Rockets

A Rocket is a delivery system that is different from a missile for its purpose of delivering cargo. 
Some rockets are single use, but others can see multiple uses as delivery systems. 
Rocket vehicles are often constructed to take off vertically, but there are many different types of rockets.
== Design ==
A rocket is typically simply constructed with an aerodynamic design in mind. Components of a rocket almost universally include an engine or propellant compartment and a payload compartment. 
=== Engine compartment ===
When the rocket is designed to be guided or piloted to a destination, an engine compartment is installed along with the usual amenities of a cockpit and navigation systems. 
=== Propellant compartment ===
Propellant compartments are simply large fuel reservoirs destined to give the rocket sufficient speed and power to reach its destination. 
=== Payload compartment ===
The payload of a rocket, be it explosive troops or supplies is the most important aspect of the rocket which is independently shielded from the rest of the fuselage in order for the cargo to safely reach its target.
== Types of rockets ==
=== Tempest Rocket ===
A tempest rocket is a ballistic rocket ammunition used by some military aircraft in both anti-aircraft and anti-armor roles. Tempest rockets are nevertheless simple and reliable ballistic weapons able to deal with moderately armored targets and shoot down enemy aircraft.
=== Storm Rocket ===
The Storm Rocket is a rocket modified to function in tandem with a missile launcher system installed within the payload compartment. Storm rockets can be deployed by combat walkers. The storm rocket is mounted to the mech’s chassis, on the uppermost part of its carapace.
The weapon is used to engage enemy targets at long range. The mech fires the single use self-propelled projectile over a long distance, and when it appears over the previously marked target it will open its payload and a hale of missiles tipped with armor-piercing warheads that streak out in sharp flashes will fire at the targets. This weapon is primarily used against heavily-armored infantry, but is also effective against light to medium-armored vehicles.
A Storm Rocket Pod can launch up to three of these rockets in rapid succession.
=== Squall Rocket ===
A squall rocket system is a weapon system consisting of a massive rocket programmed to fire dozens of drone-assisted warheads that detonate at a rate and density of fire sufficient to destroy entire squads of enemies.
The explosions carpet a target zone. It is currently only deployed in inter-dalmer conflicts or against extra weltians.
=== Hurricane Rocket ===
A hurricane rocket is a rocket capable of launching up to 14 troopers and is used as a form of rapid personnel deployment into battlefield situations.
=== Tornado Rocket ===
Tornado rockets are reusable rockets commonly used to carry fragile instruments and equipment.
=== Battery Rockets ===
Main Article: Battery Rocket
Used to bombard a linear area ahead of the aircraft, rather than just a smaller circular point, which is ideal for infantry pushes into enemy lines.
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