First, would it be able to destroy incoming missiles consistently?

At this range, the incoming missile might be tracking either of them.

While incoming missiles may be destroyed, they are worth no points.

We have the technology to make the buildings safe from incoming missiles.

You are also way ahead of your fellow citizens, who believe we already have a system that will shoot down any incoming missiles.

The Blue ships try to shoot down those incoming missiles.

That meant each incoming missile learned from observing the one before it.

The ship did not turn in a way that would allow its guns to fire at the incoming missile.

But when there is a threat - in this case an incoming missile - the system can take action.

Sir, I've seen how accurate a laser defense system could be against incoming missiles.