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	[[ru:Электромагнитная пушка]]		[[ru:Электромагнитная пушка]]
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	[[File:Railgun Ingame.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Railgun (Class 1)]]		[[File:Railgun Ingame.png\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Railgun (Class 1)]]
	{{quote\|Railguns require the trigger to be held to charge the weapon before firing. The weapon will fire automatically when the charge is complete, but fail to fire if the trigger is released early. Rail slugs are effective at ship hull penetration.\|In-Game Description}}		{{quote\|Railguns require the trigger to be held to charge the weapon before firing. The weapon will fire automatically when the charge is complete, but fail to fire if the trigger is released early. Rail slugs are effective at ship hull penetration.\|In-Game Description}}
	A '''Railgun''' is a powerful electromagnetic projectile weapon that inflicts both thermal and kinetic damage. Railguns consume a large amount of power and generate significant [[heat]] with each shot, but can severely damage a target.		A '''Railgun''' is a powerful electromagnetic projectile [[:Category:Weapons\|weapon]] that inflicts both thermal and kinetic damage. Railguns consume a large amount of power and generate significant [[heat]] with each shot, but can severely damage a target.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The Railgun's exceptional penetration allows it to hit ship subsystems even when striking through the opposite side of a hull in most cases. The effective damage of this weapon varies considerably based on shot placement. The Railgun has an armour piercing value of 100, meaning it always does full damage to hull regardless of [[Armour Hardness]], but it is still affected by kinetic and thermal resistances. It is also an impulse attack, causing the target to be physically pushed out of its previous trajectory. The dual kinetic and thermal damage inflicted by a Railgun slug is split, and a successful strike will deal 66.6% of its damage as thermal and 33.3% as kinetic.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/truesilvers-tests-no-2-rail-gun-thermic-kinetic-damage-split.240168/ Frontier Forums: Truesilver's Tests, No.2: Rail gun thermic-kinetic damage split]</ref>		The Railgun's exceptional penetration allows it to hit a ship's subsystems even when striking through the opposite side of its hull in most cases. The effective damage of this weapon varies considerably based on shot placement. The Railgun has an armour piercing value of 100, meaning it always does full damage to hull regardless of the target ship's [[Armour Hardness]], but it is still affected by kinetic and thermal resistances. It is also an impulse attack, causing the target to be physically pushed out of its previous trajectory. The dual kinetic and thermal damage inflicted by a Railgun slug is split, and a successful strike will deal 66.6% of its damage as thermal and 33.3% as kinetic.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/truesilvers-tests-no-2-rail-gun-thermic-kinetic-damage-split.240168/ Frontier Forums: Truesilver's Tests, No.2: Rail gun thermic-kinetic damage split]</ref>

	Notably, this weapon is relatively ineffective at dealing armor damage, because of its high breach damage and deep ~~armor~~ piercing capabilities. It will almost always hit a module, instead, which will absorb any damage and prevent it from being applied to the hull. While this can be a good thing if hitting a critical module like the Power Plant, this can become a hindrance if instead hitting a relatively unimportant module like Life Support. Also, much of the damage it deals will often be absorbed by any Module Reinforcements, resulting in little apparent damage being dealt until they can be neutralized. However, if the target is effectively using an AFMU, this may take a significant amount of time.		Notably, this weapon is relatively ineffective at dealing armor damage, because of its high breach damage and deep armour piercing capabilities. It will almost always hit a module, instead, which will absorb any damage and prevent it from being applied to the hull. While this can be a good thing if hitting a critical module like the [[Power Plant]], this can become a hindrance if instead hitting a relatively unimportant module like [[Life Support]]. Also, much of the damage it deals will often be absorbed by any [[Module Reinforcement Package\|Module Reinforcements]], resulting in little apparent damage being dealt until they can be neutralized. However, if the target is effectively using an [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit\|AFMU]], this may take a significant amount of time.

	In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.		In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent heat efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.

	Due to ~~the~~ high ~~armor~~ piercing, charge up and hitscan properties, the ~~railgun~~ is also good on slower ships, that cannot maintain ~~lock on~~ a target ~~profile as continuously -~~ as the weapon can take full advantage of brief opportunities of fire ~~(such as against a more mobile opponent)~~. The ~~railgun~~'s extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.		Due to its high armour piercing value, charge up time, and hitscan properties, the Railgun is also good on slower ships that cannot maintain a target lock as the weapon can take full advantage of brief opportunities of fire. The Railgun's extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.

	This weapon is only available ~~in fixed mounts, and~~ in class 1 and 2 ~~hardpoints~~. It has a range of 3000m~~, but~~ damage ~~begins to fall off after~~ 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].		This weapon is only available in class 1 and 2 as fixed mounts. It has a range of 3000m with damage falloff starting at 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].

	A variation of the Railgun, named the [[Imperial Hammer]], is available as a [[Powerplay]] [[merits]] unlock. The Imperial Hammer fires a three-shot burst instead of a single shot, with a proportionate increase in power draw and thermal load. Commanders pledged to [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] gain the earliest access to the module, at Rank 37, with access granted to commanders pledged to other Powers at higher ranks.		A variation of the Railgun, named the [[Imperial Hammer]], is available as a [[Powerplay]] [[merits]] unlock. The Imperial Hammer fires a three-shot burst instead of a single shot, with a proportionate increase in power draw and thermal load. Commanders pledged to [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] gain the earliest access to the module, at Rank 37, with access granted to commanders pledged to other Powers at higher ranks.

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	This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].		This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].

	~~Commanders who support~~ [[~~Arissa Lavigny-Duval~~]] in [[Powerplay]] ~~gain access to~~ a ~~unique~~ burst~~-fire variant~~ of ~~the Railgun named the~~ [[~~Imperial Hammer~~]].		A variation of the Railgun, named the [[Imperial Hammer]], is available as a [[Powerplay]] [[merits]] unlock. The Imperial Hammer fires a three-shot burst instead of a single shot, with a proportionate increase in power draw and thermal load. Commanders pledged to [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] gain the earliest access to the module, at Rank 37, with access granted to commanders pledged to other Powers at higher ranks.

	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

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	In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.		In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.

	Due to the high armor piercing, charge up and hitscan properties, the railgun is also good on slower ships, that cannot maintain lock on a target profile as continuously - as the weapon can take full advantage of ~~situations where the use is heavily outmaneuvered~~. The railgun's extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.		Due to the high armor piercing, charge up and hitscan properties, the railgun is also good on slower ships, that cannot maintain lock on a target profile as continuously - as the weapon can take full advantage of brief opportunities of fire (such as against a more mobile opponent). The railgun's extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.

	This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].		This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].

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	In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.		In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.

	Due to the high armor piercing, charge up and hitscan properties, the railgun is also good on slower ships, that cannot ~~lead~~ a target as ~~reliably~~ - as the weapon can take full advantage of situations where the use is heavily outmaneuvered. The railgun's extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.		Due to the high armor piercing, charge up and hitscan properties, the railgun is also good on slower ships, that cannot maintain lock on a target profile as continuously - as the weapon can take full advantage of situations where the use is heavily outmaneuvered. The railgun's extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.

	This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].		This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].

Fandom>Generalwarfield at 05:20, 16 October 2024

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	In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.		In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.

			Due to the high armor piercing, charge up and hitscan properties, the railgun is also good on slower ships, that cannot lead a target as reliably - as the weapon can take full advantage of situations where the use is heavily outmaneuvered. The railgun's extensive range also helps with kiting strategies that less mobile ships generally employ.

	This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].		This weapon is only available in fixed mounts, and in class 1 and 2 hardpoints. It has a range of 3000m, but damage begins to fall off after 1000m. Railgun ammunition, ranging from basic slugs to high velocity munitions, can be [[Synthesis\|Synthesized]].

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The Railgun's exceptional penetration allows it to hit ship subsystems even when striking through the opposite side of a hull in most cases. The effective damage of this weapon varies considerably based on shot placement. The Railgun has an armour piercing value of 100, meaning it always does full damage to hull regardless of [[Armour Hardness]], but it is still affected by kinetic and thermal resistances. It is also an impulse attack, causing the target to be physically pushed out of its previous trajectory. The dual kinetic and thermal damage inflicted by a Railgun slug is split, and a successful strike will deal 66.6% of its damage as thermal and 33.3% as kinetic.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/~~showthread.php~~/~~240168-Truesilver~~-s-~~Tests-No~~-2-~~Rail~~-gun-thermic-kinetic-damage-split Frontier Forums: Truesilver's Tests, No.2: Rail gun thermic-kinetic damage split]</ref>		The Railgun's exceptional penetration allows it to hit ship subsystems even when striking through the opposite side of a hull in most cases. The effective damage of this weapon varies considerably based on shot placement. The Railgun has an armour piercing value of 100, meaning it always does full damage to hull regardless of [[Armour Hardness]], but it is still affected by kinetic and thermal resistances. It is also an impulse attack, causing the target to be physically pushed out of its previous trajectory. The dual kinetic and thermal damage inflicted by a Railgun slug is split, and a successful strike will deal 66.6% of its damage as thermal and 33.3% as kinetic.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/truesilvers-tests-no-2-rail-gun-thermic-kinetic-damage-split.240168/ Frontier Forums: Truesilver's Tests, No.2: Rail gun thermic-kinetic damage split]</ref>

	Notably, this weapon is relatively ineffective at dealing armor damage, because of its high breach damage and deep armor piercing capabilities. It will almost always hit a module, instead, which will absorb any damage and prevent it from being applied to the hull. While this can be a good thing if hitting a critical module like the Power Plant, this can become a hindrance if instead hitting a relatively unimportant module like Life Support. Also, much of the damage it deals will often be absorbed by any Module Reinforcements, resulting in little apparent damage being dealt until they can be neutralized. However, if the target is effectively using an AFMU, this may take a significant amount of time.		Notably, this weapon is relatively ineffective at dealing armor damage, because of its high breach damage and deep armor piercing capabilities. It will almost always hit a module, instead, which will absorb any damage and prevent it from being applied to the hull. While this can be a good thing if hitting a critical module like the Power Plant, this can become a hindrance if instead hitting a relatively unimportant module like Life Support. Also, much of the damage it deals will often be absorbed by any Module Reinforcements, resulting in little apparent damage being dealt until they can be neutralized. However, if the target is effectively using an AFMU, this may take a significant amount of time.

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The Railgun's exceptional penetration allows it to hit ship subsystems even when striking through the opposite side of a hull in most cases. The effective damage of this weapon varies considerably based on shot placement. The Railgun has an armour piercing value of 100, meaning it always does full damage to hull regardless of [[Armour Hardness]], but it is still affected by kinetic and thermal resistances. It is also an impulse attack, causing the target to be physically pushed out of its previous trajectory. The dual kinetic and thermal damage inflicted by a Railgun slug is split, and a successful strike will deal 66.6% of its damage as thermal and 33.3% as kinetic.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/240168-Truesilver-s-Tests-No-2-Rail-gun-thermic-kinetic-damage-split Frontier Forums: Truesilver's Tests, No.2: Rail gun thermic-kinetic damage split]</ref>		The Railgun's exceptional penetration allows it to hit ship subsystems even when striking through the opposite side of a hull in most cases. The effective damage of this weapon varies considerably based on shot placement. The Railgun has an armour piercing value of 100, meaning it always does full damage to hull regardless of [[Armour Hardness]], but it is still affected by kinetic and thermal resistances. It is also an impulse attack, causing the target to be physically pushed out of its previous trajectory. The dual kinetic and thermal damage inflicted by a Railgun slug is split, and a successful strike will deal 66.6% of its damage as thermal and 33.3% as kinetic.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/240168-Truesilver-s-Tests-No-2-Rail-gun-thermic-kinetic-damage-split Frontier Forums: Truesilver's Tests, No.2: Rail gun thermic-kinetic damage split]</ref>

			Notably, this weapon is relatively ineffective at dealing armor damage, because of its high breach damage and deep armor piercing capabilities. It will almost always hit a module, instead, which will absorb any damage and prevent it from being applied to the hull. While this can be a good thing if hitting a critical module like the Power Plant, this can become a hindrance if instead hitting a relatively unimportant module like Life Support. Also, much of the damage it deals will often be absorbed by any Module Reinforcements, resulting in little apparent damage being dealt until they can be neutralized. However, if the target is effectively using an AFMU, this may take a significant amount of time.

	In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.		In the right hands, the Railgun is a potent weapon, especially on small ships. The [[Diamondback Scout]] and [[Diamondback Explorer]] are ideal vehicles for the Railgun due to their excellent [[heat]] efficiency and agility, allowing them to easily keep a target in sight. The Railgun projectile moves fast enough that it effectively acts like a laser, with no measurable travel time; this makes it easier to use than many other fixed hardpoint weapons which would require leading the target and estimating its movement.

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