Blaster Launcher (EU2012)

Blaster Launcher

Although I was skeptical as to the merits of assembling another weapon based on our traditional methods, namely, large rockets carrying heavy payloads of explosives, we have made some interesting discoveries during our testing. Our prototype, the cleverly named "blaster launcher," has been surprisingly effective in penetrating the alien's seemingly unassailable armor plating. We've also improved on the integrated targeting module by implementing several of the design improvements observed in the alien weapons. As a result, these rockets are capable of guiding themselves, even when fired from an obstructed line of sight. I believe there is still room for us to hone this weapon's capabilities further, but it should be safe to begin manufacturing the current design as you see fit.

Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) Research Archives

Description

By integrating components of the advanced alien navigation systems, we can fire self-guided rockets capable of navigating to the intended target without direct line-of-sight. Damage output has also been signifigantly improved through use of the alien fusion core. Upgrade to conventional rockets that permits projectiles to navigate the battlefield Substantial damage improvement over the conventional rocket launcher Blaster bombs have a blast radius of 3 tiles Friendly targets in the blast area are affected Blaster bombs are useful for destroying cover and forcing enemies to spread out

Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)

Stats

Item Name

Property	Info
Requires:	Research:Guided Fusion Launcher Salvage:Fusion Core
Cost:	Cost: §250 Elerium: 44 Alloys: 34 Fusion Core: 1 UFO Flight Computer: 2 Min Engineers: 35
Base Damage	9
Base Crit Damage	13
Shot Type	Explosive
Terrain Damage
Range
Radius (Explosives)
Critical Chance	None
Offensive Bonus
Abilities
Size	Large

Notes

• Rockets fired by the Blaster Launcher will navigate around obstacles and walls, including closed doors. They will rarely (if at all?) go off target.