Low Tech cannons mortars and shells

[johndallman]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

The problem that I was addressing was, AFAICT, rules for the area of effect for multiple projectile cannon rounds like canister, shrapnel and beehive simply do not exist.

They do, although they're a bit cryptic. See "Multiple Projectiles" in High-Tech, pp. 172-174, and the example weapon descriptions in the same book.

It seems best to start with the M18A1 Claymore, HT p. 189, which has a clear description of the effects. Most of the weapons under "Cannon", pp. HT 138-141 list damage for canister, shrapnel or beehive, depending on what they used.