| The following information has not been confirmed by Volition and is therefore not canon for the FreeSpace universe. |
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Description
Blue Planet Tech Room Description
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| The SCWS-3 Scalpel Disruptor |
The SCWS-3 Scalpel is the third member of the Shekar-Johnson product line purpose-built for the Federation navy. A subsystem disruptor designed for customs duty, the Scalpel is an ion pathshock weapon that delivers powerful current down a plasma stream, compromising even Faraday-caged systems. Good range allows the user to engage enemy turrets from a relatively safe distance, but the Scalpel cannot outrange Alliance anti-fighter beam weapons. It performs respectably against shields, and some pilots even use it as a dogfight weapon. At one point during the Isolation, the Scalpel was the standard-issue weapon on Federation fighters, but the outbreak of the recent conflict ended this policy.
Performance
Statistics
| Range | 935 m | |
| Rate of Fire | 2.86 shots per second | |
| Velocity | 850 ms-1 | |
| Base Damage | 40 | |
| Armor Damage | 0.0x | 0 |
| Shield Damage | 0.5x | 20 |
| Subsystem Damage | 1.0x | 40 |
Notes
Veteran Comments
With a slight buff to shield damage this weapon could make a good combination shield breaker and subsystem disruptor, which could increase its utility. Something to consider for future patches.