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human
[Star Wars] The ion cannon that the rebels had on Hoth looked like a giant ball turret. Could it have been aimed horizontally to zap a few of the AT-ATs assaulting the base?
gpt
Yes, but it would be like using a sledgehammer to swat a fly. Besides, the ion cannon was already doing a much more important job, targeting the Star Destroyers to allow rebel transports to evacuate.