Ruggedised, weaponised' raygun modules now on sale

teh register ^ | 14th November 2008 14:19 GMT | By Lewis Page

[Flavius]

US killtech behemoth Northrop Grumman has has said that it is ready to take orders for the "world's first ruggedised, weaponised high energy solid state laser designed for battlefield applications". The raygun module is dubbed FIRESTRIKE™.

[Flavius]

now, they will allow the amazing subjects to have these at home for self defense , in spirit of the 2nd

or will it only be for you know hunting and clay pigeon shooting at the party approved lodge

[TheZMan]

They still have a way to go, but it looks fun regardless.

[tbw2]

Self defense, without accidental killings.
I like this.
I’d prefer one of these, over keeping a toddler away from a gun safe.

[sionnsar]

Energy efficiency for Northrop's chains is supposedly in the 20 per cent region.

Wow! I seem to recall that most gas lasers are around 1%.

[sionnsar]

I’d prefer one of these, over keeping a toddler away from a gun safe.

"A single FIRESTRIKE™ module weighs 400lb" -- your call.

[econjack]

US killtech behemoth...

Yep, that's what I like to see. Neutral, unbiased reporting using neutral, non-inflatory words because I'm too friggin stupid to think for myself. My guess is that this piece of crap was written by a mature, mid-fifties liberal with the mindset of a 15 year old.

[escapefromboston]

Any video of this thing in action?

[editor-surveyor]

"A single FIRESTRIKE™ module weighs 400lb"

I guess that I'm going to have to buy some jeans with heavier pockets to carry that momma!

[Salgak]

Not ready for prime time.

Prime time, of course, is defined as the capability of having sharks with frickin’ lasers on their heads. . . .

[Eye of Unk]

[Adams]

[sionnsar]

Prime time, of course, is defined as the capability of having sharks with frickin’ lasers on their heads. . . .

What's that all about anyway? Some Hollyweird movie?

[Eye of Unk]

Were you just born last week?

Google Michael Myers.

[sionnsar]

"Michael Myers is a fictional character from the Halloween series of slasher films."

I remain unenlightened. I rarely go to movies anymore, so if it's from a movie just say so.

[champisme]

Zip it,

[EricT.]

Austin Powers - Sharks with lasers

[Candor7]

I am selling mirror fabric body armor, with a 1/4 inch theremal insulative lining, and laser proof goggles.

[IronJack]

killtech behemoth

Great name for a metal band ...

[Spktyr]

All joking aside, turns out a mirror isn’t great armor against it.

[Candor7]

Shake & Bake?

Roast & Toast?

Power Source?

Recyling Interval?

Gimme mah Binelli SG anytime.

[Candor7]

Ooops!

Well we have to go refractive then, rather than reflective.

[tbw2]

It’ll be hand gun size in a couple of years, just from military / police demand.

[sionnsar]

Thanks.

[sionnsar]

Well we have to go refractive then, rather than reflective.

You might try ablative.

[Dr._Joseph_Warren]

It’ll be hand gun size in a couple of years, just from military / police demand.

There already is one.

The Illudium PU-36 Explosive Space Modulator

[RandallFlagg]

Bookmarking.
What I want to know is why the private sector hasn’t come up with blaster rifles and lightsabres yet. I could easily see someone inventing a lightsabre for a replacement to the Jaws of Life, then utilizing it for weaponry.

[Salgak]

Running joke from the "Austin Powers" movies.

The origin clip

[Salgak]

Question is: Would Sandcasters stop one ??

(Sandcasters started out as a concept in the "Traveler" SF Role-playing game. . . )

[Spktyr]

They’d diffuse it. Whether they would stop it or not depends on the density and refractivity of the materials used in the “fog”.

[Bratch]

Starfleet's finest, IMO.

[Spktyr]

Heh, the so called "assault phaser".

Starfleet came up with *much* better weapons when they got into a fight for their lives with the Dominion: