Vulcan Cannon

This weapon rapidly fires explosive-tipped shells. ---Descent Manual description

The Vulcan Cannon is the second primary weapon in Descent and Descent II. Unlike other primary weapons, it does not get its firepower from the ship's energy core, but using it's own type of ammunition in the form of Vulcan Rounds. The player can have a maximum of 10,000 rounds. Also unique is that the weapon does a hitscan attack fired centrally from the ship. Weak robots are quickly shredded, while stronger robots have their armor worn down. The weapon does go through its ammo pretty quickly and must be used sparingly. The weapon also serves as a last resort attack if the ship's energy is drained. Because of the hitscan attack, the cannon can fire its rounds at long distance making it ideal for sniping robots, before they have a chance to move out of your line of sight.