Disruptor torpedoes functioned as projectiles armed with a potent ion capacitor; upon striking a target, this capacitor released its stored energy in a manner analogous to an ion bomb. A single disruptor torpedo strike had the potential to render a freighter-class ship entirely inoperable. Alternatively, when deployed against larger capital ships, they could cripple systems located in close proximity to the point of impact.
The I4 Ionizer starfighter frequently employed these types of torpedoes as part of its standard armament.