Solar Laser

"AN EARTH-CARVING BEAM OF PUREST SUNLIGHT, BURNING EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH. THE LASER SATELLITE."

The Solar Laser is an orbital weapon inspired by the theoretical sun gun. Unlike missile-based Superweapons, the Solar Laser deals damage in an arc.

In First Strike: Final Hour, the Solar Laser travels from the capital to the opposite side of the globe, burning friend and foe alike. It can be toggled on/off up to 3 times to avoid damaging owned countries.

In First Strike, the Solar Laser travels to the target area before turning on, and turns off once it reaches the opposite side of the globe. Its trajectory continues along the geodesic from your capital to the target. Unlocked by conquering South Africa as Western Europe.

It can be destroyed with a single cruise missile. Upon destruction the player has to wait a medium long time until they can send it out again.

Strength

 * Very high destructive power.
 * Fast build time.
 * Cannot be intercepted when laser is fired.
 * Targeting the right spot can cause the laser to fire before reaching the target nation, preventing interception.

Weaknesses

 * Can unintentionally hit own nations.
 * Destroyed in 1 hit.