Don't we already have lasers? Aren't they the weapon of choice in the New York system? And if I'm not mistaken, isn't the Cer'lor Emitter a laser-based weapon? It does 993 physical damage, 596 shield damage, draws 169 power, cycles at a rate of 3.03 and has an effective range of 1.1 km. I think what Kermit wants is already available and operational in the field. MM