Tech: Gauss Cannon

Gauss Cannon
Prerequisites: Pending
Research Cost: Pending
Description
A Gauss Gun, or a "Coilgun" is a weapon that fires smart bullets at supersonic speeds through use of electromagnetic coils. They are a type of projectile accelerator that uses one or more electromagnetic coils to accelerate a magnetic projectile to high velocity. Coilguns accelerate the projectile using contactless means.
Coilguns consist of one or more coils arranged along the barrel that are switched in sequence so as to ensure that the projectile is accelerated quickly along the barrel via magnetic forces. Because coilguns have no sliding contact, no wear or erosion occurs to the barrel, and the working life of a coilgun is potentially infinite.
Gauss Guns or Coilguns are used primarily for as a PDW (Point Defense Weapon), though do have larger versions.
Gauss Guns can also be used on vehicles.
Game Notes
Allows Gauss Cannon Weapon Starship Component to be added to starship Designs.
Allows Gauss Cannon Payload Starship Component to be added to Starship Designs.
Allows Gauss Cannon Weapon Vehicle Component to be added to starship Designs.
Allows Gauss Cannon Payload Vehicle Component to be added to Starship Designs.
Category:Technology
Category:Weapon Technology
Category:Ballistic Weapon Technology
Category:Starship Weapon Technology
Category:Vehicle Weapon Technology