VigilantWarden Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) P.E.N.Ultimate Lasers A legendary end-game weapon suite for laser weapons ------ Disclaimer: This is an "open letter" mod idea that I have been contemplating over some time. I wasn't quite sure if I should post this under Fallout 4 Mod Talk or the Fallout 4 Mod Requests sub-forum. I figured it was more well suited here as a potential suggestion and tentative request to any enterprising mod authors. ------ Preamble First, please consider listening to this ambient track from Fallout 4 Automatron's sound track. It will really set the mood for what I am trying to sell! Anyway, without further ado... I have been pondering for some time now a large scale end-game energy weapon suite that would incorporate legendary effects (likely attached to the "receiver") for added oomph and compatibility with other legendary effects. These would come in three flavors to accommodate various end-game player needs: proton weapons, neutron weapons, and electron weapons. Now hold on tight because loosely interpreted "Fallout science" and expository fluff are incoming! Proton Weapons Protons are the positively charged component of an atom's nucleus. As such, proton weapons incorporate a "positive" element and will revolve around the Furious legendary prefix (or a new similar effect). Every shot made with a proton laser will create additive damage that greatly benefits from saturating a target. Proton lasers would sizzle with bright yellow energy and reduce foes to smoldering yellow dust. Proton lasers would revolve around automatic variants of the AER9 laser gun and the gatling laser and act as potent front-line assault weapons. The lore around proton weapons would actually build off of neutron weapons. As a response to growing Chinese anti-power armor prototype weapons, the United States military established Project Proton. Military research and development adapted the existing AER9 and state-of-the-art AER12 crystal arrays to more efficiently benefit from microfusion power sources. Proton weapons extrapolate the energy extraction process from standardized microfusion cells to create vivid positively charged beams of energy that, upon initial impact with a hard surface, "primes" the stricken region for following laser fire. These experimental AER9 weapons saw limited preliminary testing around the Cambridge area just prior to the Great War; they have unpainted matte gray exterior polymer shells with military R&D insignia alongside bold yellow warning markings. Electron Weapons Electron weapons expand upon the ideas presented by successful proton weapon testing. They are the inverse "negative" to offset the "positive" element brought with proton lasers. Electron weapons "strip" a target of damage resistance very similarly to the Acid Soaker's acidic legendary effect and allow for potent follow-up fire. Where proton weapons promote continuous fire, electron lasers would work very well in tandem with other weapons or damage sources.... or, of course, continuous fire! Beams generated by electron weaponry would crackle with brilliant orange glow and vaporize foes into fine orange powder. Much like proton laser weapons, electron weaponry would be very experimental in nature and rather rare in the Commonwealth's wasteland. They represent an alternative train of thought in achieving the same net results: target destruction. Electron lasers proved to work extremely well in field trials in which they were used alongside AER9s and military ballistic firearms. As a spiritual successor to Project Proton, every electron laser has preliminary white shells with popping red prototype markings stated boldly all over. Neutron Weapons Lastly, we are left with neutron weapons. Neutrons present a "neutral" factor and behave similarly to electron weapons. Where an electron weapon's "acid effect" reduces a target's damage resistance, a neutron laser will bypass a portion of protective armor by utilizing the Penetrating legendary prefix. Nullifying purple neutron lasers would be capable disintegrating organic tissue and mechanical systems to purple mess piles that would surely make any foe think twice about engagement! These advanced lasers are the exact opposite of proton weapons and are more suited for heavy-hitting laser sniper rifles and shotguns. Proton and electron laser weapons were actually a direct response to neutron weapons emerging on the battlefield. Thanks to "generous asset acquisition" from invading American military forces, the research division of China's People's Liberation Army had no shortage of AER9, AEP7, and AER12 laser weapons to study, adapt, and reverse engineer. One of the results of their laborious experiments was the neutron-based crystal array -- a formidable generator of electromagnetic beams that showed exceptional anti-armor properties. Neutron laser weapons share the silhouette of American AER series weapons, however, they sport pale green polymer exteriors with Chinese characters and markings. In Conclusion I appreciate that you have shared your attention this far! Ultimately, this idea revolves around making laser weapons an appealing end-game alternative to plasma guns. As stated before, the "pseudo" legendary effects would likely be attached to the receiver of these new legendary weapons, or perhaps they could be affixed to a new material / paint system altogether. As an "open letter" suggestion, any and all parts of this idea are subject to change and can be used or discarded at will. On a very similar note, I have suggested a stealth laser weapon in the same vision of Project Nevada's stealth laser pistol that you may find interest in. Once again, thank you very much for your time and have an excellent day! Edited February 26, 2018 by Vigilant Warden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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