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| − | The '''GTW ML-16 Laser''' is a [[Terrans|Terran-designed]] [[primary weapon]] which was used extensively by the [[GTA]] before the [[Great War]]. The ML-16 works adequately against | + | The '''GTW ML-16 Laser''' is a [[Terrans|Terran-designed]] [[primary weapon]] which was used extensively by the [[GTA]] before the [[Great War]]. The ML-16 works adequately against hulls and consumes a negligible amount of energy per shot, allowing the pilot to divert more power to engines. |
Since the ML-16 was designed during the "shieldless" era of Terran and Vasudan history, it is largely ineffective against shielded targets, such as Shivan fighters and bombers. Despite being ultimately superseded by the [[GTW Avenger]] during the opening stages of the Great War, ML-16s were still being distributed among fighter squadrons even as of the [[Hades Rebellion]]. | Since the ML-16 was designed during the "shieldless" era of Terran and Vasudan history, it is largely ineffective against shielded targets, such as Shivan fighters and bombers. Despite being ultimately superseded by the [[GTW Avenger]] during the opening stages of the Great War, ML-16s were still being distributed among fighter squadrons even as of the [[Hades Rebellion]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 8 July 2020
The GTW ML-16 Laser is a Terran-designed primary weapon which was used extensively by the GTA before the Great War. The ML-16 works adequately against hulls and consumes a negligible amount of energy per shot, allowing the pilot to divert more power to engines.
Since the ML-16 was designed during the "shieldless" era of Terran and Vasudan history, it is largely ineffective against shielded targets, such as Shivan fighters and bombers. Despite being ultimately superseded by the GTW Avenger during the opening stages of the Great War, ML-16s were still being distributed among fighter squadrons even as of the Hades Rebellion.
Tech Room Data
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| The GTW ML-16 Laser |
Argon laser weapon - uses transparent ceramic technology in order to create an optical system that is extremely durable and stable under battle conditions - provides adequate destructive damage to the hull of enemy ships by vaporizing molecular bonds at the target area and destabilizing molecular bonds across the grain of the hull material.
The GTA issues ML-16 Lasers to every fighter and bomber in service.
Performance
Statistics
| Name | ML-16 Laser | |
| Range | 900 m | |
| Rate of fire | 5.00 s-1 | |
| Velocity | 450 ms-1 | |
| Damage | 5 | |
| Armor damage | 5 | |
| Shield damage | 0.5 | |
| Subsystem damage | 1.5 |
Additional properties
- Weapon is a primary cannon (Primary weapon)
Veteran Comments
The ML-16 is not a bad gun against unshielded targets. In fact, try using it against a Shivan cruiser hull and you will be pleasantly surprised. However, without any ability to damage shields, it really isn't a viable choice later in the campaign.
