[quote=ASTA]
I'm trying to figure out why lasers are still experimental weapons in 2035.
[/quote]

Being remotely feasible in logistics or capability compared to any sort of ballistic or missile based alternative, yes, they'd be very experimental, if that.

[quote=ASTA]
And why one player faction has successfully branded itself as the most advanced civilization on the planet.
[/quote]

Take that up with them then~