See Also[]
- Radar Missile, a missile with the same guidance but lower payload.
Gameplay[]
"My favorite missile in the game, and definetly one of the coolest looking. They weigh nothing (the same cannot be said of heavier missiles), so you can load up with 50 of them and start terrorizing the universe while saving space for other things. One of the reasons that Hellhounds are so great is because of their high speed and their ionization. The more of these launchers you have, the faster you can finish off enemies." ― EVula Survival Guide
In addition to significant impact and ionization, Hellhounds have a notable blast radius, excellent target tracking and sufficient range.
Many find that Hellhound Missiles are one of the most efficient, low-cost civilian weapons out there. With excellent damage, speed, and tracking, they are effective against anything and can be used by any medium ship out there. With just a single launcher, they are great at clearing out clumps of fighters and small ships and have one of the best mass/power ratios available. 10 tons nets you up to 50 missles while the only other heavy missle set up an Etheric Wake Launcher which nets you 3 missles per for 10 tons. With three launchers and fifty missiles, they can easily decimate an enemy fleet. It actually has a larger blast radius than the EMP Torpedo.
Hellhounds, however, have several drawbacks. First, their ammo count is very low, limiting their usage in protracted battle lest the player risk running out at a critical moment. Second, the blast radius can damage and ionize the player from their own missiles if they fire at too close of range. This, however, applies in reverse as well. And finally, nearby asteroids can decoy a Hellhound, causing it to chase the rock instead of the target ship. On the other hand, a player can use this to their advantage by flying near asteroids when trying to avoid Hellhounds.
Outfit[]
Hellhound Missile Launcher on an unidentified vessel
"In recent times the Federation has been trying to come up with something new between the radar missile and the nuclear torpedo. The end result has been this beauty. Hellhound missiles scare every ship captain who is unfortunate enough to be anywhere near the business end of this devastating weapon. This launcher gives you the capability to hurl these hellish thunderbolts at your enemies, something they will never forget."
The Hellhound Missile Launcher is a weapon that uses Hellhound Missiles as ammunition.
The only places you can get a Hellhound Launcher is Rebel I, Rebel II, and Rauther. They will not even be displayed unless you have a Missile Weapons License.
Hellhound Missile
"Without a doubt, this is one of the most devastating missiles out there. Although technically radar-guided, it will burn through most forms of radar jamming, making it nearly impossible to shake, and it lasts just a little too long before detonating. With an excellent turn rate and a hefty payload, the hellhound missile is an excellent addition to any arsenal."
A maxxed out load of Hellhound Missiles will set you back 75k.