Laser

Lasers were low powered weapons that excited atoms to a higher energy level causing them to radiate their energy in phase. The resultant beam was powerful enough to burn through thin metal and organic tissue.

Lasers were primarily used for point-defence purposes, shooting down incoming railgun fire and missile, as well as large chunks of debris.

Lasers could be used for offensive purposes, but their use in space was limited due to thick armour. On the ground, lasers saw limited use in combat, but were available as personal defence weapons. Despite their availability and relative cheapness, coilguns were preferred over lasers as infantry-weapons due to their sheer stopping power.