Pilot your ship to within striking distance of the platform, represented on the Overhead Map by an & symbol. Use SHIP TURN <dir> to turn your ship to face the platform. Typing SHIP CONE will display your targeting range.
[ Speed: 0 (100%) | Hull: 100% | Shield: 100% | Cap: 0% | Wuntoklan (instance #11) (90, 197) ]

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[ Speed: 0 (100%) | Hull: 100% | Shield: 100% | Cap: 0% | Wuntoklan (instance #11) (90, 197) ]

When you are in range, ensure your weapons are loaded. Check your list of available weaponry with SHIP WEAPONS or SHIP MODULE INSTALLED. Type SHIP CARGO to see what ammo batteries you are currently carrying. If you do not have enough, you may want to purchase more at a space station before continuing.
[ Speed: 0 (100%) | Hull: 100% | Shield: 100% | Cap: 0% | Wuntoklan (instance #11) (90, 197) ]

When you are ready, type SHIP TARGET PLATFORM to lock on, then SHIP WEAPON FIRE <module # or alias> to fire.

Remember, you can use voice commands for many of your common ship operations. Typing 'TARGET PLATFORM and 'FIRE CANNON will also work. See HELP SHIP COMMANDS for more.