Vehicle Weapon Appendix

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Following is an index of all the weapons that can be used to equipped during vehicle customization.

Vehicle Weapons (for Steam release)

Currently, vehicles have unlimited clips. Any values regarding number of clips is the value if unlimited clips is turned off.

Name: Name of the weapon and description of the weapon

Size: Number of slots the weapon takes

Cost: Cost per weapon

Research: Research tree required to unlock.

Damage: Damage per hit, damage caused by bio effects are listed after

Speed: Speed of the projectile, only affects cannons and missiles. Used with the "Speed To Damage Modifier" value on armor. The speed of a weapon not only influences the "speed to damage modifier" but also makes the weapon travel faster through space. There is a limit of roughly 2700-2800 "speed" that a cannon or missile can have, any speed value beyond that limit will still influence the damage modifier and in the cannons case the gravity effect on the projectile but will not make the object actually travel "faster" in-game. Against common belief, it is not used for the tracer effects from machine guns.

Gravity: effect that gravity has on the shot. Lower values result in less effect and a longer, flatter arc. Only affects cannons.

Heat: Heat added per shot fired

Weight: weight of the weapon

Cycle Time: time between shots

Clip Size: ammo loaded per reloads

Total Ammo Clips: max ammo clips carried (0 is the same as not using clips)

Reload Time: time to load one clip, if Total Ammo Clips is '0', time to reload one unit of ammo

Projectile Spread: Accuracy. Notes in the script fire indicate this value only affects machine guns, however in game behavior seems to suggest that this also affects missiles.

Heat To Target: Heat added to target per hit

Falloff

Falloff: ?

Falloffbase: ?

Minimal Damage: ?

Dumb Missile/Homing Missile/Guided Missile: type of missile

Missile Range: max range in HL2 units that the player can lock onto a target with a homing missile, or range from vehicle being fired from when a guided missile stops following the player's crosshairs

Lock On Time: time it takes for a homing missile to lock onto the target under the player crosshairs

Lock On Radius: this is an approximation that determines how close a target must be to your crosshair (screen position) before it can begin locking onto (ie a bigger number means that the crosshair doesn't need to be directly over or as close to the target) it defines a box around the crosshair, and a target must be within this box to be homed on and its Size decreases with range

Lock Range Modifier: modifies lock on time based on range (as range increases, lock on time increases based on the modifier: (modifier * range to target + lock on time = total lock on time)

Countermeasure Effectiveness: Not yet implemented but included in info. A percentage (1 = 100%) which determines how likely the missile will lock onto a flare or chaff rather than the actual target when flares or chaff is in between it and its target. When a flare or chaff is detected in front of the missile, a number between 0.000 and 1.000 is generated. If the number is less than the effectiveness number, the missile will target the flare/chaff.

Turning Ability: determines how effective the missile can turn to home in on its target or guide itself to the crosshair for a guided missile: 1.0 means the missile can turn instantly towards its target, 0.0 and the missile doesn't turn at all

Armor Weapon Table (for version 2.24):

To see which weapon is best against which armor have a look to the table below. But keep in mind, that this table only compares pure damage.

Armor Weapon Table

Machine Guns

Standard Machine Gun A small machine gun that fires bullets with common properties.

Research None

Cost 50

Damage 30, Bullet

Heat 1

Weight 30

Cycle Time 0.1

Clip Size 50

Total Ammo Clips 3

Reload Time 2.0

Projectile Spread 0.02

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.8

Minimal Damage 25

Chain Gun This machine gun fires ammo at a very fast rate.

Research None

Cost 50

Damage 24, Bullet

Heat 0.35

Weight 60

Cycle Time 0.025

Clip Size 200

Total Ammo Clips 4

Reload Time 6.0

Projectile Spread 0.03

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 1500

Falloffbase 0.7

Minimal Damage 10

Medium Chain Gun This machine gun fires ammo at a very fast rate. Its damage is greater than the smaller version.

Research None

Cost 55

Damage 35, Bullet

Heat 0.6

Weight 70

Cycle Time 0.04

Clip Size 150

Total Ammo Clips 4

Reload Time 8.0

Projectile Spread 0.02

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 1800

Falloffbase 0.7

Minimal Damage 15

Bio Machine Gun A small machine gun that fires bullets containing infectious material to do continual damage to a target.

Research Biology -> Biological Weaponry -> Biological Projectile

Cost 60

Damage 5, additional 75 damage from bio effect, APBullet

Heat 1.5

Weight 50

Cycle Time 0.2

Clip Size 50

Total Ammo Clips 4

Reload Time 2.0

Projectile Spread 0.03

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.8

Minimal Damage 4

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.8

Minimal Damage 4

Total Damage = (Damage)* seconds (Interval)*duration of effect(Time) all weapons can use these, explosions will infect all players and vehicles the explosion touches, not just the direct hit target

Player Bio Damage

5 //Damage inflicted to players every interval

Player Bio Time

15 //total time to inflict Damage to players

Player Bio Interval

1 //time inbetween each infliction of Damage to players

Vehicle Bio Damage

5 //Damage inflicted to vehicles every interval

Vehicle Bio Time

15 //total time to inflict Damage to vehicles

Vehicle Bio Interval

1 //time inbetween each infliction of Damage to vehicles

High Explosive MG This machine gun fires ammo which explodes upon impact. It is very effective against vehicles.

Research Chemistry -> Improved Flagration Compounds -> Explosive Tipped Bullets

Cost 75

Damage 20, BulletExplosive

Heat 3.5

Weight 60

Cycle Time 0.5

Clip Size 30

Total Ammo Clips 6

Reload Time 10

Projectile Spread 0.015

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 120

Explosion Force 50

Plasma Machine Gun This machine gun fires superheated ammo that is designed to over:Heat the target vehicle.

Research Physics -> SuperHeated Material Physics -> Plasma Bullet Projectile

Cost 50

Damage 1

Heat 4

Weight 70

Cycle Time 0.24

Clip Size 200

Total Ammo Clips 4

Reload Time 8.0

Projectile Spread 0.03

Heat To Target 5

Explosion Radius 10

Explosion Force 10

.50 Cal Medium MG A .50 caliber firing medium machine gun.

Research Physics -> Projectile Physics -> Heavy Caliber Machine Gun

Cost 60

Damage 40, Bullet

Heat 0.8

Weight 70

Cycle Time 0.06

Clip Size 75

Total Ammo Clips 5

Reload Time 5.0

Projectile Spread 0.01

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.9

Minimal Damage 45

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.9

Minimal Damage 30

.50 Cal Heavy MG A heavier .50 caliber firing heavy machine gun.

Research Physics -> Projectile Physics -> Heavy Caliber Machine Gun

Cost 75

Damage 50, Bullet

Heat 0.8

Weight 90

Cycle Time 0.06

Clip Size 125

Total Ammo Clips 6

Reload Time 6.0

Projectile Spread 0.01

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.9

Minimal Damage 40

Depleted Uranium MG This machine gun fires ammo that can damage vehicle armor.

Research Physics -> Projectile Physics -> Heavy Caliber Machine Gun

Cost 60

Damage 8, APBullet

Heat 1.5

Weight 50

Cycle Time 0.2

Clip Size 140

Total Ammo Clips 5

Reload Time 6.0

Projectile Spread 0.04

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.6

Minimal Damage 5

Explosion Radius 50

Explosion Force 30

Depleted Uranium HMG This machine gun fires ammo that can damage vehicle armor. It is more damaging than the standard version.

Research Physics -> Projectile Physics -> Heavy Caliber Machine Gun

Cost 75

Damage 10, APBullet

Heat 1.7

Weight 80

Cycle Time 0.18

Clip Size 180

Total Ammo Clips 5

Reload Time 8.0

Projectile Spread 0.035

Heat To Target 0

Falloff 2500

Falloffbase 0.6

Minimal Damage 6

Explosion Radius 50

Explosion Force 30

Cannons

Standard Cannon A small caliber cannon that fires tank shells.

Research None

Cost 50

Damage 40

Speed 3000

Gravity 0.5

Heat 10

Weight 50

Cycle Time 1.4

Clip Size 30

Reload Time 1.0

Projectile Spread 1

Inertia 2

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 300

Explosion Force 100

Ranged Cannon A small caliber cannon that fires tank shells. Its barrel is enhanced for longer ranges.

Research Physics -> Projectile Physics -> Extended Range Cannon

Cost 60

Damage 60

Speed 3300

Gravity 0.1

Heat 10

Weight 70

Cycle Time 1.5

Clip Size 40

Reload Time 1.5

Projectile Spread 0

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 150

Explosion Force 100

High Explosive Cannon This cannon has its explosive compound upgraded for a stronger explosion upon impact.

Research Chemistry -> Improved Detonation Compounds -> Explosive Shells

Cost 75

Damage 75

Speed 3000

Gravity 0.4125

Heat 13

Weight 70

Cycle Time 2.5

Clip Size 24

Reload Time 2.0

Projectile Spread 1

Inertia 2.5

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 400

Explosion Force 200

Plasma Cannon This cannon fires a super:Heated shell able to transfer a large amount of heat into the target and put it into an overheated shutdown.

Research Physics -> Super:Heated Material Physics -> Plasma Cannon Projectile

Cost 60

Damage 55

Speed 2700

Gravity 0.4250

Heat 20

Weight 70

Cycle Time 1.5

Clip Size 30

Reload Time 2.0

Projectile Spread 1.5

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 10

Explosion Radius 300

Explosion Force 100

Rail Gun This cannon uses magnetic coils to accelerate the shell. It produces less heat and can fire faster.

Research Electrical Engineering -> Advanced Magnet Research -> Rail Gun

Cost 80

Damage 50

Speed 3600

Gravity 0.3

Heat 6

Weight 100

Cycle Time 0.8

Clip Size 20

Reload Time 7.0

Projectile Spread 0.1

Inertia 0

Heat To Target 0

Explosion Radius 100

Explosion Force 50

Artillery

Small Artillery Cannon An artillery cannon with high damage but low reload Times. It has the shortest range but fastest reload.

Research None

Cost 50

Damage 115

Speed 1700

Gravity 0.8

Heat 10

Weight 60

Cycle Time 1

Clip Size 10

Total Ammo Clips 6

Reload Time 4.0

Projectile Spread 0.001

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 0.5

Explosion Radius 550

Explosion Force 500

Medium Artillery Cannon An artillery cannon with high damage but low reload Times. It has a greater range than the small cannon and two extra ammo magazines.

Research None

Cost 60

Damage 140

Speed 1500

Gravity 0.6

Heat 10

Weight 100

Cycle Time 1.6

Clip Size 10

Total Ammo Clips 8

Reload Time 5.0

Projectile Spread 0.001

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 0.5

Explosion Radius 700

Explosion Force 600

High Explosive Artillery An artillery cannon with the greatest damage.

Research Chemistry -> Improved Detonation Compounds -> Explosive Shells

Cost 75

Damage 160

Speed 1800

Gravity 0.4

Heat 15

Weight 100

Cycle Time 2

Clip Size 10

Total Ammo Clips 8

Reload Time 7.0

Projectile Spread 0.001

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 1

Explosion Radius 900

Explosion Force 700

Ranged Artillery Cannon An artillery cannon with high damage but low reload Times. It has the furthest range of all artillery cannons.

Research Physics -> Projectile Physics -> Extended Range Cannon

Cost 60

Damage 120

Speed 2800

Gravity 0.6

Heat 20

Weight 100

Cycle Time 2

Clip Size 10

Total Ammo Clips 8

Reload Time 5.0

Projectile Spread 0.001

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 1

Explosion Radius 1000

Explosion Force 500

Missiles

Standard ML A dumb fire missile launcher with no homing capabilities.

Research None

Cost 50

Damage 40

Speed 1600

Heat 6

Weight 30

Cycle Time 1.2

Clip Size 4

Total Ammo Clips 5

Reload Time 3.0

Projectile Spread 1.5

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 100

Explosion Force 50

Upgraded ML A dumb fire missile launcher with no homing capabilities but greater speed and damage than standard version.

Research Chemistry -> Improved Warhead Compounds -> Upgraded Missile Warhead

Cost 60

Damage 75

Speed 1800

Heat 6

Weight 70

Cycle Time 1.0

Clip Size 6

Total Ammo Clips 6

Reload Time 3.8

Projectile Spread 0.5

Heat To Target 0.2

Explosion Radius 100

Explosion Force 50

Salvo Missile Launcher A missile launcher with no homing capabilities but it can fire its payload of four missiles in one shot before reloading.

Research Upgraded Missile Warhead

Cost 55

Damage 35 per missile

Speed 1800

Heat 3

Weight 50

Cycle Time -0.14 : a negative number unloads the whole clip in rapid succession with one press of the fire button but still uses the rest of the number to still determine time between actual shot creation

Clip Size 4

Total Ammo Clips 8

Reload Time 3.0

Projectile Spread 2

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 100

Explosion Force 20

Biological Warhead A dumb fire missile launcher which contains a biological agent in its warhead. Players and vehicles hit by the explosion will continuously suffer damage which lasts up to a full minute.

Research Biology -> Biological Weaponry -> Biological Warhead

Cost 60

Damage 50, additional 300 damage from bio effect over 60 seconds

Speed 1800

Heat 6

Weight 70

Cycle Time 3.0

Clip Size 3

Total Ammo Clips 3

Reload Time 6.0

Projectile Spread 0.5

Heat To Target 0.1

Explosion Radius 300

Explosion Force 50

Player Bio Damage

10 //Damage inflicted to players every interval

Player Bio Time

60 //total time to inflict Damage to players

Player Bio Interval

2 //time inbetween each infliction of Damage to players

Vehicle Bio Damage

10 //Damage inflicted to vehicles every interval

Vehicle Bio Time

60 //total time to inflict Damage to vehicles

Vehicle Bio Interval

2 //time inbetween each infliction of Damage to vehicles

HIT Missile (Nukes) This weapon utilizes a High-Impulse Thermobaric warhead to deliver an intense pressure wave to its target, resulting in a more powerful explosion than is possible via conventional means. It is highly effective against both mobile and stationary targets.

Research Physics -> Nuclear Fission -> HIT Warhead

Cost 85

Damage 200

Speed 1000

Heat 75

Weight 150

Cycle Time 10.0

Clip Size 6

Total Ammo Clips 1

Reload Time 12.0

Projectile Spread 1.25

Heat To Target 30

Explosion Radius 1550

Explosion Force 100000

Guided Missile Launcher A missile launcher which fires missiles that follow the crosshairs after launch. It has a decent turning ability to track the crosshairs.

Research Electrical Engineering -> Tracking Systems -> Guided Missiles

Cost 75

Damage 50

Speed 1200

Heat 8

Weight 70

Cycle Time 1.0

Clip Size 5

Total Ammo Clips 4

Reload Time 6.0

Heat To Target 0.2

Explosion Radius 110

Explosion Force 40

Guided Missile 1 Missile Range 4000 Turning Ability 1.8

Homing Missile Launcher A missile launcher which fires a single missile that homes in on the locked on target.

Research Electrical Engineering -> Tracking Systems -> Homing Missiles

Cost 65

Damage 40

Speed 2500

Heat 10

Weight 70

Cycle Time 1.0

Clip Size 6

Total Ammo Clips 6

Reload Time 6.0

Heat To Target 0.2

Explosion Radius 100

Explosion Force 40

Homing Missile 1 Missile Range 8000 Lock On Time 1 Lock On Radius 0.4 Lock Range Modifier 0.000300 Countermeasure Effectiveness 0.5 Turning Ability 6

Salvo Homing ML A missile launcher that fires four missiles at once which home in on the locked on target. 3 slot weapon

Research Electrical Engineering -> Tracking Systems -> Homing Missiles

Cost 70

Damage 43

Speed 1200

Gravity 0

Heat 4

Weight 70

Cycle Time -0.14

Clip Size 4

Total Ammo Clips 6

Reload Time 4

Heat To Target 0.2

Explosion Radius 80

Explosion Force 30

Homing Missile 1 Missile Range 6000 Lock On Time 0.5 Lock On Radius 0.3 Lock Range Modifier 0.000400 Countermeasure Effectiveness 0.9 Turning Ability 6

Grenade Launchers

Grenade Launcher A grenade launcher suited for urban combat with its ability of clearing out tight spaces.

Research None

Cost 50

Damage 80

Speed 800

Gravity 1.0

Heat 8

Weight 50

Cycle Time 3.0

Clip Size 8

Total Ammo Clips 2

Reload Time 10.0

Projectile Spread .001

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 0.4

Explosion Radius 250

Explosion Force 100

Upgraded Grenade Launcher A grenade launcher suited for urban combat with its ability of clearing out tight spaces. It is upgraded for more damage and longer range.

Research Chemistry -> Improved Detonation Compounds -> Upgraded Grenades

Cost 60

Damage 110

Speed 900

Gravity 0.9

Heat 8

Weight 50

Cycle Time 1.5

Clip Size 12

Total Ammo Clips 3

Reload Time 12.0

Projectile Spread 0.001

Inertia 1

Heat To Target 0.3

Explosion Radius 400

Explosion Force 150