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The EMP Cannon is unique in that when it is employed, it leaves more of the UFO intact. When assaulting a UFO that has been downed by an EMP cannon versus other weapons, you will find more intact components, but also more Aliens. This could be a boon in the late game as you try and level your Psionic soldiers once you've gotten enough Satellite Coverage that Abduction missions no longer happen, as a few extra Aliens to mow down gives you more experience. Besides that, the EMP Cannon will quickly dice enemy UFOs with few questions asked. The short range may present a problem on the approach, and if you want to use an EMP Cannon on a Battleship or other large UFO (Abductors, Supply Barges), you should only send the EMP Cannon on a Firestorm, as regular Interceptors will be mulched before they can do any real damage. | The EMP Cannon is unique in that when it is employed, it leaves more of the UFO intact. When assaulting a UFO that has been downed by an EMP cannon versus other weapons, you will find more intact components, but also more Aliens. This could be a boon in the late game as you try and level your Psionic soldiers once you've gotten enough Satellite Coverage that Abduction missions no longer happen, as a few extra Aliens to mow down gives you more experience. Besides that, the EMP Cannon will quickly dice enemy UFOs with few questions asked. The short range may present a problem on the approach, and if you want to use an EMP Cannon on a Battleship or other large UFO (Abductors, Supply Barges), you should only send the EMP Cannon on a Firestorm, as regular Interceptors will be mulched before they can do any real damage. | ||
The EMP Cannon research requires you to first research New Fighter Tech. | The EMP Cannon research requires you to first research New Fighter Tech. | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 25 April 2013
| Research Required | {{{requires}}} |
| Base Costs | {{{costs}}} |
| Hit Chance | 100% |
| Range | Short |
| Firing Time | Medium |
| Damage | High |
| Armor Penetration | High |
The EMP Cannon is unique in that when it is employed, it leaves more of the UFO intact. When assaulting a UFO that has been downed by an EMP cannon versus other weapons, you will find more intact components, but also more Aliens. This could be a boon in the late game as you try and level your Psionic soldiers once you've gotten enough Satellite Coverage that Abduction missions no longer happen, as a few extra Aliens to mow down gives you more experience. Besides that, the EMP Cannon will quickly dice enemy UFOs with few questions asked. The short range may present a problem on the approach, and if you want to use an EMP Cannon on a Battleship or other large UFO (Abductors, Supply Barges), you should only send the EMP Cannon on a Firestorm, as regular Interceptors will be mulched before they can do any real damage.
The EMP Cannon research requires you to first research New Fighter Tech.
 XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012): Hangar/Air Combat | |
| Craft: | Interceptor • Firestorm • Skyranger |
| Weapons: | Avalanche Missiles • Phoenix Cannon • Laser Cannon • Plasma Cannon • EMP Cannon • Fusion Lance |
| Support Modules: | Defense Matrix • UFO Tracking • Uplink Targeting |