Laser weapons
Laser weapons emit a highly focused, high energy beam of light which on impact produces a rapid temperature change on the target's surface, causing vaporization in the form of a small explosion. The beam itself lasts for only a short duration, creating a searing flash of light and a distinctive snap or crack sound as air is ionized. Energy for each shot is stored within a fast discharge generator, taking up most of the weapon's mechanism, and regulates the power of each beam to prevent overpowering and improve reliability.
Rechargeable power packs feed the discharge generator, each of which usually consists of a highly efficient liquid metal core and varies in size and capacity depending on their usage. Light internal power packs, used in lasguns and pistols, on average are good for forty shots; large crate-sized power packs used in lascannons, in order to maintain maximum power output efficiency, need replacing after every shot. Overpowered laser packs, also known as "Hotshot" power packs, contain a more potent charge but provide fewer shots than a normal power pack, as well as putting extra stress on the barrel and being more difficult to recharge.
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