Ion Cannon

"The ion cannon is targeting us! Get out of its range!"

- Moose

Ion Cannons are the deadliest weapons in the entire game, capable of destroying a ship of any size in just one shot. The player will encounter ion cannons three times through the game. The first ion cannon is located at the base of the abandoned Ft. Vanguard and can easily be taken out by a single Jackhammer missile.

The second ion cannon is the Dark Reign, which is much larger and has a greater range than the previous one. If it targets you, you must afterburner out of its range before it can destroy your ship. Listen to Moose's warnings so that you have time to fly out of harms way.

The third ion cannon is in the final mission of the game, located at the base of the massive Borodin outpost. This is the largest and most powerful ion cannon of all, and has an infinite range. The only way to survive is by flying the Shroud and cloaking whenever the cannon locks on you.