Mass Driver

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A Mass Driver Gun or weapons system (also known as a Rail Gun) is an electromagnetic-propelled slug-thrower.

  • They are often used on mining sites to propel mineral resource loads to far off locations.
  • It is also known as Dyson's Slingshot.

Description (Specifications)

Non-canon: At higher TLs there were bay and spinal mounted versions in development. Most navies were not impressed with the outcome, though a few vessels are so mounted for orbital bombardment.

STL Drive Specifications

STL Drive Specifications (Starship Propulsion)
Category Specifications Remarks
Name TBD TBD
Drive Type TBD TBD
Velocity TBD TBD
Duration TBD TBD
Hazards TBD TBD
Physical
Constraints
TBD TBD
Geometry TBD TBD
Levels TBD TBD
Entry TBD TBD
Exit TBD TBD
Fuel TBD TBD
Resource
Requirements
TBD TBD
Inventor TBD TBD
Characteristics TBD TBD

History & Background (Dossier)

They are available beginning at TL-8 for ground action as artillery or a Vehicle-mounted Weapon.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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