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Originally Posted by ziadel
is it a terribly good idea to use a weapon whos energy is derived from electricity (as opposed to gunpowder) on a freaking boat?
a metal boat...
floating in saltwater...
I dunno, just gotta wonderhow they are justifying it...
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Because batteries and capacitors don't blow up and destroy the whole ship when their hit by an enemy round. You can insulate a rail gun very well to protect the the ship from any extraneous discharges.