Projectile Weapon

A Projectile weapon is any weapon that utilizes a solid or semi-solid projectile, such as a bullet.

While they can also be considered projectile weapons, missiles, grenades, and other such devices are exempt from this page.

Overview
Though they are some of the oldest weapon designs still in use save for melee weapons, projectile weapons have remained a staple in most modern armies. Even some ancient societies, such as the Gronian Imperium and the older Naelkva, have made use of a wide variety of projectile weapons. Their success can be attributed to their generally simplistic design, which makes them easier for soldiers to clean and maintain on the field, as well as their sheer versatility, which comes from their ability to utilize a wide array of ammunition types.

Ballistic Firearm
Main page: Ballistic Firearm

Ballistic firearms are a varied group of weapons which fire bullets, shells, or micro-missiles.

Needle Gun
Main page: Needle Gun

Needle guns fire razor sharp flechettes or explosive darts which are effective against soft targets.

Railgun
Main page: Railgun

Railguns consist of two magnetized rails which propel a projectile at supersonic speed. Though best suited as long-range weapons, close-to-medium range railguns do exist in some armies and typically fulfill a supporting role. They are somewhat of an exception among projectile weapons in that they possess an electrical power source and heat sinks, making them somewhat similar to energy weapons.

Coilgun
Main page: Coilgun

Coilguns are similar to railguns except that they use electromagnetic coils rather than magnetized rails to propel the projectile.