Commentary

Shadow Wolf TJC wrote on Oct 17, 2011:

For some reason, I usually seem to be able to research this weapon long before I can research Heavy Cannons. Maybe it's because Hyper Velocity Cannons require fewer items to research, while Heavy Cannons require APFSDS Cannon Rounds Mk2 and Composite Alloys Mk3 as a prerequisite.

Oddly enough, it's possible to research this before researching Medium Cannons, which this weapon supposedly replaces.

Anonymous wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

The Hyper-Velocity Cannon (HVC) is an amazing weapon when used offensively and defensively, especially due to its early-game entry. I've been known to get it in ~20 minutes, and if I focused my efforts solely on getting it, I could do it in ~15.

The HVC Hardpoints will hold a defensive line even against heavy-bodied vehicles and cyborgs alike for quite a while. I don't waste my time or money with the medium and heavy Cannons, I just go HVC, and [sometimes] replace it late game with Twin Assault Cannons.

Anonymous wrote on Feb 24:

i wonder if this cannon was based on the german flak 88? its a grate cannon notheless.

Dataman wrote on Mar 10:

I'm not sure why this weapon is called the Hyper Velocity Cannon, but I think it is because the shell takes very little time to reach the target.

RedShocktrooper wrote on Mar 12:

I'd use this weapon readily on Heavy bodies if it didn't look so stupid on them. Seriously, it's an 88mm cannon, why's it smaller than a 76mm?

Maybe it's a goof, and it's supposed to be a 57mm or 47mm?