This energy weapon would launch energy arcs that would jump from ship to ship dealing severe damage to crew, and some damage to ship's hull. It would have 0% effectiveness on long range, 25% on medium and 100% on short. It could also disrupt shields for a couple secounds, which would allow for other ships to deal damage without it being "eaten" by target's shields. The arc throwers would have reload time of 10, 15, and 18 secounds, depending on their level. They would be extremaly usefull if you would want to get rid of your enemy's manpower, or just to shut down somone's shield without using emp torpedoes that can be shot down by anti rocket systems.