Plasma Turret
En/Plasmawerfer
Laser technology had by then been nearly perfected, ion technology had reached a final stage, and it was considered practically impossible to extract even more qualitative effectiveness from just one weapon system. But all of this was to change when the idea arose to combine both systems. Already known from nuclear fusion technology, lasers heat particles (usually deuterium) to extremely high temperatures, sometimes reaching into the millions of degrees. Ion technology contributes its part in the form of electrical charging, stabilization fields and accelerators. Once the charge to be fired is sufficiently heated, pressurized and ionized, it is hurled out into the depths of space toward the target by means of accelerators. The greenish glowing plasma beam offers an impressive sight, though one might wonder whether the crew of the target ship will enjoy it for long, as within a few seconds the hull is shredded and the electronics are fried... The Plasma Turret is considered one of the most feared weapons of all, and this technology also has its price. 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) | 50.000 | 50.000 | 30.000 | 0 |
Cost per unit built.
Requirements
- Shipyard Level 8
- Plasma Technology Level 7
Combat Values
| Attack | 3.000 |
|---|---|
| Defense | 300 |