Tech: Diamond Boron Missile

Diamond Boron Missile
Prerequisites: Concussion Missile, Dura-Armor, Tech: pending...
Research Cost: Pending
Description
The Diamond Boron Missile is an anti-starfighter missile system.
Diamond boron missiles are nearly impervious to Starfighter-scale laser weapons and could be fired from most standard Missile launchers. They were equipped with powerful warheads capable of completely destroying everything within five-hundred meters from the point of detonation. Thus, the missile proved itself an effective weapon against fighters, since a single blast could easily take out several at a time. It was also effective against capital ships.
Despite these advantages, the missile is prohibitively expensive.
The Diamond Boron Missile comprised a sleek, one-meter-long warhead that could be fired from any concussion missile launcher. The warhead featured extendable dorsal and ventral flanges for additional protection and atmospheric maneuverability, and its armored dura-armor blast plates extended in proximity to the target, making the missile almost impervious to starfighter laser cannons. The Diamond Boron Missile could out-pace even the proton torpedo.
These missiles could be programmed to follow set coordinates, or otherwise primed to explode when the internal sensor suite registered a specific number of enemy vessels, with the common amount being three. Gunners could also guide the missiles remotely, though this method ran the risk of interception by enemy jamming devices. The blast radius could also pose a problem if friendly vessels were in range upon detonation
Game Notes
Allows Diamond Boron Missile Payload Starship Component to be added to Starship Designs.
Note: The Diamond Boron Missile can absorb a certain amount of damage before being effected by Interceptor Weaponry.
Note: The Diamond Boron Missile is an area-effect weapon.
Category:Technology
Category:Weapon Technology
Category:Starship Weapon Technology
Category:Missile Technology