Energy missile

Energy missiles are a common weapon type, with usage across multiple different factions.
== Description ==
Energy missiles are a common weapon. They consist of a small replicated missile, a replicated power source, and an energy projection which gives individual missiles their colours and damage. They are a primary weapon of several factions, most notibly the Vaygr Empire. Missiles are most known for their high damage output per volley, their slow projectile velocity and that they can be shot down by Anti-Missile Systems (AMS). Missiles are arguably the most effective weapon at long range combat.
== Details ==
Energy missiles consist of replicated parts. 
These parts are quickly replicated inside a small chamber and combined. Next, the small missile is imbued with energy to create the payload. Some missiles can be given a far greater payload at the sacrifice of missile speed. Then, the targeting of the individual missiles are set to lock-on, heat-seeking, or dumb-fire. Finally, the missile is accelerated out of the barrel, where the missile's targeting parameters (if any) take over.
== Usage ==
Energy missiles have fallen out of favour as primary weapons due to long reload time and large dependance on a large power capacity, however most ships have at least one lock-on missile launcher as a secondary weapon to enhance their hull damage.
Category:Technology
Category:Weapons