[TML] Airborne Tactical Laser

[Antony Farrell]

> For those of you who really, really want to know what the 
> effects of a laser
> are:
> http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/08/will-new-laser.html
> 
> the capabilities for aiming are impressive - to hit so many 
> small targets so quickly.
> 
> "*Precision engagement of a PID [Positively Identified] 
> insurgent by a DEW [Directed Energy Weapon] will be a highly 
> surgical and impressively violent event. Target effects will 
> include instantaneous burst-combustion of insurgent clothing, 
> a rapid death through violent trauma, and more probably a 
> morbid combination of both. It is estimated that the 
> aftermath of a sub-second engagement by PASDEW [Precision 
> Airborne Standoff Directed Energy Weapon] will also be an 
> observable event leaving an impression of terrifyingly 
> precise CF [Coalition Force] attribution in the minds of all 
> witnesses."
> 
> "...ok, that's 5D of damage...  <rolls> ... that's 21 points 
> of damage"

OK, if we detect a C130 anywhere near our territory it is an act of war.

Antony