Nuclear weapon
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| - | These missiles | + | These missiles were the standard form of anti-ship missiles and used inertial confinement fusion. A strong gravitational field generator kept a sphere of hydrogen compressed into metallic form. High energy lasers heated this to over 300,000,000 degrees Celsius, compressing and heating the sphere sufficiently for a nuclear fusion reaction. |
| - | Warhead yields | + | Warhead yields varied, ranging from kiloton scale tactical warheads to gigaton scale strategic planetary warheads. |
The standard [[Free Planets Alliance]] anti-ship laser fusion missile as of {{d|798|uc}} had a diameter of 2 metres, a length of 10 metres, and used a deuterium fusion reaction. It was capable of a maximum acceleration of 10G. ({{ffc|6|full}}, ''[[Data Book: Mechanic & Seiyū Encyclopaedia]]'', p. 139) | The standard [[Free Planets Alliance]] anti-ship laser fusion missile as of {{d|798|uc}} had a diameter of 2 metres, a length of 10 metres, and used a deuterium fusion reaction. It was capable of a maximum acceleration of 10G. ({{ffc|6|full}}, ''[[Data Book: Mechanic & Seiyū Encyclopaedia]]'', p. 139) | ||
Revision as of 02:25, 5 December 2011
Use of nuclear weapons on inhabited planets has been taboo ever since the Black Fleet used nuclear arms to obliterate the surface of Earth.
Planetary Bombardment Missiles
The most destructive form of nuclear weapon, planetary bombardment missiles are designed to be used with the atmospheres of inhabited planets. Essentially an evolution of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, these weapons are very rarely used because of their highly destructive nature.
Warp Missile
An advanced type of planetary bombardment missiles, warp missiles were developed by the Goldenbaum Dynasty toward the end of its reign. Capable of using warp drive, these missiles were able to strike targest across vast interstellar distances, virtually undetcted. Incredibly powerful, even a single warp missile can completely wipe out an entire city.
Laser Fusion Missiles
These missiles were the standard form of anti-ship missiles and used inertial confinement fusion. A strong gravitational field generator kept a sphere of hydrogen compressed into metallic form. High energy lasers heated this to over 300,000,000 degrees Celsius, compressing and heating the sphere sufficiently for a nuclear fusion reaction.
Warhead yields varied, ranging from kiloton scale tactical warheads to gigaton scale strategic planetary warheads.
The standard Free Planets Alliance anti-ship laser fusion missile as of 798 UC (489 IC / 3598 CE) had a diameter of 2 metres, a length of 10 metres, and used a deuterium fusion reaction. It was capable of a maximum acceleration of 10G. (Fleet File Collection Vol.6, Data Book: Mechanic & Seiyū Encyclopaedia, p. 139)
