Weapons

Weapons systems in spacecraft are used for policing actions or piracy, focusing on disabling targets rather than destroying them.

Weapon modules are designed to increase in power, range, and precision as their dice rating improves. Below are the available weapon systems, their purposes, and descriptions of their upgrades across dice ratings.

Laser Cannons

Laser cannons are energy weapons designed to disable ships by targeting critical systems. They can vary in range and firepower, becoming more effective as they are upgraded.

RANK	DESCRIPTION
D4	Short-range, low-damage laser capable of minor system disruption.
D6	Medium-range laser with moderate power, capable of disabling smaller ships' systems more effectively.
D8	Long-range laser with high power, effective at disabling larger ships’ engines or targeting key systems for critical damage.
D10	Very long-range, precise targeting with high damage output, effective for disabling multiple systems or targeting large vessels from a distance.
D12	Extreme-range, maximum damage laser with enhanced precision and the ability to disable multiple ships at once if needed.

EMP Pulse Emitters

EMP pulse emitters are non-lethal weapons designed to disrupt or disable electronic systems on enemy ships without causing physical damage. They work by releasing an electromagnetic pulse that temporarily knocks out electronic equipment.

RANK	DESCRIPTION
D4	Short-range pulse that briefly disables small ship systems and minor electronic devices.
D6	Medium-range pulse capable of disabling larger ship systems for a longer duration.
D8	Long-range pulse with the ability to disable multiple systems in a small area, effective against mid-sized ships.
D10	Wide-area pulse that can disable the systems of large ships or multiple smaller vessels for an extended period.
D12	Long-range pulse with the ability to disable entire fleets or multiple ships for a long period, including larger and more advanced ships.

Drone Launchers

Drone launchers deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a variety of tasks, including reconnaissance, combat, and disruption. Drones can perform multiple roles depending on their configuration, such as targeting enemy ships or gathering intelligence.

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RANK	DESCRIPTION
D4	Launches 1 basic reconnaissance drone with limited sensor and combat abilities.
D6	Launches 2 drones with basic offensive capabilities or support roles such as minor repairs or interference.
D8	Launches 4 drones with moderate combat capabilities, including lasers or EMP emitters, suitable for mid-combat engagements.
D10	Launches 6 drones with a mix of reconnaissance and combat roles, capable of coordinated attacks or targeted support missions.
D12	Launches up to 10 advanced drones with specialized roles, including reconnaissance, high-level combat, repairs, and electronic warfare.

Boarding Pods

Point defense lasers (PDLs) are defensive weapons used to shoot down incoming threats such as drones or missiles. They focus on precision targeting of small, fast-moving objects.

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RANK	DESCRIPTION
D4	Short-range, low-accuracy laser system effective at close range for basic threat interception.
D6	Medium-range PDL with moderate accuracy and fire rate, effective at targeting drones and minor projectiles.
D8	Long-range PDL with high accuracy and fire rate, capable of intercepting fast-moving drones and small missiles with precision.
D10	Very high fire rate and long-range PDL, highly effective at defending against multiple incoming threats simultaneously.
D12	Extreme-range, highly accurate PDL system with automatic targeting, capable of eliminating fast and evasive projectiles or drones efficiently.

Point Defense Lasers

Point defense lasers (PDLs) are defensive weapons used to shoot down incoming threats such as drones or missiles. They focus on precision targeting of small, fast-moving objects.

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RANK	DESCRIPTION
D4	Short-range, low-accuracy laser system effective at close range for basic threat interception.
D6	Medium-range PDL with moderate accuracy and fire rate, effective at targeting drones and minor projectiles.
D8	Long-range PDL with high accuracy and fire rate, capable of intercepting fast-moving drones and small missiles with precision.
D10	Very high fire rate and long-range PDL, highly effective at defending against multiple incoming threats simultaneously.
D12	Extreme-range, highly accurate PDL system with automatic targeting, capable of eliminating fast and evasive projectiles or drones efficiently.