Component:sals-2-ward-launcher
In Game Description
Swinging arm launchers are an antiquated missile launcher design which saw brief use across the alliance fleet before the adoption of the now-ubiquitous vertical launching systems. This style of launcher features a turreted arm which aligns with a magazine access hatch in the base to load a single missile, then points at the target before firing.
The SALS-2 launcher can fire a single missile at a time, and draws its ammunition from the ship's internal storage.
Stats
| SALS-2 'Ward' Launcher | |
|---|---|
| Faction | OSP |
| Cost | 5 pts |
| Dimensions | 3x4x3 |
| Hitpoints | 100 |
| Hitpoints to Function | 10 |
| Damage Threshold | 15 |
| Mass | 10 tonnes |
| Catastrophic Event Prob. | 5% |
| DC Priority | Medium |
| Missile size | 2[1] |
| Missile Classes | Missile, Boosted Missile |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Load Time | x[2] |
| Traverse Rate | 60 deg/s |
| Elevation Rate | 60 deg/s |
| Elevation Limit | x/-x[3] |
| Power | -50 (kW) |
Notes
-Will enforce hot launch upon whatever missile is fired, regardless of it's configuration
-If configured to only fire within limits, the launcher can fire slightly below minimum depression by allowing the missile to turn after launch to the ordered angle like other launchers, as long as the ordered point is above ~0 degrees elevation and in line of sight. The existence of a vertical blindspot does prohibit fire at extremely high angles as well (>85 degrees), which does not share this behaviour.
-Unlike other launchers such as MLS, VLS, TLS etc. The SALS will always sit in a "unloaded" state. Upon being ordered to fire, it will:
1: Program the missile (Defensively fired missiles may be instantly programmed like with other launchers)
2: Spend approx. 3.5s loading the missile, which always sets the launcher to a near-vertical position when complete
3: Train the missile from it's loading position then fire.
Note: it will not begin step 1 until it is "in arc" if configured to fire only within limits.
Lore
TO: PROTECTORATE NAVAL COMMAND
CC: NOVANCE, VICRATTSS, EMMCASSARD, KEIKATSURAGI
FROM:OTDEL
If you are receiving this message, your squadron has been selected to undergo refit for the SALS-2 'Ward' missile launch system. Following return to port and refitting, all affected squadrons will be transferred to Whitetower Anchorage above Goguen for training and certification.
For those out of the loop, the SALS has just been fast-tracked by the authority group to combat the Alliance's growing Tanto threat. Baroness Lockley is personally providing the funds to ensure all initial deployment costs are signed off, so, please, do not embarass me.
Admiral Constantine will be present at Whitetower to survey the effectiveness of the Ward. I shouldn't have to remind you, Vance, to appear on time and in uniform this time. If any of you have questions, please transfer it to my personal DARCBrain.
Good hunting.
