[Mars]

I find it curious that in the demo, the two missiles were more balanced, but both were somewhat useless.

[Droid803]

Well, I like the Tornado.
Its a pimped Hornet.

I don't like the rockeye. I can't tell the difference between it at the mx-50.

[Androgeos Exeunt]

Well, I like the Tornado.
Its a pimped Hornet.

I don't like the rockeye. I can't tell the difference between it at the mx-50.

Doesn't the MX-50 launch in swarms?

[Droid803]

That's the MX-52, a capital ship missile system...or did I get confused?

[Androgeos Exeunt]

I shall check...

* Androgeos Exeunt loads the FS Wiki.

Nope, you've got it correct; the MX-52 is the swarm missile. MX-50 is the FS1 Rockeye.

[colecampbell666]

I use the Rockeye in dogfight missions in MP.

[castor]

Yea, they are good for distracting the opponent for a bit, if nothing else.

[colecampbell666]

No, I load a Sekhmet with Rockeyes and Morning Stars, and fire off about 10 Rockeyes at about 2000m (if they're coming at me). I make it hard to maneuver with my 4 MSes, and generally they get splashed.

[Androgeos Exeunt]

Yea, they are good for distracting the opponent for a bit, if nothing else.

You mean the beep sound accompanied by a missile that's homing in onto you?

[castor]

That, and even though the payload is small, you need to make some effort to avoid them, ruining your primary aim/missile lock attempts.

[eliex]

Rockeyes are good for nothing in more advanced missions as you have to constantly call in a support ship. The reloading may be quick - but on medium difficulty one harpoon is all in takes to kill you.
(Opinion comes from playing non-canon campaigns.)