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== Offensive Weapons == | == Offensive Weapons == | ||
| − | '''AS-1 Blue Steel Stand-off Cascade Missile''' | + | [[Image:BlueSteel.png|left|150px]]'''AS-1 Blue Steel Stand-off Cascade Missile''' |
The Blue Steel is a large ship-sized missile armed with a 10-megaton quirium cascade warhead, effective at ranges of up to 20km. Although slower and less manoeuverable than a conventional missile, the Blue Steel is hardened against both electronic countermeasures and direct laser fire, increasing its survivability in combat situations. | The Blue Steel is a large ship-sized missile armed with a 10-megaton quirium cascade warhead, effective at ranges of up to 20km. Although slower and less manoeuverable than a conventional missile, the Blue Steel is hardened against both electronic countermeasures and direct laser fire, increasing its survivability in combat situations. | ||
| − | '''AS-2 Red Pivot Fragmentation Missile''' | + | |
| + | [[Image:RedPivot.png|left|150px]]'''AS-2 Red Pivot Fragmentation Missile''' | ||
The Red Pivot is a medium-sized missile armed with a fragmentation warhead. Upon initial detonation, a collection of bomblets are released which are then exploded via a time-delay fuse, resulting in a 750m blast radius. | The Red Pivot is a medium-sized missile armed with a fragmentation warhead. Upon initial detonation, a collection of bomblets are released which are then exploded via a time-delay fuse, resulting in a 750m blast radius. | ||
| − | '''AS-3 Green Spark Laydown Fragmentation Bomb''' | + | [[Image:GreenSpark.png|left|150px]]'''AS-3 Green Spark Laydown Fragmentation Bomb''' |
The Green Spark is a derivative of the Red Pivot missile and is armed with a larger fragmentation warhead. Deployed as a mine, the weapon can used without a specific target being set and is therefore especially effective against multiple-ship formations. | The Green Spark is a derivative of the Red Pivot missile and is armed with a larger fragmentation warhead. Deployed as a mine, the weapon can used without a specific target being set and is therefore especially effective against multiple-ship formations. | ||
| − | '''AS-4 Orange Tear Immobilisation Missile''' | + | [[Image:OrangeTear.png|left|150px]]'''AS-4 Orange Tear Immobilisation Missile''' |
Popularly known as the 'Lawmaker', the Orange Tear was developed for use by GalCop to help in apprehending targets. The missile uses a short-range electromagnetic pulse wave to temporarily disable a ship's systems and allow it to be boarded and searched. | Popularly known as the 'Lawmaker', the Orange Tear was developed for use by GalCop to help in apprehending targets. The missile uses a short-range electromagnetic pulse wave to temporarily disable a ship's systems and allow it to be boarded and searched. | ||
| − | '''AS-5 Blue Neon High Speed Interception Missile''' | + | [[Image:BlueNeon.png|left|150px]]'''AS-5 Blue Neon High Speed Interception Missile''' |
The Blue Neon is a small and highly-manoeuverable missile designed for use against fast, agile targets capable of outrunning conventional weapons. Although the missile is equipped with fuel injection for maximum speed, its warhead is relatively small and therefore the Blue Neon is best used to damage and slow targets, bringing them within range of laser fire or heavier missile weapons. | The Blue Neon is a small and highly-manoeuverable missile designed for use against fast, agile targets capable of outrunning conventional weapons. Although the missile is equipped with fuel injection for maximum speed, its warhead is relatively small and therefore the Blue Neon is best used to damage and slow targets, bringing them within range of laser fire or heavier missile weapons. | ||
| − | '''AS-6 Yellow Chisel Multiple Warhead Anti-Thargoid Missile''' | + | [[Image:YellowChisel.png|left|150px]]'''AS-6 Yellow Chisel Multiple Warhead Anti-Thargoid Missile''' |
Developed for use by the Imperial Navy against Thargoid warship formations, the Yellow Chisel package releases four independent missiles equipped with smart seeker heads that are able to identify and intercept Thargoid ships. | Developed for use by the Imperial Navy against Thargoid warship formations, the Yellow Chisel package releases four independent missiles equipped with smart seeker heads that are able to identify and intercept Thargoid ships. | ||
| − | '''AS-7 Violet Flax Electronic Override Missile''' | + | [[Image:Violet Flax.png|left|150px]]'''AS-7 Violet Flax Electronic Override Missile''' |
A development of the Orange Tear, the Violet Flax analyses a target's systems and, via a short-range electromagnetic pulse, installs an intelligent software virus that disrupts a target's avionics, resulting in temporary multiple control failure. | A development of the Orange Tear, the Violet Flax analyses a target's systems and, via a short-range electromagnetic pulse, installs an intelligent software virus that disrupts a target's avionics, resulting in temporary multiple control failure. | ||
| − | '''AS-8 Purple Strand Remote Detonation Bomb''' | + | [[Image:PurpleStrand.png|left|150px]]'''AS-8 Purple Strand Remote Detonation Bomb''' |
The Purple Strand is a high explosive munition that is deployed as a mine but is triggered remotely by an ECM pulse. The bomb has an effective range of 5km. | The Purple Strand is a high explosive munition that is deployed as a mine but is triggered remotely by an ECM pulse. The bomb has an effective range of 5km. | ||
Revision as of 17:07, 28 June 2008
Overview
Missiles and Bombs is an OXP containing a collection of weapons and equipment available to buy from medium and high tech shipyards. While heavily focused on offensive weapons, the package also provides a selection of defensive equipment that may be particularly useful to pilots operating slower vessels.
Offensive Weapons
AS-1 Blue Steel Stand-off Cascade Missile
The Blue Steel is a large ship-sized missile armed with a 10-megaton quirium cascade warhead, effective at ranges of up to 20km. Although slower and less manoeuverable than a conventional missile, the Blue Steel is hardened against both electronic countermeasures and direct laser fire, increasing its survivability in combat situations.
AS-2 Red Pivot Fragmentation Missile
The Red Pivot is a medium-sized missile armed with a fragmentation warhead. Upon initial detonation, a collection of bomblets are released which are then exploded via a time-delay fuse, resulting in a 750m blast radius.
AS-3 Green Spark Laydown Fragmentation Bomb
The Green Spark is a derivative of the Red Pivot missile and is armed with a larger fragmentation warhead. Deployed as a mine, the weapon can used without a specific target being set and is therefore especially effective against multiple-ship formations.
AS-4 Orange Tear Immobilisation Missile
Popularly known as the 'Lawmaker', the Orange Tear was developed for use by GalCop to help in apprehending targets. The missile uses a short-range electromagnetic pulse wave to temporarily disable a ship's systems and allow it to be boarded and searched.
AS-5 Blue Neon High Speed Interception Missile
The Blue Neon is a small and highly-manoeuverable missile designed for use against fast, agile targets capable of outrunning conventional weapons. Although the missile is equipped with fuel injection for maximum speed, its warhead is relatively small and therefore the Blue Neon is best used to damage and slow targets, bringing them within range of laser fire or heavier missile weapons.
AS-6 Yellow Chisel Multiple Warhead Anti-Thargoid Missile
Developed for use by the Imperial Navy against Thargoid warship formations, the Yellow Chisel package releases four independent missiles equipped with smart seeker heads that are able to identify and intercept Thargoid ships.
AS-7 Violet Flax Electronic Override Missile
A development of the Orange Tear, the Violet Flax analyses a target's systems and, via a short-range electromagnetic pulse, installs an intelligent software virus that disrupts a target's avionics, resulting in temporary multiple control failure.
AS-8 Purple Strand Remote Detonation Bomb
The Purple Strand is a high explosive munition that is deployed as a mine but is triggered remotely by an ECM pulse. The bomb has an effective range of 5km.
Defence Systems
Chaff Dispenser
The Chaff Dispenser allows a pilot to launch bundles of chaff to provide a passive defence against most conventional missiles, including the industry-standard Faulcon de Lacy HM3 and HMX5 models. Chaff refills, available in bundles of five, may be purchased at shipyards once the dispenser equipment is installed.
Defense Mine
The Defense Mine provides pilots with an active defence against pirate formations. Each mine releases four smart missiles, each armed with a small fragmentation warhead, that automatically seek and destroy any pirates in the immediate area.
Distress Beacon
For pilots operating in dangerous territory, the Distress Beacon is an invaluable security precuation. Once deployed, the beacon transmits a distress signal to the nearest police unit, which will dispatch a squadron of ships to assist against any hostile targets.
Version Requirement
The latest version of Missiles and Bombs is v1.0 requires Oolite v1.71.2 or higher to work properly. However, for those running earlier versions of Oolite, Missiles and Bombs v0.5 is still available and offers the same range of equipment but uses slightly different scripting techniques.
Download
Missiles and Bombs is available from Ramirez' Oolite Pages here.
