A concussion missile represented a specific class of missile that, upon detonation, unleashed clouds composed of rapidly moving proton particles via energy-based warheads. These missiles were frequently utilized as armaments for starfighters, appearing on vessels like the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor of the Rebel Alliance and the TIE/sa bomber employed by the Imperial forces.
Boba Fett implemented a surcharge for assignments that necessitated the deployment of concussion missiles.
In the course of the Battle of Endor, Lando Calrissian launched concussion missiles targeting the primary reactor of the second Death Star, an action that initiated its ultimate destruction, following Wedge Antilles's preceding strike on the battle station's power regulator with Proton torpedoes from his X-Wing.