The conversation goes as follows:

- Reusable/non-reusable

- Cost/range

The machine gun and laser are illustrative examples. I offered a cheaper short range missile as an option too, if those two bother you.

At some point, I believed you got carried away by specific details about aerodynamics and laser payload (you are probably right!), but are ultimately irrelevant for the progression of the conversation: if you are closer, you can use a cheaper weapon.

It's normal to get carried away (I do it all the time), and I'm fine with having my comments broken down and dissected. However, there are aspects of what I said that weren't answered, so they still stand.