Broadsider (Fallout 4)

The Broadsider is a unique weapon in Fallout 4.

Characteristics
An unusual heavy weapon mixing 18th-century ordnance with 23rd-century technology. The main body consists of a small old-fashioned naval cannon (possibly a muzzle-loading swivel gun) strapped to a makeshift rig with metal rivets and thick ropes. This rig allows it to be carried around with both hands easily and includes a hinge allowing the cannon to be angled vertically for easy reloading. It fires explosive cannonballs via an electronic trigger taped to the back handle.

The Broadsider's base damage is affected by the Heavy Gunner perk.

Locations
Rewarded by Ironsides during the quest Last Voyage of the U.S.S. Constitution. Siding with the scavengers instead makes this weapon unobtainable.

Behind the scenes

 * The term "broadsiding," or "firing broadside," is a naval term, referring to firing all the cannons (in jargon referred to as 'guns') that can be pointed to one side of a ship, all at the same time.
 * The Broadsider's cannon barrel has two engravings; "1820", which is likely the year it was cast, and a royal cypher. This cypher was included due to replacement guns being cast in 1929 patterned after a British siege gun abandoned in Boston during the American Revolution. The decision to do so was based upon inaccurate research that the ship was equipped with British guns in 1812.