Tau Accelerator
Type	Main Gun
Available From	ZYA FRF CUB
Fitted To	Small and Medium ships
Role	Assassination, Anti-Medium, Anti-capital
Required License	Military License (+10)

In-game Description

The Tau Accelerator combines the raw destructive power of a spaceship-based shotgun with intimidation through rapid weapons fire; a trademark of Split military culture. Even though it is the result of an entirely different branch of research, it may be considered as the Split specialist version of the Shard Battery. In comparison to this more readily available weapon, the Tau Accelerator offers a greater energy output and a lower spread, while its effective range, and the number and speed of its projectiles, are somewhat reduced. For Split bounty hunters, the profession in which the use of this weapon remains the most prevalent, these apparent drawbacks are entirely immaterial. In fact, a true Split will eagerly accept any excuse to get close to their target and unload their weapons at full blast until they overheat.

The Mk2 variant improves projectile speed and rate of fire, while miraculously maintaining the original heat accumulation rate.

Tactical Overview

Everyone likes shotguns. Every game has one. The Split turned the concept up to 11.

The Tau Accelerator is a straight upgrade over the Shard Battery and easily the most powerful gun in the Split arsenal.

Compared to the Shard Battery, the Tau Accelerator provides slightly higher damage output but slightly worse heat efficiency.

The main difference is that it only fires three bullets per shot but at a much faster rate. This gives the pilot more control over the heat generation.

Otherwise, it is the same as the Shard Battery and is employed similarly.
You speed in, blast a target apart with insane damage output, and then boost away again to cool down and prepare for the next attack.
Avoid extended dogfights as the heat generation is too high for that.

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