FTL directed energy cannons

This is a subclass of Directed Energy Cannon. Because even weapons operating at light speed (such as laser or plasma beam weapons) are too slow to hit and damage a target traveling and maneuvering at near light speed, FTL Cannon technology was developed. This permitted a much higher number of "hits" and more damage to the target.

Sost advanced civilizations of Tech Level 8 and up utilize this type of ship weaponry.