Large Turret - Seismic Charge
Type	Large Turret
Available From	XEN
Fitted To	Large ships
Role	Anti-Capital
Required License	None

In-game Description

Originally designed to break apart asteroids as part of the historic terraforming projects, the Xenon have since repurposed the Seismic Charge Turret for the rigours of interstellar conflict.

Harnessing the power of controlled energy manipulation, the Seismic Charge Turret propels a volatile sphere of concentrated energy towards its target. Upon nearing its mark, the energy sphere detonates with explosive force, unleashing a concussive shockwave that reverberates through the void.

Operating at a measured pace, the Seismic Charge Turret trades sheer volume of fire for precision and impact. Its deliberate rate of fire, coupled with the potent explosive capabilities of each projectile, renders it most effective against medium and large ships, where its concussive force can inflict significant damage and disrupt enemy formations.

Tactical Overview

The Seismic Charge Launcher is an unusual weapon found on the Xenon H. It deals area-of-effect damage using a timed fuse similar to the Boron Ion Flak, but its projectiles travel at a much slower speed. While it is a flak-type weapon, its projectiles are too slow to reliably hit most fighters. While it inflicts substantial damage per shot, the damage per second is not as overwhelming as that of the Xenon Graviton turret and is only slightly higher than L Plasma turrets.

The Seismic Charge Launcher is most effective against slow, heavy fighters, slower medium ships, and capital ships. The explosion from the charge can easily strip off turrets and engines, making it a significant threat to larger vessels.

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Xenon Build Method