Photonic Torpedo

The contents of this page were introduced in the original Sword of the Stars.

Description:	(Random) A self-sustaining bolt of light wrapped in an EM field. This is a rapid pulse, direct fire, long range torpedo that cannot be shot down.
Research Category:	Torpedo Weapons
Research Cost:	15,000 (None) or 25,000 (Disruptors) Research Points
Required Technology:	None (Random) OR Disruptors (Random)
Races Allowed:	Hiver, Human, Liir, Morrigi, Tarka, Zuul
Effect:	Allows photonic torpedoes to be installed in Torpedo Mounts. Fires in bursts of four. Allows ship designs to include Torpedo Section.
Notes:	Photonic Torpedos have a random chance of being available for research at the beginning of the game, with the following chances: Zuul – 20%, Hiver – 30%, Human – 90%, Liir – 40%, Morrigi – 50% and Tarka – 20% Can be blocked by both deflectors and disruptors. The EM field is generated by a physical device about the size of a child's fist...impossible to hit and nowhere near large enough for guidance but still physical enough to be stopped by a deflector. The damage stats below are per-torpedo. The weapon fires four torpedos per burst.
Version:	This information valid for Version 1.7.2

Weapon Statistics
Weapon Type	Cost (per mount)	Mount Size	HP Bonus (per bank)	Recharge Time (in seconds)	Population Damage	Infrastructure Damage	Terraforming Damage
Torpedo	2,000	Special (Torpedo)	50	18	70,000	0.05	0

Range Band	Range		Targeting Inaccuracy	Damage	Duration
Range Band	Ship to Ship	Ship to Planet	Targeting Inaccuracy	Damage	Duration
Point Blank	850		0.01°	100	n/a
Effective	1,500		0.01°	80	n/a
Maximum	2,000	2,100	0.02°	40	n/a