Light Railgun

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The Light Railgun is a magnetic accelerator cannon which uses electromagnetic fields to propel one or more projectiles to incredible velocities. It uses an open-bore design and automatic loader to drop pellets directly into the bore, achieving a machinegun-like rate of fire.[1]

Notable Examples
  • 3mm Westfellow Technologies LOKI -  Standard Light Railgun on a number of light tank designs and "Strike" type Heavy Gears.[2]

Statistics

Purpose: Anti-Tank
Effective Range: 2000 m
Penetration: 200mm
Accuracy: Average
Mode of Fire: Burst
Usual Ammo Load: 60 Shots

References

  1. Heavy Gears Rulebook (First Edition), p. 142
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