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{{quote|Missile and torpedo defence. When deployed, causes affected ordnance to lose lock.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Electronic Countermeasure''' (ECM) is a utility module used to defend against hostile munitions with tracking capabilities including [[Seeker Missile Rack|seeker missiles]],  [[Torpedo Pylon|torpedoes]], and [[Limpet Controller/Hatch Breaker|Hatch Breaker limpets]].

==Usage==
To use an Electronic Countermeasure, it must first be assigned to a fire group. When the ship is targeted by hostile [[Seeker Missile Rack|seeker missiles]], [[Torpedo Pylon|torpedoes]], or [[Limpet Controller/Hatch Breaker|Hatch Breaker limpets]], the ECM can be fired to break their targeting locks. Holding the trigger will extend the range of the ECM's effect up to a maximum of 3 kilometers, and there is no limit to how many hostile munitions can be thrown off in a single use. After it is used, the ECM enters a cooldown phase that lasts 10 seconds before it can be used again. 

The effect on munitions varies:

* Seeker missiles lose their targeting lock and will expire without hitting the target.
* Torpedoes lose their targeting lock for a few seconds, remaining in place, then will reacquire their target.
* Any limpets within the ECM's range will be destroyed.
* Thargoid "unknown missiles" fired by [[Thargoid Hunter|Thargoid Hunters]] lose their targeting lock.
* Thargoid caustic missiles are not affected by the ECM.
* Thargoid collection or hatch breaker limpets within the ECM's range will be destroyed.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! Class
! Rating
! Mass (T)
! Integrity
! Power Draw (MW)
! Active Power Draw (MW)
! Range (m)
! Duration (s)
! Cool Down (s)
! Thermal Load (/s)
! Value (CR)
|-
| 0
| F
| 1.30
| 20
| 0.20
| 4.00
| 3,000
| 3
| 10
| 4
| 12,500
|}

== Engineer Modifications ==
The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities:
* [[Lightweight Module|Lightweight]]
* [[Reinforced Module|Reinforced]]
* [[Shielded Module|Shielded]]

== Notes ==
*A bug causes the Electronic Countermeasure's in-game model to incorrectly use the same model as the [[Chaff Launcher]].

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