Cannon Tower

Cannon Tower
The Cannon Tower is a static weapon emplacement widely used by the Automatons to defend their territory. The cannon is virtually identical to the cannon of an Annihilator Tank, except placed on a tall pyramid-like base. They are typically seen guarding large automaton bases with a smaller chance to be at medium outposts. They are not to be underestimated, as one direct hit from the Cannon can instantly kill a Helldiver and near misses will send them flying. They also have incredibly high range, making them a constant danger in relatively open areas. They are typically considered high priority when dealing with the base they're guarding due to their high lethality.

Tactics

 * Cannon Towers will always flash red before firing, allowing Helldivers with sharp reflexes to dodge.
 * They are easily distracted if they aren't already aware of your presence. Sneaking up to an Automaton base and destroying a fabricator will make the Cannon Tower turn and face the destroyed Fabricator to investigate what happened. This will give you a good window to aim at the back of the cannon where its weak point is located.
 * They can be easily taken down with two Impact Grenades, three shots with the AC-8 Autocannon or other explosive munitions if aimed at the back of the turret.
 * The Orbital Railcannon Strike or Orbital Laser Strike are useful for taking them out in a pinch, due to their auto-aiming nature.
 * Throwing an Orbital Precision Strike at the very base of the tower will always be accurate enough to destroy it.