AC-8 Autocannon

"'A fully-automatic cannon effective against light vehicle armor. Includes support backpack required for reloading.'"

The AC-8 Autocannon is one of the stratagems available to the player at Level 10, costing 7,000 Requisition Slips. It is highly effective against bots and can be used as an automatic Railgun with increased versatility and less potential damage and accuracy.

Stratagem Code
Players must enter the following sequence, using the default Ctrl+WASD keys or the controller D-Pad in order to call down this Stratagem during a mission:

Stats

 *  Call-in Time : 3 Seconds
 *  Uses : Unlimited
 *  Cooldown Time : 480 Seconds (8 Minutes)
 *  Ammo Capacity : 10 Shells (2 x 5 Shell clips)
 * Can change between Semi-automatic and Fully-automatic via fire mode selector.

Gameplay Tips

 * The Autocannon can be used to destroy bug holes and bot factories from a great distance, the latter can prove to be rather tricky as the wielder needs to ensure the projectile arc into the factory's exhaust instead of impacting the fairing. With a wide enough angle a shot can be banked off of the fairing into the factory, positioning is critical.
 * Despite description stating that it is light armor penetration, the Autocannon is effective against medium armor and capable of destroying "heavy" enemies if you hit their vulnerable areas (e.g. Hulk in eye).
 * The autocannon can be reloaded by the user if they have the backpack on, thus allowing it to be used in solo play or without team coordination.
 * It's advised to reload after firing around 5~9 shells (about 1/3 of the autocannon's magazine capacity) instead of waiting for the magazine to be depleted. This allows the Helldiver to reload only one half of the magazine (5 Shells) which will take less time as an empty gun will need to be charged before use. Reloading a fully depleted AC can be canceled with a dive and ready to fire halfway through reloading as long as its after the weapon is charged.
 * The autocannon has a lot of recoil and stabilizes very slowly in third person when standing. its recommended to stay in first person, which may be bugged, or crouch or go prone if precision is critical.
 * DO NOT attempt to cancel the autocannon's reload by pressing fire, as this will cause the autocannon to discharge, which during reload is pointed at the ground right in front of the wielder.
 * DO NOT fire at an enemy in close range. You will kill it...you will kill yourself