GUIDANCE / TRACKING
LOGIC
1.
STANDARD AND STARSTATION MISSILES
CTL
Continuous Tracking Logic
The target must remain locked until the missile hits the target. If
the lock is lost, the missile will lose the target and fly aimlessly
until it self-destructs.
ATL
Automatic Tracking Logic
Once the missile has
acquired a lock and launched, it will continue to track the target
until impact. This
allows the pilot to select another target once the missile has been
launched.
ATL/V
Automatic Tracking Logic with Video
Identical to ATL type but the missile also has a camera which allows
it maintain lock on the target much longer. This info is also relayed
back to the firing system. The
camera also reduces the acquisition for the missile.
2.
SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES
ASL
Advanced Seeker Logic
The system uses an
advanced seeker guidance mechanism with the receiver in the missile. This
missile can 'burn through' jamming at close range and can conduct
multiple attacks. Seriously bad news.
VSL
Visual Seeker Logic
The launch system is
guided by a ground controller who must visually track the target prior
to launch. The
missile, when launched, will fly in the general direction of the
launch seeking a valid target. This missile can be fooled by evasive
flying or jamming.
3.
ORBIT TO SURFACE MISSILES
RITL/V
Redundant Independent Tracking Logic with Video
This is found only in OTS
weapon systems. A
camera in the missile's nose cone is used to locate the target on the
planet surface. Once
the missile is launched, it will continue to track the point of impact
until it reaches it�s airburst altitude above the planet surface and
then detonates, destroying everything within its Target Acquisition
Reticle. A
ship must be close to the planet when the missile is fired or it�s
timer may expire and cause the missile self-destruct before it reaches
the surface.
4.
SURFACE TO AIR LASERS
LTA
Laser Target Acquisition
Found only in Surface to
Air Laser, SAL systems. The
radar system first searches for the target, after acquisition, it
fires a laser designator beam at it. The
firing system then fires a continuous wave of laser bursts along the
beam. This
firing system can only be evaded by flying at a safe altitude out of
the laser designator range. It
cannot be jammed.
5.
OTHER
VITL
Visual Independent Tracking Logic
Used only on craft mounted
laser systems. After
a target is identified the pilot must compensate for its orientation
and fire when it comes into range. In some systems, the laser mounts
are fixed and only fire straight ahead. On
more advanced and larger ships, the laser mounts can be independently
oriented to track the target's location without changing the craft's
orientation.
ODSML
Oribital Defense System Missile Logic
An enhanced variation of
RITL/V for use by ODS missiles only.
