SHIP COMPONENT
 
Gauss Cannon(#6304)
 
 Category  Weapon  Type  Projectile
 Technology Prerequisite(s)  Matter Compression
 Project Prerequisite(s)  NONE
 Race Prerequisite(s)  ALL RACES
 Level  4
 Effect  Armor Piercing +35
Shield Piercing +20
 Attack Rating  130  Dice Rolled  3
 Dice Type  4  Cooling Time  25
 Angle of Fire  90  Weapon Speed  200
 Attack Range  700  Space  50
 
 The Gauss Cannon uses compressed material for the projectile. This material has much greater density and mass, so the force is exerts on its target is much more focused. This means that not only will this weapon pass through shields, but it will even penetrate a portion of your enemies armor.