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Copper Republic Shroomlight-Type ICBM

Fun fact: the Shroomlight ICBM is not an ICBM at all, however if used right it can be one indeed. This missile's primary purpose is to be launched from ground at an object orbiting or just in the SoI (Sphere of Influence) of the celestial body it is launched from. It is the first major use of Ion Thrusters by the Copper Republic. It is also the first missile with actual stages. The missile's second stage is propelled only by Ion Thrusters. By why that is we need to get a bit technical.

The first stage is propelled by a liquid fuel thruster. It is quite powerful in both vacuum and atmosphere, but highly inefficient and will run out of fuel quickly. The two ion thrusters present on the second stage however are highly efficient, but have near to no thrust in an atmosphere. So that means the first stage is used to throw the second stage at a high enough altitude, and then fire the ion thrusters that put it in an orbit, or in this case in a collision trajectory with its target.

I also recommend using the second stage in a map without gravity or with very low gravity. You can change the gravity in the tab called "Environment".

J. Roll left
L. Roll Right
Comma. Decouple Stage
I. Activate Ion Propulsion (activatable only after decoupling stage)

Note: You have to activate the first stage manually.
Note 2: Make sure you spawn the missile facing to the right (E for default), otherwise the roll controls will be inverted.

OFFICIAL

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