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Example Gameplay

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	=== Example Gameplay ===		=== Example Gameplay ===
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SGM-H-220 Sepulchre

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	[[File:Screenshot 2026-09-24 154848.png\|thumb\|alt=SGM-H-220 Sepulchre\|SGM-H-220 Sepulchre]]		[[File:Screenshot 2026-09-24 154848.png\|thumb\|alt=SGM-H-220 Sepulchre\|SGM-H-220 Sepulchre]]
	A [[Munition:SGM-H-2_Cyclone#Generalist_Direct_Types\|SGM-H-200 Cyclone Hybrid Missile]] with <span style="color:#429a30;">Fixed Active Radar Seeker</span>!/[<span style="color:#649e90;">Electro-Optical Seeker</span>], and a size 6 [[munition:hei\|HE Impact warhead]].<br>		A [[Munition:SGM-H-2_Cyclone#Generalist_Direct_Types\|SGM-H-200 Cyclone Hybrid Missile]] with <span style="color:#429a30;">Fixed Active Radar Seeker</span>!/[<span style="color:#649e90;">Electro-Optical Seeker</span>], and a size 6 [[munition:hei\|HE Impact warhead]].<br>
	This is a [[Missile_Defense#What_is_a_%22Straightrunner%22_Missile?\|Straight-runner]] missile due to the reject setting on its primary seeker, indicated here by the "!" symbol. Combined with the [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical Validator]], this ensures no false returns induced by radar jamming or decoys<ref>expendable small ships will still work :)</ref> will be considered valid targets by the missile, and it will continue to run straight as it waits for a valid target to present itself. When the [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical validator]] itself is jammed, the [[munition:fact\|Fixed Active Radar Seeker]] will be unable to consider anything it sees as valid due to the reject setting, and it will continue to run straight as it waits for a valid target to present itself. As such, it will not stage under these conditions. Only when both [[munition:fact\|Fixed Active Radar Seeker]] and [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical validator]] are jammed simultaneously will the missile consider itself to be jammed and begin to wiggle wildly.		This is a [[Missile_Defense#What_is_a_%22Straightrunner%22_Missile?\|Straight-runner]] missile due to the reject setting on its primary seeker, indicated here by the "!" symbol. Combined with the [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical Validator]], this ensures no false returns induced by <span style="color:#429a30;">radar jamming or decoys</span><ref>expendable small ships will still work :)</ref> will be considered valid targets by the missile, and it will continue to run straight as it waits for a valid target to present itself. When the [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical validator]] itself is jammed, the [[munition:fact\|Fixed Active Radar Seeker]] will be unable to consider anything it sees as valid due to the reject setting, and it will continue to run straight as it waits for a valid target to present itself. As such, it will not stage under these conditions. Only when both [[munition:fact\|Fixed Active Radar Seeker]] and [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical validator]] are jammed simultaneously will the missile consider itself to be jammed and begin to wiggle wildly.

	==== SGM-1 Ceremonial Arming Missile ====		==== SGM-1 Ceremonial Arming Missile ====

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SGM-H-220 Sepulchre

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	[[File:Screenshot 2026-09-24 154848.png\|thumb\|alt=SGM-H-220 Sepulchre\|SGM-H-220 Sepulchre]]		[[File:Screenshot 2026-09-24 154848.png\|thumb\|alt=SGM-H-220 Sepulchre\|SGM-H-220 Sepulchre]]
	A [[Munition:SGM-H-2_Cyclone#Generalist_Direct_Types\|SGM-H-200 Cyclone Hybrid Missile]] with <span style="color:#429a30;">Fixed Active Radar Seeker</span>!/[<span style="color:#649e90;">Electro-Optical Seeker</span>], and a size 6 [[munition:hei\|HE Impact warhead]].<br>		A [[Munition:SGM-H-2_Cyclone#Generalist_Direct_Types\|SGM-H-200 Cyclone Hybrid Missile]] with <span style="color:#429a30;">Fixed Active Radar Seeker</span>!/[<span style="color:#649e90;">Electro-Optical Seeker</span>], and a size 6 [[munition:hei\|HE Impact warhead]].<br>
			This is a [[Missile_Defense#What_is_a_%22Straightrunner%22_Missile?\|Straight-runner]] missile due to the reject setting on its primary seeker, indicated here by the "!" symbol. Combined with the [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical Validator]], this ensures no false returns induced by radar jamming or decoys<ref>expendable small ships will still work :)</ref> will be considered valid targets by the missile, and it will continue to run straight as it waits for a valid target to present itself. When the [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical validator]] itself is jammed, the [[munition:fact\|Fixed Active Radar Seeker]] will be unable to consider anything it sees as valid due to the reject setting, and it will continue to run straight as it waits for a valid target to present itself. As such, it will not stage under these conditions. Only when both [[munition:fact\|Fixed Active Radar Seeker]] and [[munition:eo\|Electro-Optical validator]] are jammed simultaneously will the missile consider itself to be jammed and begin to wiggle wildly.

	==== SGM-1 Ceremonial Arming Missile ====		==== SGM-1 Ceremonial Arming Missile ====

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SGM-H-220 Sepulchre

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	==== SGM-H-220 Sepulchre ====		==== SGM-H-220 Sepulchre ====
	[[File:Screenshot 2026-09-24 154848.png\|thumb\|alt=SGM-H-220 Sepulchre\|SGM-H-220 Sepulchre]]		[[File:Screenshot 2026-09-24 154848.png\|thumb\|alt=SGM-H-220 Sepulchre\|SGM-H-220 Sepulchre]]
	A [[Munition:SGM-H-2_Cyclone#Generalist_Direct_Types\|SGM-H-200 Cyclone Hybrid Missile]] with <span style="color:#429a30;">Fixed Active Radar Seeker</span>/[<span style="color:#649e90;">Electro-Optical Seeker</span>], and a size 6 [[munition:hei\|HE Impact warhead]].<br>		A [[Munition:SGM-H-2_Cyclone#Generalist_Direct_Types\|SGM-H-200 Cyclone Hybrid Missile]] with <span style="color:#429a30;">Fixed Active Radar Seeker</span>!/[<span style="color:#649e90;">Electro-Optical Seeker</span>], and a size 6 [[munition:hei\|HE Impact warhead]].<br>

	==== SGM-1 Ceremonial Arming Missile ====		==== SGM-1 Ceremonial Arming Missile ====

76561199025325593: /* Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide */

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Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide

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	If the target is heavier and needs further softening, Sycamore can put them into the grave by firing [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-210_Gravestone\|Gravestone]] Size 2 Hybrid missiles which have the [[munition:hekp\|HE Kinetic Penetrator warhead.]] These are best fired bow on so they can travel through the enemy warship, exploding as they go.		If the target is heavier and needs further softening, Sycamore can put them into the grave by firing [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-210_Gravestone\|Gravestone]] Size 2 Hybrid missiles which have the [[munition:hekp\|HE Kinetic Penetrator warhead.]] These are best fired bow on so they can travel through the enemy warship, exploding as they go.

	Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.		Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-220_Sepulchre\|Sepulchre]] Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.

	Now, if Sycamore is jammed, [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-260_Thundercloud\|Thundercloud]] Size 2 Missiles can be employed. These are Radar-seeking counter-jamming missiles that will be particularly useful against OSPN [[Ship:draugr#Multi-Mission_Tugs:\|Multi-Mission Tugs]] who usually have [[component:j15-bellbird-jammer\|'''J15 'Bellbird' Radar Jammers''']].		Now, if Sycamore is jammed, [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-260_Thundercloud\|Thundercloud]] Size 2 Missiles can be employed. These are Radar-seeking counter-jamming missiles that will be particularly useful against OSPN [[Ship:draugr#Multi-Mission_Tugs:\|Multi-Mission Tugs]] who usually have [[component:j15-bellbird-jammer\|'''J15 'Bellbird' Radar Jammers''']].

76561199025325593: /* Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide */

2026-09-24T19:51:52Z

Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide

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	Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.		Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.

	Now, if Sycamore is jammed, "Thundercloud" Size 2 Missiles can be employed. These are Radar-seeking counter-jamming that will be particularly useful against OSPN [[Ship:draugr#Multi-Mission_Tugs:\|Multi-Mission Tugs]] who usually have [[component:j15-bellbird-jammer\|'''J15 'Bellbird' Radar Jammers''']].		Now, if Sycamore is jammed, [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-260_Thundercloud\|Thundercloud]] Size 2 Missiles can be employed. These are Radar-seeking counter-jamming missiles that will be particularly useful against OSPN [[Ship:draugr#Multi-Mission_Tugs:\|Multi-Mission Tugs]] who usually have [[component:j15-bellbird-jammer\|'''J15 'Bellbird' Radar Jammers''']].

	Of course, Sycamore cannot just sit in the open forever. It does have to run. When the fleet needs to make space, Sycamore has four [[component:e90-blanket-jammer\|'''E90 'Blanket' Radar Jammers''']] and two [[component:e71-hangup-jammer\|'''E71 'Hangup' Communications Jammers''']] to cloak the sprinters as they make themselves scarce.		Of course, Sycamore cannot just sit in the open forever. It does have to run. When the fleet needs to make space, Sycamore has four [[component:e90-blanket-jammer\|'''E90 'Blanket' Radar Jammers''']] and two [[component:e71-hangup-jammer\|'''E71 'Hangup' Communications Jammers''']] to cloak the sprinters as they make themselves scarce.

76561199025325593: /* Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide */

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Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide

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	Once Sycamore has locked on, they can fire Tombstone missiles in salvos at the target. The [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-210_Tombstone\|Tombstone]] is the fleet's primary Size 2 Hybrid missile to be fired at [[component:rf101-bullseye-radar\|Bullseye-Locked]] targets. While not as high damaging as Size 3 Hybrids, they can really do some nasty damage to OSPN ships in volume.		Once Sycamore has locked on, they can fire Tombstone missiles in salvos at the target. The [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-210_Tombstone\|Tombstone]] is the fleet's primary Size 2 Hybrid missile to be fired at [[component:rf101-bullseye-radar\|Bullseye-Locked]] targets. While not as high damaging as Size 3 Hybrids, they can really do some nasty damage to OSPN ships in volume.

	If the target is heavier and needs further softening, Sycamore can put them into the grave by firing "Gravestone" Size 2 Hybrid missiles which have the [[munition:hekp\|HE Kinetic Penetrator warhead.]] These are best fired bow on so they can travel through the enemy warship, exploding as they go.		If the target is heavier and needs further softening, Sycamore can put them into the grave by firing [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-210_Gravestone\|Gravestone]] Size 2 Hybrid missiles which have the [[munition:hekp\|HE Kinetic Penetrator warhead.]] These are best fired bow on so they can travel through the enemy warship, exploding as they go.

	Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.		Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.

76561199025325593: /* Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide */

2026-09-24T19:50:24Z

Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide

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	After which, then the fun begins.		After which, then the fun begins.

	Once Sycamore has locked on, they can fire Tombstone missiles in salvos at the target. The Tombstone is the fleet's primary Size 2 Hybrid missile to be fired at [[component:rf101-bullseye-radar\|Bullseye-Locked]] targets. While not as high damaging as Size 3 Hybrids, they can really do some nasty damage to OSPN ships in volume.		Once Sycamore has locked on, they can fire Tombstone missiles in salvos at the target. The [[Starter_Fleet_Guide:Sycamore#SGM-H-210_Tombstone\|Tombstone]] is the fleet's primary Size 2 Hybrid missile to be fired at [[component:rf101-bullseye-radar\|Bullseye-Locked]] targets. While not as high damaging as Size 3 Hybrids, they can really do some nasty damage to OSPN ships in volume.

	If the target is heavier and needs further softening, Sycamore can put them into the grave by firing "Gravestone" Size 2 Hybrid missiles which have the [[munition:hekp\|HE Kinetic Penetrator warhead.]] These are best fired bow on so they can travel through the enemy warship, exploding as they go.		If the target is heavier and needs further softening, Sycamore can put them into the grave by firing "Gravestone" Size 2 Hybrid missiles which have the [[munition:hekp\|HE Kinetic Penetrator warhead.]] These are best fired bow on so they can travel through the enemy warship, exploding as they go.

	Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical ~~backup~~ able to strike the trickiest targets.		Finally, for targets that have good softkill, or for when you are not able to achieve a lock on the enemy, "Sepulchre" Size 2 Hybrids can be fired, with their Radar seekers validated by an Electro-optical validator able to strike the trickiest targets.

	Now, if Sycamore is jammed, "Thundercloud" Size 2 Missiles can be employed. These are Radar-seeking counter-jamming that will be particularly useful against OSPN [[Ship:draugr#Multi-Mission_Tugs:\|Multi-Mission Tugs]] who usually have [[component:j15-bellbird-jammer\|'''J15 'Bellbird' Radar Jammers''']].		Now, if Sycamore is jammed, "Thundercloud" Size 2 Missiles can be employed. These are Radar-seeking counter-jamming that will be particularly useful against OSPN [[Ship:draugr#Multi-Mission_Tugs:\|Multi-Mission Tugs]] who usually have [[component:j15-bellbird-jammer\|'''J15 'Bellbird' Radar Jammers''']].

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 [[File:TF Sycamore Game Models.png|thumb|TF Sycamore Game Models]]
 == TF Sycamore ==
 === [[Ship:sprinter#Sprinter_Bomber:|'''Sprinter Bombers: Far Traveler, Nebula Shepherd, Hooded Rider, Diving Hawk, & Outer Guide''']] ===
-==== Far Traveler ====
+Sycamore is a typical "[[Ship:sprinter#Sprinter_Bomber:|Sprinter Bomber Ball]]" aimed to run around, lob tons of missiles and then run away under the cover of jamming.
-==== Nebula Shepherd ====
-==== Hooded Rider ====
+Sprinters have one of the lowest radar signature of any ship even when their search radars are on, and when their radars are off, they get stealthier.
-==== Diving Hawk ====
-==== Outer Guide ====
+As such, a silent, fast group of corvettes armed with deadly missiles is a fantastic way to run down vulnerable backline warships or ambush isolated battlegroups.
 === Missiles ===

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Missile Equipment

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	==== Diving Hawk ====		==== Diving Hawk ====
	==== Outer Guide ====		==== Outer Guide ====
	=== ~~Missile Equipment~~ ===		=== Missiles ===