Now entering TL8 proper

[Golan2072]

A real-life laser cannon that can really blow up things!

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/...or-combat-blows-up-a-boat-a-small-plane-video

Who knows, maybe fusion reactors and air/rafts are just around the corner?! ;-)

 

[mike wightman]

We are not TL8 until it is man portable in laser carbine form...

 

[MikeinBallard]

Oh, so close to TL8!

Ok. This powerpack will not quite fit on your back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ_90920Zbg

 

[wbyrd]

Well technically we already have hand held laser weapons... Umm the damage rating is still a little low however...but if yer Styrofoam, or a balloon...look out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIuYY6YckVg