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 '''Rapid Fire (RF)''' is a combat modifier between unit types. The catalog value (for example '''×5''') is how many '''shots''' one shooter expects against that target type in a round — OGame-style — not a free damage multiplier and not unlimited splash kills.
-RF is capped at '''20''' in combat calculations. Carrier screens can soften effective RF (see below).
+RF is capped at '''40''' in combat calculations (so capital anti-fodder values in the '''×30–×40''' band are not clipped). Carrier screens can soften effective RF (see below).
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 '''Takeaway:''' Capitals shred swarms through '''many shots''', not by splashing one mega-hit across the whole blob.
 === Quick comparison table ===
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 * High RF into a type you '''can''' kill (or finish with the extra shots) → that line melts fast.
 * High RF into a type your gun '''cannot''' break → mostly wasted catalog text; raise firepower or pick a better counter.
 * Mixing endless cargo/probes in front of capitals does '''not''' give capitals free multi-kill budgets.
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 == Practical tips ==
-* Bring Carriers when you expect RF-heavy enemy fleets (Battlecruisers, Destroyers, etc. into your light lines).
+* Bring Carriers when you expect RF-heavy enemy fleets (Battlecruisers, Titans, Colossi, Destroyers, etc. into your light lines).
 * Do not rely on cargo/probes to “soak” RF kill budgets for your capitals.
 * Check each ship or defense page’s rapid-fire list when theorycrafting counters — and ask “can this gun actually kill that hull in one shot (or two with RF)?”
 * Soft defense spam still needs enough '''shots that land after shields'''; RF on turrets only helps if the damage reaches hull. Colony ships and turrets share '''one''' attacker [[Damage and Shields|shield pool]] each round (not two separate absorbs).

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	Probe ×10 ~~Light Interceptor~~ ×2 ~~Light~~ Fighter ×2		Probe ×10 Kamikaze ×2 Fighter ×2

	If 50 ~~Light Interceptors~~ attack:		If 50 Kamikaze attack:

	Each turret can potentially eliminate multiple interceptors in a single round.		Each turret can potentially eliminate multiple interceptors in a single round.

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	= 🔥 Rapid Fire =		= Rapid Fire =
	'''Rapid Fire''' allows a ship or defense structure to attack multiple targets in a single combat round.		'''Rapid Fire''' allows a ship or defense structure to attack multiple targets in a single combat round.

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	== 🧠 Core Concept ==		== Core Concept ==
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	== ⚔ How It Works In Battle ==		== How It Works In Battle ==
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	== 📊 Example 1 — No Rapid Fire ==		== Example 1 — No Rapid Fire ==
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	== 🚀 Example 2 — With Rapid Fire ==		== Example 2 — With Rapid Fire ==
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	== 🛡 Defense Example ==		== Defense Example ==
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	== 📈 Why Rapid Fire Matters ==		== Why Rapid Fire Matters ==
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	== ⚖ Important Clarifications ==		== Important Clarifications ==

	* Rapid Fire only applies to specific target types.		* Rapid Fire only applies to specific target types.
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	== 🧩 Strategic Implications ==		== Strategic Implications ==
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	== 🔍 Related Systems ==		== Related Systems ==

	* [[Targeting and Priority]]		* [[Targeting and Priority]]

Admin: Created page with " = 🔥 Rapid Fire = '''Rapid Fire''' allows a ship or defense structure to attack multiple targets in a single combat round. Instead of firing once per round, a unit with Rapid Fire may continue attacking additional targets of a specific type. Rapid Fire only applies against the unit types explicitly listed in its profile. ---- == 🧠 Core Concept == If a ship has: Rocket Turret → Probe ×10 It means: * When targeting a Probe, * It may continue firing again aft..."

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Created page with " = 🔥 Rapid Fire = '''Rapid Fire''' allows a ship or defense structure to attack multiple targets in a single combat round. Instead of firing once per round, a unit with Rapid Fire may continue attacking additional targets of a specific type. Rapid Fire only applies against the unit types explicitly listed in its profile. ---- == 🧠 Core Concept == If a ship has: Rocket Turret → Probe ×10 It means: * When targeting a Probe, * It may continue firing again aft..."

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= 🔥 Rapid Fire =
'''Rapid Fire''' allows a ship or defense structure to attack multiple targets in a single combat round.

Instead of firing once per round, a unit with Rapid Fire may continue attacking additional targets of a specific type.

Rapid Fire only applies against the unit types explicitly listed in its profile.
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== 🧠 Core Concept ==
If a ship has:

Rocket Turret → Probe ×10

It means:

* When targeting a Probe,
* It may continue firing again after destroying one,
* Up to the listed multiplier limit.

Rapid Fire does NOT multiply damage. It multiplies attack opportunities.
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== ⚔ How It Works In Battle ==
Each combat round:

1. A unit selects a valid target. 2. It deals its normal attack damage. 3. If the target is destroyed and Rapid Fire applies,
it may immediately attack another valid target.
4. This continues until:
* No valid targets remain, OR
* The Rapid Fire chain ends.
Then the unit’s turn ends for that round.
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== 📊 Example 1 — No Rapid Fire ==
Scenario:

1 Fighter (700 attack) vs 10 Probes (200 HP + 15 shield each)

Without Rapid Fire:

* Fighter attacks once per round
* It destroys 1–2 probes per round
* Battle lasts multiple rounds

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== 🚀 Example 2 — With Rapid Fire ==
Fighter has:

Probe ×5 Rapid Fire

Now:

Round 1:

Attack 1 → Probe destroyed Rapid Fire triggers Attack 2 → Probe destroyed Rapid Fire triggers Attack 3 → Probe destroyed Attack 4 → Probe destroyed Attack 5 → Probe destroyed

Up to 5 attack cycles in one round.

Result:

Most or all probes destroyed in a single round.

Same attack value. Different outcome.
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== 🛡 Defense Example ==
Rocket Turret has:

Probe ×10 Light Interceptor ×2 Light Fighter ×2

If 50 Light Interceptors attack:

Each turret can potentially eliminate multiple interceptors in a single round.

This makes swarm-only strategies risky.
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== 📈 Why Rapid Fire Matters ==
Rapid Fire:

* Punishes mono-fleet compositions
* Encourages mixed fleets
* Makes counter-building viable
* Defines meta strategies

Example:

Heavy Laser → Cruiser ×3 If opponent brings only Cruisers, Heavy Lasers gain exponential defensive value.
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== ⚖ Important Clarifications ==

* Rapid Fire only applies to specific target types.
* It does not increase base damage.
* It does not bypass shields.
* It only triggers if the target is destroyed.
* It resets each combat round.

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== 🧩 Strategic Implications ==
Early Game:

* Rocket Turrets counter Probe spam.
* Flak Cannons counter interceptor swarms.

Mid Game:

* Destroyers counter shield-heavy fleets.
* Railgun Towers punish tank-heavy compositions.

Late Game:

* Prism Towers counter Titans and Battlecruisers.
* Plasma Cannons dominate armored fleets.

Fleet diversity reduces Rapid Fire vulnerability.
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== 🔍 Related Systems ==

* [[Targeting and Priority]]
* [[Damage and Shields]]
* [[Fleet Formations]]
* [[Defenses]]
* [[Fleet and Ships]]