Scatter Missile
Type	Dumbfire Missile
Available From	ZYA FRF CUB
Fitted To	Dumbfire Launchers
Role	Anti-Capital
Required Licence	None

In-game Description

The Heavy Scatter missile is a two-stage weapon. In order to fit within the fixed dimensions of standard launchers, a compromise had to be found in order to provide a rapid-fire solution using rockets as ammunition in place of ordinary gun systems. The weapon contains a primary stage which consists of an outer, detachable shell and internal wiring as well as the necessary attachment points for housing several individual rockets. Once the weapon has cleared the launcher and the main body is at a safe distance from the ship, the outer shell will detach from the internal rigging into four separate pieces. In a matter of microseconds the smaller individual rockets detach from the internal rigging and their boosters ignite, propelling them towards the target at speed. The weapon behaves much like a very complex shotgun, albeit a shotgun that fires rockets instead of pellets.

Using a combination of high explosive and incendiary warheads can inflict widespread damage to multiple separate points on an enemy combatant, and is a very effective way of overpowering their damage control capabilities. It is, however, extremely inaccurate and should be used only from point-blank range against L and XL targets.

Tactical Overview

Exclusive to the Split, the Heavy Scatter Missile functions as a missile-based shotgun. It's essentially an explosive shotgun designed to tear apart large targets, or even medium-sized ones if you're right on top of them.

The listed maximum range of 46km is qutie a bit misleading, NPC-controlled ships and turrets won't fire it beyond point-blank range.
The dispersion is extreme, so its important to get as close as possible to the target to ensure all missiles hit. And oh boy can they deliver some damage.

This missile type embodies a "Do or Die" approach. Either you rip your target apart in record time, or you become a sitting duck, vulnerable to being pummeled from all sides into a pile of scrap.

Specifications

Note: Despite the Scatter Missile having values for turn rates and such in-game, it still is a dumbfire missile and does not track the target. Therefore those values are not listed here.

Construction Cost

Universal Build Method

Closed Loop Build Method