Approved Tech Volksgrenadier heavy MIRV missile

[Jessica Med-Beq]

A Volksgrenadier on a ground-based test rig prior to launch

Image Source: Defense Update
Intent: To provide a long-range cloaking assault concussion missile
Development Threads:

• [Techno Empire] Project Volkswagen (31 posts)
• Casus Belli (Tygaran Alliance/Galactic Alliance vs First Order Rebellion of Kaeshana) (posts # 55, 85, 98, 146, 222, 231, 260, 387, 417, 434, 491, 521, 612, 664, 679, 687, 813, 832, 848, 882, 922, 929; 22 posts)

53 posts total
Manufacturer: Ringovinda Systems
Model: Volksgrenadier long-range MIRV assault missile
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel, stygium, electronics, detonite, ion drive
Classification: MIRV assault missile
Size: Ship-mounted
Length: 7 meters (light version) 20 meters (regular version)
Diameter: 533mm (light version) 1700mm (regular version)
Weight: 2 tons (light version) 50 tons (regular version)
Ammunition Type: High explosive
Ammunition Capacity: 1 (7 clustered proton torpedoes)
Effective Range: Long-range turbolaser equivalent
Rate of Fire: Single action
Special Features: Cloaking device
Strengths:

• Can target multiple ships at once (or multiple systems on the same ship)
• Increased survivability due to the cloaking device
• Can bypass ray shields
• Capable of evasive action

Weaknesses:

• Even when cloaked, its magnetic signature can still be locked on
• Cloaking device is ineffective against Force-sensitive pilots/gunners
• Should not be used on targets smaller than 100 meters
• Can only be launched from a specialized assault concussion missile launcher capable of activating cloaking devices on missiles
• The secondary vectors, upon deployment, are not cloaked
• No more than a quarter of a launcher's warheads can be Volksgrenadiers

Description: Born from a gap in the missile arsenal of the then-Techno Empire, the Volksgrenadier heavy long-range assault missile allows a missile to target multiple ships at once, thanks to MIRV technology, which allows it to deploy multiple secondary vectors that can target multiple ships at once, while the bus carries a cloaking device capable of enhancing survivability, as well as a guidance system, making it capable of tracking targets. As with all MIRV-based missiles, the Volksgrenadier have a bus, which contains all the warheads that will ultimately be fired, and several secondary vectors. Seven Morcus heavy proton torpedoes placed in an hexagonal formation form the basis for the Volksgrenadier's secondary warheads. Once the bus is within the warheads' range of their targets, the bus will deploy the secondary vectors, that is, seven proton torpedoes, all at once. That is, when the bus is within standard capital proton torpedo range of the target furthest away from it (in the case of the proton torpedoes being aimed at different targets). The bus, which is simply used as a means of transportation for the proton torpedoes, contains enough fuel for allowing maneuverability within standard long-range turbolaser range, after which point it becomes "dead-stick" and loses any ability for maneuvering.

However, because of the cloaking device having two blind spots, that is, the bus' magnetic signature would still be visible, and that it does not protect against Force-detection, the missile's survivability is not perfect. Also, whereas the bus can be cloaked, the individual warheads, unfortunately, cannot. Due to the long-range nature of the missile and the firepower of the secondary vectors, it should not be used against ships below 100 meters in size. Also, due to the difficulty of manufacturing the cloaking devices in these missiles, no more than a quarter of a launcher's warheads can be Volksgrenadiers.

In the wake of the lessons learned on Kaeshana, two versions are made available for the Volksgrenadier warheads: one carrying seven standard capital-grade proton torpedoes in one bus, dubbed the light version, and one carrying seven Morcus heavy proton torpedoes, dubbed the regular version.

Important notes:

• The light version counts for 15 normal capital-grade warheads or 3 heavy capital-grade warheads
• The regular version counts for a large number of normal warheads (70 normal capital-grade warheads or 14 heavy capital-grade warheads)

Primary Sources:

Morcus heavy proton torpedo (the secondary warheads mounted inside the Volksgrenadier)
Volksgrenadier assault concussion missile launcher (its delivery system)

Spoiler: Submission Modification Request (02/17/2017)

Added a light variation to the submission, complete submission overhaul, original below.

Spoiler: Original Submission

A Volksgrenadier on a ground-based test rig prior to launch

Image Source: Defense Update
Intent: To provide a long-range cloaking assault concussion missile
Development Thread: [Techno Empire] Project Volkswagen (31 posts)
Manufacturer: Ringovinda Systems
Model: Volksgrenadier long-range MIRV assault missile
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: No
Production: Minor
Material: Durasteel, stygium, electronics, detonite, ion drive
Classification: MIRV assault missile
Size: Ship-mounted
Length: 20 meters
Diameter: 1700mm
Weight: 50 tons
Ammunition Type: High explosive
Ammunition Capacity: 1 (7 clustered proton torpedoes)
Effective Range: Long-range turbolaser equivalent
Rate of Fire: Single action
Special Features: Cloaking device
Strengths:

• Can target multiple ships at once (or multiple systems on the same ship)
• Increased survivability due to the cloaking device
• Can bypass ray shields
• Capable of evasive action

Weaknesses:

• Even when cloaked, its magnetic signature can still be locked on
• Cloaking device is ineffective against Force-sensitive pilots/gunners
• Should not be used on targets smaller than 100 meters
• Can only be launched from a specialized assault concussion missile launcher capable of activating cloaking devices on missiles
• The secondary vectors, upon deployment, are not cloaked
• No more than a quarter of a launcher's warheads can be Volksgrenadiers

Description: Born from a gap in the missile arsenal of the then-Techno Empire, the Volksgrenadier heavy long-range assault missile allows a missile to target multiple ships at once, thanks to MIRV technology, which allows it to deploy multiple secondary vectors that can target multiple ships at once, while the primary vector carries a cloaking device capable of enhancing survivability, as well as a guidance system, making it capable of tracking targets. As with all MIRV-based missiles, the Volksgrenadier have a primary vector, which contains all the warheads that will ultimately be fired, and several secondary vectors. Seven Morcus heavy proton torpedoes placed in an hexagonal formation form the basis for the Volksgrenadier's secondary warheads. Once the primary vector is within the secondary vectors' range of their targets, the primary vector will deploy the secondary vectors, that is, seven Morcuses, all at once. That is, when the primary vector is within standard capital proton torpedo range of the target furthest away from it (in the case of the Morcuses being aimed at different targets). The primary vector, which is simply used as a means of transportation for the Morcuses, contains enough fuel for allowing maneuverability within standard long-range turbolaser range, after which point it becomes "dead-stick" and loses any ability for maneuvering.

However, because of the cloaking device having two blind spots, that is, the primary vector's magnetic signature would still be visible, and that it does not protect against Force-detection, the missile's survivability is not perfect. Also, whereas the primary vector can be cloaked, the Morcuses, unfortunately, cannot. Due to the long-range nature of the missile and the firepower of the secondary vectors, it should not be used against ships below 100 meters in size. Also, due to the difficulty of manufacturing the cloaking devices in these missiles, no more than a quarter of a launcher's warheads can be Volksgrenadiers.

Important note: Counts for a large number of normal warheads (70 normal capital-grade warheads)
Primary Sources:

Morcus heavy proton torpedo (the secondary warheads mounted inside the Volksgrenadier)
Volksgrenadier assault concussion missile launcher (its delivery system)

 

[Gir Quee]

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[Gir Quee]

[member="Jessica Med-Beq"], as per my comment in the launcher for this, the name will have to be changed to something that can't be construed as copyright infringement.

Once the primary vector is within the secondary vectors' range of their targets, the primary vector will deploy the secondary vectors, that is, seven Morcuses, all at once.

To clarify then, the Morcuses are launched at standard capital proton torpedo ranges?

Does the primary vector have any weaponized potential itself? Or is it just the vehicle of transportation for the Morcuses?

 

[Jessica Med-Beq]

[member="Gir Quee"] I can't change the name of the launcher by myself: the thread of the launcher has been locked. If the name Volksgrenadier is permissible for both launcher and missile, then so be it for the launcher.

Nevertheless I made edits to reflect the following facts:

• The Morcuses are launched when the primary vector is within standard capital ship proton torpedo range of the target furthest away
• The primary vector is just the transportation vehicle for the Morcuses

 

[Gir Quee]

[member="Jessica Med-Beq"], sorry about that, the launcher thread is now unlocked.

Once that's editted, I'll pass these on up.

 

[Jessica Med-Beq]

[member="Gir Quee"] Done...

 

[Gir Quee]

[member="Jessica Med-Beq"], I've been thinking over this very carefully.

Restricted materials aren't supposed to be common, and exceptionally rare. I'd like to see that demonstrated on a practical level in the submission itself. Please put an amendum that no more than a quarter of a launcher's warheads can consist of these Volksgrenadier-class MIRVs.

 

[Jessica Med-Beq]

[member="Gir Quee"] Addendum made... it can be chalked up to the difficulty of building the cloaking devices inside the Volksgrenadiers.

 

[Gir Quee]

Awesome. Pending Admin Approval. Thanks! [member="Spencer Varanin"]

 

[Darth Avida]

Approved.