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Functional as of [[Change Log|version 01.027.006]], the Gatling turret is a powerful automatic [[weapon]] which will target and fire upon the nearest [[Decoy]], moving object, or [[Meteor Storms|meteor]] within its operational range (adjustable via its control panel), and will always fire on enemy factions' ships and players in range. In [[Survival Mode]] it must be loaded with [[25x184mm NATO Ammo Container]]s to fire.
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== Overview ==
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Functional as of [[Change Log|version 01.027.006]], the Gatling turret is a powerful automatic [[weapon]] which will target and fire upon the nearest hostile block, [[Decoy]], moving object, [[Meteor Storms|meteor]], or any other specified target within its operational range (adjustable via its control panel), and will always fire on enemy factions' ships and players in range. In [[Survival Mode]] it must be loaded with [[25x184mm NATO Ammo Container]]s to fire, or if while in [[Creative Mode]] it has unlimited ammunition..
  
 
It's advisable to link the Gatling turret with connectors to the rest of the cargo system on the ship or base, as it will pull more ammunition automatically if it needs it (and is toggled to do so).
 
It's advisable to link the Gatling turret with connectors to the rest of the cargo system on the ship or base, as it will pull more ammunition automatically if it needs it (and is toggled to do so).
  
The turret take the space of a 3x3x3 cube despite its appearance. Keep this fact in mind when placing turrets near thrusters as they will be damaged.
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If you are using the Gatling turret for meteor defense, consider that meteors come from the direction of the sun. You can save a lot of ammo if you place blocks around the Gatling turret to prevent it from shooting at meteors that have already passed beyond the position to hit your base.
 
If you are using the Gatling turret for meteor defense, consider that meteors come from the direction of the sun. You can save a lot of ammo if you place blocks around the Gatling turret to prevent it from shooting at meteors that have already passed beyond the position to hit your base.
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If you lack space for this, an [[Interior Turret]] might work.
 
If you lack space for this, an [[Interior Turret]] might work.
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== Usage ==
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The turret take the space of a 3x3x3 cube despite its appearance. The turret has its own internal inventory, but they can also be connected to [[Conveyor]] blocks on the bottom to supply [[25x184mm NATO Ammo Container]]s from any connected inventory.
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The Gatling turret does minimal, but consistent damage. It is more far more powerful than an [[Interior Turret]]. but uses far more ammo per second.
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=== Manual Control ===
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Players are able to take control of any automated turret by sitting at either a [[Control Station]], [[Flight Seat]], [[Cockpit]], [[Fighter Cockpit]], or [[Passenger Seat]]. After the player can navigate in the control panel to locate the turret, and click on '''Manual'''. This will bring up the 1st-person view of the turret. The player can move, zoom, and shoot with the turret while in this mode.
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=== Control Panel ===
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== Media ==
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== Tips ==
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== Known Issues ==
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== Related Items ==
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* [[Missile Turret]]
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* [[Interior Turret]]
 
== Programming ==
 
== Programming ==
 
(IMyLargeGatlingTurret)<br>
 
(IMyLargeGatlingTurret)<br>

Revision as of 20:08, 31 July 2015


Gatling Turret Icon.png
Large Ship Icon.png
Large Ship / Station
Gatling Turret
 
Components
Required

 

 
 
8
 
 
Mass (kg):
0
 
Integrity:
0
 
Build time (seconds):
30

Overview

Functional as of version 01.027.006, the Gatling turret is a powerful automatic weapon which will target and fire upon the nearest hostile block, Decoy, moving object, meteor, or any other specified target within its operational range (adjustable via its control panel), and will always fire on enemy factions' ships and players in range. In Survival Mode it must be loaded with 25x184mm NATO Ammo Containers to fire, or if while in Creative Mode it has unlimited ammunition..

It's advisable to link the Gatling turret with connectors to the rest of the cargo system on the ship or base, as it will pull more ammunition automatically if it needs it (and is toggled to do so).


If you are using the Gatling turret for meteor defense, consider that meteors come from the direction of the sun. You can save a lot of ammo if you place blocks around the Gatling turret to prevent it from shooting at meteors that have already passed beyond the position to hit your base.

Gatling Turrets can be placed on top of a piston and extended to provide more freedom of angles during battle.

If you lack space for this, an Interior Turret might work.

Usage

The turret take the space of a 3x3x3 cube despite its appearance. The turret has its own internal inventory, but they can also be connected to Conveyor blocks on the bottom to supply 25x184mm NATO Ammo Containers from any connected inventory.

The Gatling turret does minimal, but consistent damage. It is more far more powerful than an Interior Turret. but uses far more ammo per second.

Manual Control

Players are able to take control of any automated turret by sitting at either a Control Station, Flight Seat, Cockpit, Fighter Cockpit, or Passenger Seat. After the player can navigate in the control panel to locate the turret, and click on Manual. This will bring up the 1st-person view of the turret. The player can move, zoom, and shoot with the turret while in this mode.

Control Panel

Media

Tips

Known Issues

Related Items

Programming

(IMyLargeGatlingTurret)
Actions: 34

Toggle block On/Off
Toggle block On
Toggle block Off
Shoot once
Shoot On/Off
Shoot On
Shoot Off
Increase Aiming radius
Decrease Aiming radius
Enable idle movement On/Off
Enable idle movement On
Enable idle movement Off
Target meteors On/Off
Target meteors On
Target meteors Off
Target moving objects On/Off
Target moving objects On
Target moving objects Off
Target missiles On/Off
Target missiles On
Target missiles Off
Target small ships On/Off
Target small ships On
Target small ships Off
Target large ships On/Off
Target large ships On
Target large ships Off
Target characters On/Off
Target characters On
Target characters Off
Target stations On/Off
Target stations On
Target stations Off
Use Conveyor System On/Off

Properties: 1

Range Single