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== General Information ==
 
== General Information ==
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[[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif|right]]
 
  
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The Torpedo Launcher is a simple tube that allows Aquanauts to launch three types of man portable torpedoes. In all respects, it's an underwater [[Rocket Launcher]], and any strategies with the latter can easily be applied to the former.  
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A real heavyweight, this large launcher fires three types of torpedo, each with its own propulsion unit. A devastating weapon, with only manual loading being its drawback. Ammunition types available include large or small high explosive and phosphor tipped torpedoes, all for submerged use only.
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Like the [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]], the Torpedo Launcher has a safety mechanism that prevents torpedoes from being launched when this weapon is out of the water. While the Torpedoes can be launched on land through highly sophisticated fiddling (to be blunt - by way of reaction-fire), it is very difficult to perform and can prove to be very hazardous.
 
  
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The ammunition that a Torpedo Launcher can take are a Small Torpedo, Large Torpedo and a Phosphor Torpedo. The Small Torpedo is a light weight torpedo that can be easily transported by weaker aquanauts. The Large Torpedo is the heaviest and most powerful of the man-made torpedoes. The Phosphor torpedo is a specialized torpedo used to rapidly illuminate large areas, and maybe burn enemies in the process.
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{{Infobox module/weapon
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| weapon = Torpedo Launcher
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| height = 3
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| width = 2
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| weight = 10
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| grip = Two-Handed
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| damagethreshold = 20
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| weaponimage = [[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif]]
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| acc_auto = -
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| acc_snap = 50
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| acc_aim = 110
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| fcost_auto = -
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| fcost_snap = 40
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| fcost_aim = 80
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| saleprice =
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| research =
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| acquisition ={{Purchasing|4000}}
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| weapon = Torpedo Launcher
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| ammo = Small Torpedo
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| weight = 5
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| height = 3
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| width = 1
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| damagethreshold = 50
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| ammoimage =
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| damage = 80 High Explosive
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| capacity =1
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| saleprice =
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| research =
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| acquisition ={{Purchasing|600}}
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| weapon = Torpedo Launcher
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| ammo = Large Torpedo
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| weight = 8
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| height = 3
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| width = 1
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| damagethreshold = 50
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| ammoimage =
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| damage = 90 High Explosive
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| capacity = 1
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| saleprice =
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| research =
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| acquisition ={{Purchasing|900}}
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{{Infobox module/ammo
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| weapon = Torpedo Launcher
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| ammo = Phosphorous Torpedo
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| weight = 8
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| height = 3
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| width = 1
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| damagethreshold = 40
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| ammoimage =
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| damage = 80 High Explosive
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| capacity = 1
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| saleprice =
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| research =
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| acquisition ={{Purchasing|1200}}
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The Torpedo Launcher is superseded by the vastly more superior [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]].
 
  
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This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].
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The Torpedo Launcher is a man-portable torpedo launcher. It only functions underwater.
  
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==Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher==
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Similar to the [[Gas Cannon]], the Torpedo Launcher specializes in arming variable ammunition types. It takes two flavours of high explosive torpedoes: the '''Small Torpedo''' and '''Large Torpedo''' as well as a special '''Phosphor Torpedo'''.
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See [[Rocket Launcher vs Torpedo Launcher]]
 
  
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==Weapon Statistics==
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The '''Small Torpedo''' is a lightweight torpedo that can be easily transported by weaker aquanauts while still delivering a reasonably high punch.
  
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'''Torpedo Launcher'''
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The '''Large Torpedo''' is the heaviest and most powerful of the man-made torpedoes, with a small increase in power over the Small Torpedo. 
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* Size: 3 high x 2 wide
 
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* Firing Accuracy:
 
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** 50% Snapshot
 
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** 110% Aimed
 
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* Firing Cost:
 
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** 40% Snapshot
 
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** 80% Aimed
 
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* Buy Cost: $4,000
 
  
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==Ammo Statistics==
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The '''Phosphor Torpedo''' is a specialized torpedo that quickly and briefly illuminates a large area. It is also used for burning enemies and terrain.
  
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* Size: 3 high x 1 wide (all types)
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Of the initial 5 ranged weapons, the Torpedo Launcher is the heaviest, slowest and has the least ammo. It does offer the greatest accuracy for aimed shots. Accuracy is reduced for snap shots, though this can be mitigated by the area-effect nature of the torpedoes and clever use of terrain.
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* Ammo Capacity: 1 (single shot, all types)
 
  
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'''High Explosive (Small)'''
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Despite its many limitations such as its underwater restriction, the Torpedo Launcher is well suited for precision long range bombardment of strong targets, groups or large enemies. It can even be used to quickly clear terrain that is not easy to navigate, such as coral and debris from shipwrecks. It does require a plentiful supply of Torpedoes for prolonged use. 
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* Damage: 80
 
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* Buy Cost: $600
 
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* Weight: 5
 
  
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'''High Explosive (Large)'''
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As the game progresses, the aliens will start using their variant of the Torpedo Launcher: The [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]].
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* Damage: 90
 
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* Buy Cost: $900
 
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* Weight: 8
 
  
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'''Phosphorous'''
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This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].
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* Damage: 80
 
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* Buy Cost: $1,200
 
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* Weight: 8
 
  
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==USOpaedia==
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* A real heavyweight, this large launcher fires three types of torpedo, each with its own propulsion unit. A devastating weapon, with only manual loading being its drawback. Ammunition types available include large or small high explosive and phosphor tipped torpedoes, all for submerged use only.
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|colspan = "2" {{StdDescTable_Heading}}|'''Key Features'''
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* Variable Ammo
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|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" |'''Pros'''
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* High power
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* High Accuracy
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* Underwater-only
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* Heavy
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* Bulky
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* Slow
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* Very Low Ammo
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
  
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* Once again, a BIG step down from it's previous counterpart the Rocket Launcher. Firstly it's not as effective on the more powerful aliens. More importantly, you can't fire it on land! (though it can reaction fire due to a bug)<br><br>It is still the most powerful weapon (per shot) you can get your hands on without researching better weapons, but land missions pop up often enough to cause problems.
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* Like the [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]], the Torpedoes can be launched on land through highly sophisticated fiddling (to be blunt - by way of reaction-fire). This is potentially very hazardous!
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* The improved damage (65) and ammo capacity (8) on Gas Cannon HE rounds and reduced damage for Large Torpedos (90) makes the Torpedo Launcher almost completely useless in comparison, especially once you consider you can get 2 snapshots off with GC per round. Small Torpedos are completely pointless compared to GC-HE.
 
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* The Large Torpedo is now Equal in power to the Coelacanth/ Aqua Jet... this makes it arguably far inferior, since the C/AJ can fire twice per round and have TU for moving.
 
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* Note: Phosphor rounds are not very effective when used underwater. Therefore the use of the phosphor torpedo, be it for lighting or for burning is highly questionable.
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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* [[Gas Cannon vs Torpedo Launcher]] (argument proposing the Gas Cannon in favour of the Torpedo Launcher)
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* [[Rocket Launcher vs Torpedo Launcher]]
 
* [[Weapons (TFTD)|Weapons]]
 
* [[Weapons (TFTD)|Weapons]]
 
* [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]
 
* [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]
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Revision as of 04:42, 15 November 2014

General Information

Torpedo Launcher

A real heavyweight, this large launcher fires three types of torpedo, each with its own propulsion unit. A devastating weapon, with only manual loading being its drawback. Ammunition types available include large or small high explosive and phosphor tipped torpedoes, all for submerged use only.

Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia


Torpedo Launcher
Size
(h x w) 		3 x 2 TorpedoLauncher.gif
Weight 10
D. Threshold 20
Grip Two-Handed
TU Cost Accuracy
Auto -% -%
Snapshot 40% 50%
Aimed 80% 110%
Sale Price $
Research
Purchase Price $4,000
Small Torpedo
Size
(h x w) 		3 × 1
Weight 5
D. Threshold 50
Damage 80 High Explosive
Capacity 1
Sale Price $
Research
Purchase Price $600
Large Torpedo
Size
(h x w) 		3 × 1
Weight 8
D. Threshold 50
Damage 90 High Explosive
Capacity 1
Sale Price $
Research
Purchase Price $900
Phosphorous Torpedo
Size
(h x w) 		3 × 1
Weight 8
D. Threshold 40
Damage 80 High Explosive
Capacity 1
Sale Price $
Research
Purchase Price $1,200


The Torpedo Launcher is a man-portable torpedo launcher. It only functions underwater.

Similar to the Gas Cannon, the Torpedo Launcher specializes in arming variable ammunition types. It takes two flavours of high explosive torpedoes: the Small Torpedo and Large Torpedo as well as a special Phosphor Torpedo.

The Small Torpedo is a lightweight torpedo that can be easily transported by weaker aquanauts while still delivering a reasonably high punch.

The Large Torpedo is the heaviest and most powerful of the man-made torpedoes, with a small increase in power over the Small Torpedo.

The Phosphor Torpedo is a specialized torpedo that quickly and briefly illuminates a large area. It is also used for burning enemies and terrain.

Of the initial 5 ranged weapons, the Torpedo Launcher is the heaviest, slowest and has the least ammo. It does offer the greatest accuracy for aimed shots. Accuracy is reduced for snap shots, though this can be mitigated by the area-effect nature of the torpedoes and clever use of terrain.

Despite its many limitations such as its underwater restriction, the Torpedo Launcher is well suited for precision long range bombardment of strong targets, groups or large enemies. It can even be used to quickly clear terrain that is not easy to navigate, such as coral and debris from shipwrecks. It does require a plentiful supply of Torpedoes for prolonged use.

As the game progresses, the aliens will start using their variant of the Torpedo Launcher: The Disruptor Pulse Launcher.

This weapon appears in Terror from the Deep. For the UFO: Enemy Unknown equivalent, refer to the Rocket Launcher.

Key Features
  • Variable Ammo
Pros Cons
  • High power
  • High Accuracy
  • Underwater-only
  • Heavy
  • Bulky
  • Slow
  • Very Low Ammo

Notes

  • Like the Hydro-Jet Cannon, the Torpedoes can be launched on land through highly sophisticated fiddling (to be blunt - by way of reaction-fire). This is potentially very hazardous!

See Also


TFTD Badge Terror From The Deep: Equipment (TFTD)
Armor Diving Suit • Plastic Aqua Armor • Ion Armor • Magnetic Ion Armor
Weapons Dart Gun • Jet Harpoon • Gas Cannon • Hydro-Jet Cannon • Torpedo Launcher • Thermal Tazer

Magna-Blast Grenade • Particle Disturbance Grenade • Magna-Pack Explosive
Gauss Pistol • Gauss Rifle • Heavy Gauss
Sonic Pistol • Sonic-Blasta Rifle • Sonic Cannon • Sonic Pulser • Thermal Shok Launcher • Disruptor Pulse Launcher
Vibro Blade• Thermic Lance • Heavy Thermic Lance

Portable Equipment Dye Grenade • Particle Disturbance Sensor • Medi-Kit • Chemical-flare • M.C. Disruptor • M.C. Reader • Zrbite
SWS Coelacanth/G. Cannon • Coelacanth/Aqua Jet • Coelacanth/Gauss • Displacer/Sonic • Displacer/PWT
Data Weapon Summaries • TFTD Item destruction table • SWS/Terror Unit Innate Weapons
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