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Tech? Machine guns have been a thing for a long time.

But high powered precision lasers that don't require much energy?

Pretty, but expensive. We've got millions of surplus weapons and rounds to work with, first.

But... what if the aliens just give their tech to us in exchange for human lab rats

Then they're about to get a couple hundred thousand more volunteers.

I mean this isnt hypothetical anymore, the HELIOS system is an actual laser/directed energy weapon that could easily roast anyone who attempts to overrun the perimeter at a closed base.

But that isn't fun. I push buttons all the time, but squeezing triggers is way better

But that isn't fun. I push buttons all the time, but squeezing triggers is way better

But... laser canon...

You can come squeeze my triggers any time