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 Jul 11 2011, 09:31 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 31-July 06 From: Denmark Member No.: 8,995  |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jul 11 2011, 07:57 PM)  At 15KW I think that Vaporization of Hard Targets is pretty much out. But it would be nice to have some damage comparisons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) A 0.2 second pulse could then heat over 10 cubic centimeters of water from body temperature to boiling point. Sounds like a lethal anti-personnel weapon. |
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Jul 11 2011, 09:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 584 Joined: 15-April 06 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 8,466 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 11 2011, 04:47 PM) Canadian Armed Forces are even worse. And if we start putting lasers in the hands of snipers, where they don't have to worry about things like windage, rotational spin, and muzzle drop... Well, physical obstacles and curvature of the Earth are all that'll stop them after that. I wantz one, yes my precious lazer rifle, better than a Barrett, better than AI, better than a Walther, better than apple pie! Reach out and touch someone. |
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Jul 11 2011, 09:40 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Smokeskin @ Jul 11 2011, 02:31 PM) A 0.2 second pulse could then heat over 10 cubic centimeters of water from body temperature to boiling point. Sounds like a lethal anti-personnel weapon. Indeed it does... |
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Jul 11 2011, 11:04 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,018 Joined: 3-July 10 Member No.: 18,786 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 11 2011, 10:52 PM) "I keep shooting the car the Tango is in, but it has no effect." "Damnit, it's a DeLorian that's been polished to a high shine and mirrored windows! We can't affect it!" Wasn't that sort of a thing in Stargate as well? Screw energy weapons, we have bullets! |
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Jul 11 2011, 11:10 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
"This... Is a weapon of terror." *Shoots at target with energy staff and hits one shot in four, starting a small fire* "This... Is a weapon of war." *Shreds target with P90*
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Jul 12 2011, 12:05 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 673 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 15,965 |
Well remember, the Asgard did turn to the SG team because their weapons were so stupid they worked. "I'll go, Col." "I don't know, Carter. Not sure you can be dumb enough." "I'll try, sir".
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Jul 12 2011, 12:11 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
When all you need is a hammer.
Honestly, projectile weapons are effective even in science fiction because of one basic fact: Simplicity. Even when you miniaturize the system to insane rates, you can pad it up with shock proofing and make it effective for even the most uneducated and brute force grunt you can find. That said, sometimes that laser does come in handy. Like Sniper Situations as I stated, if they're able to get through the refraction issue. Personally, a Shoulder-Mounted, Backpack Battery-fed laser used as an Anti-Armour weapon scares me. |
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Jul 12 2011, 12:17 AM
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Old Man Jones Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,415 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New York Member No.: 1,699 |
What is to prevent an air-carried 100kw unit on a clear day from just saturating an entire battlefield with laser energy for hours at a time?
You basically can't field ground troops with this thing around. -k |
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Jul 12 2011, 12:21 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
"So, we're carrying around these Disco Balls... Why again?"
EDIT: Spooky just got a light show! |
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Jul 12 2011, 12:22 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 9-August 10 Member No.: 18,908 |
"All our most high tech weapons... foiled by a simple hand mirror!"
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Jul 12 2011, 12:29 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
It's really obscure, but I remember one of Dad's "Weird War Tales" comics that had a WWII soldier transported into the future, where he met his Grandson who was also fighting in Italy, and had a giant metal dome "Foxhole" that was designed to protect against Sonic Attack.
They also had jetpacks, of course. As high tech things come forward, high tech and low tech solutions to those things come to the forefront as well. Don't forget what can be done with a carelessly discarded tin of M&V and a hand grenade after all... |
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Jul 12 2011, 12:44 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 673 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 15,965 |
So how far away are from Val Kilmer making lots and lots of popcorn?
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Jul 12 2011, 01:04 AM
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Awakened Master Ninja Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 818 Joined: 30-January 07 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 10,844 |
QUOTE (Christian Lafay @ Jul 11 2011, 05:44 PM) So how far away are from Val Kilmer making lots and lots of popcorn? Yes! That's just what I was thinking, reading all of this! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 12 2011, 01:10 AM
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Old Man Jones Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,415 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New York Member No.: 1,699 |
QUOTE (Randomonioum @ Jul 11 2011, 08:22 PM) "All our most high tech weapons... foiled by a simple hand mirror!" I would point out that at the energy outputs we're talking about a hand mirror would last all of a few seconds before burning and melting. -k |
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Jul 12 2011, 10:32 AM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Jul 12 2011, 02:11 AM) When all you need is a hammer. Honestly, projectile weapons are effective even in science fiction because of one basic fact: Simplicity. Even when you miniaturize the system to insane rates, you can pad it up with shock proofing and make it effective for even the most uneducated and brute force grunt you can find. That said, sometimes that laser does come in handy. Like Sniper Situations as I stated, if they're able to get through the refraction issue. Personally, a Shoulder-Mounted, Backpack Battery-fed laser used as an Anti-Armour weapon scares me. Sounds like the Flash Gitz from DOW II Edited: By the way, anyone notice that it says: "Runtime: continous, as long as coolant and power are provided" ? |
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Jul 12 2011, 01:40 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
QUOTE (Stahlseele @ Jul 12 2011, 06:32 AM) Edited: By the way, anyone notice that it says: "Runtime: continous, as long as coolant and power are provided" ? Of course I did. It's a friggin' laser, why wouldn't that be true? |
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Jul 12 2011, 01:43 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 9-August 10 Member No.: 18,908 |
QUOTE (KarmaInferno @ Jul 12 2011, 02:10 AM) I would point out that at the energy outputs we're talking about a hand mirror would last all of a few seconds before burning and melting. -k I know, but the sentiment still amuses me. |
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Jul 12 2011, 01:48 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Jul 12 2011, 03:40 PM) Of course I did. It's a friggin' laser, why wouldn't that be true? Well, if it stores energy for strong bursts in capacitators, then it only gets short strong bursts . . |
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Jul 12 2011, 03:50 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
When they come out with a Laser Shotgun, I'll update my Zombie Plan.
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Jul 12 2011, 03:54 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
Easy enough, you just need optics that split the one huge beam into several smaller ones . .
Or quickfire lasers and mirrors that quickly change the direction at which the beam exits the weapon. |
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Jul 12 2011, 04:01 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
The Zeds won't know what hit them!
... Not that they ever did to begin with... |
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Jul 12 2011, 04:14 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 673 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 15,965 |
I say we give the plans to the guy who built a WORKING laser pistol on youtube. See what his mind does with it.
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Jul 12 2011, 05:04 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
That'S not a Laser but a Plasma Pistol. And pretty weak . .
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Jul 12 2011, 07:11 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 673 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 15,965 |
I thought he made both. One was a white laser and one was a HALO looking plasma... And still impressive for a hobbyist.
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Jul 12 2011, 07:13 PM
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The ShadowComedian Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,526 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Hamburg, AGS Member No.: 13,525 |
Yah, impressive still, that i will agree on . .
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