| Supernova |
| Plymouth Supernova
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| Common Metals Cost | very high | Rare Metals Cost | very low |
| Area of Effect | very large | Range | NA |
| Rate of Fire | NA | Concussion Damage | very high |
| Penetration Damage | very high |
In addition to the smaller Starflare, Plymouth has also developed the much more powerful Supernova self-destruct turret. The Supernova employs a cluster bomb approach to deliver massive damage over a wide, but strictly controlled, area. A central charge delivers damage close to the turret and distributes a ring of secondary shaped charges that explode a fraction of a second later to devastating effect. A well-placed Supernova is capable of destroying an entire column of enemy units, or taking out numerous structures.
Operational Notes: The Supernova is a more powerful version of the Starflare. It is a self-destruct weapon; the combat chassis or Guard Post carrying it is destroyed when the weapon is fired. NOTE: This weapon is available only to Plymouth.