Unreviewed DSA-55 Anti-Vehicle Launcher

[Amelia von Sorenn]

DSA-55 ANTI-VEHICLE LAUNCHER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Standard Issue Anti-Vehicle Launcher produced by Aether Technologies for Dreadstar Security Solutions

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	HH-12 Rocket Launcher
	PLX-2M Portable Missile Launcher
	Smart Rocket
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Technologies
Affiliation	Dreadstar Security Solutions
Model	DSA-55
Modularity	No
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Outer Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Dallorian Alloy	Duralumin	Transparisteel
Durasteel	Aluminium	Tibanna
Duraplast	Duraplast	Blaster Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Anti-Vehicle Launcher
Size	Very Large
Weight	Very Heavy
Ammunition Type	Guided Rockets
	Armor-Piercing Missiles
Ammunition Capacity	Very Small
Effective Range	Average
Rate of Fire	Very Low
Damage Output	Very High
Recoil	Very High

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Firing Modes	Guided Single-Shot
	Dumb-Fire Semi-Automatic
Effective Range	300 meters
Maximum Range	600 meters
Rate of Fire	1 - 6 rockets per minute

STANDARD FEATURES

Barrel Components Reinforced Durasteel Barrel Barrel-shroud Cooling Coil Recoil Deflector Internal Components Calibration Module Diagnostic Chip Cooling Compressor Cooling Module Cooling Pack Model-87 Weapon Sensor Miscellaneous TR-62 Autocushion Tripod Auto-steady gyrogimbal Cautionary Pulsar Heads-Up Targeting Holographic Projector Range Adjuster WW480 Weapon Harness Rotating Coupler Safety

STRENGTHS

High Effectiveness Against Vehicles and Fortifications - The DSA-55 is capable of disabling speeders, light walkers, and armored transports with a single well-placed shot. Its warhead is tuned to reliably defeat armor and critical systems.

Controlled Destructive Output - Unlike standard military launchers, the charge of these weapons is designed to limit blast radius and secondary fragmentation. This makes it suitable for use in urban or industrial environments when no other option remains.

Psychological and Tactical Deterrence - The visible presence of an anti-vehicle launcher often ends confrontations before firing. Vehicles attempting to breach security perimeters frequently withdraw once the DSA-55 is deployed.

Simple, Robust Design - The launcher's mechanical simplicity ensures reliability in harsh environments and reduces the risk of misfires or guidance failures during critical moments.

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WEAKNESSES

Extreme Escalation Threshold - Deployment of these launchers carries significant legal, political, and reputational consequences. Every use is subject to intense scrutiny and after-action review.

Limited Ammunition and Slow Reload - Single-shot operation, limited munitions capacity, and lengthy reloads make the launcher unsuitable for sustained combat. Missed shots are costly and dangerous.

Operator Vulnerability - The weight and firing posture expose the operator during use, requiring dedicated security and proper positioning or mounting to protect the launcher team.

Collateral Risk if Misused - Although regulated, the warhead can still cause severe damage if misused. Strict target confirmation and fire discipline are mandatory.

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DESCRIPTION

The DSA-55 is the standard-issued anti-vehicle launcher held in reserve by Dreadstar Security Solutions for extreme threat response. It is not a patrol weapon, nor is it deployed casually; the DSA-55 exists to counter armored speeders, light walkers, barricaded vehicles, and hardened emplacements that cannot be stopped by blasters or ion weapons alone. Its appearance marks a decisive escalation in Dreadstar Security Solutions' force continuum. Manufactured by Aether Technologies, the DSA-55 draws from proven launcher designs used throughout the galaxy, scaled and regulated for corporate security use. Aether Technologies engineers deliberately avoided overpowered military warheads, instead focusing on precision, reliability, and controlled destructive output. The launcher emphasizes stopping power without indiscriminate devastation, aligning with Dreadstar Security Solutions' liability-conscious operational doctrine. Firing guided anti-vehicle rockets, each containing a focused explosive charge optimized for disabling repulsorlift systems, drive assemblies, and armored hull sections. The warhead is designed to breach and disable rather than obliterate, allowing security forces to stop vehicles while preserving recoverable assets and minimizing secondary damage. Against fixed targets, the launcher can collapse reinforced doors, barricades, or light fortifications. Physically, the DSA-55 features a forward carry handle grip and rear trigger, and is a single-shot launcher with a reinforced durasteel tube and an integrated guidance module. A specialized weapon harness allows for stable firing while moving, though the weapon's weight and recoil demand trained operators, as the preferred method of using the DSA-55 is to mount it on a tripod. Reloading is deliberate and slow, reinforcing its role as a precision escalation tool rather than a rapid-fire battlefield weapon. Each DSA-55 is capable of carrying up to six explosive projectiles in an undermounted, cylindrical missile cartridge. Target acquisition is handled by a compact optical and holo-tracking sight mounted atop the launcher that can sync with the H.U.D.s on standard Dreadstar Security Solutions' armor platforms, such as the T-90 Dreadplate and T-95 Assault Dreadplate. The system provides basic lock-on assistance against vehicles but lacks advanced battlefield networking, ensuring the weapon remains effective without requiring sophisticated support infrastructure. Safety interlocks prevent firing in unsafe orientations or when friendly forces are too close to the blast zone. This target acquisition system can be overridden, and the weapon can be fired in a dumb-fire, semi-automatic mode in more dire situations. Within Dreadstar Security Solutions, the DSA-55 is classified as a strategic response asset. It is typically deployed by designated heavy-weapons specialists during sieges, high-risk convoy interdictions, or defense of critical infrastructure. Its role is simple and final - stop what cannot otherwise be stopped.