)
Sideway (SW)
Lengthway (LW)
 
ST WidthLockbox width when paired with an ST weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
ST HeightLockbox height when paired with an ST weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
ST AreaLockbox width x height when paired with an ST weapon 
ST RangeLock-on range when paired with an ST weaponNot displayed in game. Data-mined value.
WS WidthLockbox width when paired with a WS weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
WS HeightLockbox height when paired with a WS weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
WS AreaLockbox width x height when paired with a WS weapon 
WS RangeLock-on range when paired with a WS weaponNot displayed in game. Data-mined value.
SP WidthLockbox width when paired with an SP weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
SP HeightLockbox height when paired with an SP weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
SP AreaLockbox width x height when paired with an SP weapon 
SP RangeLock-on range when paired with an SP weaponNot displayed in game. Data-mined value.
ND WidthLockbox width when paired with an ND weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
ND HeightLockbox height when paired with an ND weaponNot displayed in game. Arbitrary number initially measured in pixels
ND AreaLockbox width x height when paired with an ND weapon 
ND RangeLock-on range when paired with an ND weaponNot displayed in game. Data-mined value.
Missile Lock TimeLock-on time for missiles. Lower is better.Not displayed in game. Data-mined value.

Part Table

FCS NameLockbox size / Range by Weapon Lock Type
Standard (ST)Wide & Shallow (WS)Special (SP)Narrow & Deep (ND)
DimensionsAreaRangeDimensionsAreaRangeDimensionsAreaRangeDimensionsAreaRange
WidthHeightWidthHeightWidthHeightWidthHeight
COMDEX-C75.66.13480007.07.55361004.44.82185002.62.878000
COMDEX-G08.18.87180007.07.55350004.44.82173002.32.566800
COMDEX-G86.66.14090007.07.55372004.04.418118002.32.568800
QX-216.46.94560008.99.68642006.36.84368003.84.2166000
QX-AF8.18.87175009.610.19655006.36.84380003.43.7137300
TRYX-BOXER   10500   7400   10800   9800
TRYX-QUAD9.15.7521050010.47.27474006.94.632108003.82.399800
QX-90096.67.247130004.54.922105003.94.216135005.25.73011000
FBMB-18X9.58.37998007.35.03670005.53.82178004.23.5156800
RATOR5.96.438230003.94.217220003.53.914250002.83.1920000
P/CV4.44.01780004.23.81660006.36.13890001.61.6210000
Part NameWeightEnergy DrainMax Missile LockLock TypeST-WidthST-HeightST-AreaST-RangeWS-WidthWS-HeightWS-AreaWS-RangeSP-WidthSP-HeightSP-AreaSP-RangeND-WidthND-HeightND-AreaND-RangeMissile lock time
COMDEX-C714244ST5.66.13480007.07.55361004.44.82185002.62.87800016
COMDEX-G014244ST8.18.87180007.07.55350004.44.82173002.32.5668009
COMDEX-G814246ST6.66.14090007.07.55372004.04.418118002.32.56880018
QX-218121WS6.46.94560008.99.68642006.36.84368003.84.216600010
QX-AF10162WS8.18.87175009.610.19655006.36.84380003.43.713730010
TRYX-BOXER10193LW   10500   7400   10800   980015
TRYX-QUAD18386SW9.15.7521050010.47.27474006.94.632108003.82.39980013
QX-900924556ND6.67.247130004.54.922105003.94.216135005.25.7301100010
FBMB-18X21656WS9.58.37998007.35.03670005.53.82178004.23.51568003
RATOR18752ND5.96.438230003.94.217220003.53.914250002.83.19200009
P/CV24551ST4.44.01780004.23.81660006.36.13890001.61.62100009

Individual Part Notes

COMDEX-C7

  • Price: 11100
  • In-game description: Maximum of 4 lock-ons, average performance.
  • Where to acquire: Default AC

COMDEX-G0

  • Price: 22500
  • In-game description: Maximum of 4 lock-ons, fast lock-on.
  • Where to acquire: Shop

COMDEX-G8

  • Price: 16400
  • In-game description: Maximum of 8 lock-ons, long-distance lock-on.
  • Where to acquire: Shop

QX-21

  • Price: 20300
  • In-game description: Maximum of 1 lock-on, short lock over a wide area.
  • Where to acquire: Shop

QX-AF

  • Price: 35700
  • In-game description: Maximum of 2 lock-ons, short lock.
  • Where to acquire: Shop
  • Comments:
    • Largest lockbox for WS weapons
    • Largest lockbox and longest range for SP weapons

TRYX-BOXER

  • Price: 48100
  • In-game description: Maximum of 3 lock-ons, vertical sight.
  • Where to acquire: Shop

TRYX-QUAD

  • Price: 63000
  • In-game description: Maximum of 6 lock-ons, horizontal sight.
  • Where to acquire: Shop

QX-9009

  • Price: 96000
  • In-game description: Maximum of 6 lock-ons, longest lock distance.
  • Where to acquire: Shop
  • Comments:
    • Largest lockbox for ND weapons
    • WS range was buffed from PP
    • Missile lock time was nerfed from Project Phantasma

FBMB-18X

  • Price: 108000
  • In-game description: Maximum of 6 quick, wide area lock-ons.
  • Where to acquire: Shop
  • Comments:
    • Largest lockbox for ST weapons
    • Listed as WS but the lockbox is horizontal
    • Best missile FCS
    • ST, WS, SP ranges were buffed from Project Phantasma
    • ND range was nerfed from Project Phantasma

RATOR

  • Price: 129000
  • In-game description: Max lock-on 2, suitable for long distance missiles.
  • Where to acquire: Shop
  • Comments:
    • Longest range FCS
    • Large range buff from Project Phantasma

P/CV

  • Price: 96000
  • In-game description: Wide area model well suited for close to mid range encounters.
  • Where to acquire: MoA: Hidden in Assist MTs mission

References

1. MOA: FCS (Hidden) Stats Guide
2. Armored Core @ Wiki