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The QPG-H88 Boomstick, the 'flying buckshot shell' is an ECM-proof missile produced by [[Pteradyne Technologies, Inc.]] for the Hunter's Guild, featuring a rapid closure rate, and features a fragmentary warhead. A nippy, accurate dogfighting missile developed alongside, and a great match for, the [[Raptors]] series fighters.
 
The QPG-H88 Boomstick, the 'flying buckshot shell' is an ECM-proof missile produced by [[Pteradyne Technologies, Inc.]] for the Hunter's Guild, featuring a rapid closure rate, and features a fragmentary warhead. A nippy, accurate dogfighting missile developed alongside, and a great match for, the [[Raptors]] series fighters.
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'''Detonation effects'''
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Like most other missiles, the initial warhead blast inflicts shield damage. Immediately afterward, a spray of kinetic shrapnel inflicts additional damage to the target, sometimes causing catastrophic hull integrity failure. This is especially true if the target's shields were softened up first with a primary weapon barrage.
  
 
== Minimum requirements ==
 
== Minimum requirements ==
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== Installation ==
 
== Installation ==
After unzipping, move or copy "Boomstick_Missile.oxz" into your AddOns or ManagedAddOns folder.  Where they reside depends on your [[Oolite]] installation.
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Simply move or copy "Boomstick_Missile.oxz" into your AddOns or ManagedAddOns folder.  Where they reside depends on your [[Oolite]] installation.
  
 
== License ==
 
== License ==
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
Version 1.0 - April 2022
 
Version 1.0 - April 2022
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== Download ==
 
== Download ==
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
*[http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21220 BB Thread] (2022)
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*[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21220 BB Thread] (2022)
 
*[[Pteradyne Technologies, Inc.]]
 
*[[Pteradyne Technologies, Inc.]]
 
*Author: [[User:Wyvern|Wyvern]]
 
*Author: [[User:Wyvern|Wyvern]]

Latest revision as of 02:19, 29 February 2024

A dog-fighting missile: the "flying buckshot shell"!

Boomstick Missile
Name Boomstick Missile
Cost 750₢
TL Availability 5

Overview

As if there isn't enough ordinance to choose from!

The QPG-H88 Boomstick, the 'flying buckshot shell' is an ECM-proof missile produced by Pteradyne Technologies, Inc. for the Hunter's Guild, featuring a rapid closure rate, and features a fragmentary warhead. A nippy, accurate dogfighting missile developed alongside, and a great match for, the Raptors series fighters.

Detonation effects

Like most other missiles, the initial warhead blast inflicts shield damage. Immediately afterward, a spray of kinetic shrapnel inflicts additional damage to the target, sometimes causing catastrophic hull integrity failure. This is especially true if the target's shields were softened up first with a primary weapon barrage.

Minimum requirements

Oolite v.1.90 No dependencies.

Installation

Simply move or copy "Boomstick_Missile.oxz" into your AddOns or ManagedAddOns folder. Where they reside depends on your Oolite installation.

License

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 3.0

History

Version 1.0 - April 2022

Version 1.2 - plist optimizations. Improved splodey effects.

Download

Links

Gameplay and Balance Indicator

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Flight is more stable than the native hardened missile; it won't go crazy ivan, and has a greater chance of scoring a hit.