Please see my post on https://support.keenswh.com/spaceengineers2/pc/topic/53312-a-case-for-energy-based-weaponry-se2-concept for more detail!
Beam weapon reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/ARC_Raiders/comments/1s92bqr/mini_arc_raiders_close_scrutiny_vaporizers_are_no/
New ARC raiders enemy nails the laser concept - visuals, sound, and mechanically with the beam pulse shots as an alternate fire mode.
Multi-Tool : This was shown as a previous concept in the Pioneer Edition files, but looked to be ultimately passed. I would like to bring this back!
The MDL Multi-Tool has a module slot that determines function.
-Tractor (Phys-Gun)
-Laser (weapon)
-Terrain Modifier (similar to No Man's Sky)
More to come from this idea!
Pulse Repeater SFX Inspiration.