Approved Ranged Weapon LO-80H

[Laphisto]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent: To create a rapid-fire ion cannon for Lilaste starships
Image Source: Chat GPT
Canon Link: N/A
Permissions: N/A
Primary Source: N/A

---

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lilaste Manufactations aboard Aurora Station
Affiliation: Lilaste Order | The Diarchy
Market Status: Closed Market
Model: LO-80H Rapid-Fire Ion Cannon
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Seigurium Aetherium Crystals

---

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification: Ion Cannon
Size: Average
Weight: Very Heavy
Ammunition Type: Ship-fed ionized energy discharge
Ammunition Capacity:
• Very Large | Ship-mounted only
• Integrated directly into ship power systems
Effective Range: Long range
Rate of Fire: Very High
Damage Output: None to hull | Very high to shields
Recoil: Low

---

SPECIAL FEATURES

• 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.
• Automatic Power Fallback Logic
  The weapon seamlessly transitions between ship power and the internal Aetherium reserve without interrupting firing cycles or readiness states.
• Controlled Recharge Cycle
  Once normal power flow is restored, the auxiliary battery recharges gradually from the ship's power grid to prevent thermal overload or Aetherium lattice destabilization.
• Rapid-Cycle Ion Emitters
  Optimized discharge chambers allow extremely fast ion pulse cycling without structural burnout, enabling sustained shield saturation.
• Low-Profile Hull Integration
  Short vertical housing allows near-flush mounting along the hull, reducing exposure while maintaining full rotational and elevation coverage.
• Distributed Energy Load Coupling
  Power draw is spread across multiple conduits to reduce localized grid stress during continuous rapid fire.

---

STRENGTHS

• Exceptional Shield Suppression
  The LO-80H's very high rate of fire rapidly saturates enemy shields with ion energy, collapsing defensive layers faster than slower ion cannon designs.
• Independent Emergency Operation
  The integrated Aetherium auxiliary battery allows the weapon to continue suppressing shields during power loss, EMP effects, or reactor transitions.
• Force Multiplier in Batteries
  Multiple LO-80H cannons operating together can strip shields quickly, enabling follow-up strikes from turbolasers and kinetic weapons.
• High Traverse Coverage
  Full 360-degree rotation and extreme elevation allow continuous ion pressure regardless of engagement angle.
• Structural Survivability
  Seigurium construction allows the cannon to remain operational after shock, debris impacts, and near-miss detonations.

---

WEAKNESSES

• Minimal Hull and Armor Damage
  Optimized strictly for ion effects, the LO-80H is ineffective against physical armor and structural hull plating once shields are down.
• Auxiliary Battery Limitations
  The internal Aetherium reserve supports only short-term operation; once depleted, the weapon becomes fully dependent on ship power and requires cooldown before safe recharge.
• High Power Demand
  Sustained rapid fire places heavy strain on ship reactors, potentially forcing shield redistribution or limiting simultaneous weapon usage.
• High Recoil for Size
  Despite its small profile, rapid discharge cycles generate substantial recoil forces, requiring reinforced mounting points.
• Average Engagement Range
  Cannot effectively pressure targets at long-range capital engagement distances without closing the gap.
• Salvage Exposure
  High post-combat survivability increases the risk of enemy recovery and reverse-engineering if the host ship is disabled.

DESCRIPTION
The LO-80H Rapid-Fire Ion Cannon was developed to provide Lilaste fleets with a dedicated shield-suppression platform capable of operating through power instability and battlefield degradation. Rather than relying on slow, high-yield ion artillery, the LO-80H overwhelms defenses through sustained ion saturation, collapsing shields via cumulative energy disruption.

Its very high firing cadence allows fewer mounts to achieve decisive ion effects, freeing valuable hardpoints for turbolasers and kinetic weapons that exploit exposed hulls. The inclusion of an Integrated Aetherium Auxiliary Battery reflects Lilaste engineering doctrine ensuring weapons remain functional even under degraded power conditions, EMP interference, or deliberate reactor throttling.

The LO-80H is not a killing weapon on its own. It is a force-shaping system, intended to shorten engagements, disrupt enemy formations, and create decisive openings. When paired correctly with heavier batteries, it transforms shielded opponents into vulnerable targets. When misused or unsupported, its lack of physical damage sharply limits its effectiveness once defenses collapse.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Laphisto

Looks good. Approved.