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Weapons | Weapons are modular systems that project effects to targeted entities. Most weapons are offensive and do damage to their targets. A few weapons act to weaken their targets, and a few are defensive in nature. This page gives a broad overview of EVE weapons systems. For detailed information follow the links to specific weapons topics. | ||
== Generic Weapon Types == | == Generic Weapon Types == | ||
Weapons | Weapons usually consist of a ship module that serves as a weapons platform and ammunition that is expended as the platform fires. | ||
There are four generic weapons module types in EVE: launchers, turrets, e-war and counter measures. | There are four generic weapons module types in EVE: launchers, turrets, e-war and counter measures. | ||
*[[Missile Launchers|Launchers]] fire self-propelled ammunition that hones in on its target and | *[[Missile Launchers|Launchers]] fire self-propelled ammunition that hones in on its target and causes damage when it arrives. | ||
*[[Turrets]] are revolving modules that fire their ammunition in a straight line out from the ship. | *[[Turrets]] are revolving modules that fire their ammunition in a straight line out from the ship. | ||
*[[Electronic Warfare|Electionic warfare]] (e-war) weapons operate by reducing the fighting capacity of the target. These weapons do not always use ammunition. | *[[Electronic Warfare|Electionic warfare]] (e-war) weapons operate by reducing the fighting capacity of the target. These weapons do not always use ammunition. | ||
*[[Electronic_Countermeasures|Electronic countermeasures]] are defensive weapons that act to reduce the fighting capacity of the attacking ship. | *[[Electronic_Countermeasures|Electronic countermeasures]] are defensive weapons that act to reduce the fighting capacity of the attacking ship. These weapons do not always use ammunition. | ||
== Launchers and Turrets == | == Launchers and Turrets == | ||
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== Electronic Warfare == | |||
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