Electrolaser

Electrolaser
-Ion Assisted High Voltage Discharge Weapon -

Electrolaser Ion Guidence Laser

Overview:
A laser emitted from the body of the Spiridus is used to create a path of ionized air. This path is then used to guide a high voltage current to attack targets. The discharges from the Electrolaser are similar, visually to lightning bolts. As the laser from the Spiridus firing control units tracks targets it emits a yellow beam. As it prepares to fire the beam turns red, presumably creating the path of ionized air, followed by a weapons discharge. An anti-aircraft version of the Electrolaser is located at the top of the Spiridus and has a better tracking system, controlled by various fire control units, that allow it to attack highly mobile targets. Remain in beneath the weapon or within the weapon's blind spot is the only way to effectively evade it.

Combat Deployment:
Following their defeat in Tokyo, the Spiridus escaped into the Middle East to support Valahia forces in the region and eventually mounted its own attack against London. The Electrolasers located on the wingtips and tail of the Spiridus attacked the city in the middle of the night. After damage from the Antres Squadron disabled the aforementioned Electrolasers, the Spiridus deployed a fourth and final Electrolaser, located at the top of the craft. Aided by multiple firing control systems, the Electrolaser attacked the Antares Squadron until the battle's end.

SOURCE:
Ace Combat X2: Joint Assault [Game Data]