Forum:KB:Turbolaser/Ion cannon question...

So perhaps someone can clear this for me. But why is there a heavy/light distinction for turbolasers and Ion cannons?

Is it because of the power output or just the mass of the cannon? If it's the power output, I don't see how there's a difference because there's no separate article dividing the heavy or light, despite the fact that ships are noted to have heavy or light turbolasers/ion cannons.

So...what's the deal? Is it just the mass that gives the distinction between a light or heavy?Wolfscar45 (talk) 21:12, November 2, 2014 (UTC)