Work In Progress Ship weapon #1

[Fleet Admiral A. Athantras]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Create A Starship Mounted Laser Cannon
• Image Source: X and XX
• Canon Link: N / A
• Permissions: N / A
• Primary Source: N / A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Atech Manufacturing
• Affiliation: Atech Manufacturing / Athantras Corporation
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: AM-3T Heavy Laser Cannon
• Modularity: Yes, all components and computer-based components
• Production: Minor
• Material: Dallorian Alloy, Alusteel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Laser Cannon (Ship Mounted)
• Size: Extremely Large
• Weight: Very Heavy
• Ammunition Type: Plasma
• Ammunition Capacity: Large
• Effective Range: Average
• Rate of Fire: Very High
• Damage Output: Extreme
• Recoil: High

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Rotating Base
• Personal Shield
• Automatic / Three Shot Bursts
• ST2X Automatic Targeting System
• Automatic Tracking System
• IFF Transponder
• SE-151 Shield Multiplier

STRENGTHS

• Firepower
• Firing Rate
• Pesky Fighters
• Quad Barrels

WEAKNESSES

• Overheating
• Time Lapse
• Recoil
• Computer Based

DESCRIPTION

The AM-3T Heavy Laser Cannon is an exclusive ship-mounted weapon. It was designed to be powerful enough to engage and damage the biggest of ships, and starfighters. The weapon is big and heavy and is suggested to be best suited for capital ships. It ammunitions type is plasma based, and the loadout is rather large, however its effective range is average, which can be a problem against far away capital ships but a friend to have against incoming starfighters. The weapon sits on a constructed rotation base, allowing for it swivel in a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree angle.

It has a quad-style barrel system, allowing the cannon to possess a high rate of fire whilst dealing out extreme damage. The rate of fire comes in two applications, automatic version for continuous firing or in three short bursts. However, the barrels, spite being made of dallorian alloy, can overheat if overused. It bests suggested to find a balance when utilizing the cannon to offset the overheating drawback. There is a time lapse of a few seconds between switching from automatic to short bursts.

With heavy damage and rate of fire comes the high recoil. The weapon is computer controlled, not personally manned, but that hasn't stopped the recoil from being an issue. It can affect the accuracy of shots, especially in automatic form. The accuracy isn't affected as much when assaulting bigger sized starships but can be a problem against starfighters. In spite of the recoil's accuracy issues, the cannon is rather deadly against starfighters, due to its damage output and its effective range.

The AM-3T comes standard with its own personal Deflector Shield, giving it an added protection in the event of the starship's main shield goes down. The deflector shield is further strengthened by the addition of the SE-151 Shield Force Multiplier.

AM-3T is technology sound, having several installed computed based applications installed inside. First, it contains an Identify Friend/Foe Transponder to allow it to decipher quickly between nearby starships and starfighters. The heavy cannon comes with two other different computer systems that work in tandem together, St2X Targeting Computer and the ANq 3.6 Tracking System. The two joined systems allow for the cannons to track its targets at a haunting speed and targeting potential threats equally fast. One of the drawbacks of so many computerized components is the ability for them to be jammed or disrupted by ion-based technology.

 

[Fleet Admiral A. Athantras]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: (Example: 'A personal weapon for Darth Scabious' or 'an advanced armored personnel carrier for the Republic')
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

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• Affiliation: (Individual Character Name (an individual PC/NPC who is permitted to use this item), Company Name(s) (Companies authorised to use this submission), Faction Name(s) (Factions authorised to use this submission), other potential options include a submitted NPC unit, or another general organisation/group.)
• Market Status: (Closed-Market (Any character can use this if they have explicit permission through, for example, a marketplace purchase), Open-Market (May be used by any character without permission from the Manufacturer))
• Model: (Example: E-11 Blaster Rifle. For submissions where a model wouldn't be appropriate, such as a custom walking stick, put 'N/A' for 'Not Applicable'.)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: (Blaster, Disruptor, Ion/EMP, Slugthower, Rail/Coil/Gauss, Etc.)
• Size: (Please choose a size between Extremely Large, Very Large, Large, Average, Small, Very Small, Extremely Small.)
• Weight: (Please choose a weight between Extremely Heavy, Very Heavy, Heavy , Average, Light, Very Light, Extremely Light.)
• Ammunition Type: (List the ammunition type: Power cell, gas canister, slugs, etc.)
• Ammunition Capacity: (List the ammunition capacity. The more powerful and lighter the weapon, the lower the magazine capacity is likely to be. Please choose a size between Extremely Small, Very Small, Small, Average, Large, Very Large and Extremely Large. You may also include a number with the Rating)
• Effective Range: (Effective range in relation to the weapon type. Remember that a carbine will have a longer range than a pistol, an assault rifle longer range than a carbine, and a sniper rifle longer than an assault rifle. Choose from None, Point Blank, Personal, Average, Long Range, Battlefield, and Extreme. Battlefield and Extreme will require justification in strengths and weaknesses.)
• Rate of Fire: (How quickly the weapon fires. Choose from None, Very Low, Low, Average, High, Very High, and Extremely High. Very High and Extreme will require justification in the strengths and weaknesses.)
• Damage Output: (How powerful the weapon is, in relation to its class. Choose from None, Very Low, Low, Average, High, Very High, and Extreme. Very High and Extreme will require justification in strengths and weaknesses.)
• Recoil: (How much recoil does the weapon have? Generally speaking, the lighter the weapon and the more damage output it has, the more recoil it will have. Also, certain types of weapons will not have recoil. Choose from Extreme, Very High, High, Average, Low, Very Low, and None.)

SPECIAL FEATURES

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STRENGTHS

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WEAKNESSES

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DESCRIPTION
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