Zappers?

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I'd change them into something akin to the actual Ion Cannon (vide Homeworld universe). I'd like to see gunboat turned into Multibeam Frigate.

Or you know, these funny big lazor/mass-drivers as seen in here:

All in all, Zappers scream to become actual anti-cap weapon, a laser destined to cut the hull. Why this? Well, because I believe the origin of this weapon, which is mining laser, should make that weapon rather powerful.

Don't compare the EVE engine to Freelancer engine. You are disgracing both games. Freelancer is an old engine which has stop evolving in the rightful company hand. EVE Online engine evolves every yer and can support such weaponry with little lag on players.

If we put some sort of 'beam' that cuts through hull - Freelancer will crash on the amount of lag it will cause. In other words - the engine isn't going to support and its not built for it on multiplayer campaign.