

The Laser Weapon emits a beam that travels a certain distance before the spot size becomes equal to that of the first Node. In the above diagram, we can see the configuration of the simples Laser Weapon Web. This 're-focusing drones' can be sent out in multiples, forming nodes of a network. To make this work for you, send out a focusing array into the space between you and the target. Remember, in space, volume is free, mass is at a premium. However, you will encounter the problem of trying to switch targets and control adaptive optics on a focusing array that masses several thousands of tons. This means that dedicating 400 tons to the focusing array will allow it to do the same level of damage at 720000km, and dedicating 2000 tons will allow it to penetrate 48mm/ of aluminium at 3.6 million km. Increasing the surface area leads to increasing the laser's range in a 1:1 ratio. A larger focusing array will increase range. Our first option is to use more of the same. Using only modern-day power levels, it with vaporize anything in Earth's orbit, and will quickly punch holes through spacecraft in Lunar orbit! Penetration = 48mm/s of aluminium, 21mm/s of diamond Penetration = 35622mm/s of alumiunium, 15702mm/s of diamondĭistance = 360000km (Geostationary to Moon) Efficiency from ground to reflector = 0.5*0.8*0.5*0.6 = 0.12ĭistance = 40000km (Low Orbit to Geostationary)
