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How'd you know about the VISOR UpGrade I wanted to give Geordi.
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Geordi La MOARge.
Actually in 900 years, you'd think they develop a weapon better than Phasers' to replace Phasers.
Firearms have been around in some form since the 10th century.Actually in 900 years, you'd think they develop a weapon better than Phasers' to replace Phasers.
When are we developing a better weapon to replace the firearm after 1100 years?
You aren't, you're going to improve what already exists.
StarFleet was considering using the TR-116 rifle.
The Teleporting Bullet Rifle with Exo-Thermic (See Through Walls) Targeting System would've been a Ultimate Support Sniper Weapon.
Combine that with Anti-Matter Bullets.
One Bullet could had the effect of a 2000 Lb JDAM with the right mixture of Anti-Matter.
Just imagine not being able to defend a surprise 2K lb JDAM esque Bullet out of no-where.
You can level any Borg Target or anybody hiding within buildings or underground.
It only takes a little bit of technical ingenuity to use what is available.
On the one hand, yes. And, on the other hand, to borrow a page from Robert Heinlein's STARSHIP TROOPERS:
~Page 60-61
I do love me some Power Armor & Powered Suits for Ground Troops.
Modern rifes and bullets are way more advanced than muskets or musket balls, and we have 'guns' that can fire projectiles electromagnetically.
I agree but the principles are the same. We have not "moved beyond" firearms.; we have improved upon them.
Likewise, I don't expect them to "move beyond" phasers; I expect them to improve them. The 32nd century are some of my favorites, outside of TOS and SNW. 24th century to 26th century was super annoying.
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At the Small Arms level, it's a Novelty / Toy.
Nobody takes it seriously as a main stay Projectile Launcher you would use to defend yourself.
It's literally in Early Working ProtoType stage, but has no practical commercial applications yet.
We have .22 LR Rifles & Pistols that could probably do more damage than these "EM Accelerating Projectile Launchers".
It's far from being useful / ready as a practical weapon compared to a real FireArm that operates on far simpler principles & mechanics.
Real FireArms, even crappy .22 LR caliber based Rifles / Pistols beats it on every useful metric.
Lethality, Muzzle Energy, Costs, Operational Logistics, Size & Weight, Reliability.
Every useful metric you can use to measure a FireArm, it beats current "EM Accelerating Projectile Launchers" to date.
The only thing it doesn't win out on is the Noise it makes when you fire the Projectile, which is accepted for what it is.
As for Large Arms that you would mount on WarShips, those are a failure due to the Plasma generated by the Rail Gun eroding the Barrels at a excessive rate.
You can't fire off many shots before you need to replace the barrel, which itself isn't good for longevity, it's too costly to make working with current material science.
The operational costs to run a IRL Rail Gun isn't worth it at the moment.
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For me, the right number of shows is exactly what they give us.
Considering my favorite IP has been going for almost 60 years now, I feel extremely lucky.
I'm a creme filling in the middle, with an odd metallic aftertaste.
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