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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
The CPB-10 Plasburst Cannon emphasizes controlled output, precision engagement, and environmental reliability, providing reconnaissance and auxiliary craft with defensive deterrence rather than offensive lethality.
The CPB-10 Commonwealth Plasburst Cannon was developed as a modernization of older plasburst concepts—most notably the legacy C-10 pattern—after Commonwealth engineers found that traditional laser cannons and conventional plasma projectors both performed poorly in the environments their reconnaissance and auxiliary craft were expected to survive. In ash-choked skies, ionized storm layers, radiation bands, and heavy particulate conditions, standard emitters suffered from thermal runaway, emitter fouling, inconsistent output, and signal bleed that could corrupt nearby sensor packages. The CPB-10 emerged from the same design philosophy that shaped many Commonwealth systems: it is not intended to dominate a battlespace, but to remain reliable when conditions are actively hostile and the craft carrying it cannot afford a system failure.
At the heart of the CPB-10 is its tri-crystal regulation assembly, which allows the cannon to fire stable, repeatable plasma bursts without demanding heavy mounts or prolonged cooling cycles. A Boreas Crystal moderates thermal peaks and venting cycles, keeping the weapon operable during repeated short bursts and limiting the “thermal bloom” that can make small craft easy to track. A Synthek Crystal refines coherence and targeting stability, producing a more consistent bolt profile that supports precision deterrent fire rather than saturation. A Kyromite Crystal provides controlled energy amplification for brief “teeth-baring” moments, while internal safeties cap maximum output to prevent the weapon from crossing into heavy-cannon performance. In practical terms, the CPB-10 excels at close defensive engagement, discouraging pursuit, and clearing hazardous debris or storm matter that could otherwise cripple a shuttle during extraction. It can damage or disable light craft at short to mid ranges, but it is not designed to breach heavy hull plating or win prolonged fights.
The cannon’s limitations are deliberate and doctrinal. Plasma canister capacity remains intentionally small, limiting sustained engagements and reinforcing that the weapon is a tool of withdrawal, not pursuit. Its effective range is shorter than many conventional laser cannons, and its rate of fire is low, optimized for controlled bursts rather than continuous suppression. These constraints prevent the CPB-10 from being abused as a primary offensive weapon on small craft, and make it poorly suited to dogfighting against dedicated starfighters. While the tri-crystal architecture improves stability, it also makes the weapon more maintenance-sensitive than simpler emitters: improper vent cleaning, degraded canister seals, or crystal misalignment can sharply reduce performance and may force a cooldown or shutdown. In Commonwealth service, the CPB-10 is therefore most often fielded on reconnaissance and utility platforms—where its reliability in extreme conditions and its ability to deliver precise, defensive deterrence are valued more than raw lethality.
- Intent: To create a plasma cannon for shuttles.
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- Manufacturer: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: CSW-SRPC-X1 “Commonwealth Cannon”
- Modularity: Yes
- Production: Minor
- Material: Durasteel structural housing; heat-resistant alloy barrel lining; reinforced ceramic–composite plasma channeling sleeve; crystal-stabilized emitter assembly (Boreas, Synthek, and Kyromite crystals); insulated power conduits; modular plasma gas containment canisters.
- Classification: Plasma Cannon
- Size: Small
- Weight: Light
- Ammunition Type: High-density plasma gas canisters with integrated power-cell ignition
- Ammunition Capacity: Average
- Effective Range: Average
- Rate of Fire: Low
- Damage Output: Average
- Recoil: Low
- Tri-Crystal Regulation Assembly
- Boreas Crystal: Actively moderates plasma temperature and venting, preventing overheating in extreme environments
- Synthek Crystal: Improves shot coherence and lock-on precision, allowing controlled output and warning fire
- Kyromite Crystal: Provides short-duration energy amplification while maintaining capped output limits
- Output Modulation
- Adjustable firing intensity for warning shots, disabling fire, or obstacle clearing
- Environmental Reliability
- Designed to function in ionized atmospheres, ash clouds, radiation-heavy layers, and extreme temperature variance
- Shuttle Variant Safeties
- Electrical isolation prevents sensor interference when mounted on recon platforms
- Controlled deterrence: Provides credible defensive firepower without escalating into heavy-weapon territory.
- Environmentally stable: Boreas crystal regulation allows reliable firing in conditions that would degrade standard plasma or laser weapons.
- Precision-focused: Synthek crystal improves accuracy and consistency, supporting disengagement rather than suppression.
- Low integration impact: Minimal power draw spikes and low recoil make it ideal for small craft without compromising flight control.
- Limited ammunition: Small plasma capacity restricts sustained engagements and enforces defensive doctrine.
- Short-to-mid range: Less effective at long distances compared to traditional laser cannons.
- Low rate of fire: Cannot overwhelm targets through volume; relies on accuracy and timing.
- Not a strike weapon: Insufficient for heavy armor penetration or prolonged combat against dedicated starfighters.
The CPB-10 Plasburst Cannon emphasizes controlled output, precision engagement, and environmental reliability, providing reconnaissance and auxiliary craft with defensive deterrence rather than offensive lethality.
The CPB-10 Commonwealth Plasburst Cannon was developed as a modernization of older plasburst concepts—most notably the legacy C-10 pattern—after Commonwealth engineers found that traditional laser cannons and conventional plasma projectors both performed poorly in the environments their reconnaissance and auxiliary craft were expected to survive. In ash-choked skies, ionized storm layers, radiation bands, and heavy particulate conditions, standard emitters suffered from thermal runaway, emitter fouling, inconsistent output, and signal bleed that could corrupt nearby sensor packages. The CPB-10 emerged from the same design philosophy that shaped many Commonwealth systems: it is not intended to dominate a battlespace, but to remain reliable when conditions are actively hostile and the craft carrying it cannot afford a system failure.
At the heart of the CPB-10 is its tri-crystal regulation assembly, which allows the cannon to fire stable, repeatable plasma bursts without demanding heavy mounts or prolonged cooling cycles. A Boreas Crystal moderates thermal peaks and venting cycles, keeping the weapon operable during repeated short bursts and limiting the “thermal bloom” that can make small craft easy to track. A Synthek Crystal refines coherence and targeting stability, producing a more consistent bolt profile that supports precision deterrent fire rather than saturation. A Kyromite Crystal provides controlled energy amplification for brief “teeth-baring” moments, while internal safeties cap maximum output to prevent the weapon from crossing into heavy-cannon performance. In practical terms, the CPB-10 excels at close defensive engagement, discouraging pursuit, and clearing hazardous debris or storm matter that could otherwise cripple a shuttle during extraction. It can damage or disable light craft at short to mid ranges, but it is not designed to breach heavy hull plating or win prolonged fights.
The cannon’s limitations are deliberate and doctrinal. Plasma canister capacity remains intentionally small, limiting sustained engagements and reinforcing that the weapon is a tool of withdrawal, not pursuit. Its effective range is shorter than many conventional laser cannons, and its rate of fire is low, optimized for controlled bursts rather than continuous suppression. These constraints prevent the CPB-10 from being abused as a primary offensive weapon on small craft, and make it poorly suited to dogfighting against dedicated starfighters. While the tri-crystal architecture improves stability, it also makes the weapon more maintenance-sensitive than simpler emitters: improper vent cleaning, degraded canister seals, or crystal misalignment can sharply reduce performance and may force a cooldown or shutdown. In Commonwealth service, the CPB-10 is therefore most often fielded on reconnaissance and utility platforms—where its reliability in extreme conditions and its ability to deliver precise, defensive deterrence are valued more than raw lethality.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create a plasma cannon for shuttles.
Image Source(s):
https://www.midjourney.com
Canon Link:
N/A
Primary Source(s):
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
Model:
CSW-SRPC-X1 “Commonwealth Cannon”
Modular:
Yes
Effective Range:
Average
Rate of Fire:
Selective Fire
Material:
Durasteel structural housing; heat-resistant alloy barrel lining; reinforced ceramic–composite plasma channeling sleeve; crystal-stabilized emitter assembly (Boreas, Synthek, and Kyromite crystals); insulated power conduits; modular plasma gas containment canisters.
Ammunition Type:
High-density plasma gas canisters with integrated power-cell ignition
Ammunition Capacity:
Average
Damage Output:
Average
Recoil:
Low
Ranged Class:
Bolt-Action Rifle
