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Approved Tech Swarm Missile

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Swarm Missile
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
  • Intent: The purpose of this submission is to provide the Confederacy of Independent Systems with a unique analog for the Penetration Bomb that is of Yuuzhan Vong origin.
  • Development Thread: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
  • Manufacturer: Yuuzhan Vong Shapers
  • Model: Swarm Missile
  • Affiliation: The Confederacy of Independent Systems
  • Modularity: Yes
  • Production: Mass
  • Material: Pyroclastic Stone, Razor Bugs
DESCRIPTION

Yet another of the new, Yuuzhan Vong-originated line of armaments to enter into service in the Confederacy of Independent Systems is the Swarm Missile. Designed as a unique analog to the Penetration Bomb which had seen service in the hands of the Galactic Alliance, the Swarm bomb is a projectile formed from the same material as the Pyroclastic missile. However, unlike its cousin, the Swarm Missile is composed of two layers and is uniquely shaped to fit snugly into the chamber of a Rock Spitter. The first layer, composed of solid, reinforced pyroclastic stone, houses a horde of razor bugs. The second layer, which is pointed in shape and sharper than its electromagnetic relative, is characterized by fins which keep the weapon snug into the Rock Splitter chamber. When the Rock Splitter begins to fire, the fins keep the Swarm Missile locked in place so that tremendous pressure builds underneath the weapon. However, the fins, while durable, are deliberately weaker than the weapon as a whole; thereby causing them to break off long before the missile itself succumbs to the pressure and thereby cause damage to the Rock Splitter.

The additional pressure causes the Swarm Missile to be fired at a rather exceptional velocity that is specifically designed to mimic the function of the Penetration Bomb. To this end, upon impact, the Swarm Missile causes impressive damage against most hull types; and in the event of a penetration, the inner shell's purpose is revealed. Simply put, a literal swarm of razor bugs unleashes itself within the hull of the ship, causing damage to electrical systems and enemy casualties depending upon where the breach is formed. In other theatres of combat, such as ground combat, the Swarm Missile is an impressive, anti-personnel tool designed to cause mass panic and disorganization within enemy ranks. A successful launch of a swarm missile into a congregation of soldiers would have gruesome results to say the least, for the razor bugs would surge forth from the inner shell and proceed to rend the enemy lines asunder.

In terms of overall range, the Swarm Missile is equivalent to that of a standard concussion missile; despite the additional force that drives it along for a penetrating impact. It's blast radius, however, is approximately 1/3 of that found within the aforementioned missile; due to the "payload" residing within the internal layer of stone.


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