Ship Weapons

Ship weapons and traits inside Space is Hell

This overview outlines the design, progression, and mechanics of weapons in Space is Hell, providing a detailed breakdown of their roles, stats, leveling system, and integration into gameplay. Updates include the introduction of the Weapon Builders Union and expanded economic systems to reward early supporters and station owners.

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Weapon Overview

Weapons in Space is Hell are designed to complement ship roles, offering diverse playstyles and tactical options. They are categorized by function, faction, and compatibility with ship roles, ensuring players can find weapons tailored to their strategies.

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Weapon Categories and Roles

Weapon Categories

• Fighter Weapons:

  • Focus: High damage and precision.

  • Usage: Ideal for frontline combat and sustained damage output.

• Interceptor Weapons:

  • Focus: Crowd control and agility.

  • Usage: Effective against fast-moving, evasive targets.

• Support Weapons:

  • Focus: Team utility and disruption.

  • Usage: Provides healing, buffs, or debuffs to influence engagements.

Faction Specializations

• Iron Coalition:

  • Weapon Type: Energy-based.

  • Specialization: No reloads; uses overheat mechanics to manage sustained fire.

  • Damage Focus: Chaos damage (effective against shields).

• Nova Syndicate:

  • Weapon Type: Physical-based.

  • Specialization: Ammo capacity and reload mechanics for strategic pacing.

  • Damage Focus: Physical damage (effective against armor).

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Weapon Progression System

Weapons progress through two distinct phases:

1. Basic Progression (Tiers 1–5):

   • Unlocks: Basic Traits at Tier 2.

   • Stat Improvement: Incremental upgrades up to +5% at Tier 5.

2. Advanced Progression (Tiers 6–8):

   • Unlocks: Advanced Traits at Tier 6.

   • Stat Improvement: Enhanced upgrades up to +10% at Tier 8.

Upgrade Costs

Weapon Stats

Weapons are defined by the following key attributes:

Stat	Description
Min Chaos Damage	Minimum damage dealt as chaos damage, effective against shields.
Max Chaos Damage	Maximum chaos damage.
Min Physical Damage	Minimum physical damage, effective against armor.
Max Physical Damage	Maximum physical damage.
Rate of Fire (ROF)	Number of shots fired per second.
Ammo Capacity	Total rounds before reload (Nova Syndicate only).
Reload Time	Time required to reload (Nova Syndicate only).
Overheat Threshold	Max shots before overheating disables weapon temporarily (Iron Coalition).
Energy Cost/Shot	Energy required per shot.
Range	Effective range (Minimum, Optimal, Maximum).
Accuracy Penalty	Reduction in accuracy when targeting evasive ships (e.g., Interceptors).

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Advanced Weapon Additions

Six new advanced weapons, each aligned with specific roles and factions, expand gameplay diversity:

Weapon	Faction	Role	Basic Trait	Advanced Trait
Magnetron Blaster	Iron Coalition	Heavy Sustained Damage	+5% damage per second of fire	Stacks to +10% and reduces enemy energy recovery.
Neutron Cutter	Nova Syndicate	Precision Armor Piercing	+10% armor penetration	+15% armor penetration and ignores dodge bonuses.
Kinetic Barrage	Iron Coalition	Close-Range AoE	Small AoE damage radius	Increased AoE radius and slows enemies by 10%.
Plasma Lance	Nova Syndicate	Sustained Energy Damage	Ignores 15% of shields	Ignores 25% of shields and reduces regeneration.
Energy Tether	Iron Coalition	Support/Control	Slows enemies by 10% within range	Slows by 20% and reduces energy recovery.
Phase Disruptor	Nova Syndicate	Energy Disruption	Reduces enemy fire rate by 10%	Reduces fire rate by 20% and disables abilities.

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Conclusion

The Weapons System in Space is Hell offers diverse and strategically rich options for players, integrating meaningful progression with faction and role-specific advantages. This balance ensures fair, dynamic gameplay while fostering community-driven growth and collaboration.