General description

Shoulder fired plasma cannon (human origin). Fires a pellet (like a big pill capsule) that creates extreme amounts of energy within, turning contents (some sort of gas?) into plasma (similar to the BFG in Doom). Upon impact it breaks and spews plasma all over the target and general area. Would essentially take the place of the stereotypical rocket launcher. Would be a good chance to use some sort of glow effect to make the rounds cool looking mid flight. Found early/mid-way through game (since it is human origin), enough ammo for use in areas that it is needed and maybe a little fun elsewhere, but not plentiful.

Hardpoints

• targeting box (scope/sensor and software together)

Targeting boxes

• standard scope - Does nothing special, just a 2x and 4x scope. Comes with the cannon.
• laser track sight - Gives you a red dot crosshair (no zoom levels) and rounds track in on it (even if you move it) making it good for hitting moving targets (like the RPG from Half Life and HL2). Found mid-way through game.
• auto-target - Leave the crosshair over a vehicle (or vehicle sized alien ;) and the crosshair will change color/design when locked on, rounds after lock will track the target. Found later in game.

Ammunition types

• standard plasma pills-only 1 type

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