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When the player-assist 'target target' mode is enabled within game settings (default = on), player-controlled primary weapons (foward-facing guns) will automatically aim at a leading point to allow projectiles to intercept the position the target is flying towards. The same approach is taken automoatically by ship-controlled turrets.
Player-controlled, dumbfire secondary weapons (foward-facing missile launchers on Small and Medium ships), and primary weapons when player-assist mode is not enabled, wil fire at the cursor's position. Turrets will automatically fire at targets prioritising certain targets based on the mode they are set to.
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