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The '''Long Range Shock Wave Missile''' ('''LSWM''') is an special weapon present in the PlayStation Portable ''[[Ace Combat]]'' games. As implied by its name, it is a downsized version of the [[Shock Wave Ballistic Missile]] used by the [[Gleipnir]] heavy command cruiser. |
The '''Long Range Shock Wave Missile''' ('''LSWM''') is an special weapon present in the PlayStation Portable ''[[Ace Combat]]'' games. As implied by its name, it is a downsized version of the [[Shock Wave Ballistic Missile]] used by the [[Gleipnir]] heavy command cruiser. |
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==Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception== |
==Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception== |
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| − | + | In ''[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]'', the Long Range Shock Wave Missile is an SP weapon available exclusively to the [[Fenrir]]. It is the third weapon available for the aircraft. The LSWM behaves like a long range missile when fired. It detonates when the warhead hit the terrain (included water) or enemy with a massive explosion of blue energy, annihilating any enemy units within the blast radius. |
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The weapon, as expected, is very effective, as its blast wave's size allows it to destroy whole ground battalions. An example of its effectivity is mission #02, "[[Out of the Fire]]", which can be instantly completed by firing a single missile at one of the [[C-5A Galaxy|C-5A]] transports in the runway. A simpler impression of its blast radius is [[Atmos Ring]], LSWM that hit nearly exactly the center of the Atmos Ring can destroy all the [[Meson Cannon Array|Menson Cannons]] and [[Meson Beam Stabilizing Regulator|MBSR]]. As a drawback, however, the Long Range Shock Wave Missile has the lowest ammo count of any weapon in the game, and indeed of ''Ace Combat'' history, possessing only two missiles. |
The weapon, as expected, is very effective, as its blast wave's size allows it to destroy whole ground battalions. An example of its effectivity is mission #02, "[[Out of the Fire]]", which can be instantly completed by firing a single missile at one of the [[C-5A Galaxy|C-5A]] transports in the runway. A simpler impression of its blast radius is [[Atmos Ring]], LSWM that hit nearly exactly the center of the Atmos Ring can destroy all the [[Meson Cannon Array|Menson Cannons]] and [[Meson Beam Stabilizing Regulator|MBSR]]. As a drawback, however, the Long Range Shock Wave Missile has the lowest ammo count of any weapon in the game, and indeed of ''Ace Combat'' history, possessing only two missiles. |
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In multiplayer, it is regarded as an overpowered weapon as a result of its destructive power. |
In multiplayer, it is regarded as an overpowered weapon as a result of its destructive power. |
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+ | LSWM Shockwave.png|An LSWM explosion. |
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In ''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]'', the LSWM is an special weapon only compatible with the Fenrir and the [[GAF-1 Varcolac]], the new original aircraft introduced in the game. The Varcolac carries three missiles, whereas the Fenrir's capacity is upgraded to four. The ''JA'' incarnation of the LSWM has seen a drastic "nerf", or reduction, of its capabilities: as a trade-off for the increased ammo capacity, the weapon's detonation shockwave has been reduced in size, roughly measuring to the size of the [[Spiridus]]. |
In ''[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]'', the LSWM is an special weapon only compatible with the Fenrir and the [[GAF-1 Varcolac]], the new original aircraft introduced in the game. The Varcolac carries three missiles, whereas the Fenrir's capacity is upgraded to four. The ''JA'' incarnation of the LSWM has seen a drastic "nerf", or reduction, of its capabilities: as a trade-off for the increased ammo capacity, the weapon's detonation shockwave has been reduced in size, roughly measuring to the size of the [[Spiridus]]. |
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+ | Tokyo LSWM.jpg|LSWM explosion from [[GAF-1 Varcolac]]. |
| − | LSWM Impact.jpg|The [[Spiridus|Spiridus II]] being struck with an LSWM |
+ | LSWM Impact.jpg|The [[Spiridus|Spiridus II]] being struck with an LSWM. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *In ''Ace Combat: Joint Assault'', if a third-party cheat device is used in the mission "[[Grand Flight]]", the [[747-200B]] carrying [[Andre Olivieri]] will gain the ability to use LSWMs. |
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Revision as of 11:06, 14 September 2013
The Long Range Shock Wave Missile (LSWM) is an special weapon present in the PlayStation Portable Ace Combat games. As implied by its name, it is a downsized version of the Shock Wave Ballistic Missile used by the Gleipnir heavy command cruiser.
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
In Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception, the Long Range Shock Wave Missile is an SP weapon available exclusively to the Fenrir. It is the third weapon available for the aircraft. The LSWM behaves like a long range missile when fired. It detonates when the warhead hit the terrain (included water) or enemy with a massive explosion of blue energy, annihilating any enemy units within the blast radius.
The weapon, as expected, is very effective, as its blast wave's size allows it to destroy whole ground battalions. An example of its effectivity is mission #02, "Out of the Fire", which can be instantly completed by firing a single missile at one of the C-5A transports in the runway. A simpler impression of its blast radius is Atmos Ring, LSWM that hit nearly exactly the center of the Atmos Ring can destroy all the Menson Cannons and MBSR. As a drawback, however, the Long Range Shock Wave Missile has the lowest ammo count of any weapon in the game, and indeed of Ace Combat history, possessing only two missiles.
In multiplayer, it is regarded as an overpowered weapon as a result of its destructive power.
An LSWM explosion.
The explosion's energy beam.
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
In Ace Combat: Joint Assault, the LSWM is an special weapon only compatible with the Fenrir and the GAF-1 Varcolac, the new original aircraft introduced in the game. The Varcolac carries three missiles, whereas the Fenrir's capacity is upgraded to four. The JA incarnation of the LSWM has seen a drastic "nerf", or reduction, of its capabilities: as a trade-off for the increased ammo capacity, the weapon's detonation shockwave has been reduced in size, roughly measuring to the size of the Spiridus.
LSWM explosion from GAF-1 Varcolac.
The Spiridus II being struck with an LSWM.
Trivia
- In Ace Combat: Joint Assault, if a third-party cheat device is used in the mission "Grand Flight", the 747-200B carrying Andre Olivieri will gain the ability to use LSWMs.