After the development of the EMP Torpedo, the Federation sought to create a missile weapon that fell somewhere between the huge EMP and the run-of-the-mill Radar Missile. The result is the Hellhound, a terrifying weapon that no-one wants chasing them. In addition to significant impact and ionization, Hellhounds have a notable blast radius, excellent target tracking and sufficient range to cause the downfall of many pirates and enemies of the Federation. Many unlucky traders have met their demise when they encounter a pirate lucky enough to possess one of these beauties.