GTM Synaptic

GTM-1 Synaptic Bomb

Weapons in Descent: FreeSpace

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Weapons in FreeSpace 2

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Tech Room Data

Missile propulsion unit carrying several small intelligent "bomblets" - when distance to target is less than 100 m or when time to impact is less than 2 sec., bomblets direct missile to the most vulnerable part of the ship of those parts of the ship facing the missile - bomblets then separate from missile propulsion unit and form a sphere - inertia continues to carry bomblets in the direction of the target - the missile propulsion unit continues to advance toward the target - when the missile hits the target or 1.5 sec. after the missile should have hit the target, the bomblets explode - the spherical shape of the formation of the bomblets helps to ensure a fairly even level of damage across a sensitive area on the target - the spherical shape also ensures that the target will not be able to effectively maneuver away from the blast, thus "pinning" the target to a specific area in space - can also act as dumbfire - medium payload per bomblet (15 Kt) - very small payload for missile (2 Kt).

Nicknamed the "Earthshaker" by the bomber pilots who tested this, it is a bombers best defense against fighters. The Synaptic Bomb can do a lot of damage to a lot of ships at one time.

Performance

Statistics

Range	225 m
Rate of Fire	1 / 5 s
Velocity	90 mps
Damage	60
Against Hullplating	Excellent
Against Shields	Good
Against Subsystems	Excellent
Shockwave Radius	50m / 100 m
Homing System	None

Notes

• Weapon can be shot down (Bomb)
• Weapon spawns 15 smaller warheads

Spawned warheads

Range	1050 m
Velocity	175 mps
Damage	35
Against Hullplating	Excellent
Against Shields	Excellent
Against Subsystems	Average
Shockwave Radius	None
Homing System	Heat Seeking
View Cone	180 degrees
Turn Rate	1.5 s