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Dumb-F Missile

The Dumb-F is the most basic form of missile. It has no guidance systems and simply flies straight after launch.

The 'F' designation is because it's the 6th iteration of it's type in it's particular range. The Dumb-F is loaded with a chemical which is both a propellant and an explosive. So the longer the missile is forced to fly before it hits a target, the less damage it does. Ultimately it will simply expire and float in space.

It is small, light weight and only really effective against small targets which are relatively close. Most often the Dumb-F is used in sneak attacks on unsuspecting, or unmanned, vessels. Although a coordinated strike on a large target by multiple attackers (all firing missiles simultaneously) can be quite effective on a range of targets.

This missile can be fitted to any ship as it is low-tech, compact, and requires little more than to be pointed in a direction and released. However, launching at high speed or during extreme combat conditions can be a little risky as they are very eager to explode.