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The Plasma Accelerator Cannon, also known as the PAC Gun or simply PAC, is a large coilgun that serves as the primary offensive weapon for UGA ships.

Function
The PAC gun is a weapon used for naval engagements and planetary bombardements. Ionized gas is compressed using several magnetic field rings inside of the cannon's barrel. As the plasma becomes more compressed, it's heat intensifies to extremely high temperatures. When the time to fire the weapon comes, a strong magnetic pulse pushes the plasma with high force. The bolt of plasma remains compressed by remaining magnetic energy that holds the gas together. The plasma travels at 30,000 miles per second until is collides with it's target, causing it to pierce through enemy shields and their hull easily.

Advantages

 * Easily burns through energy shields
 * Versatility
 * Extremely effective against most ships.

Disadvantages

 * The rate of fire is low because plasma needs to be reheated and compressed inside of the cannon.
 * Not as effective against thicker hulls.
 * Section of shields must be lowered before the PAC can be fired or it will detonate before leaving the PAC's barrel.