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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)
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== General Information ==
  
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It is still the most powerful weapon you can get your hands on without researching better weapons, but land missions pop up often enough to cause problems.
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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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{{Ref Close | source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}
  
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see [[Rocket_Launcher]] for more tips.
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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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}}
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{{Infobox module/ammo
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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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{{Infobox module/ammo
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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 Phosphor
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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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}}
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The Torpedo Launcher is a man-portable torpedo launcher. It only functions underwater. 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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As the game progresses, the aliens will start using their variant of the Torpedo Launcher: The [[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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|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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|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" |'''Cons'''
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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 ==
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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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==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]]
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* [[Weapons (TFTD)|Weapons]]
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* [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]
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Latest revision as of 23:04, 3 December 2023

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 Phosphor
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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