Toxigun vs Devastator Cannon - Revision history

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	#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.		#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.
	#Destroys and is slowed down by shields, leaving none for capture. You must use psionics or stun grenades to remove shields.		#Destroys and is slowed down by shields, leaving none for capture. You must use psionics or stun grenades to remove shields.


			== See Also ==
			* [[Equipment Analysis (Apocalypse) \| Equipment Analysis]]
			* [[Biological Warfare (Apocalypse) \| Biological Warfare]]
			* [[Devastator Cannon]]

			[[Category: Apocalypse]]

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	#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.		#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.
	#Destroys and is slowed down by shields, leaving none for capture. You must use psionics or stun grenades to remove shields.		#Destroys and is slowed down by shields, leaving none for capture. You must use psionics or stun grenades to remove shields.


	~~== See Also ==~~
	* [[Equipment Analysis (Apocalypse) \| Equipment Analysis]]
	* [[Biological Warfare (Apocalypse) \| Biological Warfare]]
	* [[Devastator Cannon]]

	~~[[Category: Apocalypse]]~~

Bobucles: updated list somewhat

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updated list somewhat

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	=Toxigun=		=Toxigun=
	#~~High~~ rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. ~~Means toxiguns can~~ react quickly to charging enemies and mow down ~~groups~~ of weak aliens. ~~Also means~~ Toxiguns can do more damage in ~~a shorter~~ time ~~if the target is close enough that accuracy isn't a factor~~.		#Ludicrous rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot, and can actually cap out the game's fire rate limit. Toxiguns react quickly to charging enemies and even toxin A will mow down hordes of weak aliens. Given good accuracy, Toxiguns can easily deal more anti-alien damage in the shortest length of time.
	#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.		#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.
	#Small and light. Fits in the belt or knee slots.		#Small and light. Fits in the belt or knee slots. Easily given to any agent as a side arm.
	#Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields.		#Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields, a feat only otherwise possible with stun grenades or psionics.
	#~~With~~ Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon.		#Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon, destroying even the most powerful of aliens in little time.
			#Deals little property damage (breaks windows, fragile things), protecting relations with organizations.
			#Ready to use by the beginning of week 3 if you rush the bio topics correctly.
	#Hurts humans little and will barely penetrate disruptor armor, so is quite safe if your agent is mind controlled or brainsucked, and little danger from accidental friendly fire.		#Hurts humans little and will barely penetrate disruptor armor, so is quite safe if your agent is mind controlled or brainsucked, and little danger from accidental friendly fire.
	#*Also means a brainsucked agent will need a lot of Toxigun shots to bring down.		#*Also means a brainsucked agent will need a lot of Toxigun shots to bring down. Depending on how shots spread across the armor, killing a disruptor armored agent takes 30 or more toxin C shots.
	~~#Available much earlier~~.		#Ammo must be manufactured, and is used up very quickly. Generally a dedicated workshop is required for continuous use.
	#Ammo must be manufactured, and ~~it uses it fast~~.		#Cost of ammo can be problematic with early game budget.
	#~~Doesn't cause property damage~~.

	=Devastator Cannon=		=Devastator Cannon=
	#High accuracy. Aimed shots with Devastator Cannons can hit reliably at longer ranges.		#High accuracy. Aimed shots with Devastator Cannons can hit reliably at longer ranges.
	~~#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.~~
	#Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.		#Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.
	#*Psionics can be used to ~~remove shields for follow up with Devastator Cannons~~.		#Infinite recharging ammo.
			#Easy to equip whole squad once unlocked.
			#Can break through cover. Can break through walls. Can tunnel ambush paths inside alien vessels. Can also destroy alien building objectives if you're short on Vortex Mines.
	#Requires capturing one to research.		#Requires capturing one to research.
	#~~Infinite recharging ammo~~.		#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.
	#~~Can break through cover~~. ~~Can also be used~~ to ~~break through walls. Can also destroy alien building objectives if you're short on Vortex Mines~~.		#Destroys and is slowed down by shields, leaving none for capture. You must use psionics or stun grenades to remove shields.


	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Binkyuk: /* Toxigun */

2012-12-14T13:46:16Z

Toxigun

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	#Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields.		#Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields.
	#With Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon.		#With Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon.
	#Hurts humans little and will barely penetrate disruptor armor, so is quite safe if your agent is mind controlled or brainsucked.		#Hurts humans little and will barely penetrate disruptor armor, so is quite safe if your agent is mind controlled or brainsucked, and little danger from accidental friendly fire.
	#*Also means a brainsucked agent will need a lot of Toxigun shots to bring down.		#*Also means a brainsucked agent will need a lot of Toxigun shots to bring down.
	#Available much earlier.		#Available much earlier.

Binkyuk: /* Devastator Cannon */

2012-12-14T13:45:13Z

Devastator Cannon

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	#Requires capturing one to research.		#Requires capturing one to research.
	#Infinite recharging ammo.		#Infinite recharging ammo.
	#Can break through cover. Can also be used to break through walls.		#Can break through cover. Can also be used to break through walls. Can also destroy alien building objectives if you're short on Vortex Mines.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Binkyuk: /* Toxigun */

2012-12-13T18:21:28Z

Toxigun

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	=Toxigun=		=Toxigun=
	#High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. Means toxiguns can react quickly to charging enemies and mow down groups of weak aliens.		#High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. Means toxiguns can react quickly to charging enemies and mow down groups of weak aliens. Also means Toxiguns can do more damage in a shorter time if the target is close enough that accuracy isn't a factor.
	#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.		#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.
	#Small and light. Fits in the belt or knee slots.		#Small and light. Fits in the belt or knee slots.

Binkyuk: /* Devastator Cannon */

2012-12-13T18:17:27Z

Devastator Cannon

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	#Requires capturing one to research.		#Requires capturing one to research.
	#Infinite recharging ammo.		#Infinite recharging ammo.
	#~~Missed shots will still destroy~~ cover. Can also be used to break through walls.		#Can break through cover. Can also be used to break through walls.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Binkyuk: /* Devastator Cannon */

2012-12-13T18:14:48Z

Devastator Cannon

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	#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.		#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.
	#Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.		#Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.
	#*Psionics can be used to remove shields ~~from shielded enemies~~ for follow up with Devastator Cannons.		#*Psionics can be used to remove shields for follow up with Devastator Cannons.
	#Requires capturing one to research.		#Requires capturing one to research.
	#Infinite recharging ammo.		#Infinite recharging ammo.

Binkyuk at 18:12, 13 December 2012

2012-12-13T18:12:28Z

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	#High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. Means toxiguns can react quickly to charging enemies and mow down groups of weak aliens.		#High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. Means toxiguns can react quickly to charging enemies and mow down groups of weak aliens.
	#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.		#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.
	#Small. Fits in the belt or knee slots.		#Small and light. Fits in the belt or knee slots.
	#Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields.		#Ignores shields. This means Toxiguns effectively do colossal damage to shielded aliens. Also allows capturing intact shields.
	#With Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon.		#With Toxin C base damage is higher than the Devastator Cannon.
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	=Devastator Cannon=		=Devastator Cannon=
	#High accuracy. Aimed shots with Devastator Cannons can hit reliably at longer ranges.		#High accuracy. Aimed shots with Devastator Cannons can hit reliably at longer ranges.
	#Bulky and heavy. ~~Impossible~~ to carry as a ~~sidearm~~.		#Bulky and heavy. Impractical to carry as a secondary weapon.
	#Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.		#Highly effective against unshielded humans and aliens.
	#*Psionics can be used to remove shields from shielded enemies for follow up with Devastator Cannons.		#*Psionics can be used to remove shields from shielded enemies for follow up with Devastator Cannons.

Binkyuk: /* Toxigun */

2012-12-13T16:06:02Z

Toxigun

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	=Toxigun=		=Toxigun=
	#High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. ~~Also means~~ toxiguns can react to charging enemies ~~fast~~.		#High rate of fire. Can fire as fast with aimed shot as Devastator Cannons do with auto shot. Means toxiguns can react quickly to charging enemies and mow down groups of weak aliens.
	#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.		#Can dual wield with no loss of accuracy.
	#Small. Fits in the belt or knee slots.		#Small. Fits in the belt or knee slots.