Skadush-class Mine

Torpedoes, while the most prevalent and devastating weapon against capital ships, are often ineffective against sufficient kinetic shielding or point-defense weapons. However, the weapons development of Groush & Balg Tribals have come up with an alternate solution in the form of the Skadush-class mine.

The Skadush is a stationary explosive containing twice the effective payload of a Yurek-class torpedo. Without a normal engine or set of thrusters, it is nearly undetectable, and even when discovered is barely distinguishable from space debris. However, with hoglium gravity generators and proximity sensors, the Skadush is able to detect nearby vessels and move to intercept while also matching the speed of the vessel. When it reaches detonation range, the difference in speed is unlikely to trigger kinetic shields before exploding.

The drawbacks of the Skadush are mainly that once armed, it does not differentiate between friendly or enemy vessels. It also lacks the propulsion necessary to pursue craft unless those craft have a course that nearly intercepts the mine. And finally, after several years, the power source for the gravity generators tends to deplete even without use, effectively eliminating it as a threat.