Newton Force Laser
The Newton is a unique weapon often used by the Hyperion Federation. Designed by Republic of Vanadia scientists, the weapon is unique in that it causes very little damage to the target, intentionally. It instead applies ludicrous forces to them, changing the targets position significantly. With 2 modes, repulsion and attraction, it is incredibly versatile.
Additionally, by supplying it wit more or less power, the amount of force can be varied. Although, there is a limit that can be reached without overclocking, modifying or supercharging it.
At first it might seem to defy the law of conservation of momentum as a large force is applied to a target with no reaction observable on the firing ship. However, it has a significant neutrino back blast. Neutrinos are small particles with mass, and pass through all matter with no effect. Dedicated neutrino detectors of other factions may be able to detect the back blast of a Newton, however such particles rarely interact with matter and so are hard to detect.The Newton is often used by some more creative commanders, often to more easily retreat and disengage to repair or to bring enemy ships towards them so that they can fire short range weapons at them, keep enemies at long range (preventing them from comming close) and focus down heavy targets. newtons are used in more situations however, and less common applications include using them to launch objects such as asteroids at enemies and causing collisions between enemy forces (particularly when overclocked). Not every commander uses them, nor are they required to be used in any battle.
Additionally, by supplying it wit more or less power, the amount of force can be varied. Although, there is a limit that can be reached without overclocking, modifying or supercharging it.
At first it might seem to defy the law of conservation of momentum as a large force is applied to a target with no reaction observable on the firing ship. However, it has a significant neutrino back blast. Neutrinos are small particles with mass, and pass through all matter with no effect. Dedicated neutrino detectors of other factions may be able to detect the back blast of a Newton, however such particles rarely interact with matter and so are hard to detect.The Newton is often used by some more creative commanders, often to more easily retreat and disengage to repair or to bring enemy ships towards them so that they can fire short range weapons at them, keep enemies at long range (preventing them from comming close) and focus down heavy targets. newtons are used in more situations however, and less common applications include using them to launch objects such as asteroids at enemies and causing collisions between enemy forces (particularly when overclocked). Not every commander uses them, nor are they required to be used in any battle.
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