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DeadlyAztec11
Chatelain Rapid Response
Gallente Federation
2280
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Posted - 2013.10.21 03:41:00 -
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In theory, since Amarr weaponry is photon based, you could reflect the beams with a highly reflective surface, such as chrome or a a silver backed mirror. Though, science still dictates that thermal energy would still be transferred, though to a much lower degree and to really only the surface of the material.
I suppose the question is, why aren't the Minmatar running around in shiny disco suits to deflect some of the damage? Sure beats their dark clothing that would, in theory, only absorb more of the radiant energy.
Now you must forgive me for trying to apply fundamentalist science to a pseudo scientific, sci-fi game. 
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Nocturnal Soul
Immortal Retribution
888
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Posted - 2013.10.21 03:44:00 -
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Minmatar scientist get a +1 if it works |
AAGMUNDR
Reliable Overwatch Inc.
238
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Posted - 2013.10.21 03:44:00 -
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The beams are so intense that even a small scratch or smudge or any other unavoidable on the reflective surface would cause instant catastrophic failure.
Serious post. |
True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
3421
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Posted - 2013.10.21 03:45:00 -
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DeadlyAztec11 wrote:In theory, since Amarr weaponry is photon based, you could reflect the beams with a highly reflective surface, such as chrome or a a silver backed mirror. Though, science still dictates that thermal energy would still be transferred, though to a much lower degree and to really only the surface of the material. I suppose the question is, why aren't the Minmatar running around in shiny disco suits to deflect some of the damage? Sure beats their dark clothing that would, in theory, only absorb more of the radiant energy. Now you must forgive me for trying to apply fundamentalist science to a pseudo scientific, sci-fi game.
They cant afford shinies. |
DJINN Marauder
Ancient Exiles
2075
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Posted - 2013.10.21 03:48:00 -
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You know..in the future it would be cool to have maps with a shiny reflective walls or something that allowed you to bounce shots from a scrambler or laser.
How awesome would that be?! Kinda like that weapon from Resistance |
Heathen Bastard
The Bastard Brigade
670
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Posted - 2013.10.21 03:49:00 -
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at least their pistols are electrolasers, which create a plasma channel(basically, almost 0 resistance) to the target and fry them with a massive burst of electricity. so, a metal surface(or really, anything it hits first) would still get the full shock while the laser itself bounces off and continues to create that plasma channel. suddenly, the pistol's effectiveness goes up to 11 in a lightning storm. |
Fizzer94
L.O.T.I.S.
Public Disorder.
522
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Posted - 2013.10.21 04:06:00 -
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DeadlyAztec11 wrote:In theory, since Amarr weaponry is photon based, you could reflect the beams with a highly reflective surface, such as chrome or a a silver backed mirror. Though, science still dictates that thermal energy would still be transferred, though to a much lower degree and to really only the surface of the material. I suppose the question is, why aren't the Minmatar running around in shiny disco suits to deflect some of the damage? Sure beats their dark clothing that would, in theory, only absorb more of the radiant energy. Now you must forgive me for trying to apply fundamentalist science to a pseudo scientific, sci-fi game.
Well, not all lasers are photon based. |
Chunky Munkey
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
1852
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Posted - 2013.10.21 04:16:00 -
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Shiny disco suits please. |
Xocoyol Zaraoul
Superior Genetics
1275
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Posted - 2013.10.21 04:34:00 -
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Fizzer94 wrote:
Well, not all lasers are photon based.
The hell?
Please enlighten me, as someone with multiple degrees in that... |
Fizzer94
L.O.T.I.S.
Public Disorder.
522
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Posted - 2013.10.21 04:41:00 -
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Xocoyol Zaraoul wrote:Fizzer94 wrote:
Well, not all lasers are photon based.
The hell? Please enlighten me, as someone with multiple degrees in that...
I really shouldn't have said laser, I should have said directed energy weapon. I've just gotten used to calling DEWs "lasers", because I don't really want to explain to people. |
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Oswald Rehnquist
Abandoned Privilege
General Tso's Alliance
324
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Posted - 2013.10.21 04:44:00 -
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found this
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071008110545AAMbfeE |
Sleepy Zan
Sumar Gorp
2580
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Posted - 2013.10.21 05:06:00 -
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AAGMUNDR wrote:The beams are so intense that even a small scratch or smudge or any other unavoidable on the reflective surface would cause instant catastrophic failure. Serious post.
Crappy post  |
Coleman Gray
GunFall Mobilization
Covert Intervention
853
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Posted - 2013.10.21 05:14:00 -
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If we ran around in shining armor to reflect the Amarrians attacks back at them, the Imperial idiots would end up killing themselves, sure it'd be funny for awhile..but in the end it would take the fun away from us  |
AAGMUNDR
Reliable Overwatch Inc.
239
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Posted - 2013.10.21 06:13:00 -
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Sleepy Zan wrote:AAGMUNDR wrote:The beams are so intense that even a small scratch or smudge or any other unavoidable on the reflective surface would cause instant catastrophic failure. Serious post. Crappy post
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Aesiron Kor-Azor
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
435
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Posted - 2013.10.21 06:15:00 -
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DeadlyAztec11 wrote:In theory, since Amarr weaponry is photon based, you could reflect the beams with a highly reflective surface, such as chrome or a a silver backed mirror. Though, science still dictates that thermal energy would still be transferred, though to a much lower degree and to really only the surface of the material. I suppose the question is, why aren't the Minmatar running around in shiny disco suits to deflect some of the damage? Sure beats their dark clothing that would, in theory, only absorb more of the radiant energy. Now you must forgive me for trying to apply fundamentalist science to a pseudo scientific, sci-fi game.
No... it would destroy it instantly.
Maybe if it were a bit less fragile, like a really shiny metal surface - then it would. But what you did there is the equivalent of trying to bounce back a bullet on a paper surface.
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Bright Cloud
Namtar Elite
Gallente Federation
246
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Posted - 2013.10.21 06:19:00 -
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Doesnt work and wont happend cause the minmatarr way of "in rust we trust" doesnt go well with shiny mirrors attached to their dropsuits. |
medomai grey
WarRavens
League of Infamy
251
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Posted - 2013.10.21 06:21:00 -
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DeadlyAztec11 wrote:In theory, since Amarr weaponry is photon based, you could reflect the beams with a highly reflective surface, such as chrome or a a silver backed mirror. Though, science still dictates that thermal energy would still be transferred, though to a much lower degree and to really only the surface of the material. I suppose the question is, why aren't the Minmatar running around in shiny disco suits to deflect some of the damage? Sure beats their dark clothing that would, in theory, only absorb more of the radiant energy. Now you must forgive me for trying to apply fundamentalist science to a pseudo scientific, sci-fi game.
A very interesting question. Any passerby scientist want to hypothesize why? |
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