GTM Phoenix V

GTM Phoenix V

Weapons in Descent: FreeSpace

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Weapons in FreeSpace 2

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Tech Room Data

All-aspect seeking - same tracking system as the Interceptor - large payload (50 Kt), but slower than the Interceptor - one of the best fire-and-forget missiles ever developed - many fighter pilots within the GTA regard the Phoenix V as the weapon of choice against high value, heavily defended targets.

The number one bomber killer in our arsenal, this is the single most damaging missile that can be equipped on a fighter craft. The longer lock time and slower speed make it less of a dogfight weapon and more of an anti- bomber warhead. It's extra damage against shields makes it especially useful against the Shivan bombers.

Veteran Comments

This weapon has enormous stopping power, not usually enough to kill most bombers but close. The Phoenix V also has excellent range (for Freespace 1). Typically this weapon is an anti-bomber warhead, but under in some cases (A Failure to Communicate) it can be used effectively to destroy fast maneuverable targets such as SF Dragons.

Performance

Statistics

Range	1750 m
Rate of Fire	1 / 5 s
Velocity	175 mps
Damage	350
Against Hullplating	Excellent
Against Shields	Average
Against Subsystems	Good
Shockwave Radius	10 m / 30 m
Homing System	Aspect Seeking
Minimum Lock Time	3.5 s
Turn Rate	3.0 s