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The FAE/SW-12 Sniper Laser Cannon is a heavy, ultra-long range particle beam laser cannon developed and manufactured by First United Astral Engineering. In this regard, the SW-12’s defining characteristic is its extreme range, making it one of the few laser cannon models on the market capable of engaging targets at standoff distances. This capability affords the weapon a rare niche as a sniping laser cannon which can be mounted on small craft. In this regard, the SW-12 allows up a different style of aerospace combat rather than traditional dogfighting, allowing the operator to snipe targets from outside their sensor or weapons range. Unfortunately, the weapon, the SW-12 suffers from a low rate of fire, which in turn hampers its effectiveness in close-range dogfights. Nevertheless, the SW-12 is anticipated to prove extremely dangerous if deployed in the hands of a smart operator.
- Intent: To create an ultra-long ranged laser cannon.
- Image Source: N/A
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions:
- GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite (Open-Market)
- Ethaerium (Open-Market)
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
- Affiliation:
- First United Astral Engineering
- Exclusive Writers and/or Buyers - Marketplace Purchase, Vault Purchase, or Direct Permission
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: FAE/SW-12 Sniper Laser Cannon
- Modularity: Yes
- May be installed on vehicles, small craft, ground turrets, and larger platforms
- Single, twin, triple, quad, sextuple, octuple, and dectuple weapon links
- Mountings may be fitted with shields, additional sensors, defensive systems, and other equipment
- Frame may be coated or electroplated with various materials
- Systems may be stripped as needed or desired
- Production: Minor
- Material:
- Ethaerium Gas
- Internal Circuitry and Electronics
- Dallorian Alloy - Heat Protection
- Various Particle Beam Laser Cannon Components
- Ostrine - Heat Protection
- Prismatic Crystal
- Electrum
- Laminanium
- Alusteel
- Classification: Particle Beam Laser Cannon - Heavy
- Bolt Color / Appearance: Magenta
- Size: Large
- Weight: Heavy
- Ammunition Type: Ethaerium Gas Cell
- Ammunition Capacity: Very Small - 25 Shots
- Effective Range: Extreme
- Rate of Fire: Low - 60 RPM
- Damage Output: Extreme
- Recoil: Average
- Data and Information Security
- Genetic Code, Retinal, and Dermatoglyphic Operator Verification / Security System
- Bio-Hexacrypted Systems
- GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite
- Targeting Systems
- Oversight and Governing Computer Brain
- Interfacing, Uplink, and Networking Capability
- Pyrowall and Echo Pulse
- Holographic HUD Display and Manual Targeting System - Secondary Control System
- Variable Optical Zoom - Up to 10000x Magnification
- Automatic Pattern Harmonisation - If Applicable
- Automatic emitter adjustment based on targeting data, sensor information, eye tracking data, and direct operator input. Optimizes concentration of fire at all ranges.
- Automatic Zero Adjustment
- Universal FCS Compatibility - May be configured for compatibility with virtually all types of fire control and targeting systems.
- Fire Linked Functionality - If Applicable
- Power and Energizing Systems
- HAPU | Hybrid Antimatter Power Unit
- Energy Capacitor
- Ethaerium Gas Cell
- Prismatic Crystal Housing / Crystal Focusing System
- Galven Circuitry
- Actuating Module
- Variable Power Output
- Utility and Safety Systems
- Automatic Emergency Containment Field Deployment - Redundant Safety Systems
- Magnetic Flashback Suppression System
- Weapon Integrity Reader - Operating Temperature, Power Levels, Etc.
- Continuous CryoBan Cooling Coil System - Incorporated Heat Sinks / Heat Radiator Shroud
- Electronic Safety
- Autosteady-Gyro Gimbal
- Standoff Weapon - The SW-12 is a standoff weapon. Accordingly, it is designed for the host platform to sit outside sensor and weapon range, to snipe targets from afar. In this regard, the SW-12’s extreme range is a significant boon, as it allows the user to engage targets while in turn minimizing their exposure to defensive fire.
- Maximum Power - The SW-12 is to the standard small craft or vehicle-grade laser cannon as a heavy anti-materiel rifle is to the typical slugthrower rifle. Accordingly, it is a weapon with an extremely high damage potential, sitting just under a turbolaser in terms of raw energy output. In addition, the particle beam nature of the weapon results in a bolt that releases all of its energy in an explosion on impact, rather than remaining coherent.
- No Dakka - The SW-12 suffers from a low rate of fire, making it less than ideal in close-range, knife-fighting engagements. This also makes it a poor option for point-defense duties.
- Mechu-deru - Like any piece of technology, the SW-12 is susceptible to Mechu-deru and other technology-corrupting powers. A talented practitioner of such esoteric sorceries could induce a jam or some other failure that might compromise the weapon entirely or demand precious time to fix, leaving the user vulnerable.
- Capacity - The SW-12’s primary limiting factor in terms of ammunition capacity comes from gas cells. Unfortunately, the cannon uses quite a bit of gas in order to maintain the coherence of its bolts over extreme ranges. Accordingly, these cells have a very small capacity, necessitating frequent replacement and resupply.
The FAE/SW-12 Sniper Laser Cannon is a heavy, ultra-long range particle beam laser cannon developed and manufactured by First United Astral Engineering. In this regard, the SW-12’s defining characteristic is its extreme range, making it one of the few laser cannon models on the market capable of engaging targets at standoff distances. This capability affords the weapon a rare niche as a sniping laser cannon which can be mounted on small craft. In this regard, the SW-12 allows up a different style of aerospace combat rather than traditional dogfighting, allowing the operator to snipe targets from outside their sensor or weapons range. Unfortunately, the weapon, the SW-12 suffers from a low rate of fire, which in turn hampers its effectiveness in close-range dogfights. Nevertheless, the SW-12 is anticipated to prove extremely dangerous if deployed in the hands of a smart operator.
