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Concussive
Also known as Slashing on fantasy worlds, and Laser on galaxy worlds.
Traditional ballistic weapons that use a variety of methods to propel a solid bullet at high speeds.
Most effective against Soldiers. Deals 100% damage to infantry, 50% damage to Vehicles and 25% damage to Tanks.
Beam
Also known as Piercing on fantasy worlds, and Plasma on galaxy worlds.
Relatively new technology developed during the last world war that ended in a nuclear holocaust. Covers a broad range of directed energy weapons that typically induce extremes of heat that can slag armor and machinery, and/or massive electric charges and EM fields which play havoc with even heavily shielded electronics.
Very effective against Vehicles. Deals 100% damage to Vehicles, 50% to Tanks and only 25% to Infantry.
Explosive
Also known as Crushing on fantasy worlds, and Torpedo on galaxy worlds.
Includes all types of missile systems and high explosive cannon shells.
Effective against heavily Armored units. Deals 100% damage to Tanks, 50% to Infantry and 25% to Vehicles.