Torpedo Launcher

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
Weight
D. Threshold
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
Damage	80 High Explosive
Capacity	1
Sale Price	$
Research
Purchase Price $600
Large Torpedo
Size (h x w)	3 × 1
Weight	8
D. Threshold
Damage	90 High Explosive
Capacity	1
Sale Price	$
Research
Purchase Price $900
Phosphorous Torpedo
Size (h x w)	3 × 1
Weight	8
D. Threshold
Damage	80 High Explosive
Capacity	1
Sale Price	$
Research
Purchase Price $1,200

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

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.

Weapon Statistics

Torpedo Launcher

• Size: 3 high x 2 wide
• Firing Accuracy:
  • 50% Snapshot
  • 110% Aimed
• Firing Cost:
  • 40% Snapshot
  • 80% Aimed
• Buy Cost: $4,000

Ammo Statistics

• Size: 3 high x 1 wide (all types)
• Ammo Capacity: 1 (single shot, all types)

High Explosive (Small)

• Damage: 80
• Buy Cost: $600
• Weight: 5

High Explosive (Large)

• Damage: 90
• Buy Cost: $900
• Weight: 8

Phosphorous

• Damage: 80
• Buy Cost: $1,200
• Weight: 8

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

• Gas Cannon vs Torpedo Launcher (argument proposing the Gas Cannon in favour of the Torpedo Launcher)
• Rocket Launcher vs Torpedo Launcher
• Weapons
• Disruptor Pulse Launcher