TT-73 Targetting Laser

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The TT-73 Targetting Laser is a large handheld device used to paint targets for location by other forces.

Overview
The TT-73 was a large targetting laser device, similar in shape to the SRS99C or SRS99D sniper rifle. The TT-73 was able to highlight, or "Paint" targets, from a significant distance, and had a maximum range of 6km, if it had a clear line of sight. THe laser could paint targets for a variety of tasks; artillery, airstrike, recovery, pickup, etc. It was designed to be man portable, and often shipped in a case similar to Sprnkr ammunition. It had an integrated digital scope to aid in targeting.

History
The TT-73 began usage soon after the war began, and was used repeatedly during the Harvest campaign. Infantry soldiers began using it to target enemy positions from long range for artillery or airstrikes, especially under conditions where it was hard to find exact coordinates with conventional methods. It continued in use throghout the war, being used on several notable battlefields, such as Jericho VII, Sigma Octanus IV, and Reach. During its years, soliders began using it to highlight themselves for pickup, or highlight crashing dropships or fighters for recovery and rescue. This was also displayed at the Second Battle of Earth, where a team of ODSTs, aided by a group of marines, used the laser to highlight Master Chiefs reentry fireball for recovery by Sergeant Avery J. Johnson and his team.

Commentary
"I heard the Master Chief got found by one of these things at the Second Battle of Earth. Is that true?"

"During an attack, back when we had regular access to air support, my patrol sneaked up and highlighted a column of Wraiths from about 4km away for an airstrike."

"Pretty simple, just point and shoot. Oh, ahem, point and paint."

"Kinda large, but its smaller than the SRS99C, so I ain't complaining."