Guide to Combat: Difference between revisions

|Purchasing it gives you a briefcase that possesses an autosurgeon to install one onto each arm. Possesses the same wound bonuses, armor penetration, and theoretical double-strike of the G.O.R.L.E.X. blade. However, it has no block chance.

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== Ranged Weapons ==

While ranged weapons can be difficult to obtain, they hold a few significant advantages. Namely, utilizing a ranged weapon means that you are out of melee range; it is safer, and you are afforded far more freedom in your positioning during combat. Ranged weapons also tend to be more debilitating than melee weapons, generally doing more damage quicker. Their main flaw lies in a limited stock of ammunition. Ballistics require bullets that match the caliber the firearm takes, as well as likely requiring a paired magazine for loading said bullets. Meanwhile, energy weapons typically run off an internal battery that can be conveniently reloaded at several rechargers around the station. Regardless, you will more likely than not have to address the matter of ammo when using a ranged weapon, one way or another.

=== Ballistic ===

Ballistic weapons remain the most popular and numerous variant of firearm in the 26th century. However, Nanotrasen's research in the field of energy weapons means ballistics are a rare sight on-station. As a result, these are often brought in from outside sources, be it Cargo, ruins, or the Syndicate.

==== Automatic ====

An automatic weapon is defined by its ability to self-load upon each trigger pull, allowing users to continue firing rounds so long as the weapon's clip or magazine is loaded. As a result, they are the most capable weapons of continuous fire, especially when considering their fast, on-field reload times relative to energy weapons. Some automatics permit tactical reloads, which allow a user to instantly swap an in-hand magazine with the magazine currently in the weapon. In addition, automatics are likely to have a burst fire mode, which will discharge multiple shots per trigger pull. A fully empty automatic will require the user to rack the slide once a new magazine has been inserted before they are ready to fire. The slide can be racked by interacting with the firearm in hand, while magazine ejection requires the automatic to be clicked with an open hand. In order to insert a new one, have a magazine in hand, then click on the automatic.

|An extremely powerful but unwieldy rifle equipped with a scope to see long distances. Requires both hands to use and can be silenced. A user must remain stationary to use the scope. Very low rate of fire.

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==== Revolver ====

Revolvers use an internal cylinder as a magazine. As a result, their ammo can be topped off at any point by using individual rounds or a speed loader. By using ALT+CLICK on a revolver, you can spin the cylinder, which will randomize the set position of the cylinder. Overall, they still remain popular due to their ease of use. Interacting with one in hand will dump the internal cylinder.

|Its standard ammunition is twice as expensive and the revolver weighs more, relative to the stechkin. However, topping off the internal cylinder is far easier than unloading and reloading an automatic. In addition, it possesses a much wider array of alternative ammunitions which can possess drastic properties.

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==== Shotgun ====

Shotguns use a variety of 12 Gauge shells for their ammunition, which all discharge differing projectile spreads and projectile types. This permits them some of the greatest utility and versatility compared to other ballistic classes. They are also the most commonly found ballistic firearm on station. Shells are loaded into shotguns individually, automatically ejecting any spent shells they replace. You can still interact with a shotgun in hand to either unload the barrel(s), rack the pump, or rack the slide.

|A powerful automatic shotgun that utilizes a drum magazine, meaning it cannot load shells individually. The ammo that is purchasable for the Bulldog tends to be more powerful than standard 12 Gauge variants.

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===== Shotgun Shells =====

Note: This lists only shells that can be acquired by normal means.  

**[[File:Thunder_shell.png|32px]]'''Thundershot:''' Shoots 3 pellets creating lightning on impact.

**[[File:Uranium_shell.png|32px]]'''Depleted Uranium Slug:''' Shoots one ultra penetrative projectile dealing 30 brute but bypassing almost all armor and going through mobs.

==== Bolt Action ====

Bolt-action firearms are characterized by their bolt cycling mechanism. The bolt must be drawn back to permit access to the internal magazine for reloading, and it must also be cycled in order to eject a spent round to permit another bullet to be chambered. Because this process is clunky and time-costly relative to a self-loading firearm, bolt-actions are seen as antique, dated weapons.

It also supports a bayonet.

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==== Launcher ====

A launcher firearm is a weapon that kinetically launches an ordinance over some range. While this can range from an explosive rocket to a small syringe, or even something as laughable as a banana scream pie, these guns typically load a single projectile which is then immediately ready to fire.

Requires both hands to fire. You can't rocket jump with it.

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==== Bow ====

Bows, despite being mostly outdated, are most often used in sporting activities. Regardless, individuals on station are able to craft them if they desire a ranged option. Shooting a bow require the user to load an arrow manually, then drawing the bow before it's able to fire. The individual loading and drawing of each arrow means their rate of fire is slow, but each arrow has a chance to embed in its target, which will cause bleeding and additional damage unless dealt with. If an arrow does not embed, it often falls on the ground in front of the hit target. Some arrows have a chance to break on impact, which will prevent embedment or retrieval. Interacting with the bow while an arrow is drawn will cancel the shot and return the arrow to an open hand, if available.

|A bow with a locking mechanism that is wielded more akin to a firearm. Has no spread, no slowdown while drawn, nor will it un-draw if it's dropped or stored, but drawing back the string requires you to stand still for the duration.

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===== Arrows =====

Note: This lists only arrows that can be acquired by normal means. All arrows do 20 extra damage to fauna unless otherwise stated.  

*[[File:Arrow_glass.png|32px]]'''Glass Arrow:''' A makeshift arrow dealing 15 brute damage. Likely to shatter on impact and an okay embed chance. Easiest arrow to make using on station materials.

*[[File:Arrow_plasmaglass.png|32px]]'''Plasma Glass Arrow:''' A robust arrow dealing 18 brute damage with legendary armor penetration. Can't shatter on impact and has a respectable embed chance. A direct upgrade of the glass arrow.

===== Arrow Modifications =====

These arrows can be crafted from any existing arrow, inheriting half of their damage, embed chance, and armor penetration.  

*[[File:Arrow fire.gif|frameless]]'''Fire Arrow:''' Upon impact, will deal an additional 8 burn damage and set the target ablaze, assuming the target is a carbon. Requires Makeshift Crafting from the Syndicate in order to make, or [[Ashwalkers|tribal knowledge]].

*[[File:Arrow bola.png]]'''Bola Arrow''': Upon impact, will deal the arrow's modified damage as well as applying a bola effect, cuffing the target's legs. Requires Makeshift Crafting from the Syndicate in order to make, or [[Ashwalkers|tribal knowledge]].

=== Energy ===

Energy weapons, while rarer than ballistics in most environments, are standard-issue on Nanotrasen stations due to their research. Instead of utilizing clips or magazines, energy weapons have an internal cell that they draw upon in order to spontaneously create a projectile. While this makes for a convenient weapon that does not demand the carrying of additional magazines, this forces most energy weaponry to utilize anchored [[File:Recharger.gif]]rechargers in order to replenish their cell. In addition, EMPs will completely drain an energy weapon's cell, save some exceptions.

While energy projectiles tend to be unique in their ability to inflict differing kinds of damage, such as burn or stamina, their lethality is often less than their ballistic counterparts. That being said, conventional defenses against energy are few and far between, due to their emerging status as a standardized weapon. In addition, all energy projectiles are capable of passing through surfaces that do not block light, such as grilles and windows.

==== Gun ====

Energy guns are the most common variant of energy weapon. They tend to fire disabler or laser projectiles, though some may also fire ion or pulse shots.  

===== Lasers =====

Lasers are simple weapons that focus light to deal burn damage to targets. Lasers are the only energy projectiles that are mitigated by laser armor; all other energy projectiles are mitigated by energy armor.

|This gun fires x-ray beams that will pass through closed turf. However, it will be stopped by machinery or computers it comes into contact with. It travels for 15 tiles and does minimal damage, but will heavily irradiate targets hit. A handful of lasers won't kill someone, but without proper attention, they'll be coughing up their own organs some minutes later. Exceptionally effective against [[Blob|Blobs]] that might exploit station walls as a defense.

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===== Multifaceted =====

Multifaceted energy weapons are able to switch between different projectiles with various properties. Interacting with the gun in-hand will cycle between its firemodes.

|A sidearm that is a doubly-shrunken Pulse Rifle. While it has the least number of shots out of all the pulse weapons, it still has a number of shots equal to what you would expect from a standard energy gun, only the projectiles are MUCH scarier. Can fit into pockets. '''Unaffected by EMP.'''

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===== Miscellaneous =====

These energy guns are difficult to categorize, as their effects are more varied. They can range from entirely non-lethal or massively destructive to organic tissue.

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!Mining Explosion

|A mythical weapon that fires projectiles that do increasing damage the more charge is in the gun. It shoots bullets instead of energy projectiles.

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==== Plasma Cutters ====

Plasma cutters are effective mining tools that can also serve as weapons. Powered by plasma ore and sheets, rather than an internal cell, they fire plasma projectiles that will cut through rock present on [[Lavaland]] and meteors like butter. While they do little damage, they are very effective at delimbing organic targets and can also double as welding tools. Range represents how far the projectile will normally travel, while Mine Range represents the additional number of tiles the projectile will travel through rock.

It can be upgraded to have its projectiles instantly defuse gibonite it hits, removing its fatal flaw.

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==== Bow ====

Energy bows cannot use regular arrows. Instead, they replicate hardlight projectiles, thus only requiring drawing before being fired. Energy arrows cannot be reused and will dissipate after use. If they embed, they will deal 1 damage (of the arrow's type) per tick for 10 ticks before dissipating.

|The main ranged option of Rat'var's servants when defending the Ark. While it lacks the immediate knockdown of the spear or the utility of the hammer and sword, the infinite bolts produced by this ranged weapon are excellent for exerting pressure or maintaining a defensive position.

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=== Miscellaneous Weapons ===

These weapons are either eccentric or unique enough that they fail to fit into any other category. Thus, they are listed here.

|Sends out a force projectile that varies in force and destruction based on how good your bomb mixture is. It can range from a peashooter to something that effectively fires immovable rods that WILL tear through the station and any poor sod in the way. Targets hit with enough force will be knocked out and potentially lose limbs.

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=== Admin Only Weapons ===

These weapons are currently restricted to admin spawn only.