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They're calling it the Silent Guardian. I find it awesome, though I definitely understand why the guy's frightened. This means perfect torture, straight out of Dune. No physical damage, just pure pain sent directly to the nerves. It can fire its invisible ray half a mile away too.
Official page: http://www.raytheon.com/products/silent_guardian/
An older BBC article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6297149.stm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System
Can I have one that fires over the Internet?
"Where do I put my finger? There ... OK? Nothing's happening ... is it on?"
"Yes, it's on. Move your finger a bit closer."
"Er ... ow! OW!" Not good. I try again. "OWWW!" I pull my hand away sharpish. My finger is throbbing, but seems undamaged.
I was told people can take it for a second, maximum. No way, not for a wimp like me.
I try it again. It is a bit like touching a red-hot wire, but there is no heat, only the sensation of heat. There is no burn mark or blister.
They're calling it the Silent Guardian. I find it awesome, though I definitely understand why the guy's frightened. This means perfect torture, straight out of Dune. No physical damage, just pure pain sent directly to the nerves. It can fire its invisible ray half a mile away too.
Official page: http://www.raytheon.com/products/silent_guardian/
An older BBC article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6297149.stm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System
Can I have one that fires over the Internet?