Antimatter Stream

Range: 6 Km
Damage: Extreme
Penetration: High
Rate of Fire: Beam



The Antimatter stream uses similar technology to the particle stream to project a continuous stream of antimatter at a target. 

A highly experimental weapon, as antimatter is expensive and very dangerous to handle, this weapon can be a bit unpredictable, as the matter / antimatter interaction with interstellar gas can cause small explosions along the beam, causing it to scatter and spread.

The effects on the target are well worth it however, as the spread of antimatter across the hull explosively degrades the ship's structure. Even if the LDA shield disrupts the bolt the antimatter is still sprayed across the hull of the ship - damage is smaller and less localised.

A direct hit explosively disintegrates the target location, crippling and probably destroying the ship. The radiation produced causes heavy secondary damage to the CPU, crew and delicate systems.