Poll: Space Combat
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Extremely long-ranged, homing "smart" missiles.
Due to the vast distances and speeds involved, collateral damage is a big risk when using high velocity "dumb-fire" weapons, and one miss can mean all the difference in the world.
Keep in mind that by "missile" I mean a guided projectile, and that these missiles probably wouldn't house an explosive payload as the weapon's potential damage would then be pretty limited (by both the conditions of outer space and the target's well-armoured hull).
What kind of payload would be effective against dense, tough and heat-resistant armour, and yet still able to function properly within outer space?
Oh yeah, I can also envision lasers being used for point defence against incoming missiles or to target enemy turrets with pinpoint accuracy, as the heat and power problems associated with laser technology are considerably easier to manage when applied to smaller weapons. After all, the near-instantaneous travel time and accuracy of laser weapons makes them well-suited to combat over hundred (maybe thousands) of kilometres.
As long as we're not talking about Death Star super lasers, the pros of such weapons easily outweigh the cons.
Due to the vast distances and speeds involved, collateral damage is a big risk when using high velocity "dumb-fire" weapons, and one miss can mean all the difference in the world.
Keep in mind that by "missile" I mean a guided projectile, and that these missiles probably wouldn't house an explosive payload as the weapon's potential damage would then be pretty limited (by both the conditions of outer space and the target's well-armoured hull).
What kind of payload would be effective against dense, tough and heat-resistant armour, and yet still able to function properly within outer space?
Oh yeah, I can also envision lasers being used for point defence against incoming missiles or to target enemy turrets with pinpoint accuracy, as the heat and power problems associated with laser technology are considerably easier to manage when applied to smaller weapons. After all, the near-instantaneous travel time and accuracy of laser weapons makes them well-suited to combat over hundred (maybe thousands) of kilometres.
As long as we're not talking about Death Star super lasers, the pros of such weapons easily outweigh the cons.