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V26 Maelstrom Turbo Laser
Maelstrom Turbo Laser
The Maelstrom is a high damage, fast firing nose cannon which tears apart enemy fighters at close range.
Costs
Cert Cost: 875 Certification Points
DC Cost: 599 Daybreak Cash
General Info
Empire: Icon VS
Can Use: Icon Scythe
Fire Rate: 857 RPM
Muzzle Velocity: 650m/s
Effective Range: Medium
Fire Modes: Automatic
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 175 before 100m
Min Damage: 112 after 200m
Damage Type: Aircraft Machine Guns
Reload Speed
Reload Speed: 1.8s
Ammunition
Magazine Size: 38
Ammunition Pool: 456
Accuracy[?]
Cone of Fire: 0.5
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

V26 Maelstrom Turbo Laser API Data

Census LF API source: V26 Maelstrom Turbo Laser API Data

The V26 Maelstrom Turbo Laser is a nose cannon available to the Scythe. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The V26 Maelstrom serves as the Scythe's close-range nose cannon option. Similar to the TR M18 Rotary and NC Vortek Rotary, the Maelstrom sacrifices power at range and damage-per-magazine in exchange for raw damage-per-second, dealing the most damage of its fighter's respective nose cannon choices.

Compared to the Saron Laser Cannon, the V26 Maelstrom sacrifices 22 rounds in the magazine deals 13 less damage-per-shot at its minimum damage range which is also 100 meters closer, has a muzzle velocity 100m/s slower, and has a cone-of-fire 0.2 degrees larger. In exchange, the V26 Maelstrom fires at a substantial 125 RPM faster and deals an extra 15 damage-per-shot within the weapon's maximum damage range, as well as reloading 0.8 seconds faster.

Attachments[]

Available attachments
Optics
Zoom Optics (1.25x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 1.25x Zoom attachment.
1 Certification Points 1 Daybreak Cash
Zoom Optics (1.5x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 1.5x Zoom attachment.
50 Certification Points 39 Daybreak Cash
Zoom Optics (1.75x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 1.75x Zoom attachment.
150 Certification Points 89 Daybreak Cash
Zoom Optics (2x)
Zoom Optics
Unlocks the 2x Zoom attachment.
500 Certification Points 199 Daybreak Cash
Night Vision Optics
Night Vision Optics
Illuminates low light levels up to 1000 meters in a green monochrome display.
50 Certification Points 39 Daybreak Cash
Threat Detection Optics
Thermal Optics
Highlights vehicular threats in low light conditions up to 500 meters.
200 Certification Points 89 Daybreak Cash
Utility
Reload Speed
Magazine Size
Reload Speed 1 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
5
0.09 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 1.71 seconds
%.
150 Certification Points
Reload Speed 2 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
7
0.13 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 1.67 seconds
%.
200 Certification Points
Reload Speed 3 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
8.5
0.15 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 1.65 seconds
%.
400 Certification Points
Reload Speed 4 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
9.5
0.17 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 1.63 seconds
%.
500 Certification Points
Reload Speed 5 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by
10
0.18 seconds decrease,
Reload Speed — 1.62 seconds
%.
1000 Certification Points
Magazine Size
Reload Speed
Magazine Size 1 Adds 3 rounds to the default magazine size.
100 Certification Points
Magazine Size 2 Adds 5 rounds to the default magazine size.
200 Certification Points
Magazine Size 3 Adds 8 rounds to the default magazine size.
400 Certification Points
Magazine Size 4 Adds 10 rounds to the default magazine size.
1000 Certification Points
Ammo
Maximum Ammo Capacity
Ammo Capacity
Maximum Ammo Capacity 1 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 38 rounds.
1 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 2 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 76 rounds.
10 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 3 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 114 rounds.
30 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 4 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 152 rounds.
50 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 5 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 190 rounds.
100 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 6 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 228 rounds.
150 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 7 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 266 rounds.
200 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 8 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 304 rounds.
400 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 9 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 342 rounds.
500 Certification Points
Maximum Ammo Capacity 10 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 380 rounds.
1000 Certification Points

Effectiveness[]

Versus Infantry
Infantry Body part Shots to Kill
0-100mAfter 200m
Icon Light AssaultInfantry Head 69
Torso 6(8)9(12)
Legs 7(8)10(13)
Icon InfiltratorInfiltrator Head 69
Torso 6(7)9(11)
Legs 6(8)9(12)
Icon Heavy AssaultHeavy Assault Overshield Head 913
Torso 9(10)13(16)
Legs 10(11)15(17)
Icon MAXMAX Head 3960
Torso 39(48)60(75)
Legs 43(53)67(83)
Versus Vehicles
Vehicle Armor Facing Shots to Kill
Before 100m After 200m
Link=FlashFlash - 18 (on fire @ 14) 27 (on fire @ 22)
Composite Armor 4 - 23 (on fire @ 18) 35 (on fire @ 28)
Link=HarasserHarasser - 72 (on fire @ 58) 112 (on fire @ 90)
Composite Armor 4 - 86 (on fire @ 69) 134 (on fire @ 108)
Sunderer DiagramSunderer - 572 (on fire @ 458) 893 (on fire @ 715)
Blockade Armor 4 - 686 (on fire @ 549) 1072 (on fire @ 858)
Deployment Shield 4 - 572 (Shield 286) 893 (Shield 447)
ANT DiagramANT - 229 (on fire @ 183) 358 (on fire @ 286)
Lightning DiagramLightning Front/Top 229 (on fire @ 183) 358 (on fire @ 286)
Side 199 (on fire @ 160) 311 (on fire @ 249)
Rear 153 (on fire @ 122) 239 (on fire @ 191)
Prowler DiagramProwler/
Magrider DiagramMagrider
Front/Top 286 (on fire @ 229) 447 (on fire @ 358)
Side 249 (on fire @ 199) 389 (on fire @ 311)
Rear 191 (on fire @ 153) 298 (on fire @ 239)
Chimera DiagramChimera Front/Top 315 (on fire @ 252) 492 (on fire @ 393)
Side 274 (on fire @ 219) 428 (on fire @ 342)
Rear 210 (on fire @ 168) 328 (on fire @ 262)
Vanguard DiagramVanguard Front/Top 343 (on fire @ 275) 536 (on fire @ 429)
Side 299 (on fire @ 239) 466 (on fire @ 373)
Rear 229 (on fire @ 183) 358 (on fire @ 286)
Mosquito DiagramReaver DiagramScythe DiagramESF - 35 (on fire @ 28) 54 (on fire @ 43)
Composite Armor 4 - 38 (on fire @ 31) 59 (on fire @ 48)
Valkyrie DiagramValkyrie Front/Side/Top/Rear 86 (on fire @ 69) 134 (on fire @ 108)
Bottom 172 (on fire @ 138) 268 (on fire @ 215)
Composite Armor 4 Front/Side/Top/Rear 99 (on fire @ 79) 155 (on fire @ 124)
Bottom 198 (on fire @ 158) 309 (on fire @ 247)
Dervish DiagramDervish - 80 (on fire @ 64) 125 (on fire @ 100)
Composite Armor 4 - 88 (on fire @ 71) 138 (on fire @ 110)
Liberator DiagramLiberator - 152 (on fire @ 122) 237 (on fire @ 190)
Composite Armor 4 - 167 (on fire @ 134) 260 (on fire @ 208)
Galaxy DiagramGalaxy - 400 (on fire @ 320) 625 (on fire @ 500)
Composite Armor 4 - 440 (on fire @ 352) 688 (on fire @ 550)
Bastion Fleet Carrier DiagramBastion Weak Point - 1143 (Shield 143) 1786 (Shield 224)

Ribbons and Medals[]

It is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals for using the Maelstrom Turbo Laser. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with a Maelstrom Turbo Laser. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the Maelstrom Turbo Laser.

Ribbons[]

Ribbon Icon Requirements
Maelstrom Turbo Laser Service Ribbon
ESF Vehicle Ribbon
10 kills.
Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.


Medals[]

Medal Icon Requirement Award
No Medal
Medal Empty
0 kills N/A
Copper Medal
Medal Copper
10 kills Certification Points
Silver Medal
Medal Silver
60 kills 10 Certification Points
Gold Medal
Medal Gold
160 kills 20 Certification Points
Auraxium Medal
Medal Auraxium
1,160 kills 200 Certification Points

History[]

  • Game Update Number 2
    • Added 10 rounds to the magazine of each rotary.
      • Magazine certifications reduced to 2/5/7/10
      • Ammo capacity raised
    • Projectile speed decreased slightly on all rotary cannons to help further define their role as a close range weapon.
    • The Hailstorm Turbo Laser’s 3rd and 4th tier magazine size upgrades should now give the correct amount of ammo
  • Game Update Number 13
    • New Descriptions: “The Hailstorm is a high damage, close range cannon that can unload rounds quickly. Its specialized rounds can be reloaded quickly and travel faster than standard rounds. VS use only.”
    • Fire Rate reduced from 1200 RPM to 857 RPM
    • Damage increased from 308 to 360
    • Magazine size reduced from 40 to 35
      • Amount per certification rank adjusted from 2/5/7/10 to 3/5/8/10
    • Inflicts maximum damage up to 125 meters
    • Minimum damage inflicted beyond 250 meters
    • Minimum damage is 300
    • Time required to reload increased from 1.5 seconds to 1.75 seconds
    • Projectile speed increased from 550 mps to 700 mps
    • Ammo Capacity changed from 400 to 350
      • Amount granted by certifications reduced from 40 to 35 per rank
  • Performance Update Number 2
    • Max damage decreased from 360 to 230
    • Max damage range decreased from 125 to 100
    • Min damage decreased from 300 to 167
    • Min damage range decreased from 250 to 200
    • Reload speed increased from 1.75 seconds to 1.8 seconds
    • Added a legshot multiplier of -0.1
  • July 7, 2016 Update
    • Renamed “Maelstrom Turbo Laser”
    • Projectile velocity from 700 to 650
    • Maximum damage from 230 to 255
    • Magazine size from 35 to 38
    • Ammo capacity from 350 to 456
    • Ammo provided from Ammo Capacity cert line from 35 per rank to 38 per rank
  • June 17, 2020 Update
    • Renamed Maelstrom Turbo Laser to “V26 Maelstrom Turbo Laser”
  • March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
    • The reload speed certification lines for main cannons, noseguns, ESF wing mounts, Liberator bellyguns, and Flash weapons have been standardized at 5/7/8.5/9.5/10% reload speed.

Trivia[]

  • Initially named "Hailstorm Turbo Laser", the Maelstrom was renamed due to its name conflicting with the Terran PDW-16 Hailstorm. The new name was chosen in honour of Maelstrome26, a community member responsible for the PS2Alerts website.[1].


References[]

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