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 = Missile Weapon Accuracy =
-Missile weapons fire projectiles toward an enemy target. Those projectiles are subject to a variety of calculations and randomness that can cause them to veer off the intended path. Among other things, learning some of the [[skills]] associated with missile weapons and improving one's [[Agility]] stat can improve the accuracy of missile weapons.
+The first component to a missile weapon attack is determining the trajectory of any projectiles.
 == Angular Variance ==
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 = Projectile Hit and Damage =
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-When the projectile actually hits the target, regular damage calculations occur. However, there is a -5 DV penalty. If the target has [[Swift Reflexes]], the penalty will not be inflicted. If the creature is immobile, the DV is set to a flat -100.
+After a projectile actually hits a target - whether or not that was the intended target - regular damage calculations occur. However, there is a -5 DV penalty. If the target has [[Swift Reflexes]], the penalty will not be inflicted. If the creature is immobile, the DV is set to a flat -100.
 For information about penetration and damage calculations for missile weapons, refer to the [[Penetration_(PV)|penetration]] article.