Standard warheads in planetary combat, the High Explosive warhead is always used in a shaped charge fashion to direct all of its energy into a target. HE Warheads are perfect for anti-powered armor, anti-missile, and anti-strike craft functions due to there ease of manufacture and lack of lasting fallout/radiation.

See Damage Rating (Version 3) for an explanation of the damage system.

Effective Damage Rating (Micro Missiles):

• Infantry-equipped: 2 ADR
• Fighter-equipped: 2 ADR
• Warship-equipped: 3 ADR

Effective Damage Rating (Cruise Missiles): 3 ADR