Vortex VM21

|-|Left= The Vortex VM21 is the Vanu Sovereignty's long ranged anti-vehicle MAX weapon. It uses a charge mechanic nearly identical to that of the Lancer VS22, but does slightly less damage. Like other MAX anti-vehicle weapons, it is best suited to ambush or sniping tactics, and is most effective en masse.
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Effectiveness
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Ribbons and Medals
It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the arm. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

History

 * Game Update Number 8
 * Released along with TR MR1 Fracture and NC NCM3 Raven
 * Game Update Number 9
 * Bugfix - Vortex VM21 should now display a Charge fire mode in the description
 * Game Update Number 11
 * Bugfix - Corrected an error that swapped the Vortex VM21 Left and Right weapons in the certification menu
 * Performance Update Number 2
 * The short reload is now longer at 1.8 seconds, from 1.5 seconds. This offsets the increased damage against infantry.
 * Base direct damage increased from 105 to 167
 * The damage curve is now more consistent across all charge levels. Large changes below
 * Charge level 1
 * Fixed a bug that caused charge level 1 to be weaker against Prowlers (and Magriders). Damage is now consistent across all tanks.
 * Charge level 2
 * Increased damage against all main battle tanks, infantry, and other MAXes
 * Small reduction to damage against Sunderers, Lightnings, and all aircraft
 * Charge level 3
 * Increased damage against Harassers, Liberators, and other MAXes
 * Reduced damage against Galaxies. Very small reduction in damage to ESFs (the hits to destroy remains the same as previous live values)
 * Reduced damage against Vanguards to better match the damage against the other tanks
 * ESF Update January 16, 2014
 * Infantry Flak Armor now resists Lancer and charged Vortex damage.
 * VS Vortex Charge 2 and Charge 3 resist types added to Heavy Assault Resist Shield.
 * February 25, 2015 Hotfix
 * Charge level 2
 * Max damage increased from 217 to 250
 * Minimum damage increased from 130 to 150
 * Charge level 3
 * Max damage increased from 282 to 300
 * Minimum damage increased from 169 to 200
 * April 9th, 2015 Update
 * Changed the impact FX for the Lancer and Vortex to something that does not contain an explosion since the weapons do not inflict blast damage.