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A '''concussion missile''' was a short-range, winged or wingless anti-vehicle [[Missile/Legends|missile]] generally deployed by [[Starship/Legends|starship]] or vehicle mounted launchers. There were a wide range of concussion missiles, varying in speed, maneuverability, and destructive capability. The concussion missile evolved from the ancient '''concussion spheres''' that were bigger, slower, and less destructive weapons that were similar to traditional [[bomb]]s. This missile type was a weaker form of [[assault concussion missile]], but could, however, have their explosive yield and exit velocity increased via [[advanced concussion missile]] upgrade.
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A '''concussion missile''' was a short-range, winged or wingless anti-vehicle [[Missile/Legends|missile]] generally deployed by [[Starship/Legends|starship]]- or vehicle-mounted launchers. There were a wide range of concussion missiles, varying in speed, maneuverability, and destructive capability. The concussion missile evolved from the ancient '''concussion spheres''' that were bigger, slower, and less destructive weapons similar to traditional bombs. This missile type was a weaker form of [[assault concussion missile]], but could, however, have their explosive yield and exit velocity increased via [[advanced concussion missile]] upgrade.
   
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
 
[[File:Ordnance Experts XWM.png|thumb|left|200px|Imperial engineers working on a concussion missile]]
  
[[File:Ordnance Experts XWM.png|thumb|left|200px|Imperial engineers working on a concussion missile]]
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Weapons manufacturers generally produced both the launchers and the missiles, and sold them as units. Ground forces used them against any fast moving vehicle. In space combat concussion missiles ranged in potency from anti-[[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]] weapons launched from other diminutive craft; all the way up to devastating warheads that were capable of crippling massive [[Capital ship/Legends|capital ships]] that were launched from specialized defensive satellites.<ref name="SWEmp">[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]</ref> Concussion missiles could also be set to airburst above their intended target to great effect, dispersing shock waves and damaging infrastructure.<ref>''[[Legacy of the Force: Revelation]]''</ref>
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Weapons manufacturers generally produced both the launchers and the missiles, and sold them as units. Ground forces used them against any fast-moving vehicle. In space combat, concussion missiles ranged in potency from anti-[[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]] weapons launched from other diminutive craft to devastating warheads capable of crippling massive [[Capital ship/Legends|capital ships]] that were launched from specialized defensive satellites.<ref name="SWEmp">[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]</ref> Concussion missiles could also be set to airburst above their intended target to great effect, dispersing shock waves and damaging infrastructure.<ref>''[[Legacy of the Force: Revelation]]''</ref>
   
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Each missile was stored and launched from a pressurized canister which was designed to protect it during transport, storage, and loading, but also acted as a launch tube. The canisters were racked in magazines that were loaded into a vehicle. The magazines were circular and the missile was launched out sideways before igniting and traveling its due course (only applies for ground-based launchers).
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Each missile was stored and launched from a pressurized canister which was designed to protect it during transport, storage, and loading, but also acted as a launch tube. The canisters were racked in circular magazines that were loaded into a vehicle. In ground-based launchers, the missile was launched sideways before igniting and traveling its course.
   
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Each concussion missile featured an armor-piercing tip that penetrated a target's hull before igniting the missile's compact energy pack, causing more devastating results than single-shot [[turbolaser/Legends|turbolaser cannons]].<ref name="SWPM">{{SWPM|set=Base Set|link=http://www.swpocketmodels.com/images/card004.jpg|cardname=Concussion Missile}}</ref> The impact would trigger the missile's warhead, which contained a small energy pack that triggered a concussion blast that damaged the surrounding area, and disrupted instruments and equipment.<ref name="SWS">''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]''</ref> A concussion missile did not necessarily need to impact in order to detonate, however, some could be set to explode at a preset proximity to the target. In atmosphere, the missile created a deafening sonic boom and caused major damage to the surrounding area.
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Each concussion missile featured an armor-piercing tip that penetrated a target's hull before igniting the missile's compact energy pack, causing more devastating results than single-shot [[Turbolaser/Legends|turbolaser]] cannons.<ref name="SWPM">{{SWPM|set=Base Set|link=http://www.swpocketmodels.com/images/card004.jpg|cardname=Concussion Missile}}</ref> The impact would trigger the missile's warhead, which contained a small energy pack that triggered a concussion blast that damaged the surrounding area and disrupted instruments and equipment.<ref name="SWS">''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]''</ref> A concussion missile did not necessarily need to impact in order to detonate, however; some could be set to explode at a preset proximity to the target. In atmosphere, the missile created a deafening sonic boom and caused major damage to the surrounding area.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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[[File:Concussionmissile.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Concussion missile launcher.]]
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[[File:Concussionmissile.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Concussion missile launcher]]
 
Starfighters such as the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]] [[RZ-1 A-wing interceptor/Legends|RZ-1 A-wing interceptor]]<ref name="RS I guide">''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]''</ref> and the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Imperial]] [[Missile Boat]] made extensive use of concussion missiles in dogfights.
  
Starfighters such as the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]] [[RZ-1 A-wing interceptor/Legends|RZ-1 A-wing interceptor]]<ref name="RS I guide">''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]''</ref> and the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Imperial]] [[Missile Boat]] made extensive use of concussion missiles in dogfights.
   
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The [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer|''Victory I''-class Star Destroyer]] was well known for its battery of concussion missiles, however newer capital ships like the [[Imperial-class Star Destroyer/Legends|''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer]] replaced them with [[Ion cannon/Legends|ion cannons]] because missiles were expensive and could only be carried in limited numbers. Some were equipped with multiple lock-on systems.
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The [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer|''Victory I''-class Star Destroyer]] was well known for its battery of concussion missiles, but newer capital ships like the [[Imperial-class Star Destroyer/Legends|''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer]] replaced them with [[Ion cannon/Legends|ion cannons]] because missiles were expensive and could only be carried in limited numbers. Some were equipped with multiple lock-on systems.
   
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[[Lando Calrissian/Legends|Lando Calrissian]] used concussion missiles during the [[Battle of Endor/Legends|Battle of Endor]]. It was this kind of missile that was fired at the main reactor of [[Death Star II/Legends|Death Star II]] that triggered the fatal blow, after wingman [[Wedge Antilles/Legends|Wedge Antilles]] used [[Proton torpedo/Legends|proton torpedoes]] to take out the battle station's power regulator.
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During the [[Battle of Endor/Legends|Battle of Endor]], [[Lando Calrissian/Legends|Lando Calrissian]] fired concussion missiles at the main reactor of [[Death Star II/Legends|Death Star II]], triggering the fatal blow, after wingman [[Wedge Antilles/Legends|Wedge Antilles]] used [[Proton torpedo/Legends|proton torpedoes]] to take out the battle station's power regulator.
   
 
===Notable models===
  
===Notable models===
 
*[[Arakyd Industries/Legends|Arakyd]] [[ST2 concussion missile/Legends|ST2 concussion missile]]
  
*[[Arakyd Industries/Legends|Arakyd]] [[ST2 concussion missile/Legends|ST2 concussion missile]]
 
*[[Dymek concussion missile]]
  
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===See also===
  
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==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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In early LucasArts games, such as ''[[Star Wars: X-Wing]]'', concussion missiles were simply referred to as missiles. This kind of warhead is used commonly in all of the [[X-wing computer game series|X-wing]] games. The games also depict concussion missiles as being less damaging than proton torpedoes, although other sources reverse this relationship.
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In early [[LucasArts]] games, such as ''[[Star Wars: X-Wing]]'', concussion missiles were simply referred to as missiles. This kind of warhead is used commonly in all of the [[X-wing computer game series|X-wing]] games. The games also depict concussion missiles as being less damaging than proton torpedoes, although other sources reverse this relationship.
   
 
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A concussion missile was a short-range, winged or wingless anti-vehicle missile generally deployed by starship- or vehicle-mounted launchers. There were a wide range of concussion missiles, varying in speed, maneuverability, and destructive capability. The concussion missile evolved from the ancient concussion spheres that were bigger, slower, and less destructive weapons similar to traditional bombs. This missile type was a weaker form of assault concussion missile, but could, however, have their explosive yield and exit velocity increased via advanced concussion missile upgrade.

Description

Ordnance Experts XWM

Imperial engineers working on a concussion missile

Weapons manufacturers generally produced both the launchers and the missiles, and sold them as units. Ground forces used them against any fast-moving vehicle. In space combat, concussion missiles ranged in potency from anti-starfighter weapons launched from other diminutive craft to devastating warheads capable of crippling massive capital ships that were launched from specialized defensive satellites.[3] Concussion missiles could also be set to airburst above their intended target to great effect, dispersing shock waves and damaging infrastructure.[4]

Each missile was stored and launched from a pressurized canister which was designed to protect it during transport, storage, and loading, but also acted as a launch tube. The canisters were racked in circular magazines that were loaded into a vehicle. In ground-based launchers, the missile was launched sideways before igniting and traveling its course.

Each concussion missile featured an armor-piercing tip that penetrated a target's hull before igniting the missile's compact energy pack, causing more devastating results than single-shot turbolaser cannons.[5] The impact would trigger the missile's warhead, which contained a small energy pack that triggered a concussion blast that damaged the surrounding area and disrupted instruments and equipment.[6] A concussion missile did not necessarily need to impact in order to detonate, however; some could be set to explode at a preset proximity to the target. In atmosphere, the missile created a deafening sonic boom and caused major damage to the surrounding area.

History

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Concussion missile launcher

Starfighters such as the Rebel Alliance RZ-1 A-wing interceptor[7] and the Imperial Missile Boat made extensive use of concussion missiles in dogfights.

The Victory I-class Star Destroyer was well known for its battery of concussion missiles, but newer capital ships like the Imperial-class Star Destroyer replaced them with ion cannons because missiles were expensive and could only be carried in limited numbers. Some were equipped with multiple lock-on systems.

During the Battle of Endor, Lando Calrissian fired concussion missiles at the main reactor of Death Star II, triggering the fatal blow, after wingman Wedge Antilles used proton torpedoes to take out the battle station's power regulator.

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Behind the scenes

In early LucasArts games, such as Star Wars: X-Wing, concussion missiles were simply referred to as missiles. This kind of warhead is used commonly in all of the X-wing games. The games also depict concussion missiles as being less damaging than proton torpedoes, although other sources reverse this relationship.

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Fantasy Flight Games card image—Cluster Missile
  2. ↑ Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
  3. ↑ Star Wars: Empire at War
  4. ↑ Legacy of the Force: Revelation
  5. ↑ Sw-pm-logo1 Star Wars PocketModel TCG — Base Set (Card: Concussion Missile) (backup link)
  6. ↑ The Star Wars Sourcebook
  7. ↑ Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide

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