Afternoon guys, I got this idea in mind about a new type of turret, that can be mount on gunboats/gunship and capital ship, they are not like flaks turrets on battleships, but they do direct damage like a normal turret but the projectiles are multiplies, like a shotgun. The range is short(about 500 or 600m), refire rate about 1.00 and the energy consumption depends in what ship can be mounted. I don't know if this thread can be post here but i think in my opinion it could be useful in future, I'd like to see your comments.
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You may want to check out the Corsair "Escopeta Dispersion Cannon". If I remember correctly, it shoots 6 projectiles at once, each one dealing about 5K damage.
I haven't used it in actual combat so I can't comment on its efficiency.
EDIT: This is a fighter weapon. I didn't notice CrimsonSky is asking about GB/capship weapons.
Just a hint; eventhough this subforum says "RP", you don't have to roleplay in here. So you might want to safe some forum space by leaving the "INCOMING TRANSMISSION" away.
Escopeta should be available on just about any Corsair base, Crete included (I just checked). It fits in a fighter torpedo slot and costs over 9 million.
It's basically a more powerful, slower version of what you are suggesting.
From a corporation standpoint, I wouldn't mind seeing something akin to a Flak Cannon for Transports. I think that would provide a viable option for cargo haulers wishing to avoid torps.