Tech: Disruptor Torpedo

Disruptor Torpedo
Prerequisites: Pending
Research Cost: Pending
Description
The Disruptor Torpedo is a powered projectile with a warhead that creates random and unstable mass effect fields when triggered. These fields warp space-time in a localized area. The rapid asymmetrical mass changes cause the target to rip itself apart.
In flight, torpedoes use a mass-increasing field, making them too massive for enemy kinetic barriers to repulse. The extra mass gives the torpedoes a very sluggish acceleration, making them easy prey for defensive GARDIAN weapons. So, torpedoes have to be launched at very close range.
Torpedoes are the main anti-ship weapon used by fighters. They are launched from point-blank range in "ripple-fire" waves reminiscent of the ancient Calliope rocket artillery launchers (thus their popular nickname "Callies").
The Disruptor Torpedo is considered a Subspace Weapon for its effect of warping space-time in a localized area. 
Game Notes
Allows Disruptor Torpedo Payload Starship Component to be added to Starship Designs.
Allows Disruptor Torpedo Launcher Starship Component to be added to Starship Designs.
Category:Technology
Category:Weapon Technology
Category:Starship Weapon Technology
Category:Torpedo Weapon Technology
Category:Gravitic Weapon Technology
Category:Subspace Weapon Technology