| Microwave |
| Plymouth Microwave
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| Common Metals Cost | medium | Rare Metals Cost | none |
| Area of Effect | very small | Range | short |
| Rate of Fire | very high | Concussion Damage | low |
| Penetration Damage | low |
The Plymouth Microwave weapon is derived from technology originally used for broadcast power generation. A further study of the methods used revealed that it should be possible to produce a much more powerful and directed beam of coherent microwave radiation. The Microwave weapon creates electrical induction in metal objects, and heats organics and other water-containing structures such as cool-fusion systems.
Operational Notes: The Microwave is a beam weapon similar to the Laser. It is the first weapon Plymouth develops. NOTE: This weapon is available only to Plymouth.