Approved Ranged Weapon LO-78H

[Laphisto]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent: To create a medium turbolaser for Lilaste starships
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lilaste Manufactations aboard Aurora Station
Affiliation: Lilaste Order | The Diarchy
Market Status: Closed Market
Model: LO-78H Medium Turbolaser
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Seigurium Aetherium Crystals

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification: Capital-Scale Turbolaser
Size: Average
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: ~250 Tibana-equivalent shots

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

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Independent Tibana Emergency Reserve
  Allows the LO-78H to fire a limited number of shots without drawing power from the ship's reactor, enabling ambush fire, emergency defense, or limited combat during power disruption.
• Rapid-Response Traverse Mount
  Reduced turret mass and optimized gearing allow faster rotation and elevation than heavier capital turbolasers, improving responsiveness against closer targets.
• Low-Profile Hull Seating
  Short vertical housing allows the turret to sit nearly flush with the hull, reducing exposure while maintaining full rotational coverage.
• Simplified Power Coupling
  Direct energy routing minimizes internal power loss and reduces system complexity compared to larger multi-stage turbolaser batteries.
• 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

• Optimized for Close-Range Capital Combat
  Designed to excel at Average-range engagements where corvettes and frigates fight, allowing sustained pressure without the inefficiency of heavy batteries at short distances.
• High Damage Density for Size
  Delivers meaningful hull and shield damage relative to its footprint, enabling smaller ships to threaten larger targets when firing in coordinated volleys.
• Fast Traverse for a Capital Weapon
  Reduced mass and simplified gearing allow quicker rotation and elevation than heavy turbolasers, improving hit probability against maneuvering medium ships.
• Independent Emergency Fire Capability
  The onboard Tibana reserve allows limited operation without reactor power, enabling ambush strikes, post-EMP retaliation, or continued defense during power cycling.
• Structural Survivability
  Seigurium construction allows the turret to absorb shock, debris impacts, and near-miss detonations that would disable lighter systems.
• Flexible Fleet Integration
  Size and power requirements allow the LO-78H to serve as a primary battery on smaller hulls or a secondary battery on larger capital ships.

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WEAKNESSES

• Shorter Engagement Reach
  Average effective range limits the LO-78H's ability to apply pressure before heavier enemy batteries come into play.
• Recoil-Induced Stress
  Very High recoil places significant strain on mounts and surrounding hull structure, especially on lighter ships during sustained firing.
• Ineffective Against Smallcraft
  Traversal speed and firing cadence are insufficient to reliably engage starfighters or fast bombers without point-defense support.
• Wide Mounting Footprint
  The turret's lateral clearance requirements restrict placement options and complicate hull layout on compact vessels.
• Thermal Visibility
  Sustained firing produces a noticeable thermal and energy signature, making the weapon easy to detect and prioritize in combat.
• Salvage Exposure
  High post-combat survivability increases the risk of enemy recovery and analysis if the host ship is disabled or destroyed.

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DESCRIPTION
As Lilaste fleet doctrine expanded beyond pure capital warfare, a need emerged for a medium turbolaser platform capable of delivering meaningful firepower without the mass, power draw, or structural demands of heavy batteries. The LO-78H Medium Turbolaser was developed to fill this role, bridging the gap between point-defense systems and full capital-grade weapons.

Optimized for corvettes and frigates while remaining compatible with larger hulls, the LO-78H emphasizes responsiveness and reliability at closer engagement ranges. Its low-profile, wide-base design allows it to sit nearly flush against a ship's hull, reducing vertical exposure while maintaining full rotational coverage—provided sufficient lateral clearance is available.

Like all Lilaste turbolasers, the LO-78H incorporates an independent Tibana reserve, enabling limited firing without reactor power. This feature supports ambush tactics, emergency defense, and continued operation during partial system failures. While it cannot match the reach or sustained pressure of heavier batteries, the LO-78H excels as a flexible, durable, and dependable weapon for medium-scale naval combat.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Laphisto

Looks good. Approved.