S1

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2021-09-15

S1
The Solar-1 rocket launcher fires a bolt of superheated plasma capable of melting infantry, MAXes and vehicle armor.
Costs
Cert Cost:		500
DC Cost:		249
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Rocket Launchers
Fire Rate:		200 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		85m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Dumbfire
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		725
Min Damage:		725
Max Indirect Damage:		250 before 0.5m
Min Indirect Damage:		50 at 3m
Damage Type:		Infantry Rocket Launchers, Common Explosive
Reload Speed
Reload Speed:		3.43s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		1
Ammunition Pool:		12
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	3.5	0.1
	Move:	3.5	1
Stand	Still:	3.5	0.1
	Move:	3.5	1
Bloom per Shot:		2	2
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		S1 API Data
Census LF API source:		S1 API Data

The S1 is a rocket launcher available to the Vanu Sovereignty. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Solar - 1 is a generic rocket launcher dealing moderate damage per shot with a good velocity and high reload speed. While it may not have the ranged punch of a lock-on launcher, or the raw upfront damage output of launchers like the NS Decimator, it is capable of dealing amongst the highest damage over a longer period of time thanks to its generous reload speed.

The S1, ML-7, Shrike, and LAV-AG are statistically identical.

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Shots to Kill
Infantry	2(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	-	7 (on fire @ 6)
Blockade Armor 4	-	9 (on fire @ 7)
Deployment Shield 4	-	7 (Shield 4)
ANT	-	6 (on fire @ 5)
Lightning	Front/Top	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Side	5 (on fire @ 4)
	Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Side	6 (on fire @ 5)
	Rear	5 (on fire @ 4)
Chimera	Front/Top	8 (on fire @ 7)
	Side	7 (on fire @ 6)
	Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)
Vanguard	Front/Top	9 (on fire @ 7)
	Side	8 (on fire @ 6)
	Rear	6 (on fire @ 5)
ESF	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Composite Armor 4	-	2 (on fire @ 2)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	3 (on fire @ 3)
	Bottom	6 (on fire @ 5)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	4 (on fire @ 3)
	Bottom	7 (on fire @ 6)
Dervish	-	3 (on fire @ 2)
Composite Armor 4	-	3 (on fire @ 3)
Liberator	-	4 (on fire @ 3)
Composite Armor 4	-	5 (on fire @ 4)
Galaxy	-	7 (on fire @ 6)
Composite Armor 4	-	8 (on fire @ 7)
Bastion Weak Point	-	20 (Shield 3)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the S1. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the rocket launcher. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
S1 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
Medals earned with the S1 contribute towards the Launchers directive tree.

History

• December 16, 2020 Update (Auraximas 2020)
  • Standardized minimum blast radius of 0.35m to 0.5m. Impacted weapons below.
  • Dev Note: The changes here are closer to cleanup, as its impact on damage output is miniscule.
• September 15, 2021 Update (A New Player Experience)
  • The Nemesis VSH9 has replaced the S1 as the default rocket launcher for the Vanu Sovereignty Heavy Assault.