Tech: Electromagnetic Launch System (ELS)

Electromagnetic Launch System (ELS)
Prerequisites: Electromagnetism
Research Cost: Pending
Description
Electromagnetic Launch System mechanisms (ELS) are high powered mass launchers which accelerate offensive and defensive loads into space.
The Electromagnetic Launch System functions just like a Railgun where a set of electromagnets are switched on in a line, which shoots projectiles at almost the speed of light.
Once the missiles are a predetermined distance from the ship, the vehicles conventional propulsion system activate. This is very useful, because a ship's Electromagnetic Launch System launchers can ensure explosives activate away from the vessel, and the amount of fuel needed for a single missile is decreased, thus decreasing its overall size.
Game Notes
Allows Electromagnetic Launch System (ELS) Starship Component to be added to Starship designs.
Increases the effectiveness of Kinetic and Kinetic Kill Missiles.
Category:Technology
Category:Weapon Technology
Category:Starship Weapon Technology