The Lightning Wave Cannon was developed for quick yet powerful strikes, as the weapon is very effective against the average Bydo even with a sub-par charge.
Lightning Wave Cannon Test[]
The precursor of the Lightning Wave Cannon. Though it's powerful, this test model doesn't yet have the tracking ability of the finished product.
A 1 Loop charge fires 1 bolt, and a 2 Loop charge fires 3 bolts.
R-Type Final / R-Type Final 2[]
Description
2 Loop Max. Test model made while developing the Lightning Wave Cannon. Only power was emphasized and the homing ability was not included.
Used on the R-13T Echidna, a multipurpose test bed for many technologies and Bydo research.
Lightning Wave Cannon[]
A frighteningly fast and powerful Wave Cannon, this weapon fires bolts of lightning that automatically seek targets and will even arc to hit multiple foes in a chain.
A 1 Loop charge fires 1 bolt, and a 2 Loop charge fires 3 bolts.
R-Type Delta[]
Seeks out the enemy and destroys it. It is the weakest of the four Wave Cannons in the game, but makes up for it with the homing ability: the Cerberus' versatile and powerful Force takes up the slack in terms of dealing damage.
The R-13A Cerberus carried this weapon.
R-Type Final / R-Type Final 2[]
Description
2 Loop Max. New weapon developed to give Wave energy some homing ability. The bolts seek out and target the enemy.
Found on the R-13A Cerberus. Part of Hybrid Wave Cannon System 6 on the TL-2B Herakles.
R-Type Command / R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate[]
A self-guided Wave Cannon that rips enemies apart with powerful lightning blasts.
Although called "Shock Wave", it's not to be confused with the real Shock Wave Cannon. The firing pattern mimics a forked lightning bolt, splitting off about two hexes forward of the craft. Once again equipped on the Rwf-13A Cerberos.
Bounce Lightning Wave Cannon[]
The last enhancement of the Lightning Wave Cannon gives it the ability to ricochet off of obstacles and walls, retaining the ability to home in on targets.
A 1 Loop charge fires 1 bolt, a 2 Loop charge fires 3 bolts, and a 3 Loop charge fires 5 bolts.
R-Type Final / R-Type Final 2[]
Description
3 Loop Max. Developed to cut energy loss. Bolts will reflect off surfaces without any power loss. The homing ability was included.
The R-13A2 Hades and R-13B Charon come equipped with this. It's also part of the Hybrid Wave Cannon System 7 on the TL-2B2 Hyllos.
R-Type Command / R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate[]
A modified Shock Wave with one of the highest attack ranges of any Wave Cannon.
Though it boasts a high attack range, it's actually a very precise attack area. The weapon forks as the lightning cannon does, but with more secondary forking. It's called the "Spark Wave" and found on the Rwf-13B Charon. In R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate, it can also be found on the Rwf-13A2 Hades.