The MSRV (Multiple Swarm-realigned Reentry Vehicle) Jericho STARK (Swarmed Transport Arrested Realigned Kinetics) Swarm System is an underway UC future weapons system that can prove useful in modern warfare on Earth. The system is designed to be one of the most effective, terrifying, and efficient weapons of its era. It works with the MANPADS (Mobile Artillery Next-generation Platform for Antimatter Destructive Swarms) TAS-21 (Transportable Artillery System) to launch its payload, and is the deadliest artillery weapon the UC has unleashed yet. Here's how it does it: Phase 1: Launching the Jericho After being launched from a MANPADS TAS-21, which is a mobile artillery launching system, the MSRV-50 is launched into the upper atmosphere. While it could be detected by many Anti Air/Air Defense Systems and considered a standard artillery missile, this is not the actual payload. When reaching there, the shroud disassembles itself and reveals the true payload of the MSRV-50: 50 STARK micro-rockets. Phase 2: Deployment in the Atmosphere As the rack releases the 50 micro-rockets all at the same time, this is where the magic happens. The rockets are powered by their own fuel and are rigged to blow as soon as they contact anything after being separated. The rockets also have an antimatter payload inside. Not enough to cause a nuclear explosion, but big enough to heavily damage a city block. After separating from the capsule, the rockets form a formation that resembles an umbrella and make their move. Phase 3: The Unpredictability of the Jericho Rather than moving like standard missiles, these rockets have their own way of reducing the chances of AA systems shooting them down. By using onboard AI-controlled stabilization fins, the rockets can move erratically, executing high-G maneuvers. Detection systems would find them, but they would be overwhelmed by the amount and not be able to predict where they would land. Phase 4: Detonation of the STARK When the rockets get about 500 feet above the target zone, they stop weaving. Their systems turn off the evasive algorithm, and the fins snap perfectly straight. The rockets drop to their maximum speeds and close the distance in a fraction of a second. CIWS systems would likely not be able to disable the STARK missiles due to them being at such a low height and because they are going faster than the CIWS systems can react. When the missile strikes the ground, the payload detonates as the cone holding the antimatter crumples, and forces the antimatter to react with normal matter. The combination forces a reaction, in which high bursts of energy and gamma radiation are released. While not enough to leave radioactive fallout or create a small nuclear explosion, it can level entire areas and ensure that there are near ZERO survivors from the blast. The MSRV-50 and the MANPADS TAS-21 are expected to enter service extremely soon. Currently, they are under testing in Fergana. Stats: MSRV Jericho \/ Length: 6 ft Width (with fins): 16 in Diameter: 8 in Payload: 50 STARK Micro-Rockets (2.3 milligrams of Antimatter per mini rocket) Speed: Phase 1 - 2 (Mach 5), Phase 3 (Mach 2), Phase 4 (Mach 9) Defenses: Hyper-maneuverability of sorts MANPADS TAS-21 \/ Length: 34 ft Width: 8.5 ft Height: Stowed Flat: 9.8 ft (without missiles), 11.2 ft (with missiles) Firing Mode: 11.6 ft (without missiles), 12.5 ft (with missiles) Speed: 62 MPH (must fire stationary) Payload: 3 MSRV-50 Jericho Missiles Defenses: N/A
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