A missile pod allows the storage and firing of a single missile. Normally used on small fighters, it doesn't require a firm point. Instead, it takes up space within the fighter. Compared to full missile racks, this is inefficient, but it does allow a small fighter to carry one or two missiles in addition to a main weapon.

A missile pod holds a single missile. Only one missile can be launched from pods each round of space combat, regardless of how many pods a ship is equipped with. A missile from a pod cannot lock onto a target that is at more than Medium range at time of launch.