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MAWS-11 2.5mm Coilgun and Short Range Laser Turret​

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Magnetic Assembly Weapon System Number 11 ( MAWS-11 ) is a point defense weapon system designed to protect a starship against small incoming threats like micrometers, small orbital debris,


Overview


Weapon: MAWS-11
Type: Close in Defense System
Operators: Magnetic Assembly
Manufacturer: Magnetic Assembly

Height: 12 Meters
Length: 25 Meters
Width: 12 Meters

Ammunition: 2.5mm ball bearings
Capacity: 10,000 rounds

History


The weapon system itself is based on the UG-301, which was originally designed in 2271. That particular systems' development was overtaken by the Magnetic Assembly in 2310 with gradual improvements being made up until the New Years Revolution in 2320. At this point the Magnetic Assembly was no longer constrained by the American Union's requirements, and their next version of the weapon system would be more focused on what they needed.

Assembly ships are traditionally far less armored than American Union ships, and required additional protection against micrometers and other debris. Similarly, the ship would also require close in defense against small targets like individuals in space suits or other small objects that might approach while the ship is in dock. Several different versions of the weapon were designed and trialed, but ultimately the Assembly would land on using a combination of short range laser optics for sensing and small targets as well as a 'sandblaster' style coilgun for dealing with more solid targets like small projectiles and space suits.

Layout


The MAWS-11 uses a circular metal base to connect a rotating turret to a starship. The turret only requires power and data inputs to operate, and has a relatively low recoil weapon system which allows it to be mounted just about anywhere.

The turret itself houses the electronics and batteries for the device along with the 2.5mm coilgun. The sides of the turret house optical sensors that serve as both laser focusing optics, electro-optical sensors, and thermal sensors.

Usage


The MAWS-11 is designed to be easily attached to a starship to provide defense against small objects like micrometers. Simply be welding the lower plate to the hull and connecting a power supply a fully autonomous protection system can be installed. The large optics and close range weapons provide great situational awareness of the areas immediately around the ship, which is primarily useful for protecting the ship in constrained environments such as while docked at space stations or within a close formation.

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