Hell Astche

The Hell Astche is a superweapon created by the Empire.

Overview
The Hell Astche is a massive laser cannon built into the ocean to guard a strait. It has four massive oceanic oil drilling platforms acting as supports to hold up the cannon due to its mast being far thinner than the gun itself. The platforms actual purpose is to protect the mast from artillery fire.

The gun itself is a massive solar laser cannon using solar energy harvested through the use of 200 floating solar panels to quickly super charge the gun. The gun rests on its mast with is emitter fins folded in. When about fire, the mast extends and the gun takes aim at the player ship. When charging the gun locks in place before firing in a swiping arc into the water. Avoiding is rather easy given a fast ship is used.

The 4 oil platform act as seperate targets and defenses blocking the hit area for the gun. Damaging these cause a hydraulic mounting cable to break. When fully destroyed the platform top will collapse and fall into the ocean leaving the support standing. Destroying all 4 deprives the cannon of its defenses. Making the fight much easier for a player.

Strategy
Keep you focus on the cannon as much as possible to avoid getting hit by the laser. A very fast ship with a very good bow thruster system will allow great maneuverability when gun fires. Quickly destroy the platform to elimate its defenses. Avoid far distance from the gun as it seems to hit much easier at long range. Sail towards the gun when it fires as it can only fire in a short arc. Don't bother attacking the floating solar panels as they are quickly replaced. When the cannon has no more protection, simply unload your artillery on it. Playthrough 2 gives the cannon naval support. Destroy them as quick as possible.