Chaff Launcher - Revision history

Fandom>CMDRSierraIm at 06:35, 18 May 2026

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Fandom>Mgerchik at 08:29, 8 April 2025

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Fandom>Bean4141: Removed a line about gimbal/turret weapons not being manually aimable and reworded a line about "breaking lock" to instead say "confuse" as chaff does not break a target lock

2025-02-08T22:12:21Z

Removed a line about gimbal/turret weapons not being manually aimable and reworded a line about "breaking lock" to instead say "confuse" as chaff does not break a target lock

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	==Usage==		==Usage==
	The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that ~~instantly breaks~~ tracking ~~locks from~~ gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets ~~and cannot be manually aimed~~. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape. If a ship is equipped with multiple Chaff Launchers, only one will be fired at a time, but another Chaff Launcher will fire while the first is reloading, which allows for sustained protection against weapon locks.		The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that confuses the tracking systems of gimballed and turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape. If a ship is equipped with multiple Chaff Launchers, only one will be fired at a time, but another Chaff Launcher will fire while the first is reloading, which allows for sustained protection against weapon locks.

	However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.		However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.

Fandom>AndricReal: added infobox

2025-02-03T22:04:18Z

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 {{quote|Signature tracking defence. When deployed, causes gimbal and turret mounted devices to lose lock. Requires Ammunition.|In-Game Description}}
 The '''Chaff Launcher''' is a utility module that is used to defend against gimballed and turreted weapons.

Fandom>Clockpuncher at 00:36, 28 March 2021

2021-03-28T00:36:13Z

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	==Usage==		==Usage==
	The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape.		The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape. If a ship is equipped with multiple Chaff Launchers, only one will be fired at a time, but another Chaff Launcher will fire while the first is reloading, which allows for sustained protection against weapon locks.

	If multiple Chaff Launchers ~~are fitted to a ship~~, only one will be ~~activated when the chaff key is pressed. The other~~ Chaff Launcher~~(s) can be used~~ while the first is reloading, ~~allowing~~ for sustained protection ~~from gimballed and turreted~~ weapon locks.

	However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.		However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.

	Care should also be taken not to mount a Chaff Launcher within line of sight to the cockpit or within the pilot's field of view; when in operation, it emits a bright red-orange glow along with a stream of sparks for several seconds. This can be incredibly distracting and interfere with HUD elements. Fortunately there are very few ships on which this is possible, though the [[Mamba]] is one of them.		Care should also be taken not to mount a Chaff Launcher within line of sight to the cockpit or within the pilot's field of view; when in operation, it emits a bright red-orange glow along with a stream of sparks for several seconds. This can be incredibly distracting and interfere with [[HUD]] elements. Fortunately, there are very few ships on which this is possible, though the [[Mamba]] is one of them.

	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

Fandom>Xiongu: Explained how multiple Chaff Launchers function on a single ship.

2021-03-27T16:01:07Z

Explained how multiple Chaff Launchers function on a single ship.

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	==Usage==		==Usage==
	The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape.		The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape.

			If multiple Chaff Launchers are fitted to a ship, only one will be activated when the chaff key is pressed. The other Chaff Launcher(s) can be used while the first is reloading, allowing for sustained protection from gimballed and turreted weapon locks.

	However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.		However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.

Fandom>Arcalane: /* Usage */

2020-08-23T02:11:32Z

Usage

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	The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape.		The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape.

	However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used.		However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used. Others may choose to unlock from the chaff-using targets and use their gimballed weapons in fixed-forward mode.

			Care should also be taken not to mount a Chaff Launcher within line of sight to the cockpit or within the pilot's field of view; when in operation, it emits a bright red-orange glow along with a stream of sparks for several seconds. This can be incredibly distracting and interfere with HUD elements. Fortunately there are very few ships on which this is possible, though the [[Mamba]] is one of them.

	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

Fandom>Clockpuncher at 03:17, 24 June 2020

2020-06-24T03:17:27Z

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	[[File:Chaff-Launcher.png\|~~150px~~\|thumb\|Chaff Launcher]]		[[File:Chaff-Launcher.png\|300px\|thumb\|Chaff Launcher]]


	{{quote\|Signature tracking defence. When deployed, causes gimbal and turret mounted devices to lose lock. Requires Ammunition.\|In-Game Description}}		{{quote\|Signature tracking defence. When deployed, causes gimbal and turret mounted devices to lose lock. Requires Ammunition.\|In-Game Description}}
			The '''Chaff Launcher''' is a utility module that is used to defend against gimballed and turreted weapons.

	~~'''~~Chaff ~~Launchers''' allow the player~~ to ~~disrupt enemy weapon locks~~. ~~Very~~ useful in [[combat]] ~~against~~ ships ~~with gimballed or turret weaponry because~~ their [[~~weapons~~]] ~~will be unable~~ to ~~track your ship as it manoeuvres due~~ to ~~the chaff disruption. This module can be bound to a specific key so that it can be used quickly and does not need to be in a firegroup~~.		==Usage==
			The Chaff Launcher deploys a payload of signal-disrupting chaff that instantly breaks tracking locks from gimballed or turreted weapons, which depend on sensitive electronic systems to track targets and cannot be manually aimed. It is a very useful tool in [[combat]] situations, and an efficient, economical option for ships that desire to avoid combat and simply need to buy time for their [[Frame Shift Drive]] to charge in order to make their escape.

	~~==Munitions==~~		However, the Chaff Launcher is not without its flaws. A burst from a Chaff Launcher only disrupts tracking systems temporarily, and hostile ships can re-acquire the target after the disruption ceases. Furthermore, the Chaff Launcher provides no protection against fixed weapons that allow enemy pilots to track targets manually, and some pilots may equip one or more fixed weapons as backups for situations in which chaff is used.
	~~Spent ammunition must be replenished once used~~. ~~Any [[station]] that is equipped with~~ a ~~"Re~~-~~arm" service will be able to replenish ammunition. One can also replenish ammunition from~~ the ~~Munitions menu in~~ the ~~Starport Services~~, ~~or via [[Synthesis#Chaff\|Synthesis]].<!-- Tested C3~~ Chaff Launcher ~~Feb 2~~, ~~2015--> Chaff costs 30 CR per unit~~.

	==Specifications==		==Specifications==
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	! Mass<br>(T)		! Mass<br>(T)
	! Integrity		! Integrity
	! Power<br>Draw		! Power<br>Draw (MW)
	~~! Armour<br>Pen~~
	! Thermal<br>Load		! Thermal<br>Load
	! Ammo<br>Clip Size		! Ammo<br>Clip Size
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	\| I		\| I
	\| 1.30		\| 1.30
	\| B		\| 20
	\| 0.~~200~~		\| 0.20
	\| F		\| 4
	~~\| 2~~
	\| 1		\| 1
	\| 10		\| 10
	\| 8,500		\| 8,500
	\|}		\|}

	~~[[File:ChaffLauncher_Ingame.png\|320px\|thumb]]~~

	== Engineer Modifications ==		== Engineer Modifications ==

Fandom>AndricReal: Link to ED Wiki RU page

2020-03-28T21:21:29Z

Link to ED Wiki RU page

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Fandom>Fog66: /* Engineer Modifications */

2018-06-26T15:14:23Z

Engineer Modifications

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	== Engineer Modifications ==		== Engineer Modifications ==
	The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance ~~it's~~ abilities:		The following modifications can be applied to this module by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities:
	* [[Ammo Capacity Chaff Launcher\|Ammo capacity]]		* [[Ammo Capacity Chaff Launcher\|Ammo capacity]]
	* [[Lightweight Module\|Lightweight]]		* [[Lightweight Module\|Lightweight]]