Archives of Nethys

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Rail Cannon

Rail cannons are scaled-up versions of rail guns, and like rail guns, they use magnetic fields to rapidly accelerate ammunition. A rail cannon generates such phenomenal force that its rounds can pass entirely through multiple targets, allowing the user to hit multiple targets in a line. Tactical rail cannons are precise and effective, while advanced rail cannons offer more firepower; elite and paragon rail cannons are generally used only by heavyweapons specialists in professional military groups.

Projectile Weapons

Projectile weapons fire solid rounds, such as bullets or rockets. While projectile weapons are relatively antiquated, they provide serviceable firepower at a reasonable price to many travelers and traders.

Rail Cannon, Paragon

Source Starfinder Armory pg. 44
Level 19; Price 591,000
Hands 2; Proficiency Heavy
Damage 12d10 P; Range 100 ft.; Critical bleed 4d6
Capacity 60 rounds; Usage 10
Bulk 2; Special line, unwieldy

Rail Cannon, Tactical

Source Starfinder Armory pg. 44
Level 3; Price 1,410
Hands 2; Proficiency Heavy
Damage 1d10 P; Range 60 ft.; Critical bleed 1d4
Capacity 20 rounds; Usage 5
Bulk 2; Special line, unwieldy

Rail Cannon, Advanced

Source Starfinder Armory pg. 44
Level 12; Price 37,000
Hands 2; Proficiency Heavy
Damage 3d10 P; Range 80 ft.; Critical bleed 2d4
Capacity 40 rounds; Usage 8
Bulk 2; Special line, unwieldy

Rail Cannon, Elite

Source Starfinder Armory pg. 44
Level 16; Price 176,000
Hands 2; Proficiency Heavy
Damage 8d10 P; Range 80 ft.; Critical bleed 3d6
Capacity 50 rounds; Usage 10
Bulk 2; Special line, unwieldy