Copperhead Missiles

ENCOUNTERED Sector Z CLASSIFICATION Interplanetary cruise missiles OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES Advanced targeting software, high-yield explosive payload DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES Heavy shielding, radar obfuscation, escort squadrons of Invader III aircraft

INTEL Sources confirm that the enemy is manufacturing powerful interplanetary cruise missiles known as Copperhead Missiles at the weapons manufacturing facility on Macbeth. Thanks to sophisticated tracking and guidance software, these missiles are capable of traveling vast distances and boast incredible accuracy even against remote moving targets.

Copperheads rarely register on long-range scans and often seem to appear out of nowhere. These missiles are designed specifically as antiwarship technology intended to incapacitate capital ships. They feature a drill-like driving rotation that allows them to bore through ship shielding and outer hull layers in order to deliver a powerful payload to their target.

ASSESSMENT Copperhead Missiles represent a clear and present danger to the Cornerian fleet. Our analysts believe that a strike by even one of these missiles would be enough to incapacitate a dreadnought-class ship and a second blow would surely destroy it. The stealth capabilities possessed by these missiles mean all large vessels must keep a vigilant eye on close-range radar systems. In the event a Copperhead is detected, it should be assumed the weapon has locked on to its target. The missile must be intercepted immediately and destroyed.