Dragonian Infantry Cannon

"It has combat longevity, but I doubt anyone could use one of these for long due to the weight." Dragonian soldier's first impression of the weapon.
The Dragonian infantry cannon (IC) is a rare firearm among the Dragonian species. It shoots energy in a long bolt form rather than beam form. It was designed as a short-ranged, infantry portable, anti-vehicle weapon.
==Overview==
The Dragonian IC relies on a different power core than other Dragonian weapons, having a mini-reactor which vents heat after every shot rather than depleting a pre-charged power core. This allows for a more powerful weapon that can also stay in sustained combat longer, although rapid firing is often discouraged due to the vents producing progressively hotter exhaust gases after every shot which have been known to cause fires and in more extreme circumstances, cause the weapon to warp. After a single shot is fired, it is suggested to wait a short time to let the mini-reactor cool instead of causing an overheat, which can be hazardous to anyone nearby, as well as the user.
In terms of use, the trigger fires the weapon once per press, allowing for rapid semi-automatic fire if needed but this is discouraged due to the progressively hotter exhaust gasses and risk of damage to the weapon.
The weapon's excessive weight and awkward form factor make it only available for stronger soldiers who have to train with it to get used to it's abilities. As a result it's unusual to see Dragonian males wielding an Infantry Cannon, although not unheard of, even before the Sera System War.
The IC was highly praised during the Sera System War for it's incredible stopping power, being the only infantry weapon in the Dragonian arsenal capable of quickly killing an Androgian soldier whose personal shields had failed. Such was the value of the weapon in this war, standing orders were to never leave them behind when retreating and to protect soldiers wielding them.
==Firing and Accuracy==
For an infantry weapon, the IC packs an impressive punch, being able to blast straight through either moderately heavy armour or multiple Dragonians at close range. However, the lack of any sort of aiming apparatus makes accurate long range shooting impossible and the IC's beam has a tendency to dissipate and become ineffective against all but the softest targets at longer range anyway. The IC's main strength lies in it's ability to provide heavy firepower without the need for a mounted gun.
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