Anatomy of B5 Wars weapons

Type	Example	Physical basis	Interceptable	Special Effect
Matter	Railgun	Solid matter	Yes	Ignore armour, No overkill
Anti-matter	Shredder	Anti-protons, anti-electrons...	Yes	Damage related to the 'to hit' roll
Particle	SPB	Protons, electrons, bosons...	Yes	None
Molecular	Fusion cannon	Molecules	Yes	None
Plasma	Plasma cannon	Ionised gas	Yes	Degrades armour Decays over distance
Laser	Heavy Laser	Light / X ray	No	Beam
Gravitic	Graviton bolt	Gravitons	Yes	Increase power applied
Electromagnetic	Burst Beam	E/m radiation	No	Disrupts electrical systems
Tachyon	-	Tachyons	No	Shifts target Interception