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Fusion Cannon

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	Fusion cannons are very rarely fielded due to the extreme difficulty in construction and maintenance, weapon usage hazards, and the relatively low advantage provided.		Fusion cannons are very rarely fielded due to the extreme difficulty in construction and maintenance, weapon usage hazards, and the relatively low advantage provided.

	A fusion cannon functions like a beam cannon, but instead of electrically heating heavy gas into plasma, it takes light gases such as hydrogen and helium, and heats them to the point of undergoing nuclear fusion. In all other aspects, the weapon resembles an ordinary beam ~~canon~~.		A fusion cannon functions like a beam cannon, but instead of electrically heating heavy gas into plasma, it takes light gases such as hydrogen and helium, and heats them to the point of undergoing nuclear fusion. In all other aspects, the weapon resembles an ordinary beam cannon.

	Since most of the power is derived from elemental fusion, the actual energy requirements of the cannon are topically substantially lower than with a traditional beam cannon. However, the forces acting within the weapon are considerably more violent, requiring a much greater effort to be contained. The momentary energy requirements of the cannon can thus be higher, depending on the efficiency of available forcefield technology.		Since most of the power is derived from elemental fusion, the actual energy requirements of the cannon are topically substantially lower than with a traditional beam cannon. However, the forces acting within the weapon are considerably more violent, requiring a much greater effort to be contained. The momentary energy requirements of the cannon can thus be higher, depending on the efficiency of available forcefield technology.

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Launcher

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	====Launcher====		====Launcher====
	The Foundation's torpedo system is ~~too~~-stage: a compressed gas explosion coupled with a magnetic coil. The space in front of the torpedo is also exposed to the vacuum of space, and the combination of factors gives it a fractional speed of light acceleration. This allows the torpedo to be launched without engaging ~~it's~~ own motor, which makes the initial launch more difficult to detect.		The Foundation's torpedo system is two-stage: a compressed gas explosion coupled with a magnetic coil. The space in front of the torpedo is also exposed to the vacuum of space, and the combination of factors gives it a fractional speed of light acceleration. This allows the torpedo to be launched without engaging its own motor, which makes the initial launch more difficult to detect.

	Launchers are typically protected behind heavy armor plates which must be retracted in order to fire. Since the plates are a sizable fraction of the hull, this represents a detectable change in surface geometry. The same is usually true for missile bays. Opening of bay doors is usually considered a sign of aggression, since it signifies the intent to launch a torpedo.		Launchers are typically protected behind heavy armor plates which must be retracted in order to fire. Since the plates are a sizable fraction of the hull, this represents a detectable change in surface geometry. The same is usually true for missile bays. Opening of bay doors is usually considered a sign of aggression, since it signifies the intent to launch a torpedo.

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Missiles

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	Kinetic missiles are popular because they are cheap, easy to build, an effective against most targets. Chemically-driven kinetic missiles can, at close range, inflict serious damage; and much like railguns are popular "civilian armaments" in the [[Merchant Marine]].		Kinetic missiles are popular because they are cheap, easy to build, an effective against most targets. Chemically-driven kinetic missiles can, at close range, inflict serious damage; and much like railguns are popular "civilian armaments" in the [[Merchant Marine]].

	In fact, kinetic missiles are so efficient that chemical explosive warheads are almost never used. The most powerful and sophisticated non-nuclear explosives simply don't add enough to be worthwhile. The exceptions are whenever the function of the payload is strictly destructive against another ship. Some small [[Space Interceptor Missile\|SIM]]s are ~~equiped~~ with a chemical explosive payload and designed to produce a cloud of shrapnel; these are seen most often on weapons fitted to stunt-fighters designed to take out other stunt fighters.		In fact, kinetic missiles are so efficient that chemical explosive warheads are almost never used. The most powerful and sophisticated non-nuclear explosives simply don't add enough to be worthwhile. The exceptions are whenever the function of the payload is strictly destructive against another ship. Some small [[Space Interceptor Missile\|SIM]]s are equipped with a chemical explosive payload and designed to produce a cloud of shrapnel; these are seen most often on weapons fitted to stunt-fighters designed to take out other stunt fighters.

	Larger missile payloads are often nuclear, with most space navies fielding some form of [[Nuclear Ordnance\|N1]] missile. Interestingly, most N1 missiles are complete ineffective on anything other than a direct hit. An N1 warhead exploding only "near" a ship hardened for the kind of radiation encountered in deep space(E.G.: All ships) would be unaffected by the radiation, and there is almost no shockwave to speak of.		Larger missile payloads are often nuclear, with most space navies fielding some form of [[Nuclear Ordnance\|N1]] missile. Interestingly, most N1 missiles are complete ineffective on anything other than a direct hit. An N1 warhead exploding only "near" a ship hardened for the kind of radiation encountered in deep space(E.G.: All ships) would be unaffected by the radiation, and there is almost no shockwave to speak of.

	To counter-act this, N1s are usually surrounded by a "burner" or fuel layer made of some dense material, usually a heavy elemental metal. In the explosion, the burner is vaporized and turns into a shockwave of energetic plasma. This is an important feature as it turns a "near miss" into at least some damage.		To counter-act this, N1s are usually surrounded by a "burner" or fuel layer made of some dense material, usually a heavy elemental metal. In the explosion, the burner is vaporized and turns into a shockwave of energetic plasma. This is an important feature as it turns a "near miss" into at least some damage.
	*The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] fields an N1 missile with a shaped tungsten or depleted uranium cone that functions much like the penetrator in a rocket-propelled ~~grendade~~ anti-tank weapon. When the warhead explodes, it creates a white-hot jet of plasma capable of penetrating most [[Starship Shield Systems]] and doing significant damage to an armored hull.		*The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] fields an N1 missile with a shaped tungsten or depleted uranium cone that functions much like the penetrator in a rocket-propelled grenade anti-tank weapon. When the warhead explodes, it creates a white-hot jet of plasma capable of penetrating most [[Starship Shield Systems]] and doing significant damage to an armored hull.

	Less common as missile warheads are N1.5, or hydrogen fusion bombs. They are effective in that a powerful plasma shockwave is created, but finding a second-stage fissile material capable of fitting on a usually relatively small missile is extremely challenging and out of the capability for even most nuclear-armed forces.		Less common as missile warheads are N1.5, or hydrogen fusion bombs. They are effective in that a powerful plasma shockwave is created, but finding a second-stage fissile material capable of fitting on a usually relatively small missile is extremely challenging and out of the capability for even most nuclear-armed forces.

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Exotic Weapons

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	AKA "God's Gift to Gunners", it was designed by Wyrick Balnor during his retirement, but not built until long after his death. In his diaraies, he described it simply as a pet-project, the ultimate gunner's gun.		AKA "God's Gift to Gunners", it was designed by Wyrick Balnor during his retirement, but not built until long after his death. In his diaraies, he described it simply as a pet-project, the ultimate gunner's gun.

	The Fusion Rifle uses hydrogen as the "powder" and argon as the "round". Laser-fusion initiation sets up a reaction in the hydrogen, which is then allowed to mid with the argon, and the whole lot is fired through a hybrid barrel. The fusion jet is capable of much higher burst-power than normal plasma ignition methods, while the use of highly purified heavy gases produces a beam that is both "heavy"(IE hard-hitting) and resistant to drift. Balnor reckoned that an experienced crew could make a shot from twice the distance of a standard beam cannon. The various cannoniers who have operated the Fusion Rifle agree that that's spot-on.		The Fusion Rifle uses hydrogen as the "powder" and argon as the "round". Laser-fusion initiation sets up a reaction in the hydrogen, which is then allowed to mid with the argon, and the whole lot is fired through a hybrid barrel. The fusion jet is capable of much higher burst-power than normal plasma ignition methods, while the use of highly purified heavy gases produces a beam that is both "heavy" (i.e., hard-hitting) and resistant to drift. Balnor reckoned that an experienced crew could make a shot from twice the distance of a standard beam cannon. The various cannoniers who have operated the Fusion Rifle agree that that's spot-on.

	What primarily kept the Fusion Rifle out of serious consideration was the additional need for specialized munitions. Much like a terrestrial naval cannon, the argon and hydrogen could not simply be pumped into a reusable chamber, but had to be packed into a canister like a shell. The canister required high-pressure and high-insulation in order to keep the gasses liquid. Most of the canister would be vaporized, but not reliably enough; so the entire canister had to be placed inside a disposable ignition chamber that was then removed and replaced.		What primarily kept the Fusion Rifle out of serious consideration was the additional need for specialized munitions. Much like a terrestrial naval cannon, the argon and hydrogen could not simply be pumped into a reusable chamber, but had to be packed into a canister like a shell. The canister required high-pressure and high-insulation in order to keep the gasses liquid. Most of the canister would be vaporized, but not reliably enough; so the entire canister had to be placed inside a disposable ignition chamber that was then removed and replaced.

	====Usage====		====Usage====
	The Fusion Rifle was never envisioned as a main-turret weapon; it was too sophisticated and slow to fire, it main function being effectively a giant sniper rifle. As such, the gun was popular to mount one of at the top-castle of a ship(thus giving it the greatest possible field of fire) and assigning the most experienced crew to it. Even at close-range, the weapon was still useful as it could penetrate most shields, and could also be used to assist other ships by firing long-range shots.		The Fusion Rifle was never envisioned as a main-turret weapon; it was too sophisticated and slow to fire, it main function being effectively a giant sniper rifle. As such, the gun was popular to mount one of at the top-castle of a ship (thus giving it the greatest possible field of fire) and assigning the most experienced crew to it. Even at close-range, the weapon was still useful as it could penetrate most shields, and could also be used to assist other ships by firing long-range shots.

	Fusion Riffles saw especial use aboard cruisers and as secondary weapons on dreadnaughts. They are not often fitted to battleships, which rely primarily on fielding as many large beam cannons as possible.		Fusion Riffles saw especial use aboard cruisers and as secondary weapons on dreadnaughts. They are not often fitted to battleships, which rely primarily on fielding as many large beam cannons as possible.

	===SOL===		===SOL===
	The [[Saratoga]] experimented briefly with the Severely Oversized Laser(S.O.L.), a weapon that used the shield grid to produce, contain, and fire and omni-directional burst of plasma, like a beam cannon that went everywhere. It was hoped that it could provide the ultimate point-defense weapon, taking out any nearby fighters in a single burst. A few operational trials determined that the range was too limited and the power requirements too high for the potential value.		The [[Saratoga]] experimented briefly with the Severely Oversized Laser (S.O.L.), a weapon that used the shield grid to produce, contain, and fire and omni-directional burst of plasma, like a beam cannon that went everywhere. It was hoped that it could provide the ultimate point-defense weapon, taking out any nearby fighters in a single burst. A few operational trials determined that the range was too limited and the power requirements too high for the potential value.

	===Photo-Sonic Weapons===		===Photo-Sonic Weapons===
	While technically classified as a missile, a photo-sonic device has two functions: blind the ship and deafen the crew. The device uses an explosive charge which creates a powerful burst of light, heat, and radiation. It also released a heavy, low-intensity plasma shockwave. The shockwave is heavy enough not to be dispersed by shields, but too weak to deal much actual damage. Instead, the impact(usually over most of the hull) produces a loud ~~cacophany~~ inside the ship, capable of causing permenant hearing loss at close range.		While technically classified as a missile, a photo-sonic device has two functions: blind the ship and deafen the crew. The device uses an explosive charge which creates a powerful burst of light, heat, and radiation. It also released a heavy, low-intensity plasma shockwave. The shockwave is heavy enough not to be dispersed by shields, but too weak to deal much actual damage. Instead, the impact (usually over most of the hull) produces a loud cacophony inside the ship, capable of causing permenant hearing loss at close range.

	The primary function of the weapon, the intense energy burst, can obscure sensors. At long range, it can also be used as a form of [[Starship Sensor Systems\|non-active sensor pulse]].		The primary function of the weapon, the intense energy burst, can obscure sensors. At long range, it can also be used as a form of [[Starship Sensor Systems\|non-active sensor pulse]].
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	Radiation has been employed by many groups as a weapon. The most common is to use a high-intensity, artificial source in a reflector to create a "radiation gun" which can damage ship systems and injure crew. Another common method was to "salt" a battlefield with high-order nuclear waste.		Radiation has been employed by many groups as a weapon. The most common is to use a high-intensity, artificial source in a reflector to create a "radiation gun" which can damage ship systems and injure crew. Another common method was to "salt" a battlefield with high-order nuclear waste.

	Radiation weapons fell out of use with the advent of active radiation shielding, and would never have been effective against heavily armored warships, ~~who's~~ hull plating already serves as an extremely effective radiation shield.		Radiation weapons fell out of use with the advent of active radiation shielding, and would never have been effective against heavily armored warships, whose hull plating already serves as an extremely effective radiation shield.

	===Black Hole Weapons===		===Black Hole Weapons===
	====Black-Hole Gun====		====Black-Hole Gun====
	The old [[Gudersnipe Army]] was known to be fielding the infamous "Black Hole Gun" as far back as the [[Mage Wars]]. This terrifying weapon came in the form of both an artillery shell and a starship-fired projectile. The old-~~syle~~ black-hole gun used two plates of extremely dense matter, separated by a buffer. On impact, the buffer would ~~jetison~~, and the force of the two plates coming together would collapse the matter into a small black hole. Damage from these weapons, however, proved to be less effective than conventional nuclear weapons, while being orders of magnitude more expensive. Formally, the Foundation retired the technology for this reason, and reported that it had only been used against "extremely hardened targets" - this was true, as while the damage to a conventional target was low, these weapons did essentially remove a small corner of existence.		The old [[Gudersnipe Army]] was known to be fielding the infamous "Black Hole Gun" as far back as the [[Mage Wars]]. This terrifying weapon came in the form of both an artillery shell and a starship-fired projectile. The old-style black-hole gun used two plates of extremely dense matter, separated by a buffer. On impact, the buffer would jettison, and the force of the two plates coming together would collapse the matter into a small black hole. Damage from these weapons, however, proved to be less effective than conventional nuclear weapons, while being orders of magnitude more expensive. Formally, the Foundation retired the technology for this reason, and reported that it had only been used against "extremely hardened targets" - this was true, as while the damage to a conventional target was low, these weapons did essentially remove a small corner of existence.

	====Black-Hole Bombs====		====Black-Hole Bombs====
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	====Black-Hole Shields====		====Black-Hole Shields====
	[[Joshua Jusenkyou]] invented a way to produce a ~~stabe~~ artificial singularity, then bend the event horizon around a starship. The ship itself would be safe inside		[[Joshua Jusenkyou]] invented a way to produce a stable artificial singularity, then bend the event horizon around a starship. The ship itself would be safe inside

	===Gallet Gun===		===Gallet Gun===
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	One summer afternoon, he and a few of his closest friends(one another high-ranking IFA-employee and the others have advanced scientific backgrounds) were together celebrating a holiday from their now-destroyed home world. Amidst the festivities, he brought up the subject of the much-wanted weapon. According to Balnor "while playing with model rockets, fireworks, and the sorts of home-made explosives you get when you have access to an industrial chemistry lab, one of us threw out the idea of combing an explosively-formed penetrator with a beam cannon. In principle, the penetration would still be reasonable solid, but traveling at close to the speed of light."		One summer afternoon, he and a few of his closest friends(one another high-ranking IFA-employee and the others have advanced scientific backgrounds) were together celebrating a holiday from their now-destroyed home world. Amidst the festivities, he brought up the subject of the much-wanted weapon. According to Balnor "while playing with model rockets, fireworks, and the sorts of home-made explosives you get when you have access to an industrial chemistry lab, one of us threw out the idea of combing an explosively-formed penetrator with a beam cannon. In principle, the penetration would still be reasonable solid, but traveling at close to the speed of light."

	Balnor comments that it's lucky IFA's facilities were located in space, as more than one of the group were keen to do a proof-of-concept experiment that day, and that everyone involved was quite tipsy(in one interview, Balnor famously added 'but, you know, it was light beer, so it's tough to say exactly how much damage we could have done.'). Still, the group completed the ~~mathmatical~~ proofs of the design and performed a proof-of-concept test the following day(while sober).		Balnor comments that it's lucky IFA's facilities were located in space, as more than one of the group were keen to do a proof-of-concept experiment that day, and that everyone involved was quite tipsy (in one interview, Balnor famously added 'but, you know, it was light beer, so it's tough to say exactly how much damage we could have done.'). Still, the group completed the mathematical proofs of the design and performed a proof-of-concept test the following day (while sober).

	Balnor says: ''"The test utterly destroyed the weapon and missed the target, but given that we threw it together in an afternoon none of that was very surprisingly. The sensor data told us we were on to something."''		Balnor says: ''"The test utterly destroyed the weapon and missed the target, but given that we threw it together in an afternoon none of that was very surprisingly. The sensor data told us we were on to something."''

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Dual-Type Attempts

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	[[Wyrick Balnor]] shares his thoughts: ''"An ongoing project at [[Industrial Face Annihilators\|IFA]], it was there when I started, it'll be there after I retire. Not sure who it is, but SOMEONE high-up has a raging nerd-boner for a combination beam-cannon/disruptor. Yeah, the two techs are pretty similar. No, you can't make them work together. Not in any sense that's practical.''		[[Wyrick Balnor]] shares his thoughts: ''"An ongoing project at [[Industrial Face Annihilators\|IFA]], it was there when I started, it'll be there after I retire. Not sure who it is, but SOMEONE high-up has a raging nerd-boner for a combination beam-cannon/disruptor. Yeah, the two techs are pretty similar. No, you can't make them work together. Not in any sense that's practical.''

	''"Try to keep in mind: by the time I came on, we'd stopped building beam cannons ~~all together~~(the small remaining demand for beam cannons was being met by our subsidiary, [[Consolidated Head-Melters]]), we were just making charged particle or hybrid cannons by then. Which, of course, meant the project had changed to make one of THOSE that could also be a disruptor. This is basically impossible, and stupid, and a huge waste of resources. I flatly refused a transfer to the project several times, and when I got high enough in the organization I started to slash the budget. I tried to cancel it, but got angry letters from the Blind ~~Consl~~, so I used it as a dumping-ground for all the terrible employees I couldn't just fire. I think it was something of a nightmare for the project manager, some people asked me what he did to deserve it, but he knows.''		''"Try to keep in mind: by the time I came on, we'd stopped building beam cannons altogether (the small remaining demand for beam cannons was being met by our subsidiary, [[Consolidated Head-Melters]]), we were just making charged particle or hybrid cannons by then. Which, of course, meant the project had changed to make one of THOSE that could also be a disruptor. This is basically impossible, and stupid, and a huge waste of resources. I flatly refused a transfer to the project several times, and when I got high enough in the organization I started to slash the budget. I tried to cancel it, but got angry letters from the [[Blind Consul]], so I used it as a dumping-ground for all the terrible employees I couldn't just fire. I think it was something of a nightmare for the project manager, some people asked me what he did to deserve it, but he knows.''

	''"Anyway, when I was named CTO, the first thing that happened was I got a message from a group on the Blind ~~Consl~~ asking me why, with my legendary leadership, that particular project was so far behind. I answered them by saying it was a dead end and a waste of time. And then to prove it, I invented the Gallet Gun... in an afternoon. While at least a little bit drunk."''		''"Anyway, when I was named CTO, the first thing that happened was I got a message from a group on the Blind Consul asking me why, with my legendary leadership, that particular project was so far behind. I answered them by saying it was a dead end and a waste of time. And then to prove it, I invented the Gallet Gun... in an afternoon. While at least a little bit drunk."''

	===Wave Cannons===		===Wave Cannons===

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Usage

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	The last attempt at fielding disruptors on a battleship involved mounting them to the middle turrets, but even this was found to be ineffective. Battleships spent most of their time engaging much smaller Kamian vessels where disruptors were not required. As the war progressed, the Kamians grew more cautious with their capital ships, and the use of disruptors on battleships waned all together.		The last attempt at fielding disruptors on a battleship involved mounting them to the middle turrets, but even this was found to be ineffective. Battleships spent most of their time engaging much smaller Kamian vessels where disruptors were not required. As the war progressed, the Kamians grew more cautious with their capital ships, and the use of disruptors on battleships waned all together.

	Later in the war, the Foundation tried fielding "Disruptor Cruisers", which would keep beside a battleship or dreadnaught, and offer disruptor support where needed. These are largely found to be ineffective, and the pace of ~~distruptor~~ technology had changed dramatically.		Later in the war, the Foundation tried fielding "Disruptor Cruisers", which would keep beside a battleship or dreadnaught, and offer disruptor support where needed. These are largely found to be ineffective, and the pace of disruptor technology had changed dramatically.

	The last major use involved fielding Disruptor Frigates. Small, fast ships, designed to bypass fighter screens and move in close. Each was fitted with dozens of small disruptors(found to be more effective than large units, which had greater range) and try to strip a capitol ship's shields. Disruptor frigates continued to be used throughout the war.		The last major use involved fielding Disruptor Frigates. Small, fast ships, designed to bypass fighter screens and move in close. Each was fitted with dozens of small disruptors (found to be more effective than large units, which had greater range) and try to strip a capitol ship's shields. Disruptor frigates continued to be used throughout the war.

	====Dual-Type Attempts====		====Dual-Type Attempts====

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Pulse Cannon

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	===Pulse Cannon===		===Pulse Cannon===
	A pulse cannon or pulse gun works on the same principles as a beam ~~canon~~, but without a secondary ignition chamber. The alignment chamber is also smooth. Rather than a steady stream of energy, the weapon releases a very short "pulse". While the momentary power requirements are high, the long-term requirements are much lower. Pulse cannons are also less susceptible to drift, giving them a greater effective range with less requirement to correct.		A pulse cannon or pulse gun works on the same principles as a beam cannon, but without a secondary ignition chamber. The alignment chamber is also smooth. Rather than a steady stream of energy, the weapon releases a very short "pulse". While the momentary power requirements are high, the long-term requirements are much lower. Pulse cannons are also less susceptible to drift, giving them a greater effective range with less requirement to correct.

	The downside is massively inferior damage when compared to a full beam cannon of similar bore. Pressure is a non-comparison, as these weapons fire at much lower pressures.		The downside is massively inferior damage when compared to a full beam cannon of similar bore. Pressure is a non-comparison, as these weapons fire at much lower pressures.
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	Some lower-tech civilizations do field pulse guns as main weapons, and against similarly armed and equipped adversaries, they are effective enough. However, it does not take much to develop defenses at the capitol ship level.		Some lower-tech civilizations do field pulse guns as main weapons, and against similarly armed and equipped adversaries, they are effective enough. However, it does not take much to develop defenses at the capitol ship level.

	Some small [[Crimson Blade]] cutters field a turret with quad-mounted pulse cannons for engaging enemy fighter formations. The four barrels have some independent aiming capability, and can also be used to "pepper" a larger target with shots in order to assist in stripping ~~it's~~ shields.		Some small [[Crimson Blade]] cutters field a turret with quad-mounted pulse cannons for engaging enemy fighter formations. The four barrels have some independent aiming capability, and can also be used to "pepper" a larger target with shots in order to assist in stripping its shields.

	===Disruptors===		===Disruptors===

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Anti-Proton Cannon

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	Often called the "holy grail" of energy weapons, an anti-proton cannon fires a stream of energized plasma heavily laden with anti-matter. The stream has enough mass to penetrate most shields, while the anti-proton content annihilates any shielding. AP cannons were first conceived as far back as the [[Mage Wars]], and low AP-content cannons have been fielded at various points by different nations.		Often called the "holy grail" of energy weapons, an anti-proton cannon fires a stream of energized plasma heavily laden with anti-matter. The stream has enough mass to penetrate most shields, while the anti-proton content annihilates any shielding. AP cannons were first conceived as far back as the [[Mage Wars]], and low AP-content cannons have been fielded at various points by different nations.

	The [[Foundation]] had long researched the technology and hit a wall in terms of power generation. In order for the beam to be effective, the anti-proton content has to be around 80%. Low-content cannons(with around 10%) were found to be basically as effective as charged particle cannons. On a "long shot" most of the antimatter would have already annihilated by the time the stream reached ~~it's~~ target. An ideal shot would be 100% percent.		The [[Foundation]] had long researched the technology and hit a wall in terms of power generation. In order for the beam to be effective, the anti-proton content has to be around 80%. Low-content cannons (with around 10%) were found to be basically as effective as charged particle cannons. On a "long shot" most of the antimatter would have already annihilated by the time the stream reached its target. An ideal shot would be 100% percent.

	===Fusion Cannon===		===Fusion Cannon===

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Charged Particle Cannon

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	===Charged Particle Cannon===		===Charged Particle Cannon===
	A charged particle cannon works on the same principles as a beam cannon, but adds ~~additionall~~ electrolyzing elements, adding a high ~~electormagnetic~~ charge to the plasma. Charged particle weapons have a greater range are heavily increased damage, but at a cost of much greater energy consumption.		A charged particle cannon works on the same principles as a beam cannon, but adds additional electrolyzing elements, adding a high electromagnetic charge to the plasma. Charged particle weapons have a greater range are heavily increased damage, but at a cost of much greater energy consumption.

	While "dual-type" charged particle/beam cannons are technically possible, they are never ~~delibrately~~ built with that in mind. A ship is either designed with enough power to field full charged particle cannons, or is equipped with ordinary beam cannons. The capacity does still exist as an ~~auxillery~~ mode, but is very seldom used as it would requite a gun crew o be proficient in both types of weapons. Some elite gun crews will still attempt it under emergency measures. A very common practice is to train gun crews manning charged particle weapons in the use of a standard beam scatter-shot, as this takes very little ~~sckill~~ but is extremely useful.		While "dual-type" charged particle/beam cannons are technically possible, they are never deliberately built with that in mind. A ship is either designed with enough power to field full charged particle cannons, or is equipped with ordinary beam cannons. The capacity does still exist as an auxillary mode, but is very seldom used as it would requite a gun crew o be proficient in both types of weapons. Some elite gun crews will still attempt it under emergency measures. A very common practice is to train gun crews manning charged particle weapons in the use of a standard beam scatter-shot, as this takes very little skill but is extremely useful.

	====Hybrid Cannon====		====Hybrid Cannon====

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Hybrid Cannon

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	====Hybrid Cannon====		====Hybrid Cannon====
	Hybrid Cannons are a type of charged particle cannon that combines the normal weapon with a laser grid that helps to align the particles and form a perfect laminar plasma flow. Hybrid cannons should not be confused with dual-type cannons. A hybrid cannon has very great range over a standard charged particle cannon, and while it inflicts somewhat less damage per unit of power expended, the dramatically increased range more than makes up for it. Hybrid beams also do not "arc" and are far less ~~suspectable~~ to drift.		Hybrid Cannons are a type of charged particle cannon that combines the normal weapon with a laser grid that helps to align the particles and form a perfect laminar plasma flow. Hybrid cannons should not be confused with dual-type cannons. A hybrid cannon has very great range over a standard charged particle cannon, and while it inflicts somewhat less damage per unit of power expended, the dramatically increased range more than makes up for it. Hybrid beams also do not "arc" and are far less susceptible to drift.

	The trade off, however comes in complexity, as hybrid cannons are much more complicated and ~~suspetable~~ to damage. Also, due to their ~~sensative~~ components, they cannot be operated in ~~auxilelry~~ modes except under the most extreme of emergencies(as doing so effectively destroys the gun).		The trade off, however comes in complexity, as hybrid cannons are much more complicated and susceptible to damage. Also, due to their sensitive components, they cannot be operated in auxillary modes except under the most extreme of emergencies (as doing so effectively destroys the gun).

	Hybrid cannons are surprisingly not much-liked by gun crews. As Wyrick put it ''"For some reason the greater accuracy tends to lead to more meddling from the bridge, the captain wants to direct the shot instead of the gun commander. So the captain wants to call the shot, say 'hit the bridge!' or some other really specific target, and the turret's not lined up for it, and the gun commander's already chosen a much better target... yeah. They are just a ~~hastle~~."''		Hybrid cannons are surprisingly not much-liked by gun crews. As Wyrick put it, ''"For some reason the greater accuracy tends to lead to more meddling from the bridge, the captain wants to direct the shot instead of the gun commander. So the captain wants to call the shot, say 'hit the bridge!' or some other really specific target, and the turret's not lined up for it, and the gun commander's already chosen a much better target... yeah. They are just a hassle."''

	===Anti-Proton Cannon===		===Anti-Proton Cannon===