Ballistic Weapons utilize mass accelerators to propel metal slugs at targets, with modern accelerators able to achieve incredible projectile speeds and, consequently, devastating impacts.

In terrestrial engagements, ballistic weaponry remains limited by practical considerations, such as gravity, atmosphere, and the ability to withstand recoil. Conversely, in space-based combat, larger-scale ships such as the CT-C "Cataclysm" Battleship are able to withstand an incredible amount of recoil, allowing projectiles to be accelerated to a meaningful fraction of the speed of light, while the absence of gravity permits slugs to travel accurately across vast distances.

The efficacy of mass accelerator weapons in space-based warfare depends largely on the maneuverability of the enemy vessel compared to the travel time of in-flight projectiles. For this reason, military vessels typically combine an array of both ballistic and self-guided "Smart" munitions, allowing them to adapt to battlefield demands.