Point Defence Cannons (PDCs)
PDCs are coming to A-Spec First Assault. You can rely on fast and nimble ships to outmaneuver missiles or equip PDCs to provide defence within a limited area of the ship.
Ships are fitted with turreted weaponry. Some of these turrets can be used as Point Defence Cannons that attempt to shoot down incoming missiles.
There are 3 operational modes the PDCs can be configured to:
- Off - PDC-capable turrets will ignore incoming missiles and fall back on the turret's orders.
- Strict - PDC-capable turrets will only target shoot-down incoming missiles. Turret orders will be ignored.
- Relaxed - PDC-capable turrets will follow turret orders but prioritize incoming missiles.
Separate from PDC operation modes, turret orders dictate target priorities for hostile ships. Turret orders are useful in focusing firepower on a single target or spreading firepower across multiple targets. Ship operators should familiarise themselves with both modes, especially when equipping PDC-capable turrets for efficient operation and ship protection.
The more PDC-capable turrets installed (or even bigger ones) the greater the protection from missile threats.
Avdiivka interceptor corvette with firing PDC's
Donetsk medium corvette with multiple firing PDC's
