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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 | 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]]. | ||