Editing Mortar

{{Infobox main|security|
|name = Mortar
|image = TurretMortarBomb.png|Mortar
|description = "Mortar launcher. Lobs bombs over walls. Very inaccurate but long-ranged."
|type = Structure{{!}}Structure
|type2 = Security{{!}}Security
|hp = 180
|beauty = -60
|mass base = 200
|size = 2|2
|damage = 50
|mode = Single-shot
|minrange = 30
|range = 500
|accuracy = 
|warmup = 500
|cooldown = 2040
|missRadius = 16
|burst = 1
|blastRadius = 3.5
|velocity = 41
|worktomake = 2700
|DPS = DPS
|buy = {{icon|steel|150}} + {{icon|buildingmat|100}} + {{icon|component|4}}
|sell = {{icon|steel|112}} + {{icon|buildingmat|75}} + {{icon|component|3}}
|accuracyTouch = 79
|accuracyShort = 42
|accuracyMedium = 18
|accuracyLong = 6
|marketvalue = 1500
}}

{{Info|The '''mortar''' is a stationary defense mechanism which, when manned, launches [[mortar shell]]s at any enemy pawns which enter its firing range. It will target any raiders, [[mechanoid]]s, and psychotic [[animals]] which enter within a 500-tile radius around the mortar. It will not fire at enemies within 30 tiles.}}

The mortar is a 1-round artillery weapon. It has a 5-second warmup time and 35 second cooldown time. When a mortar is severely damaged, it will explode. Upon impact, it will cause an explosion with a 3.5-tile radius and deal 50 damage.

There is no way to increase mortar accuracy. Reliable shelling is very expensive and usually requires multiple manned mortars. Do not forget to unassign pawns from mortars, or they will become exhausted, starve, and potentially suffer a [[Mood|mental break]].

Mortars may also be built in [[incendiary mortar]] and [[EMP mortar]] varieties. All mortar varieties must be placed in an unroofed area to fire.

===Strategy===
Mortars can be used to attack [[Raid#Siege|siege]] bases, or shell raiders while they are preparing or walking towards your base. While 2 mortars are enough for siege bases, at least 4 will be needed for direct attacks on raiders.

Mortars are not effective against enemies equipped with [[Armor#personal_shield|personal shields]], as they usually regenerate faster than the mortars can keep up. Pairing them with [[EMP mortar]]s can overcome this problem easily.

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