Maximus-1
| Maximus-1 "Angon" | |
|---|---|
 The Maximus-1 test model in 2004. | |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) |
| Place of origin |  The Empire of Common Territories |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006-present |
| Used by | The Empire of Common Territories |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2004-2005 |
| Manufacturer | Crown Ballistics Corporation |
| Unit cost | Not for Sale Currently |
| Produced | 2006-onwards |
| No. built | 12,000+ |
| Variants | Maximus-1B, Maximus-1C, Maximus-1D |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 100.51 to 150.02 tons |
| Length | 86ft |
| Diameter | 12ft |
| Warhead | Mk-Patriot warheads, Mk-42, Mk-68, Mk75, Mk-62, Mk-56, Mk-57, Mk-14, Mk-12, Mk-15, and other |
Detonation mechanism | Ground burst or air burst (can be programed before launch) |
| Blast yield | 5-30mt |
| Propellant | Three-stage solid propellant (four-staged for 1D variant) |
Operational range | Unlimited |
| Speed | Mach 21+ |
Guidance system | Inertial with satellite assistance and other long range targeting systems. |
| Accuracy | 10-100 CEP depending on satellite and other optical targeting systems. |
Launch platform | Silo/stationary platform, submarine, mobile platform/launcher. |
The Maximus-1 (Cornellian reporting name: SSM-5 Miles Gloriosus) or also known as "Angon" and "Maximus' Angon", is an intercontinental ballistic missile designed by Crown Ballistic Corporation in 2004; CBC would later be absorbed into Wolf Armaments. It was introduced originally as a land based multiple staged ICBM (1A); it was later developed into different variants for ballistic submarines (1B) and a mobile launcher (1C). All variants are designed to use both nuclear & non-nuclear warheads and use variable amounts of warheads per missile (MIRV). The Maximus-1 is both the largest and most powerful ICBM in the TECT arsenal, based on its overall physical size and large yield capability. The range of the Maximus-1 is unlimited thanks to FOBS. Maximus-1's are especially lethal due to their anti-radar design features and countermeasures. The inspiration of the name "Maximus" comes from the first TECT Emperor, Maximus Forelis; "Angon" is the name of a throwing spear used by ancient German-Anglo and Frankish people - it was used by TECT troops as well.
Presently, there are over 15,000+ confirmed Maximum-1 missiles deployed/manufactured. Maximus-1A's are confirmed to be located in air bases and missile bases around the Empire, many are also hidden in secret bunker silos around the Empire that can launch their missiles within seconds of receiving the order to fire. Ballistic submarines that carry the Maximus-1B travel the world's oceans deep underwater as part of TECT's deterrence program and can also be launched on a second's notice. Mobile launch units are located throughout the country ready to fire or mobilize. All launching platforms are very restricted and security is maintained extremely high in their locations.
History & Development
The Maximus-1 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile is the product of Crown Ballistics Corporation's contract with the TECT government to produce an ICBM weapon; it is an older project that was started in 1961 and was canceled in 1963. The 'Maximus Program' was initially began designing stages in early 1961 according to declassified information on the program. The program itself was said to "design an ICBM capable of long range targeting"; it did not include modern aspects to the missile and did not share much of the same characteristics that the modern version encompasses. Although the design never made it to final drafts in its design phase, a few models were produced that underwent payload, thrust, and distance testing. The last test model, "Angon-2C", was capable of lifting six megatons, travel over six thousand miles through high altitude flight, and was only capable of using a single warhead.
The project was canceled in late 1963 due to Emperor Charles I order to cancel the project; he sited the reason being that different missiles were available and of cheaper value to purchase instead of developing a domestic designed ICBM. Decades later, his son, Charles II, revived the project in 2004. His goal of out shinning his father and creating a powerful deterrent weapon were among the suspected reasons for reviving the project. Using much of the technology acquired since 1963, the foundation built in 1963, and reverse engineering of already purchased ICBM weapons - the 'Maximus Program' was able to quickly improve the base design and greatly engineer a powerful missile capable of devastating results. Among many of the first accomplishments was sending a test model into high orbit four months after the project's revival; changing the missile design and thrust capabilities were the first steps to greatly improving the design. Later on, the size of the missile greatly changed into a larger base, designers crafted warheads for multiple purposes and of numerous power & size, and updated electronic systems to modern specifications. Another great leap near the end of the project was the variant split off work that created both a submarine and mobile launcher variant of the missile. Add all these new capabilities and its ability to travel either using FOBS or high altitude flight patterns -- Crown Ballistics Corporation had created a truly terrifying weapon. The 'Maximus Project' was officially completed in 2005 (but is still ongoing). The first showcase of the weapon to media sources happened on December 12, 2005 to numerous media platforms; the showcase was the Emperor personally getting a new look at the missile and firing the missile off himself from the command location -- the missile was shown blasting off and disappearing into the winter sky. Since then, modern versions have been introduced with more advanced computer guidance systems and other upgrades to the missiles that can be easily added to the rocket while in storage or on the production line.
design
The Maximus-1 ICBM's original design called for a moderate yield, decent travel distance, and easy to produce missile body. This early model idea for the Maximus-1 (called "Angon" previously) was simply a base platform to improve on. Unfortunately, the costs and inefficiency of the designers of the time could not produce a better missile design before Charles I canceled the project in 1963. The newest version of the missile, "Maximus-1J", is an advanced form of the original re-design missile produced in 2005. That missile included advanced targeting computers, enhanced guidance system, strong thrust capability, and new FOBS capability. Since then, much more improvements have been made to computer systems, targeting, hard disk drives, and guidance (among payload enhancements).
Guidance
The guidance systems aboard the Maximus-1 ICBM is a complicated computerized system designed for maximum pinpoint accuracy. Utilizing the WWG-Autonetics T-34 in flight computer, the Maximus-1 utilizes impressive SSD storage and computing systems that uses multiple storage points to store the targeted location on a two sided hard drive disk that spins at over 7,000 RPM and contains over 10,000 words of 31 bits. The high processing speed allows for accurate targeting and corrections during flight. During before and after launch, the computer guidance watches and corrects its projection depending on unforeseen incidents and target movement; this system is utilized by satellite feed or some other form of recorded sight. These viewing platforms assist the missile in correcting the landing point and keeping confirmation until detonation (which can be ground burst or air burst). To be sure safe that the missile cannot be stopped by EMP weapons or other attacks on the guidance computer/targeting; the target's location is programmed into the computer itself -- in case of failure (such as computer shut down or EMP severing link) the missile will still be guided onto last known target thanks to back storage locations deep in protected anti-EMP shielding. The missile (in some areas) and the computer are protected against EMP attacks using materials and countermeasures such as storage units.
Utilizing the above countermeasures, the Maximum-1 will never miss its pre-launch programmed target; gyro controlled mechanisms are also present in case of failures too. The on board computer, the hard drive memory, and current feed are always being analyzed by the guidance system in order to hit the intended target to as small a margin as possible. Using the above tools, the Maximus-1 uses future prediction technology to predict its landing location, its target's position, the target's movement if mobile, and the best options to cause maximum damage.
Warheads & Delivery
The Maximus-1 uses various amounts of warheads and MIRV oriented warheads. One of the missile's greatest attributes are the numerous warheads built for the missile. These warheads were special designed for the Maximus-1 but can possibly be fitted onto other ICBMs. Among the warheads are the Mk-Patriot, Mk-42, Mk-68, Mk-56, Mk-57, Mk-14, Mk-12, and Mk-15 -- all not nuclear warheads. Nuclear armed warheads such as the Patriot-W14 and Blitzschnell-W21 come in various MIRV warheads usable for all platforms of launch. Much of these warheads are based around size compacted designs with powerful explosive power in mind; many of which are designed to be used in a MIRV format. Other designs include a single warhead option that are capable of larger yields; including a non-confirmed 30mt nuclear warhead. The Maximus-1 also can be armed with chemical or biological warheads (or both of course), such as the 'Rauchen Plague' chemical weapon (a Sarin gas modified with other deadly chemicals that make purposely make large colored clouds - the gas affect spreads pass the smoke still) or 'Environmental Tod' (a biological agent that spreads into water, dirt, and other environmental habitats infecting them which then affect the targeted people).
Delivery of the Maximus-1 is undertaken by the Imperial Air Force. Delivery is done by using a solid fuel propellant, three staged, rocket; it travels especially fast on take off and uses what remains in fuel to adjust and add speed to reentry of the vehicle stage. All variants use this solid fuel body system; other than size, variants are not very different from the original 1A design. The 1D design however uses a four staged solid fuel rocket in order to achieve maximum orbit for FOBs - this is because of the much heavier weight placed on the rocket from the 30mt single warhead. Using it's advanced guidance systems and stabilizers; the Maximus-1 can accurately land on a target with a margin of up to 100 CEP (Circular error probable). The Maximus-1 also possesses numerous penetration aids including chaffs, decoy balloons lined with heated shrouds for protection from distinguishing decoys and warheads, the third and final launch body that uses extra fuel to be guided to hostile target's airspace to attract radar cross section detection, radar jamming gear, and classified stealth technology protecting the warheads and reentry vehicle. Some models may be armed with an nuclear warhead designed to be detonated in space to allow following warheads to travel through the hole in radar protection.
Roles
The role of the Maximus-1 is not one role but many. The base purpose of the ICBM is to act as both a quick attack platform (nuclear or not) and to act as a deterrent to hostile foreign nations. Maximus-1 is also meant to act as a substitute for certain roles -- such as quick bombardments or a necessary heavy ordinance use. Among other classified roles, the Maximus-1 is purely a workhorse capable of not only various warheads (conventional explosives, thermonuclear, and chemical/biological) but also to act as a huge deterrent. Being able to destroy entire nations and using a deadly missile to do it is purely a fear deterrent as well as a tool.
Maximus-1A
The Maximus-1A is the standard variant of the Maximus-1 platform of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). Now into the third generation of the variant -- the 1A is a land based FOBS ICBM. The 1A is primarily stored and fired from hidden silos located throughout the Empire (TECT); it can also be fired from other platforms such as above ground stationary platforms and hidden platforms above ground. The 1A variant was the original version of the Maximus-1 missile and was introduced in 1961. The lack of experience and technical nohow prompted the failure of the project to progress much -- the project was promptly ended by Charles I shortly after. Once reintroduced in 2004 by his son, Charles II, the 'Maximus Program' exploded into advancement thanks to acquired knowledge, experience, and re-engineering of previously acquired missile technology.
The standard Maximus-1A carries the heaviest payload (ignoring the Maximus-1D because of its custom design) out of all the variants available. The maximum carrying capacity of the 1A variant is twenty megatons (20mt or 20,000kt), allowing for a large variety of warheads. The options of payloads is as followed: MIRV FOBS with either up to 12 350kt Mk-Patriot warheads, 6 550kt Mk-42 warheads, 3 800kt Mk-68 warheads, and up to 5 200kt thermonuclear warheads; a single 2.1 megaton warhead option and other warhead combinations available. Also, penetration aids are strongest on the 1A variant; which include chaffs, decoys, stealth technology, 1st stage body decoy, and radar jamming gear among other classified aids. 1A's are typically stationed in missile silos but can be launched from standing launch pads and other similar structures.
Maximus-1B
The 1B design of the Maximus missile is a submarine launched variant of the 1A original design. It possesses a lot of the same features as the 1A and 1C but it is unique to its design; it can be said that the 1B is smaller then the 1A but bigger then the 1C. The 1B can be found on TECT ballistic missile submarines which sail deep under the seas around the world, in classified routes. Armed nuclear tips, the 1B comes standard with: FOBS with single 800kt High altitude air bursting thermonuclear warhead, FOBS MIRV with 5 420kt Mk-56 thermonuclear warhead, FOBS MIRV 10 100kt Mk-57 warhead, or 3 2900kt Mk-14 warhead.
Maximus-1C
The 1C design variant of the Maximus missile is a land based mobile missile variant of the original 1A missile. This variant is actually limited in range (8,000 miles) and can be deployed by mobile launching vehicles, trains launchers, and standing platforms (other launch points too). The 1C is the smallest variant of the Maximus missile family and packs the least amount of punch in favor of a more mobile launch point and faster speed. The mostly high explosive tips are deadly destructive and thermonuclear options are available as tips. Options: MIRV 5 Mk-12 50kt warheads and a single Mk-15 100kt warhead (100kt thermonuclear option too).
Maximus-1D
The 1D design variant is a rumored experimental single warhead variant of the Maximus missile. The rumor goes that the missile has a four stage launch and cuts much of the space for a larger bus to carry much heavier ordinances. Also, designers say that the missile would have to be lighter by cutting certain fuel used, components, and materials. The rumored missile is armed with Mk-100 15 megaton thermonuclear warhead and has other classified specs to the design not known. It has not been documented nor publicly released that the 1D variant exists or has been tested and has since been considered fear boasting rumors.
Export Variants
In order to monopolize on the success of the Maximus-1, the TECT government concluded that export variants were needed in order to make sales to other nations. Although highly restricted still - export variants exist for all models from A to C. These export variants, dubbed with the E symbol after the model title (AE, for example), lacked stealth and countermeasure features that the original series uses. Things like radar stealth material, chaffs, and other high tech countermeasures were removed.