Blows
Misses
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In the Star Wars Expanded Universe, at one point a prototype Death Star aims at the planet Kessel, misses, and blows up its moon instead.
Source: Detonation Moon -
The terrorist, using a pepperpot firearm built into his knuckles, fires at Batou, misses, and blows out an entire stained-glass window.
Source: Blood-Stained Glass Windows -
Take That: The anti-ballistic missile system's laser, after it misses said missile, blows up an MTV satellite.
Source: Film / Spies Like Us
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