Tech: Multiple Independent Kill Vehicle (MIKV)

Multiple Independent Kill Vehicle (MIKV)
Prerequisites: Kinetic Kill Missile, Multi-Warhead Missile
Research Cost: Pending
Description
A Multiple Independent Kill Vehicle, also known as an MIKV, is a special missile delivery system that contains as many as a dozen independently targeting warheads. They are used mainly for the element of surprise, as the smaller kill vehicles contained inside the launched vehicle are usually used to try and overwhelm a target, because single missile would appear on an enemies scanners and then, when within a preset range, split into dozens of smaller independent warheads. Usually anti-missile systems like Point Defense Lasers are overwhelmed by this kind of barrage. MIKVs are also extremely effective and efficient for large scale bombardment of a given region, as they can be used in a manner similar to clusterbombs.
Game Notes
Allows Multiple Independent Kill Vehicle (MIKV) Payload Starship Component to be added to Starship Designs.
Require an Electromagnetic Launch System (ELS).
Category:Technology
Category:Missile Technology
Category:Weapon Technology
Category:Starship Weapon Technology