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This used to be true.
True, but very short range.
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What earthly use is it?
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ER
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6/22/2009 3:47:12 PM
re: What earthly use is it?
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SDAI-Tech1
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6/24/2009 9:02:58 AM
One of it's uses.
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RobVG
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6/23/2009 4:21:05 AM
A really dumb idea.
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ER
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6/23/2009 12:56:35 PM
This used to be true.
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Bowser
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6/23/2009 9:09:06 PM
True, but very short range.
(n/t)
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ER
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6/23/2009 9:42:03 PM
Another thought. Relatively close sniper situations.
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Bowser
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6/22/2009 11:55:19 PM
Here's one.
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Lee
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6/22/2009 10:30:10 PM
I knew the gunships carried the 20mm Gatling.
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ER
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6/23/2009 1:07:05 AM
M134.
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Lee
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6/23/2009 1:27:34 AM
Also good for logging
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TB
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6/22/2009 10:52:16 PM
re: What earthly use is it?
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TB
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6/22/2009 4:07:33 PM
No one's denying the gadget is lethal.
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ER
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6/22/2009 5:41:38 PM
I can think of one.
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Bowser
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6/22/2009 4:05:24 PM
HabitableZone — be civil, or at least entertaining.
