laser spreaders
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laser spreaders
why do we never see laser guns that fire several laser shots at once spreading them, like a shotgun? or is there somthing like that?
Its called a flashlight. But seriously, that would be a waste of energy. Each beam would have to be equally strong as a single beam gun, meaning 9 times the power consumption. It takes far less power to track and aim then it does to generate the laser shot. And it's smaller. Unless you use beam splitters and such to get the multiple beams, but that requires a more massive and powerful laser.
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The Laser would difuse and loose much of it's energy.
Of course if you wanted to make a laser "Duck's foot" (Blackbeard's the pirate's signature boarding weapon), (One lasing being sent out on eight sepreate barrels)
Of course if you wanted to make a laser "Duck's foot" (Blackbeard's the pirate's signature boarding weapon), (One lasing being sent out on eight sepreate barrels)
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Well you might be able to split the beam and direct it out in a fan or something. But it would be very weak. A conventional firearm would be a better choice.
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That's what I was trying to say.
I figured the only reason for it, would be a boarding action, and still then your better served with a shotgun and plastic flecettes anyways (Won't penetrate the hull of the ship, but will tear the shit out of the flesh.
I figured the only reason for it, would be a boarding action, and still then your better served with a shotgun and plastic flecettes anyways (Won't penetrate the hull of the ship, but will tear the shit out of the flesh.
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yes but salm what you dont realise is, if you want the thing to do damage, each beam has to be powerful enough to do the full amount of damage you require. anything less would leave targets rather undamaged. if the weapon is meant to be used close range, then such a weapon is useless. if its meant to be long range, then you need it to be capable of damaging the craft with one beam.
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