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Recoilless Graviton Howitzer

Designed and produced by the Frontier Manufacturing Service in YE 41, this limited production weapon is the natural evolution of the Recoilless Graviton Cannon. Reengineered for combat at extreme ranges, this howitzer is meant to serve as both direct and indirect artillery in a mobile package. Developed in parallel with the Cordoba Combat Mecha, this mighty weapon is intended to be carried by mecha granting the king of the battlefield greater access to targets and providing mecha pilots with the biggest sniper they could ever hope for. This weapon is only sold to the most trusted of buyers and is currently only being employed in the Frontier Defense Force.

About the Recoilless Graviton Howitzer

Built in parallel with the Cordoba Combat Mech, the RGH was designed as an artillery piece for combat at extreme ranges. With both direct and indirect firing capabilities this portable artillery system is capable of threatening even heavy starships and gaining the advantage against even superior forces.

History

With the success of the Recoilless Graviton Cannon the development of its artillery counterpart was greatly accelerated, though slowed by the delays in the Cordoba Combat Mecha's development cycle. During these delays the production team made advancements in indirect targeting and streamlined the weapon's power systems to not only increase its firerate to be closer to that of the cannon but also operate with less power draw and waste heat. These advancements even made it to the Cordoba in the form of improved mapping and telemetry networking to facilitate improvements all around.

Nomenclature Information

Appearance

When deployed the RGH appears to be a very long cannon, measuring 10 meters tip to tip, Depending on how many drivers are installed. The barrel is circular with armor spanning its entire length. The opening of the barrel reveals field modulation devices along the inside. The barrel is attached to a boxy structure under which is a large bracket to attach the weapon to a vehicle. Protruding from the rear of the boxy structure is are two large cylindrical parts with the appearance of a combustion engine's manifold, the graviton drivers. Beneath the first driver is a breach in where the projectiles can be loaded into the boxy structure, the receiver. At the end of the last driver is an armored cap to protect the innards of the driver.

Discharge Information

Energy Source

The RGH can be fired without a munition chambered. It is the default option and firing a projectile is the alternative. When the capacitor bank is charged the built in generator powers the graviton projectors and creates a linear field within its large barrel. When fired the capacitors are drained and the linear field of gravitons are instantly accelerated away at a quarter of the speed of light. Upon collision the immense inertial force is instantly transferred into the target to inflict damage. The part that actually sends the graviton pulse is called a driver and they come in two stages, each stage important to the firing the destructive pulse as it passes through the gravitons in the barrel.

Ammunition

When desired, a 150mm projectile can be loaded into the breach from the 20 round ammo bin to augment the effects of the weapon.

Ammunition

RGH Projectile Damage Quickchart
Type Purpose
Shield Piercing-Artificial Diamond Rod Pierces solid matter to deliver Tier 10 damage through light structures and armor.
NC-150 Needle Canister Alters RGH into a Tier 10 shotgun.
HEC-150 High Explosive Adds a massive Tier 10 explosion.

Weapon Mechanisms

The weapon mechanisms are as follows:

Other

Pricing

Replaceable Parts and Components

Ammunition

150mm RGH Ammo Price Quickchart
Type Price (20 Round Box)
SP-ADR 3,000
NC-150 2,000
HEC-150 5,000

OOC Notes

Article created by Rizzo on 2023/09/29 17:45

The article was approved by Andrew on 2023/10/05.1)

Art was done in Midjourney by Rizzo.

Products & Items Database
Product Categoriesweapons: vehicle mounted
Product NameRecoilless Graviton Howitzer
NomenclatureFs-YM2-W4100
ManufacturerFrontier Manufacturing Service
Year ReleasedYE 41
Price (KS)40.00 KS
DR v3 maxTier 10
Mass (kg)5 kg