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Talos impact energy, warhead, and residual fuel

Residual Talos fuel worsens a hit, but the missile's warhead and kinetic energy already dominate the damage mechanism.

Kinetic Energy Missile Warheads RIM-8 Talos Ship Damage

Question

How much does unspent fuel change the damage from a Talos missile impact?

Short answer

It makes the hit worse, but the warhead and kinetic impact are already severe; residual fuel is an additional effect rather than the main one.

Notes

Unspent fuel is treated as an incendiary addition to a Talos hit. A large, fast missile already delivers severe damage through its warhead and kinetic impact. Remaining fuel could worsen the damage without being its principal cause.