Electromagnetic Weaponry

Electromagnetic Weaponry are any weapons which use electromagnetic acceleration to propel a metal projectile down a long shaft using a linear system of either magnetic fields coils or magnetic rails, increasing the projectile's velocity until it carries an incredible amount of kinetic energy. They are generally separated into two categories: Coilguns, and Railguns. Coilguns consist of one or more coils arranged along a barrel. The coils are switched on and off in sequence, causing the projectile to be accelerated extremely quickly along the barrel via magnetic forces. Railguns consist of two parallel metal rails (hence the name) connected to an electrical power supply. When a conductive projectile is inserted between the rails (at the end connected to the power supply), it completes the circuit. Electrons flow from the negative terminal of the power supply up the negative rail, across the projectile, and down the positive rail, back to the power supply. This current makes the railgun behave as an electromagnet, creating a magnetic field inside the loop formed by the length of the rails up to the position of the armature. Since the current is in the opposite direction along each rail, the net magnetic field between the rails is directed at right angles to the plane formed by the central axes of the rails and the armature. This produces a force which accelerates the projectile along the rails, away from the power supply, and out of the gun's bore at extremely high velocities; usually higher than that of a coilgun's.

Electromagnetic Weaponry of the Kingdom of Edolas

[[Electromagnetic Weaponry|Electromagnetic Weaponry] is rather commonplace among Ventus infantry; just above Plasma Weaponry in terms of commonality. Generally, the biggest restraint when creating coilguns or railguns is power; as electromagnetic weapons generally use up extraordinary amounts of energy when firing a projectile. This is not an issue with The Kingdom of Edolas, who use Sakuradite as a power source and therefore are barely limited by power constraints. Railguns are more common than coilguns in the Edolas military due to higher velocities, but coilguns are still used in a variety of weapons.