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Starting in the late 1960s, the armies of [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] entered into a joint research agreement to develop a land-based laser weapon system. This was the result of the ongoing [[Operation Kipling]] and the increased commitment being made by [[Urcea]] at the expense of both [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] readiness posture against [[Caphiria]] in the [[Occidental Cold War]]. It was the belief in the higher military echelons of [[Burgundie]] at the time that a breakthrough in laser technology would allow for a more level playing field against [[Caphiria]] and the latter's developments in advanced optics. The objective was initially to develop a mechanism to dazzle and disorient enemy soldiers, although it was later extended to also render enemy electronic systems and optics inoperable. | Starting in the late 1960s, the armies of [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] entered into a joint research agreement to develop a land-based laser weapon system. This was the result of the ongoing [[Operation Kipling]] and the increased commitment being made by [[Urcea]] at the expense of both [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] readiness posture against [[Caphiria]] in the [[Occidental Cold War]]. It was the belief in the higher military echelons of [[Burgundie]] at the time that a breakthrough in laser technology would allow for a more level playing field against [[Caphiria]] and the latter's developments in advanced optics. The objective was initially to develop a mechanism to dazzle and disorient enemy soldiers, although it was later extended to also render enemy electronic systems and optics inoperable. | ||
The [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] state was approached by [[Burgundie]] in 1968 because it was not directly involved in [[Operation Kipling]] and because it's research institutions were already working on related technologies. Noted designer of guided missiles [[FS|Fabrique de Sainte-Catherine]] was chartered by the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to aid Burgoignesc technicians in developing the laser emitters for the X-89, the lessons from which would ultimately be put towards the development of the 135mm [[MAS-72]] ATGM. The [[AMG|Atelier de Mécanique de Gabion]] was tasked with developing an [[AMY-66]] chassis | The [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] state was approached by [[Burgundie]] in 1968 because it was not directly involved in [[Operation Kipling]] and because it's research institutions were already working on related technologies. Noted designer of guided missiles [[FS|Fabrique de Sainte-Catherine]] was chartered by the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to aid Burgoignesc technicians in developing the laser emitters for the X-89, the lessons from which would ultimately be put towards the development of the 135mm [[MAS-72]] ATGM. The [[AMG|Atelier de Mécanique de Gabion]] was tasked with developing an elongated [[AMY-66]] chassis to accommodate a large generator and an auxiliary battery system for the laser emitters. The lenses themselves were able to operate in different environments by moving metal caps closer to protect the lens. | ||
Ultimately, the project lost steam following the end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] in the mid-1980s and was finished on a dimished budget in 1986. A total of 15 vehicles were produced, of which ten were delivered to the [[Army of Burgundie]] and five to the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] for evaluation. The Ruby Epee was withdrawn from service with both armies in 1995. | Ultimately, the project lost steam following the end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] in the mid-1980s and was finished on a dimished budget in 1986. A total of 15 vehicles were produced, of which ten were delivered to the [[Army of Burgundie]] and five to the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] for evaluation. The Ruby Epee was withdrawn from service with both armies in 1995. | ||