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[[File:Wpn c3 cannon.png|thumb|300px|Class 3 Cannon]] | [[File:Wpn c3 cannon.png|thumb|300px|Class 3 Cannon]] | ||
{{quote|Cannons are better equipped to punch through the hull of larger and more robust ships compared to other weapons of similar size.|In-Game Description}} | {{quote|Cannons are better equipped to punch through the hull of larger and more robust ships compared to other weapons of similar size.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Cannon''' is a heavy projectile weapon that fires large-calibre rounds, dealing kinetic damage. It can inflict significant damage to targeted ship modules and the modules around it. | |||
==Usage== | |||
Comparing cannons with [[Multi-cannon|multi-cannons]], both deal kinetic damage and have similar damage per second and a high hull breach chance, but only multi-cannon has a [[Damage Falloff|damage drop-off]] at longer ranges. While multi-cannons are a reliable damage dealer, rate of damage is gradual and much may be deflected by [[Armour Hardness]]. In contrast, cannons do much more damage with a single hit and have relatively high armour piercing values and an exceptionally high hull breach chance, but they also have a low rate of fire and a small ammo clip size with a long reload time, making them one of the trickier type of weapons to use effectively. | Comparing cannons with [[Multi-cannon|multi-cannons]], both deal kinetic damage and have similar damage per second and a high hull breach chance, but only multi-cannon has a [[Damage Falloff|damage drop-off]] at longer ranges. While multi-cannons are a reliable damage dealer, rate of damage is gradual and much may be deflected by [[Armour Hardness]]. In contrast, cannons do much more damage with a single hit and have relatively high armour piercing values and an exceptionally high hull breach chance, but they also have a low rate of fire and a small ammo clip size with a long reload time, making them one of the trickier type of weapons to use effectively. | ||
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== | == Engineering == | ||
This weapon can be modified by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities. | This weapon can be modified by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities. | ||
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* [[Sturdy Weapon|Sturdy]] | * [[Sturdy Weapon|Sturdy]] | ||
=== | === Experimental Effects === | ||
The following [[Experimental Effect]]s can be applied to this module: | |||
* [[Auto Loader]] | * [[Auto Loader]] | ||
* [[Dispersal Field]] | * [[Dispersal Field]] | ||