Lasers Skill ID

By identifying gaps or weak points in body armor, an attacker can often gain a tactical advantage in combat.

Centuries of conflict have proven that when it comes to threat elimination, few things stack up to the reliable power of high-speed projectiles.

Specifically targeting the pressure points and nerves of various limbs can disable an opponent, limiting their combat effectiveness.

With the proper adjustment of chemical mixtures, coupled with modifications to the detonation mechanism, explosives can produce an even greater destructive yield.

Considered by many to be a lost art, close attacks with a melee weapon can often be deadlier than ranged combat when carried out by a skilled practitioner.

Oversized weapons may prove cumbersome to wield, but their excessive damage output can't be ignored, especially in the hands of a trained combatant.

EM weapons are generally employed to damage robots, but can also be used to render human beings unconscious.

Personal laser weapons are in widespread use across the Settled Systems, and specialized training can greatly increase their effectiveness.

Perhaps no combat scenario is more frightening, or lethal, as a single-shot weapon wielded by someone skilled in critical shot placement.

While considered by some to be exotic, particle weapons can be a devastating combat option, subjecting a target to multiple forms of damage.

Considering the popularity of the personal sidearm in the Settled Systems, familiarity with such weapons is often considered essential.

In the chaos of combat, the seconds needed to reload your weapon could be the difference between life and death.

Whether used for combat, hunting, or some other deadly purpose, the rifle has become a mainstay of Settled Systems weaponry.

For those who specialize in precise targeting that maximizes damage, combat is often a quickly efficient affair.

The cornerstone of close quarters combat, or CQC, the shotgun has proven a simple, deadly weapon for hundreds of years.

Only a trained sniper truly understands all the elements necessary to patiently and effectively neutralize a target at excessive range.

While careful aiming is generally preferred in combat, "shooting from the hip" can prove a fast and deadly alternative with sufficient training.