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''For the Meson Blaster as found in [[Wing Commander: Privateer|Privateer]], see [[Meson Blaster (Privateer)]]''
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The Meson Blaster, or Meson gun, is a weapon-type in service with the [[Terran Confederation]] and [[Kilrathi Empire]].
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<pre>The meson blaster is a unique, powerful gun that utilizes subatomic particles with a short
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half-life. These particles, called mesons, are accelerated and flung toward a target. The
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most damage occurs once the particles decay inside the target — they cause internal
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explosions and give off radiation. Energized shields can stop these particles,
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and atmospheric conditions render this gun ineffective.
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==Specifications==
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A [[Meson Blaster]] is a type of gun used on spacecraft. Meson Blaster are available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]].


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Version
! Version
! Velocity
! Refire Delay
! Refire Delay
! Energy<Br>use
! Energy<Br>use
! Armor<br>penetration
! Armor<br>penetration
! Range
! Range
! Duration
! Abuse
! Cost
! Resale
|-
|-
! Privateer Playguide Manual
! Kilrathi Saga
| 1100 kps
| .40 sec
| 0.6 seconds
| 10 nJ
| 6 GJ
| 18
| 2.6 cm
| 4500 k
|
|
|
| 2,500 credits
| 1,500 credits
|-
! Privateer
| 1100 kps
| 0.35 seconds
| 5 GJ
| 2.6 cm
|
| 3.6 seconds
| 380
| 2,500 credits
| 1,500 credits
|-
! Privateer Playtesters' Guide
| 1100 kps
| 0.35 seconds
| 6 GJ
| 2.6 cm
| 3740 m
|
| low
| 2,500 credits
| 1,500 credits
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Users==
==See also==
 
* [[Victory Streak]]
Mass Drivers may be installed on the gun slots of the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]].
 
'''Bounty Hunters'''
 
* [[Centurion]] (fixed and turreted)
 
'''Church of Man'''
 
* [[Talon]]
 
'''Empire of Kilrah'''
 
* [[Gothri]]
* [[Kamekh]] (turreted)
 
'''Merchants'''
 
* [[Galaxy]] (fixed and turreted)
* [[Tarsus]]
 
'''Militia'''
 
* [[Talon]]
 
'''Pirates'''


* [[Talon]]
'''Terran Confederation'''
* [[A-17 Broadsword]] (turreted)
* [[F-71 Stiletto]]
* [[Paradigm]] (turreted)
'''Individual Users'''
* [[Governer Menesch]] ([[Centurion]], fixed)
==Images==
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Meson Blaster.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Meson Cannon.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Meson Blaster.png
Privateer - VDU - Elements - Meson Blaster.PNG
Privateer - VDU - Elements - Meson Blaster Turret.PNG
</gallery>
===Mounted===
<gallery>
Tarsus - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right.PNG
Tarsus - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left.PNG
Orion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right.png
Orion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left.png
Galaxy - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right.png
Galaxy - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left.png
Centurion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right Outer.png
Centurion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right Inner.png
Centurion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left Inner.png
Centurion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left Outer.png
</gallery>
==Appearances==
* [[Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide]]
* [[Wing Commander Privateer]]
* [[Privateer Playtesters' Guide]]
* [[Privateer Righteous Fire]]
==Behind the Screens==
===Source Models===
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/MESON.ZIP MESON] - Meson Blaster
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKGEA2.ZIP CLNKGEA2] - Guns
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/MRCHGEAR.ZIP MRCHGEAR] - Galaxy with Equipment
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKGEAR.ZIP CLNKGEAR] - Tarsus with Equipment
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/TUGGEAR.ZIP TUGGEAR] - Orion with Equipment
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTGER.ZIP FIGHTGER] - Centurion with Equipment
{{Navbox Privateer Ship Components}}
[[category:Ship Components]]
[[category:Components Sold by Ship Dealers]]
[[category:Weapons]]
[[category:Weapons]]
[[category:Guns]]
[[category:Guns]]
[[category:Terran Confederation Weapons]]
[[category:Terran Confederation Weapons]]
[[category:Kilrathi Weapons]]
[[category:Kilrathi Weapons]]
[[category:Bounty Hunter Weapons]]
[[category:Merchant Weapons]]
[[category:Militia Weapons]]
[[category:Pirate Weapons]]
[[category:Church of Man Weapons]]
[[category:Terran Confederation Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 13:07, 11 November 2023

For the Meson Blaster as found in Privateer, see Meson Blaster (Privateer)

The Meson Blaster, or Meson gun, is a weapon-type in service with the Terran Confederation and Kilrathi Empire. 

The meson blaster is a unique, powerful gun that utilizes subatomic particles with a short
half-life. These particles, called mesons, are accelerated and flung toward a target. The
most damage occurs once the particles decay inside the target — they cause internal
explosions and give off radiation. Energized shields can stop these particles,
and atmospheric conditions render this gun ineffective.

/Victory Streak

Specifications

Version Refire Delay Energy
use 		Armor
penetration 		Range
Kilrathi Saga .40 sec 10 nJ 18 4500 k

See also

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