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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
− | + | The uranium slug turret uses the [[autocannon]] weapon. In addition to the weapon's accuracy, the turret itself has a per-tile [[shooting accuracy]] of 98% or equivalent to a [[Shooting]] skill of 14. It has a maximum range of {{P|Range}} tiles, but is unable to hit enemies within an {{P|Minimum Range}} tile radius. These ranges are centered on the lower left tile of the turret, regardless of orientation. Despite its damage, the uranium slug turret's stopping power is almost non-existent, not even being able to stagger [[human]]s - the same is also true for the [[autocannon turret]]. | |
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After firing 30 slugs, it needs to be reloaded with {{Icon Small|Uranium||60}} [[uranium]] by a hauler. This can be adjusted in the [[storyteller settings]], but all default [[difficulty]] settings do not alter this. | After firing 30 slugs, it needs to be reloaded with {{Icon Small|Uranium||60}} [[uranium]] by a hauler. This can be adjusted in the [[storyteller settings]], but all default [[difficulty]] settings do not alter this. | ||
− | Since uranium slug turrets are large 2x2 structures, ranged attacks are twice as accurate against them. | + | Since uranium slug turrets are large 2x2 structures, ranged attacks are twice as accurate against them. And as of [[Version/1.3.3117|version 1.3.3117]], turrets don't benefit from [[cover]]. Despite displaying in the mouse-over box as such, empirical testing demonstrates that turrets do not benefit at all.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/mq4aojR.mp4</ref> |
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Like all turrets, they cannot target enemies through [[blind smoke]] and are temporarily disabled by sources of [[EMP]], with downtime scaling to the EMP damage dealt. Unlike mechanoids, turrets do not adapt to EMP and thus can be continuously restunned. | Like all turrets, they cannot target enemies through [[blind smoke]] and are temporarily disabled by sources of [[EMP]], with downtime scaling to the EMP damage dealt. Unlike mechanoids, turrets do not adapt to EMP and thus can be continuously restunned. | ||
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Uranium slug turrets have a 50% chance to explode when damaged below 20% health. The exploding turret will spark and emit a hissing sound for {{ticks|240}} before exploding, dealing 50 [[Damage Types#Bomb|Bomb damage]] in a 5.9 tile radius centered around the lower left tile of the turret. Bomb damage is multiplied 8x against [[wall]]s, 4x against other impassable structures and plants, and 2x against passable buildings. All nearby raiders will attempt to move out of the blast radius before detonation. | Uranium slug turrets have a 50% chance to explode when damaged below 20% health. The exploding turret will spark and emit a hissing sound for {{ticks|240}} before exploding, dealing 50 [[Damage Types#Bomb|Bomb damage]] in a 5.9 tile radius centered around the lower left tile of the turret. Bomb damage is multiplied 8x against [[wall]]s, 4x against other impassable structures and plants, and 2x against passable buildings. All nearby raiders will attempt to move out of the blast radius before detonation. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Radius big.png|thumb|center|Radius of uranium slug turret explosion. Note the slight offset from the 'true' center of the turret.]] |
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
− | + | Uranium slug turrets are expensive, with high research costs and high ammo costs. Getting sufficient amounts of [[uranium]] is difficult, until you have access to either [[ground-penetrating scanner]]s or [[long-range mineral scanner]]s. Turrets in general are not very strong. Outside of the easier [[difficulties]], you shouldn't expect turrets to defeat raids on their own. They are best used to support colonists, rather than replace colonists. If you are using turrets, then [[autocannon turret]]s are generally a more practical choice. | |
− | Uranium slug turrets are expensive, with high research | ||
− | Autocannons are cheaper | + | For a turret, the uranium turret is weak for its price point. Autocannons are cheaper and do more raw {{DPS}} - to the majority of targets - until past 25 tiles of range. In addition, the uranium slug turret has a tendency to overkill. It deals 55 damage per shot, but a human's largest body part, the torso, only has 40 HP. This results in wasted damage, which results in the autocannon generally outperforming (against humans) at all ranges the autocannon can reach. Against [[centipede]]s and other heavy mechanoids, where damage isn't wasted, the uranium slug turret ends up being a stronger option due to {{AP}}. |
− | The real niches of the uranium slug turret are its massive range and {{AP}}. With 45.9 tiles of range, | + | The real niches of the uranium slug turret are its massive range and its massive {{AP}}. With 45.9 tiles of range, the uranium slug cannon outranges every enemy in the game. And unlike most weapons in the game, the uranium slug turret ''increases'' in accuracy as you get further away; it is most effective at 35 - 45 tiles of distance. AP is extremely high, able to completely ignore the armor of any [[mechanoid]] in the game. |
− | + | Overall, uranium slug turrets are relegated to the late-game and end-game, where its uranium cost is no longer an issue. It performs great against high-armor targets, which colonists and other turrets are most likely to struggle with. Since uranium turrets are most accurate from far away, you'll want to design any [[killbox]]es around that fact. Give space to place your turrets, but place them out of line of your colonists to avoid [[friendly fire]]. And due to its range, uranium turrets become very effective outside of a killbox. | |
== Graphs == | == Graphs == | ||
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* [[Version/1.1.2624|1.1.2624]] - Received a buff to damage (45 -> 50), buff to armor penetration (70% -> 75%), and reduced reload cost (120 -> 90). | * [[Version/1.1.2624|1.1.2624]] - Received a buff to damage (45 -> 50), buff to armor penetration (70% -> 75%), and reduced reload cost (120 -> 90). | ||
* [[Version/1.3.3200|1.3.3200]] - Damage increased from 50 to 55. Accuracy increased: touch 0.2 -> 0.22, short 0.3 -> 0.33, medium 0.4 -> 0.44. Turret ammo cost is no longer factored by difficulty. | * [[Version/1.3.3200|1.3.3200]] - Damage increased from 50 to 55. Accuracy increased: touch 0.2 -> 0.22, short 0.3 -> 0.33, medium 0.4 -> 0.44. Turret ammo cost is no longer factored by difficulty. | ||
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[[Category:Security]] [[Category:Turret]] | [[Category:Security]] [[Category:Turret]] |