Z-6 rotary blaster cannon

[vong]

I was wondering if anyone had stats for the Z-6 as seen in the clone wars tv shows



http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Z-6_rotary_blaster_cannon
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[Ankhanu]

As we're chatting about it on IRC, here's what I've drafted (without using d20 stats as a basis for conversion)

Z-6 Rotary Blaster Canon
Model: Merr-Sonn Munitons Heavy Rotary Blaster
Type: Heavy repeating blaster
Scale: Character
Skill: Blaster: Rotary blaster
Ammo: 500 (Cost 150); 5000 with separate power generator (requires a crewman)
Cost: 6,000
Availability: 4, X
Range: 3-50/150/400
Damage: 7D+1
Notes: The z-6 is truly a Heavy Blaster; the unweildly size and weight of this weapon require a minimum Strength of 3D to wield properly and cannot be lifted by someone with <2D Strength. Characters with low strength attempting to use the Z-6 do so at higher difficulty, all range increments are treated as one higher, unless the weapon is tripod mounted.
Due to the weapon's design, it is impossible to fire a single round. 5 ammo are consumed in a single shot as the weapon rapidly fires, resulting in the weapon's high damage rating.
This weapon is equipped with a Burst Mode, firing up to 166 rnd/sec. A burst may be targeted on a single target, dealing 8D damage, or may be fired in an arc, dealing regular damage against those within the firing arc. A separate skill roll (without additional MAPs) is required for each target within the burst arc. A full clip allows for three bursts. The burst mode generates significant recoil; a Moderate Strength roll is required after each burst to maintain control of the gun and fire the next round.

I know there are arc-fire burst rules on other guns already, I don't have the time to look up the arc size at the moment, but using that seems reasonable.
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[Noven]

I like it. 8)

[Ray]

I want one! No, two! And mount it on the Entry Ramp so I can lay down covering fire as the rest of the group runs up the ramp!

Even when there aren't any Stormies!

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[Ankhanu]

Any criticism?
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[masque]

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[Ankhanu]

Yeah, I considered that as well. But it kind of balances out. The fire rate is up to 166rnd/sec according to the fluff text, and the fluff mentions that short ammo is one of its drawbacks. At that firerate, a full 500 shot clip takes 3 sec to expend (about 1 combat round), which isn't much... Incorporate that each single shot takes 5 rounds, that leads to 100 non-burst shots... It's a bit of a balancing act between the fluff and game mechanics. The 7D+1 damage comes from each shot being the amalgam of 5 blaster bolts, not a single one, incrementally increasing the damage.
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[Lostboy]

But only a single barrel fires at a time, look at the image above, that being said you might try recomputing the stats.

[vong]

But a single press of the trigger fires 5 bolts as they all fire in quick succession.
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[Gry Sarth]

My name is Gry Sarth, and I approve those stats.
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High praise indeed. you need to get a seal.... "Gry approved"
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[Ankhanu]

[Grimace]

Yeah, the stats seem fine, but like masque pointed out, I felt the concept of such a weapon is rather ridiculous when it comes to a blaster type weapon.

I can just see it now... some gun bunny sitting on the entrance ramp of a ship with one of these, firing off gobs of shots at approaching stormtroopers, yelling "Git some!"