So, next newb question.... (if there is a better place for me to post such questions, I am open to hear about it; I just didn't see anything)

First 2 techs on the "weapon" branch, up, one "unlocks Beam weapon module", and the other "unlocks Laser weapon module". What's the difference? I've never seen options while designing a ship, other than just adding something that's not the base KE. CAN you put either on a corvette?

T.I.A.!

edit:

stupid question...the one is Ionic Torpedo's and it unlocks the MISSLE weapon module....i think...

there are three types of modules, beam, kinetic, and missile. no laser, and ionic torpedos are missiles. you can put any range weapon type on any ship type.