Sword of the Stars/Weapons

Weapon types

 * Ballistic weapons rely on a direct kinetic impact to inflict damage or knock back. They can be deflected by armor.
 * Beams are large continuous-fire weapons; their damage is spread across it's firing time, and are not affected by reflective armor.
 * Lasers are small energy weapons, which ricochet off reflective armor.

Medium Mount
Medium mounts may instead contain 2 small weapons.

Large Mount
Large mounts may instead contain 2 medium weapons or 1 small weapon.

Projectors
Projectors

Mines
Minelayers can drop mines in combat, which detonate when enemy ships pass. In addition, minelayers can clear enemy minefields as well. Each deployment releases 2 mines.