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There are four generic weapons module types in EVE: launchers, turrets, e-war and drones. | There are four generic weapons module types in EVE: launchers, turrets, e-war and drones. | ||
*[[Missile Launchers|Launchers]] fire self-propelled ammunition that hones in on its target and causes damage when it arrives. Launchers further break down into | *[[Missile Launchers|Launchers]] fire self-propelled ammunition that hones in on its target and causes damage when it arrives. Launchers can deliver any damage type and further break down into | ||
**Rockets: short range | **Rockets: short range | ||
**Missiles: long range | **Missiles: long range | ||
**Torpedos: slow short range but very damaging | **Torpedos: slow short range but very damaging | ||
*[[Turrets]] are revolving modules that fire their ammunition in a straight line out from the ship. Turrets further break down into | *[[Turrets]] are revolving modules that fire their ammunition in a straight line out from the ship. Turrets further break down into | ||
**Energy: laser beams | **Energy: laser beams - two kinds of damage | ||
***Pulse lasers: short range | ***Pulse lasers: short range | ||
***Beam lasers: long range | ***Beam lasers: long range | ||
**Hybrid: charged particles | **Hybrid: charged particles - two kinds of damage | ||
***Blasters: short range | ***Blasters: short range | ||
***Railguns: long range | ***Railguns: long range | ||
**Projectile: projectiles | **Projectile: projectiles - any damage type | ||
***Autocannon: short range | ***Autocannon: short range | ||
***Artillary: long range | ***Artillary: long range | ||
*[[Electronic Warfare|Electionic warfare]] (e-war) weapons operate by reducing the fighting capacity of the target. They use a wide variety of modular fittings and have multiple, unique characteristics. | *[[Electronic Warfare|Electionic warfare]] (e-war) weapons operate by reducing the fighting capacity of the target. They use a wide variety of modular fittings and have multiple, unique characteristics. | ||
*[[Drones]] are semi-independent units that fly out to attack target ships. They are under the control of the pilot, and they do not use ammunition. | *[[Drones]] are semi-independent units that fly out to attack target ships. They are under the control of the pilot, and they do not use ammunition. | ||