Approved Ranged Weapon Draxus-type Pulse Cannon

[Ethanael Halscott]

Draxus-type Pulse Cannon​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a sub-capital energy weapon for Commonwealth ships that fires alternating disruptor and proton pulses to destabilize shields and concuss internal systems. It is optimized for light cruisers, frigates, and destroyers.
• Image Source: N/A
• Canon Link: Proton Cannon (Legends)
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: Canarocite

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Enterprises
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed Market
• Model: CDC-PPC-305 “Draxus”
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor
• Material:
  
  • Canarocite Beam Amplifier
  • Galven-Coil Accelerators
  • Trinity Crystal Core (Synthek, Boreas, Kyromite)
  • Canarocite-Treated Power Distributors
  • Crystadurium Sheath Housing
  • Boreas-Cooled Firing Rails
  • Duranium–Carbasteel Mounting

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Hybrid Energy Cannon
• Size: Large
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: Ship Power + Internal Capacitor Banks
• Ammunition Capacity: Very Large
• Effective Range: Long Range
• Rate of Fire: High
• Damage Output: High
• Recoil: Low

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Alternating Pulse System:
  
  • Disruptor pulse first: destabilizes shields
  • Proton pulse second: concussive blast targets exposed systems
• Canarocite Beam Enhancer:
  
  • Increases energy beam intensity and pulse duration
  • Doubles impact per shot compared to traditional turbolasers
• Trinity Crystal Matrix:
  
  • Synthek: Pulse cohesion control
  • Boreas: Beam cooling and integrity
  • Kyromite: Capacitor charge sync + regulated discharge
• Smart Pulse Alternator: AI-controlled firing sync ensures harmonic instability in enemy shields before delivering proton concussive burst
• Mode-Shift Control Core:
  
  • C-Mode (Compact Fire): Shorter range, higher cycle rate
  • T-Mode (Tracking Fire): Slower, with enhanced auto-lead for nimble targets
  • R-Mode (Rapid Pulse): Sustained suppressive fire, reduced damage per pulse

STRENGTHS

• Built for Shield Crackdowns: Disruptor pulse knocks, proton pulse breaks
• Canarocite Energy Amplification: Increases output duration & intensity
• Adaptive Fire Modes: Customizable for mission parameters
• Ideal for Subsystem Targeting: Precision after shield failure
• Low Collateral: No splash damage = perfect for formation strikes

WEAKNESSES

• Requires Pulse Window Timing: Needs full disruptor + proton cycle to be most effective
• Minimal Hull Damage Alone: Not a finishing weapon unless shields are already down
• Not Effective Against Cloaked Ships: Requires visual or energy lock
• EMP/Ion Vulnerable: Pulse sync systems can be scrambled
• Cooldown After Rapid Fire: Extended R-Mode use requires capacitor flush
• No AoE: Cannot target multiple enemies or deliver burst radius damage

DESCRIPTION
The Draxus-Type Pulse Cannon is a high-utility energy weapon built for small-to-mid-sized Commonwealth ships that need teeth — but not spinal cannons. It alternates between shield-disrupting blasts and proton-based internal shockwaves, designed to soften defenses and punish exposed systems without collateral damage.

Its use of Canarocite-enhanced discharge means it outperforms standard turbolasers, delivering prolonged beam duration and twice the energy density compared to traditional equivalents. Combined with a Trinity Crystal Core, the Draxus is both stable and lethal in any sub-capital engagement.

 

[MANIAC]

Ethanael Halscott

Nice sub again.

Approved.