Approved Ranged Weapon LO-25/AAA

[Laphisto]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create an anti-air Turret
• Image Source: Here
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer:
Lilaste Manufactories aboard Aurora Station


Affiliation:
Lilaste Order
Market Status:
Closed Market
Model:
N/A
Modularity:
N/A
Production:
Minor
Material:

• Kov'dra-plated exterior
• Fyrirdögun structural frame

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification:
Point Defense Cannon
Size:
Very Large
Weight:
Extremely Heavy
Armament:

• Twin-mounted LO-35R (.50-caliber class)
  (all baseline weapon characteristics derived from LO-35R)

Ammunition Type:
Slug, Gas Canister

Ammunition Capacity:

• Slug: Very Large | 5,000 rounds (belt-fed)
  • Up to 20,000 rounds when vehicle-mounted
• Gas Canister: Very Large | 25,000 units
  • Infinite when mounted on vehicle or starfighter power feeds

Effective Range:
Average
Rate of Fire:
Very High
Damage Output:
Very High
Recoil:
Very High

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Twin-Barrel Configuration:
  Dual LO-35R barrels allow sustained fire while reducing overheat buildup through alternating firing cycles.
• Stabilized Point-Defense Mount:
  Compact, centrally mounted turret design enables rapid traverse and elevation, optimized for tracking fast-moving aerial targets.
• Vehicle and Walker Integration:
  Turret base is modular and compatible with Lilaste Order ground vehicles and AT-AE walker hardpoints.
• Independent Target Tracking:
  Integrated fire-control assists in maintaining accurate fire against maneuvering aircraft, drones, and incoming munitions.

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STRENGTHS

• High Sustained Anti-Air Firepower:
  Twin .50-caliber–class LO-35R cannons provide dense, continuous fire capable of shredding drones, light aircraft, and incoming munitions within the turret's engagement envelope.
• Exceptional Target Tracking:
  Compact turret profile and stabilized mount allow rapid traverse and elevation changes, enabling accurate engagement of fast, maneuvering aerial targets.
• High Reliability Under Fire:
  Fyrirdögun structural framing and Seigurium plating allow the turret to continue operating despite vibration, recoil stress, and near-miss impacts.
• Flexible Deployment Options:
  Modular base allows installation as a fixed emplacement or integration onto AT-AE walkers and other Lilaste platforms, increasing defensive coverage flexibility.
• Low Reaction Time:
  Minimal spool-up and immediate ballistic response make the turret highly effective against sudden threats such as strike drones or pop-up aircraft.
• Effective Close-In Defense:
  Optimized for short to medium range, making it ideal for last-line defense of ground bases, walkers, and high-value assets.

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WEAKNESSES

• Ammunition Dependency:
  Requires continuous supply of physical ammunition; depletion renders the turret completely inoperable until resupplied.
• Explosion Risk from Ammo Storage:
  If ammunition reserves are penetrated, stored live rounds may detonate, potentially destroying the turret or damaging nearby structures.
• High Visibility Profile:
  Elevated mounting and exposed barrel assemblies make the turret a clear and easily identifiable target for enemy fire.
• Vulnerable to Heavy Weapons:
  While durable against light fire and shrapnel, the turret cannot withstand direct hits from anti-armor weapons or heavy artillery.
• Limited Multi-Role Capability:
  Optimized strictly for point defense; effectiveness against armored ground targets is minimal.

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DESCRIPTION
This point-defense anti-air turret was developed by the Lilaste Order as a dedicated close-in air defense solution for ground installations and mobile platforms operating in contested airspace. Designed around a twin-mounted, .50-caliber–class LO-35R configuration, the system prioritizes reaction speed, sustained fire, and tracking precision over long-range reach or multi-role flexibility.

The turret's compact, centrally mounted design allows for rapid traverse and elevation, enabling it to engage fast-moving drones, low-flying aircraft, and incoming munitions with high accuracy. Its twin-barrel layout supports continuous fire through alternating firing cycles, maintaining pressure on aerial targets while mitigating overheating during extended engagements. While not intended to replace larger air-defense weapons, the turret excels as a last-line defensive measure, intercepting threats that penetrate outer detection and missile coverage layers.

Constructed around a reinforced Fyrirdögun frame and protected by Seigurium plating with a Dral Kayatr hull casing, the turret is built to endure sustained recoil stress, vibration, and near-miss impacts. The use of live ammunition grants it immediate ballistic response without reliance on external power generation, allowing the system to remain operational even in degraded electronic or power-disrupted environments.

The modular mounting base enables the turret to be deployed as a fixed emplacement for base defense or integrated directly onto AT-AE walkers and other Lilaste Order platforms. When mounted on mobile units, it provides localized air defense coverage during advances or static holds, protecting high-value assets from aerial harassment and precision strike threats.

Doctrinally, this AAA turret is not intended to dominate the airspace on its own. Instead, it functions as a reliable, close-range guardian, filling the gap between long-range air defenses and the assets they protect. Its role is simple and deliberate: ensure that any hostile aircraft or drone that comes too close does not survive the encounter.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Laphisto

Looks good. Approved.