//If you're new to USC, you might want to check out the [[step_by_step_tutorial|Step-by-Step Tutorial]], too!//

====== Weapons ======

| [[#Weapons|WEAPONS]] | [[#Ammunition|AMMUNITION]] | [[#Targeting modes|TARGETING MODES]] |

**Click on the name for detailed information!**

^ [[katana|Katana]] ^ [[chainsaw|Combat chainsaw]] ^ [[pistol|Self-defense pistol]] ^
|  {{:katana-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:chainsaw-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:pistol-150x80.png?200|}} |

^ [[biggun|Bulleteer]] ^ [[assault|Assault rifle]] ^ [[shotgun|Shotgun]] ^
| {{:biggun-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:assault-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:shotgun-150x80.png?200|}} |

^ [[sniper|Sniper rifle]] ^ [[combatrifle|Combat rifle]] ^ [[energyrifle|Energy rifle]] ^
| {{:sniper-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:combatrifle-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:energyrifle-150x80.png?200|}} |

^ [[minigun|Minigun]] ^ [[grenadeer|Flak cannon]] ^ [[plasmapistol|Plasma pistol]] ^
| {{:minigun-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:grenadeer-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:plasmapistol-150x80.png?200|}} |

^ [[laserscorcher|Laser scorcher]] ^ [[flamethrower|Flame thrower]] ^ [[nuker|Nuclear hand cannon]] ^
| {{:laserscorcher-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:flamethrower-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:nuker-150x80.png?200|}} |

^ [[feline|Energy blade]] ^ [[chargepistol|Lightning gun]] ^ [[biorifle|Bio-rifle]] ^
| {{:feline-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:chargepistol-150x80.png?200|}} | {{:biorifle-150x80.png?200|}} |

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====== Ammunition ======

**Click on the name for detailed information!**

^ [[clips_std|.44 super]] ^ [[bolts_MKI|High calibre bolts]] ^ [[rounds_std|.223]] ^
| {{:clips_std.png?100|}} | {{:bolts_mki.png?100|}} | {{:rounds_std.png?100|}} |

^ [[slugs_std|12 gauge]] ^ [[minigun_std|7.62 mm]] ^ [[flak_AP|M-4X grenade]] ^
| {{:slugs_std.png?100|}} | {{:minigun_std.png?100|}} | {{:flak_ap.png?100|}} |

^ [[power_charge|Energy Charge]] ^ [[plasma_charge|Plasma Charge]] ^ [[laser_core_AP|Laser Core]] ^
| {{:power_charge.png?100|}} | {{:plasma_charge.png?100|}} | {{:laser_core_ap.png?100|}} |

^ [[kerosene|Kerosene]] ^ [[nuke|Nuclear bolt]] ^
| {{:kerosene.png?100|}} | {{:nuke.png?100|}} |

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====== Targeting modes ======

In USC, each attack/fire mode has a property called //targeting mode//. Because the game is basically played on a board of square grids, determining the line of sight/fire can be done in different ways, plus some weapons obviously have even more special abilities. There are //five// distinct targeting modes that give further variety to strategic choices when speaking of weapons. Please kindly note that USC is basically a strategic board game, thus some rules are simply //not "realistic"//, but serve gameplay balance/strategic purposes!

On the figures -- //green//: line of fire; //red//: valid target; //blue//: blocked line of fire; //white//: no line of fire.

===== Star =====

{{:tm_star.png?400|}}

Star is the most simple and common targeting mode. It means a //flat line of fire in all 8 main directions// (hence it's called "star"). Any other grid is not targetable; you will have to move to get such a target in line. The line of fire is blocked by any unit or object.

===== Sweep =====

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Mainly used by weapons with a "scatter-fire" mechanism, sweep targeting mode spreads in the //straight directions 3-grids wide//, enabling the wielder to attack even from behind an obstacle. Firing from //proximal distance// grants //+0.5 Damage Factor//, but negates any area effect.

===== Arc =====

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"Arc" stands for the elevation of trajectory that only a few weapons use, namely the Flak cannon for its grenades and the Self-defense pistol for flares*. Projectiles fired this way can land at any location that is not blocked out by an //object// (see fig.). Can't be used at a proximal distance.
* The Flame thrower also uses "Arc" targeting, fire being ethereal and able to pass through units.

===== Free =====

{{:tm_free.png?400|}}

This is the most advanced non-arc targeting mode. All grids that are not blocked out by a //unit// or an //object// are valid targets, including those at a proximal distance (by default), as far as they're in effective range. Not having to move into a firing position may save a lot of APs.

===== Pass (Passthrough) =====

{{:tm_pass.png?400|}}

Basically a "Star", Passthrough is a special targeting mode where the line of fire is not blocked by //units//, and any unit that is in the way until the target gets damaged. Used by the Laser scorcher (for "line blast") and the Flame thrower (for "line ignite") only.

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