Pulse Laser

Pulse Laser (Class 3, Fixed)

Single-pulse laser weapon...

— In-Game Description

The Pulse Laser is an energy weapon that emits intermittent laser blasts while being fired. Compared to other energy weapons, Pulse Lasers are relatively weak, but they are cheap, and their low power consumption and heat generation allows them to be fired more frequently. All newly-purchased ships, regardless of size or manufacturer, always come equipped with up to two Pulse Lasers by default.

Usage

The Pulse Laser inflicts thermal damage, making it very effective against shields and less effective against armour. Its maximum range is 3000m but Damage Falloff begins at just 500m. Pulse Lasers can deliver a significant amount of damage in a single hit. Unlike other laser weapons that fire continuously when triggered, a Pulse Laser fires intermittently. Compared to the other two laser types it emits the least waste heat, draws the least distributor energy, and is also the cheapest type of weapon, but these advantages come at the expense of firepower.

A variant of the Pulse Laser, the Pulse Disruptor, is available as a Powerplay loyalty reward for Felicia Winters supporters.

Specifications

Class	Rating	Mass (T)	Power Draw (MW)	Weapon Mode	Armour Piercing	Damage	ROF	DPS	Distributor Draw/Shot (MW)	Thermal Load/s	Value (CR)
1	F	2.00	0.390	Fixed	20	2.05	3.85	7.88	0.30	0.33	2,200
1	G	2.00	0.390	Gimbal	20	1.56	4.00	6.24	0.31	0.31	6,600
1	G	2.00	0.380	Turret	20	1.19	3.33	3.97	0.19	0.19	26,000
2	E	4.00	0.600	Fixed	35	3.50	3.45	12.07	0.50	0.56	17,600
2	F	4.00	0.600	Gimbal	35	2.68	3.57	9.57	0.54	0.54	35,400
2	F	4.00	0.580	Turret	35	2.05	3.03	6.21	0.33	0.33	132,800
3	D	8.00	0.900	Fixed	52	5.98	3.03	18.12	0.86	0.96	70,400
3	E	8.00	0.920	Gimbal	52	4.58	3.23	14.77	0.92	0.92	140,600
3	F	8.00	0.890	Turret	52	3.50	2.70	9.46	0.56	0.56	400,400
4	A	16.00	1.330	Fixed	65	10.24	2.63	26.95	1.48	1.48	177,600
4	A	16.00	1.370	Gimbal	65	7.82	2.78	21.72	1.56	1.56	877,600

Engineering

This weapon can be modified by Engineers to enhance its abilities.

Modifications

The following modifications can be applied to this module:

• Efficient
• Focused
• Lightweight
• Long range
• Overcharged
• Rapid fire
• Sturdy

Experimental Effects

The following Experimental Effects can be applied to this module:

• Concordant Sequence
• Emissive Munitions
• Phasing Sequence
• Scramble Spectrum
• Thermal Shock

Purchase Locations

Class	Rating	System	Station
All	All	Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial
All	All	Brestla	i Sola Prospect
All	All	Deciat	Garay Terminal
All	All	Okinura	Fisher Terminal
All	All	Ga Gu	Fernandes Dock
All	All	HIP 100379	Cesar Janssen Gateway
All	All	Hera	Bounds Station
All	All	Ratraii	Colonia Dream

Gallery

Dual Class 4 Pulse Lasers mounted on a Federal Corvette (post-processed image)

Class 4 pulse laser from front

Class 4 pulse lase from side