S Burst Ray Mk1 (ware)

The Burst Ray is a short-range weapon system optimised for disabling capital ship surface elements. It delivers damage through rapid, sequenced emissions that apply concentrated radiation beams to exposed subsystems, causing the target's surface to lose molecular cohesion. This makes it particularly effective against engines, shield generators, and turret installations.

This specialised role comes with clear limitations. The Burst Ray exhibits limited effectiveness against primary shield arrays and hull structures, and its short engagement range restricts its utility in general-purpose combat, particularly against small and medium-sized vessels. The instantaneous application of its individual beams can nevertheless offer situational effectiveness against small and evasive targets.

The weapon's development is attributed to initiatives within the Paranid theocracy, reportedly commissioned in response to an increasing reliance on heavy fleets and long-range armaments during internal doctrinal shifts.

Summary

Ware price	Min: 62,158, Avg: 69,064, Max: 75,970,
Ware type	Equipment
Ware subtype	Weapons
Ware volume	1
Ware ID (for devs)	weapon_gen_s_burst_01_mk1

Primary resources

	Min	Max
15 x Advanced Electronics	10,650	10,650
142 x Energy Cells	1,420	1,420
15 x Weapon Components	2,565	2,565
Total	14,635	14,635

Production cycle

	Value
Cycle time	10 seconds,
Batch size	1 units
Products per hour	360.0
Cycles per hour	360.0

Profit per hour

	Min	Avg	Max
Primary only	17,108,280	19,594,440	22,080,600

Use in the creation of;

Unknown...

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