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*It remains unclear what exact energy is fired from the M6, while some have suggested that it fires a chemical Laser, however, not only have disputed this noting that a gas or chemical Laser does not produce a powerful energy output | *It remains unclear what exact energy is fired from the M6, while some have suggested that it fires a chemical Laser, however, not only have some disputed this, noting that a gas or chemical Laser does not produce a powerful energy output but they also require large amounts of highly volatile and toxic chemicals to function which are expended as the weapon fires. The weapon seems to be only powered by a rechargeable battery pack, hinting that it may be a Solid-State LASER or Free Electron LASER, which does not require a constant source of a chemical gain medium. | ||
*Luke Smith's comment: "It's not overpowered, it's an elegant weapon from a more civilized age," is a reference to Star Wars Lightsabers. | *Luke Smith's comment: "It's not overpowered, it's an elegant weapon from a more civilized age," is a reference to Star Wars Lightsabers. | ||
*The Spartan Laser is currently the most expensive weapon to produce known. It costs 218,000.00 [[cR]], more than the cost of four fully armed [[Warthog]]s, 134 [[MA5B]] Assault Rifles, or over 7,266 [[M9 Fragmentation Grenades]]. | *The Spartan Laser is currently the most expensive weapon to produce known. It costs 218,000.00 [[cR]], more than the cost of four fully armed [[Warthog]]s, 134 [[MA5B]] Assault Rifles, or over 7,266 [[M9 Fragmentation Grenades]]. | ||