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)
 *  Firemodes:  Semi / Auto.
 *  Crewable?  Yes

Gameplay Tips

 * The Autocannon can be used to destroy bug holes and bot fabricator from any distance so long as the user has an appropriate line of sight on the target. Destroying bot fabricators can prove to be rather tricky as the wielder needs to ensure the projectile hits the fairing properly to ricochet into the fabricator's exhaust.
 * The autocannon is capable of penetrating medium armor, and can sharpshoot the weakpoints of heavy enemies such as Titans rather effectively.
 * The autocannon can be reloaded by the user if they have the autocannon backpack on, thus allowing it to be used in solo play or without team coordination. Nonetheless having an ally reloading your autocannon lets you shoot without any breaks untill backpack ammo runs out
 * It's advised to reload after firing around 5~9 shells 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.
 * Firing has substantial recoil that is far more noticeable when firing in full auto. It is always recommended to fire while crouched for a dramatic decrease in weapon sway; prone being even more effective. Sporting armor that features the Fortified or Engineering Kit passive abilities helps tremendously as these both make the recoil reduction effects of crouching or going prone 30% more effective than they already are.
 * Autocannon is highly efficient fighting automatons since it usually takes a single shot to destroy scout strider neutralizing its driver as well
 * Hitting heavy devastator's shield will force it to "open" its pose showing bigger portions of its body
 * Can be effectively used against tanks and cannon towers by hitting their rear exhaust 3 times which requires rather fast shooting before enemy has time to turn