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| − | {{Ref Open | title = Plasma Cannon }}[[Image:Plasma Cannon Research (EU2012).png|right| | + | {{Ref Open | title = Plasma Cannon }}[[Image:Plasma Cannon Research (EU2012).png|right|100px|Plasma Cannon]] |
As we've continually strived to "even the odds" for our pilots facing the alien craft in combat, one of our most important developments was the research engineering of their plasma-based weaponry. Having successfully created a variant for our troops on the ground, the most difficult part of our work was already done. Increasing the size and firepower of these weapons for an application suitable to our Interceptors was a relatively straightforward process. Once we confirmed that the ship itself could handle the stress associated with firing these weapons, it was simply a matter of scaling up the device and creating an appropriate mount. We believe the plasma cannon is now ready for general fabrication in engineering, and I'm confident our pilots will appreciate the additional firepower it provides. | As we've continually strived to "even the odds" for our pilots facing the alien craft in combat, one of our most important developments was the research engineering of their plasma-based weaponry. Having successfully created a variant for our troops on the ground, the most difficult part of our work was already done. Increasing the size and firepower of these weapons for an application suitable to our Interceptors was a relatively straightforward process. Once we confirmed that the ship itself could handle the stress associated with firing these weapons, it was simply a matter of scaling up the device and creating an appropriate mount. We believe the plasma cannon is now ready for general fabrication in engineering, and I'm confident our pilots will appreciate the additional firepower it provides. | ||
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The focused plasma cannon is an ideal anti-UFO weapon, combining high damage output with a long effective range. | The focused plasma cannon is an ideal anti-UFO weapon, combining high damage output with a long effective range. | ||
| + | *Plasma projectile's extreme heat can melt almost anything | ||
| + | *Lack of onboard guidance and unpredictable reaction to terrestrial atmosphere causes some inaccuracy | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
{{Craft Weapon Stat Box (EU2012) | {{Craft Weapon Stat Box (EU2012) | ||
| + | |requires=Plasma Cannon | ||
| + | |costs=§135<br>25 [[Alien Alloys (EU2012)|Alloys]]<br>25 [[Elerium (EU2012)|Elerium]]<br>20 Engineers | ||
|hitchance=85% | |hitchance=85% | ||
| − | |range= | + | |range=100 |
| − | |firerate= | + | |firerate=1.25 |
| − | |damage= | + | |damage=800/800/700/700 |
| − | |armorpen= | + | |armorpen=48/48/33/33 |
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| − | The trusty Plasma Cannon will quickly make itself at home as your go-to weapon for your Interceptors. Long range, good damage, good accuracy, and good rate of fire makes it an all around acceptable weapon. Once its fielded, most UFO interceptions will become easy for both types of Interceptor, and even the standard Ravens will be able to drop a Battleship with the help of modules and/or chain launching your planes. In fact, if you were to equip all 20 of your Interceptors with Plasma Cannons and call it a day, you wouldn't be hurting yourself. | + | *The trusty Plasma Cannon will quickly make itself at home as your go-to weapon for your [[Interceptor (EU2012)|Interceptors]] or [[Firestorm (EU2012)|Firestorms]]. Long range, good damage, good accuracy, and good rate of fire makes it an all around acceptable weapon. Once its fielded, most [[UFOs (EU2012)|UFO]] interceptions will become easy for both types of Interceptor, and even the standard Ravens will be able to drop a [[Battleship (EU2012)|Battleship]] with the help of modules and/or chain launching your planes. In fact, if you were to equip all 20 of your Interceptors with Plasma Cannons and call it a day, you wouldn't be hurting yourself. |
| − | + | *However, Plasma Cannons are also the first weapon that will start to bore a decent hole in your wallet, so it may be advisable to begin erring on the side of caution and aborting your interceptions a little quicker than before and sending another plane to finish the job if things start to get too dicey. | |
| − | However, Plasma Cannons are also the first weapon that will start to bore a decent hole in your wallet, so it may be advisable to begin | + | *The Plasma Cannon research tech requires you to first research either the [[Light Plasma Rifle (EU2012)|Light Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Rifle (EU2012)|Plasma Rifle]] or [[Heavy Plasma (EU2012)|Heavy Plasma]]. By capturing a regular [[Muton (EU2012)|Muton]] when they first appear, and interrogating him first for the Plasma Weaponry Credit, it's possible to get Plasma Cannons by the early game. |
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| − | The Plasma Cannon research tech requires you to first research the Light Plasma Rifle. By capturing a regular Muton when they first appear, and interrogating him first for the Plasma Weaponry Credit, it's possible to get Plasma Cannons by the | ||
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{{Craft Armaments (EU2012)}} | {{Craft Armaments (EU2012)}} | ||
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[[Category: Research (EU2012)]] | [[Category: Research (EU2012)]] | ||
[[Category: Aircraft (EU2012)]] | [[Category: Aircraft (EU2012)]] | ||
[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]] | [[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:57, 31 January 2014
| Plasma Cannon |
.png) As we've continually strived to "even the odds" for our pilots facing the alien craft in combat, one of our most important developments was the research engineering of their plasma-based weaponry. Having successfully created a variant for our troops on the ground, the most difficult part of our work was already done. Increasing the size and firepower of these weapons for an application suitable to our Interceptors was a relatively straightforward process. Once we confirmed that the ship itself could handle the stress associated with firing these weapons, it was simply a matter of scaling up the device and creating an appropriate mount. We believe the plasma cannon is now ready for general fabrication in engineering, and I'm confident our pilots will appreciate the additional firepower it provides. |
Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) Research Archives
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| Description |
.png) The focused plasma cannon is an ideal anti-UFO weapon, combining high damage output with a long effective range.
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Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)
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Notes
| Research Required | Plasma Cannon |
| Base Costs | §135 25 Alloys 25 Elerium 20 Engineers |
| Hit Chance | 85% |
| Range | 100 |
| Firing Time | 1.25 |
| Damage | 800/800/700/700 |
| Armor Penetration | 48/48/33/33 |
- The trusty Plasma Cannon will quickly make itself at home as your go-to weapon for your Interceptors or Firestorms. Long range, good damage, good accuracy, and good rate of fire makes it an all around acceptable weapon. Once its fielded, most UFO interceptions will become easy for both types of Interceptor, and even the standard Ravens will be able to drop a Battleship with the help of modules and/or chain launching your planes. In fact, if you were to equip all 20 of your Interceptors with Plasma Cannons and call it a day, you wouldn't be hurting yourself.
- However, Plasma Cannons are also the first weapon that will start to bore a decent hole in your wallet, so it may be advisable to begin erring on the side of caution and aborting your interceptions a little quicker than before and sending another plane to finish the job if things start to get too dicey.
- The Plasma Cannon research tech requires you to first research either the Light Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle or Heavy Plasma. By capturing a regular Muton when they first appear, and interrogating him first for the Plasma Weaponry Credit, it's possible to get Plasma Cannons by the early game.
 XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012): Hangar/Air Combat | |
| Craft: | Interceptor • Firestorm • Skyranger |
| Weapons: | Avalanche Missiles • Phoenix Cannon • Laser Cannon • Plasma Cannon • EMP Cannon • Fusion Lance |
| Support Modules: | Defense Matrix • UFO Tracking • Uplink Targeting |