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The Magnetic Accelerator Cannon or MAC gun is the standard main weapon of all [[UNSC]] cruisers, destroyers and frigates | The Magnetic Accelerator Cannon or MAC gun is the standard main weapon of all [[UNSC]] cruisers, destroyers and frigates | ||
The MAC is a linear acceleration system, comprised of several superconducting coils. When fully charged, the system can accelerate a massive ferric-tungsten (or depleted uranium) projectile to a considerable fraction of the speed of light. The damage inflicted is tremendous, but a major drawback is that the MAC guns requires massive amounts of energy. The accelerating coils are powered by capacitors, which requires a significant time to recharge after firing. This technology is much like the magnetic coils the Covenant use to control plasma | The MAC is a linear acceleration system, comprised of several superconducting coils. When fully charged, the system can accelerate a massive ferric-tungsten (or depleted uranium) projectile to a considerable fraction of the speed of light. The damage inflicted is tremendous, but a major drawback is that the MAC guns requires massive amounts of energy. The accelerating coils are powered by capacitors, which requires a significant time to recharge after firing. This technology is much like the magnetic coils the Covenant use to control plasma | ||