Gauss Cannon
En/Gaußkanone
For a long time, projectile weapons were considered obsolete next to more modern nuclear fusion and energy technology, the development of the hyperspace drive and ever-better armor plating — until it was precisely the energy technology that had once displaced them that helped restore them to their rightful place. The principle was actually already known on Earth in the 20th and 21st centuries — the particle accelerator. A Gauss Cannon is essentially nothing more than a considerably larger version of that construction. Ton-heavy projectiles are magnetically accelerated at gigantic electrical expense and reach muzzle velocities that burn away the dust particles in the air around the projectile, and the recoil makes the ground shake. Even current armor and shields can barely withstand this penetrating power, and it is not uncommon for the target to simply be pierced through. Defense installations deactivate themselves once they are too badly damaged. After a battle, there is a chance of up to 70% that disabled defense installations can be repaired again.
Construction Cost
| All Universes | Metal | Crystal | Deuterium | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Default (identical in all universes) | 20.000 | 15.000 | 2.000 | 0 |
Cost per unit built.
Requirements
- Shipyard Level 6
- Energy Technology Level 6
- Weapons Technology Level 3
- Shielding Technology Level 1
Combat Values
| Attack | 1.100 |
|---|---|
| Defense | 200 |