Approved Tech (Relovian) Swivel Carronade

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Intent: To create a basic and effective anti-infantry weapons.
Development Thread: None
Manufacturer: Durasteel Fist: Galactic Trading Section
Model: Carronade/Swivel Cannon
Affiliation: Relovian Battle Platform Corps
Modularity: No
Production: Mass-Produced
Material: Durasteel​

Classification: Cannon
Size: Ship-mounted
Length: 1.3 m
Weight: 2 metric tons
Ammunition Type: Gas Canister, Durasteel Grapeshot
Ammunition Capacity: 1 grapeshot (21 half-inch bulb-bearings) then reload
Effective Range: ​

Maximum: 500 m​

Effective: 150 m​

Vacuum Efficiency:​

Range is infinite, but accuracy is incredibly reduced​

Rate of Fire: A well trained gunnery crew should be able to pull off 8 rounds a minute, while untrained crews can be expected to have a maximum speed of 5 rounds a minute if luck is on their side.​

Special Features: Muzzle-loaded​

Description:​

The Swivel Carronade was was invented for the main purpose of disabling enemy battle-platforms by killing its crew. The standard strategy is to load the weapon and take aim at large clumps of enemy troops on the platforms and fire into those clusters. After the initial two rounds are fired, the cannons are then used to 'sweep' the enemy decks clear of personal. Armored opponents are less likely to be hurt by the shot as the intent is to fire on weak and unarmored targets. The cannon uses a gas canister to launch the grapeshot into its targets. Once it has been fired the cannon must be swung around and reloaded. This is done by stuffing the canister down the barrel and then shoving the grapeshot down as far as it can go. Then the gun is primed by clicking a contact on the left side of the cannon. That prepares the spark to enter the canister, this also acts guard against misfiring and protects the gunner crew. Then a switch is flicked on the bottom to fire after you have taken aim.​

 

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