Laser Battery

Laser Battery

The Laser Battery was a static defense weapon developed, manufactured and sold by the Wandrau Arms Corporation.

When placed in strategic positions around a space station or other vulnerable target, the Laser Battery was able to provide independent firepower that significantly increased the target's protection, making this common, free-floating solar-powered laser cannon weapon platform was an extremely effective defensive weapon. It was able to provide a strong anti-starfighter capability to an otherwise underdefended installation.

More effective than Mn/T1 laser cannon mines, the Laser Battery was more costly to deploy in large numbers. This meant that whilst it was also a useful strategic weapon, it was far less widespread, and required the presence of a support station nearby where the gunnery crew might spend their off-duty hours. This also meant of course that it was subject to the further cost of employing sentient gunners.

The solar arrays on either side of the cannons provided all the power the weapons needed, so long as the Laser Battery was located a suitable distance from a primary star.

Because of its lightweight construction, its hull was very fragile, and was unable to withstand even a single hit from a laser canon. However, with an effective shield system rated at 600 SBD, the Laser Battery was able to take some punishment.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: X-wing Alliance