ARGH- HVKF-VG-2 Semi-Plasmic Volley System

[HK-36]

Image Source: Deviant Art, piece called Meroka CIWS by artist Kutejnikov, link here
Intent: To upgrade the previous VG-1 system and create a new ship and vehicle mounted Point Defense System
Development Thread: None
Manufacturer: Abregado-Rae Guild of Hammers
Model: Hyper Velocity Kinetic Firearm- Volley Gun-2 Semi-Plasmic Volley System
Affiliation: ARGH, Firemane, Galactic Alliance
Modularity: None?
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel with Bronzium coating for aesthetics, maybe graphite capsule to protect vital electronic systems?
Classification: Mounted Point-Blank Defense Turret
Size: Ship-mounted, Vehicle-Mounted
Length: 2.4 meter, (1.4 meter barrel length, 1 meter turret)
Weight: 4,500 kg (Based on real-life equivalent, Meroka CIWS)
Ammunition Type: Small caliber pellets
Ammunition Capacity: Barrels of 19,800 pellets (Based on RC-1)
Effective Range: 1,500 meters (Based on real-life equivalent, Meroka CIWS)
Rate of Fire: Fully automatic, 12 barrel salvos


WIP for when I'm not falling asleep
Special Features:

• Radar/sensor controlled
• Miniature repulsorlift system
• Sound dampening within the barrel

Strengths:

• Hypervelocity pellets
• Salvos
• Plasma enveloping
• Computerized
• Mass Driver

Weaknesses:

• Spread
• Electrical
• Fire Rate
• Energy inefficient?
• Heavy?

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