Alor of Clan Gred, Mando'ad'jetii
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
The RGS-3 "Guideshell" is a railgun shell made specifically to operate hand-in-hand with the Night Rose. Unlike most railgun shells, the possesses an advanced guidance system, and is accurate even at orbital ranges, there is a catch however. The actual firepower of this shell, thanks to both low caliber and the need for slower speeds for the shells guidance system to properly function. Also, the thermal detonator warhead isn't that powerful, and must be practically on top of the target.
- Intent: Design a railgun shell specifically for use aboard the Night Rose.
- Image Source: N/A
- Canon Link: Railgun
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: M982 Excalibur
- Manufacturer: Concord Specialized Technologies
- Affiliation: The crew of the Night Rose.
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: RGS-3 "Guideshell"
- Modularity: No
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Durasteel
- Classification: Guided railgun shell
- Size: Small
- Weight: Light
- Explosive Type: Thermal Detonator
- Delivery Method: Railgun launched, guided
- Effective Range: Extreme
- Area Of Effect: Point Blank
- Damage Output: Average
- Guidance system: While the RGS-3 doesn't have it's own propulsion, it has an extremely capable guidance system. By taking a callout from forces on the ground, the shell can adjust it's heading to make for a extremely accurate weapon, even at orbital ranges.
- Orbital range.
- Extremely accurate.
- Can only be fired from low caliber railguns at lower speeds.
- Must be point blank to it's target.
- Can not track strike craft.
The RGS-3 "Guideshell" is a railgun shell made specifically to operate hand-in-hand with the Night Rose. Unlike most railgun shells, the possesses an advanced guidance system, and is accurate even at orbital ranges, there is a catch however. The actual firepower of this shell, thanks to both low caliber and the need for slower speeds for the shells guidance system to properly function. Also, the thermal detonator warhead isn't that powerful, and must be practically on top of the target.
