Laser (weapon type)

Laser or Beam is a type of weapon commonly known for its ability to hit the target instantly

Properties
Lasers come in different variants, from small anti-fighter lasers to massive beam weapons. They have several properties that are very different from projectile weapon.
 * 1) Lasers are not intercept-able by phalanx and are able to bypass Tactical Shield and Mega Shield.
 * 2) Munition tech or mod do not apply to laser weapons. Units armed only with laser weapons cannot get munition mod.
 * 3) Lasers deals 5x damage to fighters. Most fighters will be destroyed by a single hit from a laser

Laser weapons have zero/negligible AoE. It will hit only one target even though that target may be very close to another.

Phalanx have a special beam that shot down only projectiles. Phalanx is considered a beam weapon since it can be upgraded by Beam Doctrine.

Laser turret will fire instantly when equipped x3 heatsink and x1 beam doctrine as minimum.

Strategies

 * One way to block a laser is to tank the damage. Most cheaper and smaller laser units have relatively low DPS. Barricades or empty fighterbay together with repair units can usually reverse the damage.
 * Another alternative is to use a Cloak Field to keep the attacked unit from getting targeted.