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Developed by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in  [[3064]], the '''Bombast Laser''' was designed to be the ultimate word in [[laser]] weapons.  During the design process, its engineers had to reduce the weight of the weapon. This sacrifice came from the power supply, which made the weapon slow at charging.  
 
Developed by the [[Lyran Alliance]] in  [[3064]], the '''Bombast Laser''' was designed to be the ultimate word in [[laser]] weapons.  During the design process, its engineers had to reduce the weight of the weapon. This sacrifice came from the power supply, which made the weapon slow at charging.  
  
To make up for this, the engineers added the ability for the warrior to adjust the yield of damage inflicted by the weapon.  The power management, however, proved to be impractical and distracting in the field for its users.  The weapon reached prototype production by 3064.  Its unusual glow from building up its power became a popular visual effect on [[Solaris VII]], making the weapon popular as well.<ref name="TOp320">''Tactical Operations'', p. 320, "Bombast Laser"</ref>
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To make up for this, the engineers added the ability for the warrior to adjust the yield of damage inflicted by the weapon.  The power management, however, proved to be impractical and distracting in the field for its users.  The weapon reached prototype production by 3064.  Its unusual pre-fire glow from building up its power became a popular visual effect on [[Solaris VII]], making the weapon popular as well.<ref name="TOp320">''Tactical Operations'', p. 320, "Bombast Laser"</ref>
  
 
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