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Third on the list is the reliance on gimmick weapons. This refers to utilizing unconventional or prototype weaponry instead of proven conventional munitions. A pertinent example is the New Republic’s Starhawk Class ship, which incorporated a “Magnite Crystal Tractor Beam Array” as a primary weapon. Theoretically, this high-tech apparatus could draw enemy ships towards it, potentially creating advantageous collisions with other celestial bodies.
However, the effectiveness of such weapons is overly dependent on specific conditions. Warfare is characterized by unpredictable dynamics, and relying on a situational tool is often less advantageous than simply deploying additional turbolasers that guarantee more consistent results.