Anti Craft Laser

"Effective anti-craft defence system. Automatic targeting & firing when powered."

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Statistics

Ship Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Number Available	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	2	2	2

Icon	Abbreviation	Size	Power Consumption	Stat Enhancement	AI Category
	AA	2x2	0-2	Weapon	AntiCraft

Volley	Craft Damage	Projectile Speed	Range
1	1.5	Instant	1,000 Pixels

Level	Reload Time	Upgrade		Ship Level Required
Level	Reload Time	Cost	Time	Ship Level Required
1	1.25s	50K	4h	5
2	1.2s	120K	16h	6
3	1.15s	250K	2d	7
4	1.1s	600K	3d	8
5	1.05s	1.2M	1w 1d	9
6	1.0s	1.8M	1w 2d	10
7	0.95s	2M	1w 3d	10

Summary

The Anti Craft Laser (AA) is a 2x2 defense room unlocked at level five. It's the only room available to players that can shoot and destroy enemy Crafts launched from the Hangar. As a result, it's also a massive target for Hangar users.

Usage

In Combat

The AA is a very high risk, high reward room. An AA by itself cannot defend against experienced Hangar users, and its 2 maximum power would just make it an easy target for hull damage. Thus, 4+ Armor is a necessity for the AA. Despite the risks, the AA is still the best counter to the Hangar.

When To Use

The AA should never be used by itself. It's too easily disabled and then focused fired for it to be worthwhile. Thus, players recommend waiting until level 8 where two AAs are available. With 2 AAs, even if one is EMP'd, the other one can continue to attack the swarming enemy Craft.

AI

Below is an AI command that automatically depowers the Anti Craft Laser when there are no enemy Crafts launched.

Enemy Has Active Craft -> Increase Power By 1

None -> Set Zero Power

Crew Interactions

The Anti Craft Laser is buffed with the Weapon stat on Crew. The reload reduction formula applied when the Anti Craft Laser is buffed can be found here.