Torpedo Launcher - Revision history

Magic9mushroom: Phosphorous torpedo doesn't deal HE damage

2023-12-03T23:04:37Z

Phosphorous torpedo doesn't deal HE damage

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	\| capacity = 1		\| capacity = 1
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Zombie: Added weight and damage threshold.

2014-11-15T04:42:07Z

Added weight and damage threshold.

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	\| weapon =Torpedo Launcher		\| weapon = Torpedo Launcher
	\| height = 3		\| height = 3
	\| width = 2		\| width = 2
	\| weight =		\| weight = 10
	\| grip = Two Handed		\| grip = Two-Handed
	\| damagethreshold =		\| damagethreshold = 20
	\| weaponimage = [[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif]]		\| weaponimage = [[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif]]
	\| acc_auto = -		\| acc_auto = -
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	\| width = 1		\| width = 1
	\| damagethreshold =		\| damagethreshold = 50
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	\| width = 1		\| width = 1
	\| damagethreshold =		\| damagethreshold = 50
	\| ammoimage =		\| ammoimage =
	\| damage = 90 High Explosive		\| damage = 90 High Explosive
	\| capacity =1		\| capacity = 1
	\| saleprice =		\| saleprice =
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	\| damage = 80 High Explosive		\| damage = 80 High Explosive
	\| capacity =1		\| capacity = 1
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NKF at 03:46, 24 October 2014

2014-10-24T03:46:16Z

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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.
+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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 * Very Low Ammo
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 == Notes ==

Hobbes at 14:17, 23 July 2013

2013-07-23T14:17:57Z

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	[[Category:Equipment (TFTD)]]		[[Category:Equipment (TFTD)]]
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AMX at 19:19, 9 November 2012

2012-11-09T19:19:03Z

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==

	{{Ref Open \| title = Torpedo Launcher}}}		{{Ref Open \| title = 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.		"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.
	{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}		{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}

NKF at 07:33, 6 June 2012

2012-06-06T07:33:33Z

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==

	{{Ref Open}}		{{Ref Open \| title = Torpedo Launcher}}}
	~~'''Torpedo Launcher Official Entry'''~~		"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.
	~~<p style="text-indent:1em;">''~~"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.~~"''</p>~~		{{Ref Close \| source = Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}
	{{Ref Close \| ~~Source:~~ Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}


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	The Torpedo Launcher is a man-portable torpedo launcher. It only functions ~~properly in an~~ underwater ~~environment~~.		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'''.		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 '''Phosphor Torpedo''' is a specialized torpedo that quickly and briefly illuminates a large area. It is also used for burning enemies and terrain.		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 .		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. It does require a plentiful supply of Torpedoes for prolonged use.		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]]		As the game progresses, the aliens will start using their variant of the Torpedo Launcher: The [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]].

	This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].		This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].

Madned: infobox deployment

2011-01-12T22:04:06Z

infobox deployment

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-The Torpedo Launcher is a man-portable torpedo launcher. It only functions properly in an underwater environment.
+{{Infobox module/weapon
+| weapon =Torpedo Launcher
-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'''.
+| height = 3
+| width = 2
-The '''Small Torpedo''' is a lightweight torpedo that can be easily transported by weaker aquanauts while still delivering a reasonably high punch.
+| weight =
+| grip = Two Handed
-The '''Large Torpedo''' is the heaviest and most powerful of the man-made torpedoes, with a small increase in power over the Small Torpedo.
+| damagethreshold =
+| weaponimage = [[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif]]
-The '''Phosphor Torpedo''' is a specialized torpedo that quickly and briefly illuminates a large area. It is also used for burning enemies and terrain.
+| acc_auto = -
+| acc_snap = 50
-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 .
+| acc_aim = 110
+| fcost_auto = -
-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. It does require a plentiful supply of Torpedoes for prolonged use.
+| fcost_snap = 40
+| fcost_aim = 80
-As the game progresses, the aliens will start using their variant of the Torpedo Launcher: The [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]
+| saleprice =
+| research =
-This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].
+| acquisition ={{Purchasing|4000}}
+}}
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 ==Weapon Statistics==

NKF: Initial rewrite

2010-03-19T08:26:33Z

Initial rewrite

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	== General Information ==		== General Information ==

			{{Ref Open}}
			'''Torpedo Launcher Official Entry'''
			<p style="text-indent:1em;">''"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."''</p>
			{{Ref Close \| Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}

	[[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif\|right]]		[[Image:TorpedoLauncher.gif\|right]]

	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.

	~~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~~.		The Torpedo Launcher is a man-portable torpedo launcher. It only functions properly in an underwater environment.

			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 .

	~~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~~.		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. It does require a plentiful supply of Torpedoes for prolonged use.

	~~The~~ Torpedo Launcher ~~is superseded by the vastly more superior~~ [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]].		As the game progresses, the aliens will start using their variant of the Torpedo Launcher: The [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]

	This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].		This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].

	==~~Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher~~==		{\| {{StdCenterTable}} align = "center" width = "40%"
	~~See [[Rocket Launcher vs Torpedo Launcher]]~~		\|-
			\|colspan = "2" {{StdDescTable_Heading}}\|'''Key Features'''
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			* Variable Ammo
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			\|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" \|'''Pros'''
			\|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" \|'''Cons'''
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			\| align = "left" valign = "top"\|
			* High power
			* High Accuracy
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			* Underwater-only
			* Heavy
			* Bulky
			* Slow
			* Very Low Ammo
			\|}


	==Weapon Statistics==		==Weapon Statistics==
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	* Buy Cost: $1,200		* Buy Cost: $1,200
	* Weight: 8		* Weight: 8

	~~==USOpaedia==~~
	* 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.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* ~~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~~.		* 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!

	* 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.

	* 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.~~

	* 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==
			* [[Gas Cannon vs Torpedo Launcher]] (argument proposing the Gas Cannon in favour of the Torpedo Launcher)
			* [[Rocket Launcher vs Torpedo Launcher]]
	* [[Weapons (TFTD)\|Weapons]]		* [[Weapons (TFTD)\|Weapons]]
	* [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]		* [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]

Cesium: /* Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher */

2010-02-27T01:19:53Z

Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher

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	==Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher==		==Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher==
			See [[Rocket Launcher vs Torpedo Launcher]]
	~~Again, a major decrease in usefulness from the~~ [[Rocket Launcher]]. Accuracy is down in both modes. While firing time is down in Snap mode,(maybe just enough to get off a second snapshot for a soldier with 80 TUs!) it's up in Aimed mode. Power on the Small torpedo is up, but power on the Large Torpedo is down, to the point where they're nearly identical. Phosphor Torpedoes are a step back from Incendiary Rockets, and to boot, Phosphor works poorly underwater, making the use of the Phosphor Torpedo questionable. However, the biggest weakness is the underwater only restriction, meaning that it can't be used in early terror sites as a knockout punch against Terror Units.

	==Weapon Statistics==		==Weapon Statistics==

Bomb Bloke at 05:43, 18 December 2009

2009-12-18T05:43:00Z

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	The Torpedo Launcher is superseded by the vastly more superior [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]].		The Torpedo Launcher is superseded by the vastly more superior [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]].

			This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rocket Launcher]].

	==Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher==		==Comparison to UFO: EUs Rocket Launcher==
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