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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 causes damage when it arrives. | *[[Missile Launchers|Launchers]] fire self-propelled ammunition that hones in on its target and causes damage when it arrives. Launchers further break down into | ||
*[[Turrets]] are revolving modules that fire their ammunition in a straight line out from the ship. | **Rockets: short range, any damage type | ||
**Missiles: long range, any damage type | |||
**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 | |||
**Energy: laser beams, two kinds of damage | |||
**Hybrid: charged particles, two kinds of damage | |||
**Projectile: projectiles, any damage type | |||
*[[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. 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. These weapons do not always use ammunition. E-war and electronic countermeasures use a wide variety of modular fittings and have multiple, unique characteristics. | ||
E-war and electronic countermeasures use a wide variety of modular fittings and have multiple, unique characteristics. | |||
== Launchers and Turrets == | == Launchers and Turrets == | ||