Acoustic Weapons

Acoustic Weapons
   The frequency of these weapons can be adjusted for different effects.
   The sonic frequencies cause the hair cells of the inner ear to vibrate. This creates the feeling of motion sickness, vertigo and nausea. Adjusting the frequency can cause internal organs to resonate, resulting in pain, spasms or death. Acoustic guns could be mounted on vehicles or carried by soldiers. They can also be mounted on helicopters, which could position themselves over an enemies stronghold and fire the weapon, because the sonic waves would easily penetrate the building. Fences of sonic speakers could also be used to keep people away from certain areas. The closer a person gets to the fence, the stronger the effects.
   Mobile acoustical weapons could be used to disperse crowds, rescue hostages or clear a path for men and equipment moving through an area.

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