Medium Turret - Arc
Type	Medium Turret
Available From	BOR
Fitted To	Medium, Large, Xtra Large ships and Stations
Role	Anti-Fighter
Required License	Military License (+10)

In-game Description

Boron Arc weaponry is a utility armament developed to not only inflict damage, but to also impair the target's mobility. The Arc launches ignited ion particles which cause an electrical discharge on impact. This compromises ship systems and is especially effective for depleting shields, while also inflicting considerable hull damage to unshielded targets. The turret variant has been praised as useful for civilian ships, which don't aim to destroy attackers but attempt to shake them off. Arc weaponry was developed and cleared for field use by the Royal Boron Military Defence, but is still considered somewhat experimental.

Tactical Overview

The Arc Turret utilized by the Boron Navy stands out as excellent, easily capable of neutralizing fighter threats. Its impressive damage output, combined with a superb hit rate resulting from minimal dispersion and fast projectiles, makes it perhaps the most effective anti-fighter medium turret in the game.

Notably, the Arc Turret goes beyond mere damage, disrupting the mobility of its target with each hit. This added effect makes it even easier for subsequent shots to connect.

The only real downside is the very low firing range. The hull damage against targets larger than fighters is also slightly underwhelming.

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