Giant Steam Cannon

The Giant Steam Cannon (GSC) is a marvel of cutting-edge engineering, built to harness the power of steam and heat to create a devastating weapon. Made of reinforced orichalcum and black jade, it is a massive piece of artillery that can be mounted on ships or used as an emplaced fortification. Its primary function is to serve as an anti-personnel weapon, dealing area damage to enemies caught within its firing range.
The GSC does not require attunement and can be operated by both Exalts and mortals. The cannon utilizes a heat source and a water reservoir to generate immense pressure, propelling munitions down the barrel at high velocity. With a range of approximately 1 mile, the GSC can rain destruction upon its foes. While it does not require cooldown and can be fired continuously, the primary drawback of the GSC is its high Repair requirements and relatively low damage compared to other artillery pieces.
Stat Block: Speed: 6 Accuracy: +2 Damage: 8L/3 (Area) Rate: 1 Range: 1 mile Minimums: Strength 3 Attune: None Repair: 4-dot Tags: 2, A, O, P
Special Rules:
No Attunement Required: The GSC does not require any attunement, and can be operated by both Exalted and mortals alike.
Anti-Personnel Weapon: The GSC deals lethal area damage to all targets within a 3-yard radius of the point of impact. This damage is primarily effective against massed infantry and other soft targets, but less so against heavily armored targets or structures.
Mountable: The GSC can be mounted on ships or used as an emplaced fortification, providing a versatile means of defense and attack.
No Cooldown: The GSC can be fired continuously without the need for any cooldown between shots. However, each shot consumes a significant amount of water and fuel, which must be replenished regularly.
High Repair Requirements: The GSC requires extensive maintenance and repair due to the intense pressures and heat involved in its operation. As a result, it requires a 4-dot Repair rating to maintain and repair the weapon effectively.
Relatively Low Damage: Despite its impressive range and area damage capabilities, the GSC deals relatively low damage compared to other artillery pieces of similar size and complexity. This makes it more suited for dealing with large groups of weaker enemies rather than heavily armored targets or fortifications.

Item type

Weapon, Ranged

Creation Date

CC 00007 13/01

Manufacturer

PyroWorks Inc.

Creator

E'met Solis

Weight

1,000 lbs