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A [[Torpedo Launcher]] or ''torpedo launcher'' is a projectile launcher that can be installed on a spacecraft's weapons mount. Torpedo launchers fire [[Proton Torpedoes]]. They are available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]]. [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about torpedo launchers in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].
A [[Torpedo Launcher]] or ''Torpedo launcher'' or ''torpedo launcher'' is a projectile launcher that can be installed on a spacecraft's weapons mount. Torpedo launchers fire [[Proton Torpedo|Proton Torpedoes]]. They are available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]]. [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about torpedo launchers in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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! Resale
! Resale
! Resale Damaged
! Repairs
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A Torpedo Launcher may be installed on the weapons slots on the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]].
A Torpedo Launcher may be installed on the weapons slots on the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]].
'''Church of Man'''
* [[Salthi]]
'''Bounty Hunters'''
* [[Demon]]
'''Militia'''
* [[Gladius]]


==Images==
==Images==
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Tarsus - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right.PNG
Tarsus - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right.PNG
Tarsus - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left.PNG
Tarsus - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left.PNG
Orion - Weapon - Tractor Beam.png
Orion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher.png
Galaxy - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right.png
Galaxy - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right.png
Galaxy - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left.png
Galaxy - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left.png
Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right Inner.png
Centurion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right Inner.png
Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left Inner.png
Centurion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left Inner.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide==
==Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide==


'''Tractor Beam'''
'''Torpedo Launcher'''


A tractor beam is the key to efficient salvage. Cargo is usually found after a battle, waiting for collection. Items collected are automatically added to your manifest. The energy drain is 4 GJ / second.
Torpedo Launcher. Torpedo launchers have only one type of ammunition and can hold a maximum of 10 proton torpedoes. Refire delay is 0.5 seconds.


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Privateer Manual - Page 57.jpg
Privateer Manual - Page 59.jpg
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==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==
==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==


'''Tractor Beam'''
'''Weapons Systems'''
 
Your weapons loadout will vary according to your skill level, typical missions and financial resources. In general, dumb fire missiles and torpedoes can inflict more harm in the hands of an experienced pilot. Guided missiles will find their target with the help of their locking mechanisms, making accuracy less essential. A tractor beam system will allow you to retrieve cargo from a destroyed ship and is thus an indispensable part of every pirate fighter.
 
'''Range.''' The effective range of the projectile in meters (m).
 
'''Damage potential.''' The amount of damage done to a target. This measurement is based on the durasteel standard, and is listed for comparison only.
 
'''Refire delay.''' The recharge time of a gun between each shot in units of seconds.
 
'''Energy use.''' How much energy the gun uses in units of Gigaloules (GI).
 
'''Abuse limit.''' How much damage your guns can take before they are destroyed. Abuse limits are rated as low, medium and high.


This system locks onto retrievable objects and pulls them into your ship. A tractor beam is especially useful if you are making a living as a pirate. After blowing up merchants and other ships carrying valuable cargo, you can retrieve the goods and sell them for a handsome profit.
'''Torpedo and Torpedo Launcher.''' Torpedoes do not have sophisticated locking mechanisms. They fly in a straight line, similar to dumb fire missiles. If you are not an accomplished marksman, you may want to invest in guided missiles instead. If you are an expert shot, however, a torpedo launcher might be a good idea. A torpedo can destroy almost any ship with relative ease. If you are planning to down a capital ship, torpedoes will be crucial to your success.


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PPG - 60.png
PPG - 61.png
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Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Right Outer CUT.png|Outer Starboard (cut)
Centurion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right Outer CUT.png|Outer Starboard (cut)
Centurion - Weapon - Tractor Beam - Left Outer CUT.png|Outer Port (cut)
Centurion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left Outer CUT.png|Outer Port (cut)
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===Source Models===
===Source Models===


* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/TRACTOR.zip TRACTOR] - Tractor Beam
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/TORPTUBE.zip TORPTUBE] - Torpedo Launcher
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/MRCHGEAR.zip MRCHGEAR] - Galaxy with Equipment
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/MRCHGEAR.zip MRCHGEAR] - Galaxy with Equipment
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKGEAR.zip CLNKGEAR] - Tarsus with Equipment
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKGEAR.zip CLNKGEAR] - Tarsus with Equipment
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[[category:Ship Components]]
[[category:Ship Components]]
[[category:Components Sold by Ship Dealers]]
[[category:Components Sold by Ship Dealers]]
[[category:Weapons]]
[[category:Torpedoes]]
[[category:Church of Man Weapons]]
[[category:Militia Weapons]]
[[category:Bounty Hunter Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 21:56, 26 March 2023

Torpedo Launcher
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Torpedo Launcher.PNG


A Torpedo Launcher or Torpedo launcher or torpedo launcher is a projectile launcher that can be installed on a spacecraft's weapons mount. Torpedo launchers fire Proton Torpedoes. They are available for sale to privateers at ship dealers. Gabriel Quentin wrote about torpedo launchers in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW.

Specifications

Version Capacity Cost Resale Resale Damaged Repairs
Privateer 10 torpedoes 2,000 credits 1,400 credits 200 credits 1-144 credits

Users

A Torpedo Launcher may be installed on the weapons slots on the stock Tarsus, Orion, Galaxy and Centurion.

Church of Man

Bounty Hunters

Militia

Images

  • Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Torpedo Launcher.PNG
  • Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Torpedo Launcher.PNG
  • Privateer - VDU - Elements - Torpedo Launcher.PNG

Mounted

  • Tarsus - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right.PNG
  • Tarsus - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left.PNG
  • Orion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher.png
  • Galaxy - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right.png
  • Galaxy - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left.png
  • Centurion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Right Inner.png
  • Centurion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher - Left Inner.png

Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide

Torpedo Launcher

Torpedo Launcher. Torpedo launchers have only one type of ammunition and can hold a maximum of 10 proton torpedoes. Refire delay is 0.5 seconds.

  • Privateer Manual - Page 59.jpg

Privateer Playtesters' Guide

Weapons Systems

Your weapons loadout will vary according to your skill level, typical missions and financial resources. In general, dumb fire missiles and torpedoes can inflict more harm in the hands of an experienced pilot. Guided missiles will find their target with the help of their locking mechanisms, making accuracy less essential. A tractor beam system will allow you to retrieve cargo from a destroyed ship and is thus an indispensable part of every pirate fighter.

Range. The effective range of the projectile in meters (m).

Damage potential. The amount of damage done to a target. This measurement is based on the durasteel standard, and is listed for comparison only.

Refire delay. The recharge time of a gun between each shot in units of seconds.

Energy use. How much energy the gun uses in units of Gigaloules (GI).

Abuse limit. How much damage your guns can take before they are destroyed. Abuse limits are rated as low, medium and high.

Torpedo and Torpedo Launcher. Torpedoes do not have sophisticated locking mechanisms. They fly in a straight line, similar to dumb fire missiles. If you are not an accomplished marksman, you may want to invest in guided missiles instead. If you are an expert shot, however, a torpedo launcher might be a good idea. A torpedo can destroy almost any ship with relative ease. If you are planning to down a capital ship, torpedoes will be crucial to your success.

  • PPG - 60.png
  • PPG - 61.png

Appearances

Behind the Screens

Wing Commander Privateer contains graphics overlays for missile launchers, torpedo launchers and tractor beams on two additional outer weapons slots on the Centurion. These slots were removed from the final build of the game.

  • Outer Starboard (cut)

    Outer Starboard (cut)

  • Outer Port (cut)

    Outer Port (cut)

Source Models

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