However, crafting such a weapon was no easy feat. Generating powerful lasers was simple, but focusing those lasers into the form of a sword was not so straightforward.
When this technology broke through, it became possible to manufacture laser swords, but the required materials were extremely expensive, with the initial cost of a single laser sword reaching tens of millions of Starshield.
Even after production increased and prices stabilized, they still hovered around seven million.
Moreover, for the average warrior, this weapon really wasn't as effective as an energy gun.
So, after the initial craze wore off and people regained their senses, the hype surrounding the swords died down. Those with nostalgia and money would buy one as a collectible to keep at home. Consequently, their use in actual combat became increasingly rare.
