Projectile Weapon

For a list of projectile weapons, see: Projectile Weapons.

A projectile weapon is any weapon that utilizes solid projectiles such as bullets, shells, flechettes, spikes, or missiles.

Overview
Though they are the oldest ranged weapons still in use, projectile weapons remain a staple across the galaxy, seeing use even in some ancient societies. Their success can be attributed to their ruggedness, low costs, and versatility thanks primarily to their ability to use a wide variety of munitions.

Ballistic Weapon
Main page: Ballistic Weapon

Ballistic weapons chemical propulsion to propel bullets, shotshells, shells, or micro-missiles. They are generally effective against most targets but are weaker than their specialized counterparts.

Needle Gun
Main page: Needle Gun

Needle guns use razor-sharp flechettes, explosive darts, or Marganite crystals against lightly-armored targets.

Railgun
Main page: Railgun

Railguns use magnetic rails to propel projectiles at hypersonic speeds. They boast both long range and incredible firepower, but are similar to energy weapons in that they need to cool between each shot, substantially limited their rate of fire.

Coilgun
Main page: Coilgun

Coilguns use electromagnetic coils instead of rails to propel projectiles. Though not quite as powerful as a railgun, coilguns are lighter and possess a higher rate of fire, making them fit for use as standard infantry weapons.