Magathiel Mini-Missile Cell

Developed in YE 42 for internal and export sales, the Ryu Heavy Industries' Mini-Missile Launcher is designed to be installed into external pods and launch systems. It became available for sell in YE 45.

Named after an Elysian friend of the Mizumitsu Clan, the Magathiel Mini-Missile Cell was developed to accommodate the wide variety of mini-missiles on the open market. Orginally a dedicated launcher, the cell came about as engineers, end users, and management could not decide on how many cells should be in the launcher.

“Why develop yet another mini-missile, when there are plenty of great ones available?” Project Manager

The Magathiel makes use of canister assemblies, allowing customers to make use of a varible number of Magathiel cells for their designs. A fighter might use a 54 cells in a traditional horizontal pods. Another craft might make use of a 130 cell mini-vertical launcher.

The Magathiel Mini-Missile Cell typically have a grey coloration and a rectangular cube shape with mounting rails on the side. The top is a heavy clam shell type hatch that protects the payload when not in use. Exhaust channels are located at the opposite side of the cell.

• Dimensions: 350mm (length) x 150mm (width and height) per cell
• Weight: 75kg

General information about the Magathiel Mini-Missile Cell's discharge, including details of visible and audible actions and effective ranges.

• Muzzle Flash: Depends on what the cell is mounted in. In vertical launchers, a flare from the exhaust is first seen before the exhaust of the mini-missiles comes out of the cell after it exits. For horizontal launchers, both the flare and the exhaust comes out of the rear.
• Retort: A popping sound before a whoosh as the missile flies out. It is then replaced by the sound of the missile's motor.
• Projectile Appearance: Depends on the mini-missile used.
• Effective Range: Depends on the mini-missile used.
• Rate of Fire: 1 missile per 10 seconds.
• Recoil: Moderate if the exhaust comes out the front. Light if horizontal.

The capabilities of the Magathiel's ammunition is mostly dependent on the selected munitions types; most compatible missile types, however, have an explosive capability - the severity of which is decided by their type and tier.

• Ammunition: Any mini-missile less than 100 in diameter and 300 in length
• Purpose: Depends on the mini-missile(s) loaded into the cell.
• Round Capacity: Depends on the diameter of the mini-missile, usually 1 per cell.

The following mini-missiles are compatible with the Magathiel Cell:

• Star Army Mini-Missiles, Type 41
• Suzukaze Type Mini Missiles
• Galactic Horizon Mini Missile
• Starfighter Mini Missiles
• OHI Mini Missile

General descriptions about how the Magathiel Mini-Missile Cells functions and cycles.

• Firing Mechanism: Parent craft first selects the number of mini-missiles to launch. The mini-missiles are then programmed, protective hatch opens, and the launch command sent. The hatch closes in 5 seconds to allow remaining exhaust to exit.
• Loading: Canister assemblies containing the mini-missile(s) slide into the cell and are locked to the mounting rails.
• Mode Selector: The parent craft's fire control selects which and how many cells to fire.
• Firing Modes: 1 missile launched individually or in 5 missile salvos, staggered by 2 seconds when multiple cells are used.
• Safety Mechanism: Mini-missiles are not armed until programmed and 2 meters away from the cell.
• Weapon Sight: The Magathiel lacks an integrated targeting system. The mini-missile is instead programmed by the carrying craft's own fire control system before launch.
• Attachment Hard Points: None

Note: A Magathiel cell can accommodate reloading from the rear. After opening the rear, the spent canister is removed and a new canister is slid into place. But it is a lengthy process and requires an external loading system (manual or an autoloader). Even with an autoloader, it will take 10 seconds to complete a reloading cycle.

Demibear created this article on 2021/04/05 20:45.

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