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| − | [[Missile Rack]]s are launchers for small [[Missile|anti-ship missile]]s or other kinds of [[GUW]] [[ordinance]]. | + | [[Missile Rack]]s are launchers for small [[Missile|anti-ship missile]]s or other kinds of [[GUW]] [[ordinance]]. |
| + | * Most missile racks employ conventional ordnance, but have the capability to launch [[Thunderball]]s. | ||
* [[Weapons of Mass Destruction]] ([[WMD]]'s) are known colloquially as [[Thunderball]]s, are controlled through tradition and the more explicit [[Imperial Rules of War]]. | * [[Weapons of Mass Destruction]] ([[WMD]]'s) are known colloquially as [[Thunderball]]s, are controlled through tradition and the more explicit [[Imperial Rules of War]]. | ||
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=== Typical Missile Rack Costing === | === Typical Missile Rack Costing === | ||
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=== Other Terms for Missile Racks === | === Other Terms for Missile Racks === | ||
| − | + | A number of terms exist for missile racks or similar [[device]]s: | |
| + | # [[Guided Missile System]] | ||
| + | # [[Launch Rack]] | ||
| + | # [[Missile Bay]] | ||
| + | # [[Missile Launch Rack]] | ||
| + | # [[Missile Launcher]] | ||
| + | # [[Missile Rail]] | ||
| + | # [[Missile Tube]] | ||
| + | # [[Missile Turret]] | ||
=== Reloading Missile Racks === | === Reloading Missile Racks === | ||
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| − | | | + | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
| + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:59, 7 October 2019
Missile Racks are launchers for small anti-ship missiles or other kinds of GUW ordinance.
- Most missile racks employ conventional ordnance, but have the capability to launch Thunderballs.
- Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's) are known colloquially as Thunderballs, are controlled through tradition and the more explicit Imperial Rules of War.
Description (Specifications)
The typical missile used by standardized ship’s missile racks is a homing type which constantly seeks the target ship, ultimately being destroyed by the target's defenses, or exploding and doing damage to it. Such missiles may also be converted to planetary surface bombs, or to surveillance drones. [1]
Typical Missile Rack Costing
| Ship Weapons [2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Type | Typical Cost (Cr) | Weight |
| Missile Rack | Cr750,000 | 1.0 ton |
NOTE: Other ship weapon types and mountings exist, including some very exotic weaponry.
Typical Anti-ship Missile Costing
Individual missiles weigh about 50 kg, and cost Cr5,000 (or more) each. [3]
History & Background (Dossier)
GUW missiles typically premier in most sophont societies in the TL:4-6 tech epoch with simple guidance systems. By the TL:7-9 tech epoch, they are miniaturized and perfected. GUW ordinance can be used for almost any application from antipersonnel to antitank, to antiaircraft, to antishipping indications.
Other Terms for Missile Racks
A number of terms exist for missile racks or similar devices:
- Guided Missile System
- Launch Rack
- Missile Bay
- Missile Launch Rack
- Missile Launcher
- Missile Rail
- Missile Tube
- Missile Turret
Reloading Missile Racks
Reloading: Each launcher (sand or missile) has an inherent capacity for three missiles or canisters. This means that a triple turret with three missile launchers has a total of nine missiles in ready position.
When a launcher's missiles or canisters are exhausted, it can be quickly reloaded by the turret's gunner. Reloading three launchers takes slightly longer. A gunner engaged in reloading is unable to fire other weaponry in the turret. [4]
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 5.
- Terrance McInnes. COACC (Game Designers Workshop, 1989), TBD.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 16-17.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 23.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 16-17.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 32.