Advanced CT missile design

[parmasson]

Does anyone use the “missile system” from Classic Traveller the 6G5 and the like?

I had not even known about this supplement until I got my hands on the reprints.
A missile is 6G6 Continuous burn (Cr 6000 6kg)
with radio/infrared tracking Cr 400 1kg
with a proximity detonator Cr 500 1kg
mounting a high explosive warhead Cr500 10kg

Hmmmm Contact Detonators cause 2x damage if they hit.

References to past discussions that may be relevant.

http://www.travellerrpg.com/cgi-bin/Trav/CotI/Discuss/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=42;t=000027#000002

http://www.travellerrpg.com/cgi-bin/Trav/CotI/Discuss/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=44;t=000249#000001

 

[mike wightman]

Yep.

They're the rules I use for missiles IMTU

Focused force explosive or small nukes are a good way to make the bad guys disappear

I also use the same rules for larger torpedos - such as may be fired from bays or the like.
Twice the size, so greater endurance with similar sized warheads.

Then there's the ones that burn at more than 6G

 

[parmasson]

Here is the idea . . .

A planet based booster (last line of defense stuff) with a 6G or better accl. The booster is lightly armored and when it reaches a predetermined point the nose cone blasts off and twelve-to twenty 6G or better standard missiles to take on all challengers. Basically it is an ICBM for planetary defense.

Not a 100% defense to be sure but something to make the capital ships hesitate as one weapon turns into 20.

 

[parmasson]

Here is a cheap one.

General Products Economy Missile SC-100
TL-10 manufactured on a TL-12 world
Size 15x100cm (standard)
Mass: 25kg
Cost Cr: 2080 (volume discounts available for registered mercenary groups)
Engine Type: Continuous Burn
Thruster Rating: 3G6
Burn range: 318,000 km (distance is approximate)
Fuel: 6kg
Guidance system: Radio/radar 1kg
Fuse: Proximity Detonator 1kg
Warhead: 10kg high explosive

Cheap and reliable the SC-100 is a missile designed for the economy minded captain who needs a minimum amount of deterrence. Widely available, easy to handle and legal to purchase on nearly all Imperial worlds. As an added safety feature after the thruster burns out the weapon will automatically detonate unless set otherwise.

 

[parmasson]

Instellarms TX-5
TL-15
Size 15x100cm (standard)
Mass: 50kg
Cost Cr: 18,000
Engine Type: Discretionary Burn
Thruster Rating: 8G10
Burn range: 5,000,000+? km (Help me out here)
Fuel: 3kg
Guidance system: Radio/radar, IR, Neutrino, Mass detector
From Book 8: ECM, Electronic Circuit Protection, Obscuration Device.
Fuse: Intelligent Detonator (TL-15)
Warhead: 20Kg Focused Explosive Force