Strategic Orbital Linear Gun

Weapon Information

 * Purpose: Heavy Artillery Support
 * Manufacturer(s): Osean Federation
 * Date Started: Unknown date in 1995
 * Date Completed: October 21st, 2009
 * Date Destroyed: December 31st, 2010 (OPERATION ARCADIA)

Armaments

 * Long Range Orbital Linear Gun
 * Firing Range: 3000+ Miles
 * Energy Source: Multiple Solar Panels, one heavy output energy generator

History
The Strategical Orbital Linear Gun (SOLG, for short) was originally conceptualized by Osea and Yuktobania. The scientists from each side were called in by the Allied Countries during the middle of the Belkan War as Belka began to take rash actions, the Allies wanted a way to end the War as quickly as possible. After seeing the power of the Excalibur, made by Belka; the Osean Head Officials decided that a similar weapon would be a wise choice.

The initial idea called for a large platform which would support a new weapons technology, known as a Linear Gun. The initial design however, had many technically obstacles to overcome. Cooling and firing the weapon as efficiently as the Excalibur was out of the Osean Military's capabilities and since their Linear Gun was not the same as the Belkan Chemical Laser technology, so it could not be bounced off of mirrors or other reflective equipment.

The SOLG was going to be scrapped before it even started, until it was decided that the best platform for the SOLG was in space. As it was (obviously) weightless in space, and coolant was extremely plentiful due to the air vacuum. Its orbit would allow it to strike anywhere.

Construction began secretly. The initial parts were sent up on SSTO craft from the Mass Driver, a Space Center located in Western Osea with a Space Catapult capable of launching ships into space with minimal fuel usage.

However, by the time it was 70%+ complete, the Belkan War had finally ended, thus it became useless.

It was not until the year 2010 that the SOLG was completed. However, it was not completed by any Osean, Yuktobanian or other allied country at the time. It was secretly completed by Belkan Operatives during the midst of the Circum-Pacific War. When the Belkan Operatives were discovered to be operating within each country and a combined Osean and Yuktobanian Force attacked them, they activated the SOLG and began bombarding the advancing forces.

However, it's main control panel was destroyed and it became inactive. The SOLG then went on a pre-programmed course, which would take it on a crash course with Oured, the Osean Capital City.

The SOLG was engaged and destroyed by the legendary Ghosts of Razgriz, leaving Belka empty handed for their revenge of their loss in the Belkan War. The Ace Squadrons, Ofnir Squadron and Grabacr Squadron were shot down and they would never be seen again.

The Normal way
There are four main power generators on the SOLG, which is protected by a rotating accelerator. The only way to destroy it is to time your attacks so that the missiles fly past the accelerators and into the target. Fire a volley of missiles and spray gun rounds at the SOLG, damaging it. Repeat the method until SOLG is destroyed. The missles will destroy panels and damage the SOLG, as the gun will also damage the SOLG, but without losing ammo. (Depends on difficulty)

The Gunning way
Fly up close the SOLG's "barrel", and let loose with everything your gun has. This will knock off the solar panels, and even the arms. However, watch closely, as the aircraft will drift close to the SOLG, and the pieces that you shoot off will fly back towards you. Eventually, the generator will be exposed, but you should not have anything in your path, just lock on, and fire away. This method takes a while to perform, and will likely use up most, if not all the ammo in the gun. So it's best not to waste ammo when engaging the Fighters coming your way to prevent the SOLG's destruction.

The Internal way
Dedicated players have found a second way of destroying the SOLG. It is faster, but dangerous as you have a high percentage of crashing. Fly behind the SOLG and locate the main beam (X-29A may be the best in this method). Slowly align your plane with the beam and fly into the SOLG via a small hole in the back. Fly for awhile, avoiding slamming into the walls of the SOLG. You should come upon a block in the SOLG, which appears to be the main generator, as concealed inside the SOLG. It can be destroyed with the gun. After that, fly out of the SOLG.

ADF-01 Falken
This method of destroying the SOLG is easy and quick, but the SOLG may drag the Falken on its panels if the player does not adjust the altitude. Get within range of the SOLG, then use the TLS (Tactical Laser System) and move the Falken different directions to damage and destroy the S.O.L.G. This can be done as soon as the SOLG appears, and if at a long enough range, one doesn't even have to get close to it.