Missile (Weapons)

Missiles consume 1 missile ammunition each time they fire, but completely ignore shields. They deal system, hull, and crew damage in the targeted room.

Like any projectile, missiles can miss. They can be shot down by Defense Drones (Mark I and Mark II). Zoltan Shields block missiles but take damage from them.

Pegasus Missiles fire two missiles at once, and Swarm Missiles can be charged to fire up to three missiles; both weapons still only consume one missile when they fire. Swarm Missiles uses area targeting, like a flak weapon, making them less accurate when targeting small rooms.

All missiles have the chance to light fires, cause hull breaches, and (except for Swarm Missiles) stun crew.

Typically, missile weapons should only be used in a supporting role, as constantly firing them will rapidly exhaust your ammunition. In most cases, bombs do the same job better.

Missiles table

Name	Cost ()	Required Power	Charge Time (s)	Normal Damage (per round)	Volley	Shield Piercing	Fire	Breach	Stun
Leto Missiles	20[1]	1	9	1	1	5	Low	Low	Low
Artemis Missiles	38[1]	1	11	2	1	5	Low	Low	Low
Artemis Missiles (variant)	38[1]	2	10	2	1	5	Low	Low	Low
Hermes Missile	45	3	14	3	1	5	Low	Low	Low
Breach Missiles	65	3	22	4	1	5	Low	High	Low
Hull Missile	65	2	17	2[2]	1	5	Low	Low	Low
Pegasus Missile	60	3	20	2	2	5	Low	Low	Low
Boss Missile	80[1]	1	23	1	3	5	Low	Low	—
Swarm Missiles	65	2	7[3]	1	3 max.	5	Low	Low	—
Name	Cost ()	Required Power	Charge Time (s)	Normal Damage (per round)	Volley	Shield Piercing	Fire	Breach	Stun

^[1] Cannot be bought or found.
^[2] Double damage on systemless rooms.
^[3] Time to ready one round for firing.

Missile descriptions

Leto Missiles

Leto Missiles

"This launcher is outdated and weak, but can still be effective."

• Costs 20 (cannot be bought or found)
• Fires 1 missile at 1 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 1 power, taking 9 seconds to cool down
• Shield piercing 5.
• Comes equipped on Nisos and The Adjudicator.

Note: Leto, Artemis, and Pegasus Missile launchers all look the same. It's often impossible to tell the difference between enemy Artemis and Leto missiles until they fire (the missile projectiles looks different).

Artemis Missiles

Artemis Missiles

"Standard missile launcher on most Federation ships."

• Costs 38 (cannot be bought or found)
• Fires 1 missile at 2 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 1 power, and takes 11 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.
• Comes equipped on The Kestrel, The Stormwalker, and Bulwark.

Artemis Missiles (variant)

Artemis Missiles

"Standard missile launcher on most Federation ships."

• Costs 38 (cannot be bought or found)
• Fires 1 missile at 2 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 2 power, and takes 10 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.
• This variant is only available on enemy ships.

Hermes Missile

Hermes Missile

"Standard but powerful missile."

• Costs 45
• Fires 1 missile at 3 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 3 power, and takes 14 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.

Note: Hermes, Breach, and Hull missile launchers all look the same. Enemies never have Hull missiles, but it can be difficult to tell the difference between Hermes and Breach missiles until they are partly charged.

Breach Missiles

Breach Missiles

"These missiles are designed to cause maximum destruction to ship hull armor."

• Costs 65
• Fires 1 missile at 4 damage, with low chance of fire and high chance of breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 3 power and takes 22 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.

Hull Missile

Hull Missile

"High hull damage plus a decent breach chance."

• Costs 65
• Fires 1 missile at 2 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 2 power and takes 17 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.
• Special: Double damage on systemless rooms.
• Comes equipped on Bulwark.
• Enemies never use this weapon.

Pegasus Missile

Pegasus Missiles

"Creative missile design allows for two projectiles for the cost of one!"

• Costs 60
• Fires 2 missiles (for the cost of 1) at 2 damage each, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Has a low chance to stun crew (Advanced Edition).
• Requires 3 power and takes 20 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.
• Enemies never use this weapon.

Boss Missile

Boss Missile

"Artillery that fires 3 missiles that deal 1 damage."

• Costs 80 (cannot be bought or found)
• Fires 3 missile at 1 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Requires 1 power, and takes 23 seconds to cool down.
• Shield piercing 5.
• Does not consume any missiles.
• This is one of the weapons the Rebel Flagship uses. Can only be acquired via cheating.

Swarm Missiles

Swarm Missiles

"If given time to prepare, the 'Swarm' launcher can replicate multiple warheads."

• Costs 65
• Fires 1-3 missiles (based upon charges) dealing 1 damage, with low chance of fire and breach.
• Requires 2 power, gains a charge every 7 seconds, can hold 3.
• Aims in an area, which can cause shots to miss small rooms.
• Shield piercing 5.
• If the autofire setting is on, it will fire a charge as soon as it is gained.
• Only consumes one missile per volley, with a maximum efficiency of 3 shots per missile.
• Comes equipped on Tektite.
• Advanced Edition only
• Enemies never use this weapon.