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Weapons: Difference between revisions

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{{Weapon Systems Links}}
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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 homes in on its target and causes damage when it arrives. Launchers can deliver any damage type and further break down into
*Launchers fire self-propelled ammunition that homes 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 - two kinds of damage
**Energy: laser beams - two kinds of damage
***Pulse lasers: short range
***Pulse lasers: short range
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***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.
*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.


== Launchers and Turrets ==
== Launchers and Turrets ==