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Comet Gravity Cannon
   
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17 Sep, 2020 @ 11:56pm
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Comet Gravity Cannon

In 1 collection by Jetra
JetScar's Blueprint Collection
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Description
Basically one thicc gun for a ship. Meant only for use in space.
For use in creative mode. It's too impractical for survival.

The Cannon propels kinetic torpedoes using gravity generators and is capable of automatic fire (albeit slow).
It can toggle between 2 types of torpedoes: a Penetrator shell and a High Explosive shell.

Projectiles have the potential of reaching at a max velocity of 573 m/s (relative to cannon).
To take full advantage of this, a mod that increases the game's max speed should to be installed.

The gravity generators are also utilized for a gravity drive.
To use said gravity drive: turn dampeners off, aim in desired direction and start the "Grav Drive Forward". Press again to increase speed.
To stop / slow down / go backward: start the "Grav Drive Backward" and turn dampeners on.


[Controls]

Hotbar 1:
1) Start Firing Sequence
2) Stop Firing Sequence
3) View Camera
4) Switch Torpedo Type
9) Manual Stop for Gravity Generators

Hotbar 2:
1) Gravity Drive Forward
2) Gravity Drive Backward
6) Initiate Jump
7) Increase Jump Distance
8) Decrease Jump Distance
9) Manual Stop for Gravity Generators

Hotbar 3:
1) Left Connector Switch Lock
2) Left Piston Reverse
3) Right Connector Switch Lock
4) Right Piston Reverse

*Notice*
Due to limitations in the game, welders do not work when CPU load exceeds the some set limit (at lease I believe this to be the case). The cannon torpedoes may stop printing if there are too many things in your world. Be mindful of this when using big creations for "target practice".

If you're stubborn though, nothing's stopping you from using the manual welding tool (just make sure to stop the firing sequence at the right time).
4 Comments
Jetra  [author] 25 Dec, 2020 @ 12:46pm 
@kris07
Sparks of the Future DLC is needed for the neon lights and thrusters while the Decorative Pack DLC is needed for the industrial cockpit.

They can technically be replaced with vanilla counterparts but I think the blueprint looks better with the DLC blocks.
Kris117117 24 Dec, 2020 @ 8:35pm 
What part of this needs the DLC
Jetra  [author] 20 Sep, 2020 @ 7:28pm 
Thanks for compliments!
Cmdr. DoomForge™ 20 Sep, 2020 @ 5:58am 
I like it, and looking at this is actually giving me some ideas as well for some orbital defense platforms of my own. Impractical or not, you did a good job on that design.