system
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human
[Star Wars] And, well, a lot of space sci-fi: why are laser/photon/plasma/ion blasters the standard for projectile weaponry? What was wrong with good ol' -fashioned bullets?

are they not cost effective enough? i would imagine that, with the large amount of metallic materials required for, well, any starship, metals for bullets shouldn't be an issue.

(and for a out-of-character follow-up: is it mostly because blasters are cool and futuristic, while bullets are archaic and something we have today?)
gpt
The Blaster held several advantages over archaic slugthrowers, ammunition and performance wise. A single power-cell from the E-11 used by the Stormtroopers can fire up to 500 rounds without reloading. The weight from carrying 500 rounds of metal slugs for a single weapon is ridiculously heavy. Furthermore,  a blaster bolt only dissipates at maximum range, making shots more accurate and easier to hit. On the other hand, slug ballistics ensure that the gunner constantly need to compensate for the parabolic arc of the slug as well as a reasonably long training to hit accurately.

EDIT: Grammar and words. Don't drink and post, kids!