Approved Ranged Weapon LO-77H

[Laphisto]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent: To create a heavy turbolaser for Lilaste capital starships
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lilaste Manufactations aboard Aurora Station
Affiliation: Lilaste Order | The Diarchy
Market Status: Closed Market
Model: LO-77H Heavy Turbolaser
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Seigurium Aetherium Crystals

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification: Capital-Scale Turbolaser
Size: Very Large
Weight: Very Heavy
Ammunition Type: Tibana gas / ship-fed energy discharge
Ammunition Capacity:

• Very Large | Ship-mounted only
• Integrated directly into ship power systems
• Emergency onboard reserve: ~500 Tibana-equivalent shots

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

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Independent Tibana Emergency Reserve
  Allows the LO-77H to fire a limited number of shots without drawing from the ship's primary reactor, enabling surprise volleys, last-stand fire, or firing while power systems are suppressed.
• Full-Axis Traverse Mount
  Fixed-axis mounting allows full 360° rotation with barrel elevation up to 90°, enabling broad firing arcs without complex turret superstructures.
• Seigurium Thermal Core Jacket
  Reinforced Seigurium housing absorbs and dissipates thermal stress during prolonged firing, reducing internal component degradation.
• Low-Profile Hull Integration
  Designed to sit nearly flush with the host vessel's hull, reducing protrusion compared to traditional raised turbolaser towers.
• Integrated Aetherium Auxiliary Battery
  A compact Crystallized Aetherium power cell is embedded within the weapon housing, allowing the system to operate independently of the host vessel's primary power grid for a limited duration. This auxiliary battery enables continued firing during power disruption, reactor cycling, EMP interference, or deliberate power throttling. The system is intended for short-term emergency operation and does not support sustained combat without ship power.

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STRENGTHS

• Sustained Capital Engagement Firepower
  Optimized for prolonged ship-to-ship combat, the LO-77H delivers consistent Very High damage output without the overheating or cycling delays common to lighter turbolasers.
• Emergency Independent Firing Capability
  The integrated Tibana reserve allows the weapon to fire a limited number of shots while the ship's primary reactors are offline, cycling, or deliberately powered down—enabling ambush fire, post-EMP retaliation, or last-stand defense.
• High Structural Survivability
  Seigurium construction allows the turret to remain operational despite significant external damage, shock, or near-miss impacts that would disable conventional capital weapons.
• Broad Coverage with Minimal Superstructure
  Full 360° traverse and extreme elevation are achieved without tall turret towers, reducing vulnerability while maintaining effective firing arcs across multiple engagement planes.
• Low Crew and Systems Complexity
  Direct integration with ship power and simplified traversal mechanics reduce crew requirements and mechanical failure points compared to multi-tiered turret systems.
• Battlefield Reliability
  Designed to continue functioning under degraded conditions such as partial hull breaches, localized fires, or reduced power availability.

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WEAKNESSES

• Poor Responsiveness Against Smallcraft
  High mass and traversal inertia make the LO-77H ineffective against agile starfighters and fast attack craft without predictive targeting support or escorting point-defense systems.
• High Thermal and Power Signature
  Firing cycles produce significant thermal bloom and energy draw, making the weapon easy to detect, track, and prioritize during fleet engagements.
• Limited Tactical Flexibility
  As a conventional turbolaser, the LO-77H lacks the armor-breaching reliability of heavy kinetic weapons and the shield-disruption specialization of ion platforms.
• Emergency Ammunition Is Finite
  The Tibana reserve is strictly limited and cannot support sustained combat, forcing reliance on the ship's reactor during prolonged engagements.
• Salvage and Reverse-Engineering Risk
  The turret's durability increases the likelihood of post-battle recovery, potentially allowing adversaries to analyze Lilaste construction techniques.
• Mass and Placement Constraints
  Extreme weight restricts mounting options, limiting optimal placement to reinforced hull sections and reducing overall weapon density on smaller capital hulls.

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DESCRIPTION
As the Lilaste Order expanded its naval presence, a need emerged for a recognizable and reliable turbolaser platform capable of standing alongside the Order's heavier kinetic armaments. The LO-77H Heavy Turbolaser was developed as the foundation of Lilaste capital ship energy weaponry, emphasizing durability, controlled firepower, and battlefield reliability over sheer volume.

Constructed entirely from Seigurium, the LO-77H is designed to endure prolonged fleet engagements and continue operating even after sustaining significant damage. Its low-profile hull integration allows it to sit nearly flush with a vessel's surface, reducing exposure while maintaining wide firing coverage through a full-axis traverse system. While its mass limits responsiveness against smaller targets, the weapon excels when employed against capital ships, stations, and slow-moving threats.

The inclusion of a self-contained Tibana reserve provides a tactical edge, enabling limited firing without reliance on the ship's primary power systems. This feature allows Lilaste vessels to deliver surprise volleys, maintain fire during reactor transitions, or continue fighting under partial system failure. The LO-77H embodies the Lilaste philosophy of quality over quantity—a heavy, resilient weapon designed to remain operational when lesser systems fail.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Laphisto

Looks good. Approved.