Unreviewed Mogh III-type Hypervelocity Cannon

[Ethanael Halscott]

Mogh III​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To modernize and reclassify the Mogh-type rotary hypervelocity cannon into a high-rate, multi-role projectile platform that excels at drone suppression, fighter denial, swarm breakup, and flexible anti-capital fire through ammo versatility.
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• Primary Source: Mogh-type II Hypervelocity Cannon (Legacy Submission)

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Enterprises
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed Market
• Model: CHC‑RFCIII “Mogh III”
• Modularity: Yes — supports single, tri-barrel, quad, and octo-barbette mounts
• Production: Minor
• Material: Quadanium barrel housing, Synthek-Boreas coil linings, thermal buffer composites, durasteel frame

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Hypervelocity Rotary Kinetic Cannon
• Size: Very Large
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: 40mm depleted-baradium slugs with modular hybrid payloads
• Ammunition Capacity: Reactor-fed magazine; effectively unlimited during engagement
• Effective Range: Battlefield
• Rate of Fire: High to Very High (up to 1,500 rpm in tri-barrel banks)
• Damage Output: Average to Very High (ammo dependent)
• Recoil: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Counter-Rotating Tri-Barrel System: Reduces recoil while maintaining extreme fire rates
• Synthek-Boreas Coil Upgrade: Replaces legacy Sianium tech for better thermal management and rail efficiency
• Heuristic Tracking Core: AI-assisted targeting improves accuracy over time; learns flight behavior and compensates
• Modular Ammunition Loadouts: Chosen per mission or platform — options include:
  
  • BBR (Ball-Bearing Rounds): Proximity-detonating flak to neutralize swarmcraft and missiles
  • HEP (High-Explosive Plasma): Impact burst for mid-armor soft targets and fighter clusters
  • EMP (Pulse Core): Timed electromagnetic shock burst to disable sensors or systems
  • SSP (Solid Slug Penetrator): Armor-piercing round for direct hits on frigates, escorts, or exposed modules
  • KH’LAG: (Baradium-Plasma Bone-Rending Slug): Fires with overpressure-enhanced armor penetration. Detonates into internal cone-shaped plasma fragmentation. Meant for duel finales, insult-challenges, or the complete disgrace of enemy command vessels.
• Stutter-Fire Mode: Disengages spin for precision shot per barrel
• Thermal/Overheat Monitoring: Built-in coolant purging and salvo lockout to avoid thermal cascade during extended fire

STRENGTHS

• Extreme fire rate: Can flood kill zones with physical rounds at high velocity
• Ammo versatility: Load what the mission calls for — flak, plasma, EMP, or slug
• Escalating target solutions: Heuristic software prioritizes threat based on impact and probability
• Barbette-compatible: Integrates into octo or tri-cannon clusters for capital ship flak walls
• Synchronized Doctrine Use: Pairs seamlessly with Tasha III and Ovmar II for layered defense

WEAKNESSES

• Thermal cap during extended bursts: Requires salvo pacing or cooldown cycling
• EMP/ion vulnerable: Knockout of control module disables targeting rotation and firing logic
• Predictable cadence: Once observed, smart enemies may time fire windows during overheat pauses
• Ammo commitment: Can’t swap round types mid-engagement; requires reload or staging

DESCRIPTION
The Mogh III Hypervelocity Cannon is a complete doctrinal redefinition of the legacy Mogh series. While the older model served as a traditional slug cannon, the Mk III embraces its rotary fire nature, making it a Commonwealth mainstay for point-defense saturation, mid-range brawling, and drone denial in hostile airspace.

Its modular ammo system means it can be deployed as flak, high-explosive anti-fighter, ship-disabling EMP, or pure armor-piercing strike cannon depending on the threat. Built for barbette integration, its presence on a ship broadcasts intent: This vessel will hold its ground, and it will make you pay for coming close.

Though thermal cycling and EMP risk still exist, the Mogh III dominates where volume of fire, flight suppression, and adaptive engagement are necessary. It doesn’t kill with precision. It kills with rhythm—a relentless downbeat of metal and plasma.