Missile / Legends A missile , also called an ordnance or ( Incorrectly ) a rocket , was a catch - all term for a type of self - propelled explosive projectile . Different types of missiles were loaded on and fired from various starships , such as capital ships and starfighters . Other types of missiles were utilized by ground vehicles . The most common type of missile employed by ground forces were ones capable of being launched by shoulder - fired missile launchers . A single soldier , or a pair of soldiers , were capable handling a missile launcher . Missiles were a often - used weapon when it comes to intense mass destruction , in wars . Missiles were not just for dumb - fire shooting , but also could be lock on to enemy targets . When fired they would home onto the target and track the target before reaching or impacting the target and exploding . Missiles could be used to launch special payloads , like nuclear bomb s , which could destroy cities from space . Description . The typical missile was a ranged weapon that carried its own propellant fuel , enabling it to reach a target independent of the power source from which it was launched . Basic missiles dated from the earliest years of recorded warfare , developed from basic rockets . Most weapons of this type contained a guidance system , which allowed them to be locked onto a specific target , which the missile would then attempt to home in on . Size ranged from small " chip " missiles that could be fired from a man - portable device and were typically used against ground vehicles , to capital ship - grade warheads that could devastate enemy war vessels or planetary surfaces . Missiles normally had armor and sometimes a shield . They were generally cylinder shaped , so they could penetrate capital ship and starfighter shields . Types of Missiles . Carbonite missile . Carbonite missile s were devastating weapons often used by the Zann Consortium during the Galactic Civil War . The missile ' s warhead contained supercooled carbonite that , when detonated , could damage and slow enemy ground forces , leaving them open to attack . In some cases , they could completely destroy them . The Missile Attack Launcher , produced by Merr - Sonn Munitions , Inc . , had the ability to fire Carbonite Missiles along with regular explosive missiles , though it took time to rotate between the various types of warheads . Concussion missile . A concussion missile was a general short - to medium - range , anti - vehicle ordnance produced by many manufacturers from across the galaxy , one of the most notable being Dymek . They were vehicle mounted weapons , and could be found in most militaries ' armory . The TIE Bomber was capable of loading up several magazines worth of concussion missiles into their launch bays to deploy onto a battlefield when needed . A larger and more expensive version of the weapon was the assault concussion missile . A capital ship - grade ordnance , often employed by massive warships like the " Victory I " - class Star Destroyer , were used for planetary bombardment and anti - capital ship duties . There were also some variants that possessed homing capabilities . Cluster missile . A cluster missile was a subset of concussion missile that was low powered , yet was able to be fired off rapidly by various attack craft . Cruise missile . Cruise missile s were high - powered missiles capable of homing in on a target . A pirate named Nym was known to have these on his personal starfighter . Discord missile . Discord missiles delivered Buzz droids to their targets during the Clone Wars . They had a popular appearance during the Battle of Coruscant . Hex missile . Hex missile s were powerful weapons of mass destruction capable of inflicting heavy amount of casualties to a targeted planet or city . They had a specially designed warhead that contained a payload of the chemical agent trihexalon . Trihexalon , also called dragon ' s breath , was a deadly biological weapon that was fatal to most humanoids . These weapons were first used in an attack on the capital city of Maramere , just before the outbreak of the Clone Wars . Intruder missile . Intruder missile s were designed by Slayn & Korpil for the Rebel Alliance . The missile was designed to overload the shield generators on large ships , causing them to explode and damage the rest of the ship . Nano missile . Nano missile s were miniature - scale missiles that were nearly indistinguishable from blaster bolts . They contained a built - in navigation system that allowed them to be sensor - guided to their target . The " Guardian Mantis " was known to be equipped with these missiles . Proton torpedo . The proton torpedo was a type of ordnance used throughout the galaxy . Its most notable use was during the Battle of Yavin , when Luke Skywalker destroyed the first Death Star by launching a pair of proton torpedoes into a thermal exhaust port . Luke was using an X - wing starfighter . Rockets . A rocket was a type of missile . During Jaden Korr ' s campaign against the Disciples of Ragnos he often used rocket launchers or a PLX - 2M portable missile launcher made by Merr - Sonn Munitions , Inc . . Rocket launchers were very similar to missile launchers , similar in shape and used for the same purpose . Manufacturers . Merr - Sonn Munitions . Merr - Sonn Munitions , Inc . , was one of the three top weapons manufacturers in the galaxy during the time of the New Republic . Producing products from various weaponry . Also producing starships , vehicle , and artillery weaponry . The company had existed through many years and eras , helping factions of possibly both sides . History . Mandalorian Wars . Battle of Serroco . During the Battle of Serroco , circa 3963 BBY , the Mandalorian fleet launched over two dozen nuclear missiles towards the Republic Navy forces protecting the planet of Serroco . Instead of striking the Republic task force , the missiles circumvented the fleet and directly targeted Serroco ' s surface . One by one , the missiles struck at various points on the planet ' s surface and detonated , destroying entire cities and inflicting heavy casualties onto the Republic ground forces stationed on the planet . Great Galactic War . Battle of Balmorra . During the Great Galactic War , missiles were employed by various starfighters to carry out air - strikes against the many various factories that were scattered across Balmorra ' s surface . The constant bombings left the planet ' s surface permanently scarred . Terrorist Group ( s ) / Attack ( s ) . In 27 BBY , a terrorist group tried to use a home - made missile to assassinate Passel Argente on the planet Bartokk . However , their plan was thwarted by Jorus C ' baoth , who used the Force to stop the missile from reaching its target . Clone Wars . Battle of Muunilinst . Missiles were used during the Clone Wars , notably during the Battle of Muunilinst . Anakin Skywalker had the Clone trooper pilots under his command fire their missiles into empty space as he lured a number of Separatist ships that were pursuing him into the path of them . Battle of Coruscant ( Clone Wars ) . During the Battle of Coruscant , Discord missiles were fired upon Obi - Wan Kenobi ' s and Anakin Skywalker ' s Jedi starfighter s . Despite the homing systems , Anakin managed to evade the missiles fired at his starfighter . Obi - Wan , however , was hit . The missiles flew in - front of his ship and then exploded , releasing Buzz droids which then set about destroying his starfighter . Galactic Civil War . Battle of Hoth . During the Battle of Hoth , man portable missile tubes were used by both the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire . These anti - armor missiles employed guidance systems which would pursue their assigned target with exceptional performance for any guided missile . These advanced onboard guidance systems allowed for shock and vanguard troopers to quickly acquire a target and fire the missile , allowing them to then move to a new position and reload . During the battle , the Rebel vanguard division would use an HH - 15 projectile launcher made by Golan Arms . The Imperial forces carried MiniMag shoulder - launched proton torpedo launcher s , manufactured by Krupx Munitions . Battle of Endor . Missiles were used in 4 ABY , during the climatic battle over the forest moon of Endor after the fall of the planetary shield that protected the second Death Star . A group of Rebel snubfighters , along with the " Millennium Falcon " , entered the massive station ' s superstructure and approached the main reactor that powered the station . With two well timed volleys of proton torpedoes and concussion missiles from Wedge Antilles and Lando Calrissian , the main reactor was destroyed , causing a chain reaction that would destroy the entire station . Second Galactic Civil War . Mission to Adumar . An illegal company , Dammant Killers , produced missiles from a factory on Adumar . In 40 ABY , Jacen Solo and Ben Skywalker went on a mission to uncover the factory .