Ballistic Weapon Systems

Tech

"While there have been significant advancements in ship-borne weaponry, sometimes the simplest tool is the most effective."

Ballistic Weapon Systems is a tier 1 Tech skill.
The Ballistic Weapon Systems skill is also unlocked with the Long Hauler background(s).

Rank	Description	Challenge
1	Ballistic ship weapons have 10% increased damage and cost 20% less to use in Targeting Mode. Crew skill: 5% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Damage, 5% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Recharge speed.
2	Ballistic ship weapons have 20% increased damage and recharge 15% faster. Crew skill: 10% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Damage, 10% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Recharge speed.	Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons.
3	Ballistic ship weapons have 30% increased damage and recharge 30% faster. Crew skill: 15% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Damage, 15% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Recharge speed.	Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons.
4	Ballistic ship weapons do 50% more damage to individual systems. Crew skill: 15% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Damage, 15% increased Ship-Based Ballistic Weapon Recharge speed.	Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with ballistic weapons.

Crew skills operate differently from the player's skills. Crew skill bonuses don't stack with each other (only the highest rank applies), but they do stack with your skills. For certain skills, rank doesn't matter, and the bonuses remain the same.

Tier 1: Ballistic Weapon Systems • Boost Pack Training • Piloting • Security • Targeting Control Systems

Tier 2: Energy Weapon Systems • Engine Systems • Payloads • Shield Systems

Tier 3: Missile Weapon Systems • Particle Beam Weapon Systems • Robotics • Starship Design • Starship Engineering

Tier 4: Automated Weapon Systems • Boost Assault Training • EM Weapon Systems

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Skill

Ballistic Weapon Systems

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