Energy SMGs

A compact, high‑rate‑of‑fire directed‑energy weapon designed for close to medium range. Energy SMGs sacrifice raw power for portability and volume, often using lightweight capacitors and a fast‑cycling pulse generator. They are favorites of security forces, vehicle crews, and anyone who expects a firefight inside a spaceship corridor. The beam is less “vaporize” and more “really annoy until they stop moving.” Magazine capacity is measured in seconds of continuous fire, but those seconds are very exciting.

Energy SMGs Example: “The energy SMG chattered – a staccato buzz like a mosquito with a grudge. The pirate’s weapon arm twitched, sparked, and fell limp. He looked at his smoking bicep and decided to surrender.”

by Abzugal April 10, 2026

Energy-Directed SMGs

A compact, high‑rate‑of‑fire directed‑energy weapon that uses focused light or microwaves. Energy‑directed SMGs are tiny – sometimes built into gloves or wrist mounts – and excel at disabling electronics, blinding sensors, and delivering painful but non‑lethal shocks. They are favorites of spies, hackers, and anyone who expects a fight in a server room. The beam is invisible, but the target’s sudden scream is not.

Energy-Directed SMGs Example: “He raised his wrist, and a flicker of invisible light hit the guard’s radio. The guard heard only static. A second flicker hit his belt – his taser sparked and died. He never saw what hit him.”

by Abzugal April 10, 2026