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Pulse laser turrets operate using lasers as their preferred method of operation. The weapon type used on the missionary ship ''Minor Transgression'' consisted of a [[Wikipedia:Hydrogen fluoride laser|hydrogen fluoride]]-based chemical laser, though it is possible other pulse lasers on larger starships operate via other means.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=10}} This specific example had a power output of | Pulse laser turrets operate using lasers as their preferred method of operation. The weapon type used on the missionary ship ''Minor Transgression'' consisted of a [[Wikipedia:Hydrogen fluoride laser|hydrogen fluoride]]-based chemical laser, though it is possible other pulse lasers on larger starships operate via other means.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=10}} This specific example had a power output measuring in the kilowatts, which could fry the circuits of a maser dish installed on the [[Horn of Plenty]], an unmanned human civilian ship.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=1}} | ||
The operation of the pulse laser turret can vary from model to model; some such as the ''Pol Naran''-pattern operate as beam lasers, while others such as the ''R'aka''-pattern consist of a rapid-firing pulse laser. However, most pulse lasers generally have a fairly low rate-of-fire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Before the weapon fires, it must first charge; during the charge, a sphere of light energy forms around the charging weapon. After finishing charging, the weapon expels a cyan/purple beam of energy.{{Ref/Reuse|FOR14}} | The operation of the pulse laser turret can vary from model to model; some such as the ''Pol Naran''-pattern operate as beam lasers, while others such as the ''R'aka''-pattern consist of a rapid-firing pulse laser. However, most pulse lasers generally have a fairly low rate-of-fire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Before the weapon fires, it must first charge; during the charge, a sphere of light energy forms around the charging weapon. After finishing charging, the weapon expels a cyan/purple beam of energy.{{Ref/Reuse|FOR14}} | ||