Brace Yourselves Here Come the PEW PEWs

[Aedelgar Krakengard]

http://io9.com/lockheed-takes-a-major-step-toward-bringing-lasers-to-t-1512304478?utm_campaign=socialflow_io9_facebook&utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

"Defense contractor Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated a 30-kilowatt fiber optic laser for military applications. It's one of the most powerful lasers ever seen — and a major step forward to getting directed-energy weapons on the battlefield."

 

[Ashin Varanin]

IMPERIUM INVICTUS

 

[Kayvaan Niveus]

So, when do we get our Deathstar?

 

[Ereza]

After we get our aliens, I suspect.

 

[Ashin Varanin]

Ohsnap.

 

[Fabula Caromed]

I'll take six.

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

Why don't you all get a room with the fricking laser beam?

 

[Jsc]

I'm still waiting on AA Batteries that last longer than 48 hours in my Xbox 360 Controller. Sheesh. Come on technology! Let's move it along now sonny.

 

[Cyrus Tregessar]

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2013/04/laser-warfare-system/

Not sure what the difference is here, but the Navy has already been testing lasers for some time now.