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Approved Ranged Weapon LO-MD-250-"Bastion"

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Manufacturer: Lilaste Manufactions
Market Status: Closed Market
Production: Minor
Weight: Heavy
Size: Very Large

Laphisto

High Commander of the Lilaste Order
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: to build a main line Mass driver for the Lilaste Order
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION


Manufacturer: Lilaste Order
Affiliation: Lilaste Order/ Diarchy
Market Status: Closed Market
Model: N/A
Modularity: Yes
Production: Minor
Material: Fyrirdögun self-healing barrel with a Seigurium pressure-sealed main cannon chamber and reinforced Fyrirdögun–Seigurium composite mounting cradle, Blackblood ice cooling system



TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification: Mass Driver Cannon
Size: Very Large
Weight: Very Heavy

Ammunition Type: Shells
Ammunition Capacity: Very Large [300 shell autoloader, 4–7 second delay between firing]

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



SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Dragons breath ALS
  • A Lilaste-standard advanced auto-loading system capable of handling multiple shell profiles. Integrates hardened feed rails, adaptive recoil timing, and safety interlocks designed for high-mass kinetic shells.
  • Thermal Regulation System
    An integrated Blackblood Ice–assisted cooling network combined with Fyrirdögun thermal bleed channels. Prevents overheating during sustained fire, reduces infrared signature, and leverages self-healing material behavior to mitigate heat-induced microfractures.
  • Magnetic Barrel Alignment
    Utilizes adaptive magnetic stabilization fields to maintain barrel straightness and structural alignment under repeated high-recoil firing cycles, improving long-range accuracy and reducing mechanical drift.
  • Automated Diagnostic System
    Embedded sensor arrays continuously monitor chamber pressure, barrel stress, autoloader integrity, and magnetic alignment. Alerts operators when damage approaches or exceeds Fyrirdögun's self-repair thresholds.
  • Smart Shell Recognition
    The loading system automatically identifies shell mass, type, and composition, adjusting firing parameters to optimize velocity, recoil compensation, and impact behavior for each round.
  • Variable Fire Control System (VFCS)
    Allows operators to dynamically adjust firing cadence and recoil management depending on tactical needs, balancing sustained bombardment against precision fire.
  • Integrated Ballistic Calculator
    Processes real-time environmental data including gravity, atmospheric density, wind shear, and target movement to refine firing solutions at extended ranges.
  • Emergency Shell Ejection System
    In the event of autoloader malfunction, pressure anomaly, or misfeed detection, the system forcibly ejects the active shell to a hardened vent path to prevent catastrophic failure.
  • Blackblood Ice Thermal Sink System
    The cannon incorporates a Blackblood Ice–based thermal sink lattice surrounding the Seigurium chamber and initial barrel section. This system rapidly absorbs and redistributes excess heat generated during firing cycles, preventing thermal runaway and reducing barrel warping. By stabilizing operating temperatures, the Blackblood Ice system extends sustained-fire windows, preserves magnetic barrel alignment, and lowers infrared detectability during prolonged engagements.


STRENGTHS
  • Very High Kinetic Impact
    The mass driver delivers overwhelming kinetic force capable of breaching heavy armor, hardened fortifications, and stress-testing shielded targets through repeated impacts.
  • Long-Range Precision Fire
    Magnetic barrel alignment and an integrated ballistic calculator allow accurate engagement of distant targets, even under variable atmospheric or gravitational conditions.
  • High Ammunition Endurance
    A 300-round autoloader provides sustained fire capability during prolonged engagements without immediate resupply.
  • Ammunition Versatility
    The Dragon's Breath A.L.S. enables the use of multiple shell types within the 250mm standard, allowing the cannon to adapt to different battlefield roles.
  • Structural Durability
    Fyrirdögun and Seigurium construction resists heat stress, recoil fatigue, and battle damage, maintaining operational integrity over extended combat periods.
  • Reduced Maintenance Burden
    Self-healing material properties mitigate microfractures and wear, decreasing downtime and maintenance frequency.
  • Integrated Fire Control Systems
    Automated diagnostics, adaptive targeting, and variable fire control improve reliability and hit probability under combat conditions.
  • Enhanced Sustained Fire Capability
    The integration of Blackblood Ice thermal sinks allows the cannon to maintain consistent firing performance over extended engagements without forced cooldowns.

WEAKNESSES
  • Very High Recoil Stress
    The cannon's recoil demands reinforced mounting and anchoring, limiting firing while the platform is in motion and increasing structural strain over time.
  • Limited Firing Arc
    Mounting geometry restricts downward and close-range engagement, leaving blind zones directly below the platform.
  • Autoloader Dependency
    Damage to or failure of the Dragon's Breath A.L.S. can severely reduce firing capability or force a shutdown.
  • Mechanical Jam Risk
    As with all large-capacity autoloaders, there is an inherent chance of jamming during sustained or rapid firing cycles.
  • Large Signature
    The cannon's size, mass, and firing profile make it difficult to conceal and easy to identify as a priority target.
  • Slow Reaction to Close Threats
    Long cycling times and limited traverse speed reduce effectiveness against fast, close-range targets.
  • Platform-Bound Operation
    The weapon's size and recoil profile prevent redeployment without specialized transport and mounting infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION
Developed as the direct successor to the E.M.D.C., the Lilaste Order's next-generation Mass Driver Cannon represents a doctrinal shift away from brute, single-purpose firepower toward sustained, controlled kinetic dominance. Where the E.M.D.C. emphasized raw penetration at the cost of wear, downtime, and platform strain, this cannon is engineered to operate as a primary line artillery system—firing longer, lasting longer, and integrating seamlessly with modern Lilaste platforms.


The weapon retains the E.M.D.C.'s 250mm kinetic philosophy but replaces legacy chamber and barrel designs with a Fyrirdögun self-healing barrel paired to a Seigurium pressure-sealed acceleration chamber. This combination allows the cannon to absorb repeated high-stress firing cycles without the progressive structural degradation that limited the E.M.D.C.'s operational lifespan. Rather than relying on sheer overpressure, the successor emphasizes optimized acceleration curves and precise mass control, achieving comparable battlefield lethality with greater consistency and survivability.


Its Dragon's Breath Advanced Loading System is not merely a convenience upgrade, but a core component of the design. By synchronizing shell recognition, recoil timing, and firing solutions, the system enables sustained bombardment without the catastrophic feed failures that plagued earlier mass driver platforms under prolonged use. Integrated diagnostics and ballistic computation allow the cannon to maintain accuracy across extended engagements, even as environmental and structural variables shift.


Unlike the E.M.D.C., which was often deployed as a situational heavy weapon, this cannon is intended to remain active throughout an engagement. It is designed to fire methodically, break hardened targets through repeated kinetic stress, and continue operating under battlefield damage without requiring immediate withdrawal. While its recoil and firing arc limitations remain inherent to a weapon of its class, these constraints are accepted trade-offs in exchange for reliability, ammunition endurance, and predictable performance.


In Lilaste Order doctrine, this mass driver does not replace orbital or strategic mass-driver assets, nor does it attempt to. Instead, it occupies the critical space between mobile assault weapons and fixed artillery: a durable, platform-mounted kinetic cannon capable of anchoring armored advances, suppressing enemy fortifications, and providing long-range fire support without the logistical burden or fragility of its predecessor.
 


Out Of Character Info


Intent: to resubmit/ replace an older design
Permissions: N/A

Technical Information


Affiliation: Lilaste order | Diarchy
Modular: Yes
Effective Range: Long Range
Rate of Fire: Single Shot
Material: Fyrirdögun, Seigurium
Ammunition Type: Slug
Ammunition Capacity: Very Large
Damage Output: Very High
Recoil: Very High
Ranged Class: Other
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