clojelo Currently (0.14.x), fire is a unique effect in its own render layer, indicator, and controlled by fire-specific parameters. It would be a deviously-delicious-can-of-worms
there might be a humane/rating factor in design decision where crew mortality is concerned.
This is Sparta war simulation there's no place for ethics. The dogs of war are already on the loose here. And frankly the demons are just waiting for it to happen. And soon enough the cries of the female crew can be heard.
There's no reason to hold back now.
I think those specialized factories should just produce war heads to be combined with the ordinary missile factory parts. I would make more sense to have a larger factory for the larger missile parts, though. It would keep cost reasonable and allow reasonable expansion to an all purpose missile ship. Otherwise it would be prohibitive and ships would be more specialized in certain missile types.