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[General Sci-fi] In space warfare, what is the difference between rocket, missiles, and torpedoes?
gpt
Rockets are typically unguided. Missiles are larger and have some form of guidance to them. Torpedoes are essentially giant missiles with larger payload and more range. 

For instance, you'd use rickets for large area effect. Missiles for fighters/bombers and maybe small capital ships. Torpedoes would be reserved for capital ships where you needed to punch through large amounts of armor/shielding over greater distances.