It's 50/50

It's half way there;

it's 60/40 - 60 right and 40 wrong , it's 70/30 - 70 right and 30 wrong

Question: Is it possible to grow a pile of checkers on your bearded dragon?
response: Yeah, I can't right now, it's 50/50

by cxp1d December 30, 2024

Laser Igniter 500W

A 500-watt laser device representing the pinnacle of the "Igniter" concept—powerful enough for serious industrial work while still being conceptually an "igniter" of reactions rather than a brute-force "machine." At 500W, lasers cut through 6mm steel, 3mm stainless steel, and thick aluminum with appropriate assist gases. This power level demands full industrial infrastructure and trained operators. The 500W Igniter is often found in job shops and manufacturing facilities that need laser capability but don't require the extreme power of multi-kilowatt systems. It represents the point where laser technology becomes essential to modern manufacturing rather than merely helpful.

Example: "The job shop's Laser Igniter 500W ran three shifts a day, cutting parts for everything from agricultural equipment to medical devices. It was the most profitable tool on the floor."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 15, 2026

Laser Machine 5000W

A 5000-watt (5kW) integrated laser system representing high-power industrial cutting capability. At 5kW, lasers cut through 40mm steel, 20mm stainless steel, and 30mm aluminum efficiently, handling even the thickest common fabrication materials. The 5kW Machine requires substantial infrastructure: high-capacity power supplies, extensive cooling systems, and often automated material handling. It's found in heavy industry, large-scale manufacturing, and specialized fabrication facilities. At this power level, laser cutting replaces traditional methods for almost all metal cutting applications, offering unmatched speed, precision, and edge quality.

Example: "The heavy equipment manufacturer's Laser Machine 5000W cut through 40mm steel plate like butter. Parts that used to take hours with plasma now took minutes with perfect edges."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 15, 2026

Energy Directed Igniter 500W

A 500-watt directed-energy device representing the half-kilowatt threshold—a significant milestone in energy weapons. At 500W, you're cutting through 15mm steel, generating beam temperatures exceeding 10,000°C, and producing effects that blur the line between "weapon" and "force of nature." The device requires industrial-grade power and cooling, making it a permanent installation on ships, bases, or heavy vehicles. In the world of directed-energy, 500W is considered the baseline for "strategic" systems—capable of engaging hardened targets and serving as a credible deterrent.

Energy Directed Igniter 500W Example: "The 500W Energy Directed Igniter was installed in a shipping container. The official purpose was 'atmospheric research.' The fact that it had a targeting radar and a cooling system designed for continuous operation suggested otherwise."

by Abzugal March 20, 2026

Particle Beam Igniter 500W

A 500-watt particle beam device representing the half-kilowatt threshold—a significant milestone in directed-energy development. At 500W, the beam can cut through 15mm steel, generate plasma channels in air, and produce secondary radiation effects that require extensive shielding. The device requires industrial-grade power and cooling, making it a permanent installation on ships, bases, or heavy vehicles. In the world of directed-energy, 500W is considered the baseline for "strategic" systems—capable of engaging hardened targets, destroying supersonic missiles, and serving as a credible deterrent. The beam is silent, invisible, and devastating.

Particle Beam Igniter 500W *Example: "The 500W particle beam igniter was installed on a naval destroyer. The official purpose was 'self-defense.' The unofficial purpose was to end any threat before it could begin. The beam fired once in testing. No one who saw it ever forgot."*

by Abzugal March 20, 2026

Microwave Igniter 500W

A 500-watt microwave device representing the half-kilowatt threshold—a significant milestone in microwave weapons. At 500W, the beam can cut through light armor, generate plasma in air, and produce enough electromagnetic energy to disrupt even hardened military electronics. The device requires industrial-grade power and cooling, making it a permanent installation on ships or large vehicles. In the world of directed-energy, 500W is the baseline for “strategic” counter-electronics systems.

Microwave Igniter 660W

A 660-watt microwave device occupying a specialized niche—powerful enough for heavy counter-electronics missions, with a wattage that suggests custom engineering for specific military applications. The 660W rating appears in rumors about shipboard close-in weapon systems designed to intercept supersonic missiles. In underground tech circles, a 660W microwave igniter is the holy grail for DIY electromagnetic warfare.

Example: "The patent for a 660W Microwave Igniter described it as 'industrial processing.' The diagrams showed a device that could fit on a truck. The patent was classified within weeks."

Microwave Igniter 500W Example: "The 500W Microwave Igniter was housed in a shipping container. The official purpose was 'communications research.' The tracking radar suggested otherwise."

Microwave Igniter 750W

A 750-watt microwave device representing the transition from “igniter” to “machine”—where the power is sufficient for sustained operation and serious weapons applications. At 750W, the beam can cut through structural steel by induced heating, disable multiple hardened targets simultaneously, and generate enough microwave energy to cause permanent damage to unprotected personnel. The device requires dedicated power feeds, water cooling, and professional operation.

Example: "The 750W Microwave Igniter was supposed to be for 'industrial heating.' When the military asked for a version with targeting, the engineers knew they were building a weapon."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 21, 2026

Task Group 50

A group of people in USM who aren't tough... They act better than their superior original, TG38, but they fail to realize that quantity doesn't matter compared to the quality and activity of TG38.

Frank: Hey, should I join Task Group 50?
Gurt: Yeah.
Xunt: Nah, don't listen to Gurt. Task Group 50 is chopped ahh.

by Stard0ge August 28, 2025