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First introduced in 2640, the '''Neutron Gun''' was considered the most destructive projectile weapon for decades. The gun used charged nuclear particles to dig in and cause huge damage to both a ships shields and armor.
The '''Neutron Gun''' was an energy projectile weapon used by the [[Terran Confederation]] and [[Kilrathi]] fleets. As of [[2654]], the neutron gun was the most destructive gun type. It traded heavy damage in exchange for a short range, a tendency to heat up quickly and a high power requirement.The short range of the neutron gun was known to fool inexperienced pilots into deadly close range dogfights, klling some. Neutron guns were found on the [[Rapier II]], [[Raptor]] and [[Jalthi]]. They were featured in both [[Weapons of the Terran and Kilrathi Fleets]] and [[Borger's All The Sector's Weapons Systems]].


Despite its destructive power, the neutron gun did have its flaws. The gun heated up rapidly and drained energy at an alarming rate. Furthermore, the gun's short range led many foolhardy pilots into close-quarter combat that they were ill-prepared for. Many of these pilots didn't survive to learn from their mistakes.
Although the neutron gun was officially retired in 2668, ships equipped with the gun have been seen as late as 2701. [[Gar's Emporium]] in the [[Antares Quadrant]] was selling MK.40F Neutron Guns for 5,000 [[credits]] in 2701.
== Variant Comparison ==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Stat\Variant
! width="80pt" |2654
! width="80pt" |2665
! width="80pt" |2669 (In the [[Gemini Sector]])
! width="80pt" |2669 (From Chief Tech [[Rachel Corilois]]'s GIF Report)
! width="80pt" |2669 (From [[Borger's All The Sectors' Weapons Systems]])
! width="80pt" |2669 (TCN Gunnery Officer [[Marcus O'Donnell]]'s report)
! width="80pt" |2673
! width="80pt" |2681
! width="80pt" |2701 (Mk.40F Neutron Gun)
|-
| Damage:
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 18 dpph
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Velocity:
| ? 
| ? 
| 900 kph
| ?
| ?
| 2400 kph
| ?
| ?
| 900 kps
|-
| Range:
| ? 
| ? 
| ?
| 4000 k 
| 2500 k 
| 4400 km
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Refire Delay:
| ?
| ?
| 0.65 Sec.
| 0.45 Sec.
| 0.35 Sec.
| .133 Sec.
| ?
| ?
| 0.65 Sec.
|-
| Armor Penetration:
| ?
| ?
| 6.2 cm
| 40
| 30
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 6.2 cm
|-
| Energy Use:
| ?
| ?
| 18 GJ
| 15 nJ
| 20 nJ
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 18 GJ
|}
==Ships Known To Equip Neutron Guns==
*[[Banshee]] A-20
*[[Broadsword]] A-17
*[[Broadsword]] A-17 Behemoth
*[[Broadsword]] A-17 Warpig
*[[Crossbow]] A-18
*[[Darket]] Stalker
*[[Dralthi]] Shank
*[[Gratha]]
*[[Grikath]]
*[[Hhriss]]
*[[Jalthi]]
*[[Longbow]] F/A-76
*[[Paktahn]] Mauler
*[[F-44 Rapier II]] F-44A,F-44B,F-44 Vanguard,YF-44
*[[Raptor]] A-14
*[[Sabre]] F-57
*[[Sartha]]
*[[Shok'lar]]
[[category:Guns]]
[[category:Guns]]

Revision as of 22:45, 30 September 2007

The Neutron Gun was an energy projectile weapon used by the Terran Confederation and Kilrathi fleets. As of 2654, the neutron gun was the most destructive gun type. It traded heavy damage in exchange for a short range, a tendency to heat up quickly and a high power requirement.The short range of the neutron gun was known to fool inexperienced pilots into deadly close range dogfights, klling some. Neutron guns were found on the Rapier II, Raptor and Jalthi. They were featured in both Weapons of the Terran and Kilrathi Fleets and Borger's All The Sector's Weapons Systems.

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