VLG Missile Launcher

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2022-03-09

VLG Missile Launcher
The VLG fires a laser guided missile that seeks toward the gunner's crosshairs. The missile is effective against armor on direct hits and produces a moderate blast. Missile will detonate after traveling 400 meters.
Costs
Cert Cost:		875
DC Cost:		599
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		120 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		150m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Laser Guided
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		575
Min Damage:		575
Max Indirect Damage:		450 before 1m
Min Indirect Damage:		50 at 5m
Damage Type:		Air To Ground Warheads, Common Explosive
Reload Speed
Reload Speed:		2.2s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		1
Ammunition Pool:		30
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		VLG Missile Launcher API Data
Census LF API source:		VLG Missile Launcher API Data

The VLG Missile Launcher is a nose cannon available to the Valkyrie. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The VLG Missile Launcher fires laser-guided anti-vehicle missiles, allowing the gunner to threaten vehicles out to longer ranges with pin-point accuracy. The missile also features a moderate amount of splash damage, although its anti-infantry capabilities are limited by the single-shot nature of the weapon where direct hits cannot be achieved.

When fired, VLG missiles start with a velocity of 50m/s, before rapidly accelerating up to 150m/s. With a lifespan of 3000ms (3s), VLG missiles have a maximum range of approximately 400 meters.

The launcher's missiles are laser-guided, and will follow the gunner's crosshair to the best of their ability. If the user leaves the gunner seat or the Valkyrie is destroyed, the missile will continue flying in its last commanded direction until it strikes a target or terrain, or reaches the end of its lifespan.

Attachments

Available attachments

Optics Zoom Optics (1.25x) Unlocks the 1.25x Zoom attachment. 1  1  Zoom Optics (1.5x) Unlocks the 1.5x Zoom attachment. 50  39  Zoom Optics (1.75x) Unlocks the 1.75x Zoom attachment. 150  89  Zoom Optics (2x) Unlocks the 2x Zoom attachment. 500  199  Night Vision Optics Illuminates low light levels up to 1000 meters in a green monochrome display. 50  39  Threat Detection Optics Highlights vehicular threats in low light conditions up to 50 meters. 200  89  Utility Reload Speed Reload Speed 1 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 5 0.11 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.09 seconds %. 150  Reload Speed 2 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 7 0.15 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.05 seconds %. 200  Reload Speed 3 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 8.5 0.19 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 2.01 seconds %. 400  Reload Speed 4 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 9.5 0.21 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 1.99 seconds %. 500  Reload Speed 5 Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 10 0.22 seconds decrease, Reload Speed — 1.98 seconds %. 1000  Ammo Maximum Ammo Capacity Maximum Ammo Capacity 1 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 2 rounds. 1  Maximum Ammo Capacity 2 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 4 rounds. 10  Maximum Ammo Capacity 3 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 6 rounds. 30  Maximum Ammo Capacity 4 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 8 rounds. 50  Maximum Ammo Capacity 5 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 10 rounds. 100  Maximum Ammo Capacity 6 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 12 rounds. 150  Maximum Ammo Capacity 7 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 14 rounds. 200  Maximum Ammo Capacity 8 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 16 rounds. 400  Maximum Ammo Capacity 9 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 18 rounds. 500  Maximum Ammo Capacity 10 Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 20 rounds. 1000

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Shots to Kill
Infantry	1(2)
Infiltrator	1(2)
Heavy Assault Overshield	2(3)
MAX	3(4)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	2 (on fire @ 1)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Harasser	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Sunderer	-	9 (on fire @ 7)
Blockade Armor 4	-	11 (on fire @ 9)
Deployment Shield 4	-	9 (Shield 5)
ANT	-	7 (on fire @ 6)
Lightning	Front/Top	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Side	7 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	9 (on fire @ 7)
	Side	8 (on fire @ 7)
	Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)
Chimera	Front/Top	10 (on fire @ 8)
	Side	9 (on fire @ 7)
	Rear	7 (on fire @ 6)
Vanguard	Front/Top	11 (on fire @ 9)
	Side	10 (on fire @ 8)
	Rear	7 (on fire @ 6)
ESF	-	3 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	3 (on fire @ 3)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
	Bottom	7 (on fire @ 6)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	4 (on fire @ 4)
	Bottom	8 (on fire @ 7)
Dervish	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Liberator	-	8 (on fire @ 7)
Composite Armor 4	-	9 (on fire @ 7)
Galaxy	-	17 (on fire @ 13)
Composite Armor 4	-	18 (on fire @ 15)
Bastion Weak Point	-	28 (Shield 4)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the VLG Missile Launcher. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the launcher. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
VLG Missile Launcher Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200

History

• March 20, 2019 Update
  • Direct damage from 500 to 575
  • Projectile lifespan from 5 sec. to 3 sec.
  • Max velocity from 125 to 150
  • Heavily modified handling characteristics to provide more controllability
  • Dev Note: We've increased the handling and damage output of this weapon to help push it into an effective role against heavy armor.
• October 16, 2019 Update
  • Reload speed from 2sec. to 2.2sec.
  • Reload speed certification line from 0.75sec. reduction at max rank to a 10% reduction at max rank.
  • Dev Note: The reload speed certification was overlooked when the VLG was buffed some updates ago, we're reeling that in to be in line with other weapons, and slightly reducing the base reload speed of the weapon.
• March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
  • The reload speed certification lines for main cannons, noseguns, ESF wing mounts, Liberator bellyguns, and Flash weapons have been standardized at 5/7/8.5/9.5/10% reload speed.