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==General==
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[[Image:Subach_Mekhu_320x240.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The [[Subach HL-7]], a typical primary weapon.]]
  
A laser turret that does not rotate and therefore can only be fired in the direction of flight is called a monodirectional laser gun.
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Primary weapons serve as the main armament on fighters and bombers.
  
Fighters and bombers are armed with monodirectional laser guns, as well as a few transport classes. Accuracy completely depends on the skill of the pilot, not on an Artificial Intelligence-controller gunner of any sort. Because of the size of the craft which have been armed with monodirectional guns, compatibility is an issue.
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Accuracy completely depends on the skill of the pilot, not on an Artificial Intelligence/Computerized Fire Control system of any sort. Size of the craft involved (and related power generation capacity) is the greatest determining factor for determining the number and type of primary weapons to be mounted.
  
In spite of capital ship guns -more commonly known simply as [[Turrets]]- guns of this type absorb energy from an independent generator designed especially for laser guns, while [[turrets]] drain energy from a large, central reactor.
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Primary weapons vary from laser-based energy weapons such as the [[Subach HL-7]] to ammunition-based cannons such as the [[Avenger]]. However, all primary weapons are unified in the fact that they are not expected to run out of ammunition during a mission. All primary weapons draw power from a ship's main reactor.
  
 
==Misc notes==
 
==Misc notes==
The SCP have implemented a way to use Flak guns and beam weapons instead of standard lasers on fighters and bombers.
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The SCP has implemented a way to use [[flak guns]] and beam weapons instead of standard lasers on fighters and bombers.
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Ballistic primaries have been implemented as well. They require ammo to operate, and will run out of it sooner or later, in which case, a support ship needs to be called in.
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Latest revision as of 06:43, 30 June 2021

The Subach HL-7, a typical primary weapon.

Primary weapons serve as the main armament on fighters and bombers.

Accuracy completely depends on the skill of the pilot, not on an Artificial Intelligence/Computerized Fire Control system of any sort. Size of the craft involved (and related power generation capacity) is the greatest determining factor for determining the number and type of primary weapons to be mounted.

Primary weapons vary from laser-based energy weapons such as the Subach HL-7 to ammunition-based cannons such as the Avenger. However, all primary weapons are unified in the fact that they are not expected to run out of ammunition during a mission. All primary weapons draw power from a ship's main reactor.

Misc notes

The SCP has implemented a way to use flak guns and beam weapons instead of standard lasers on fighters and bombers.

Ballistic primaries have been implemented as well. They require ammo to operate, and will run out of it sooner or later, in which case, a support ship needs to be called in.