Sacellanus Missile

Sacellanus Missile
Type	Close-in weapons system
Place of origin	Blackhelm Confederacy
Service history
In service	2004-present
Production history
Designer	Riverstone
Designed	2001
Manufacturer	Riverstone Defense
Produced	2004-present
Variants	See
Specifications
Weight	162 lbs
Length	9 feet
Diameter	5 inches
Warhead	blast fragmentation warhead
Propellant	solid
Speed	In excess of 2+ Mach
Guidance system	three modes—passive radio frequency/infrared homing, infrared only, or infrared dual mode enabled (radio frequency and infrared homing)

The Sacellanus Missile is a supersonic, lightweight, quick reaction, fire-and-forget missile designed to provide point defense against anti-ship cruise missiles as well as engage helicopter/other airborne threats and enemy surface vessels. The weapon is designed to provide quick response and superior protection for naval vessels. It is equipped with infrared guidance and autonomous dual-mode passive radio frequency (RF) system, and requires no shipboard support after launch. In laymens terms, this means that the missile is guided initially by the radiation emitted by the seeker of the incoming missile, and in the terminal phase switches over to infrared homing. The missile also incorporates the added capability of autonomous IR-all-the-way guidance, thus countering advanced anti-ship cruise missiles that do not employ onboard radar seekers, giving Confederate commanders a strong weapon to defend their ships with.

The launching system - a 24-round or a 12-round launcher - and the missiles comprise the weapon system.