M24 Paladin

The M24 Paladin entered service near the end of Phase I and was specifically designed to be used on the Babylon destroyer.

Its powerful 65mm cannon loaded with DUTA, high-explosvie shells are able to melt almost any armor known to men and can rip a ship to pieces if the angle is right. Due its power however and the heat that builds up inside the weapon, it has to flashcool it barrels after every volley, leading to extended reloading time.

However since it was meant as a companion-weapon to the M73-Kinslayers the Babylon mounts, its not a big problem. It is usually fired after the enemy FRSs have been broken, to melt the armor protecting the enemy ship.

Mounting

It requires a special mount, that can only be found on the Babylon.

Ammunition

It uses 65mm DUTA, high-explosive rounds.

Aiming

The R-AI on boad the Babylon usually controls these mighty turrets, but they can be controlled manually.

Firing

It is fired via an electircal impulse given by the fire-control-center on board a ship.