VTOL and Yaw to steer. Pitch and Roll to aim weapons. (1) activates laser. (2) activates RCWS. (3) activates aquatic drive. The M1164 Dragoon HEL, is a Paternian directed-energy weapon system, and among the first employed. The AN/MEQ-45 High Energy Laser is a 36kW laser comprised of six commercial near-infrared lasers arranged in a honeycomb cluster, and one visible light laser mounted centrally. This laser employs solid state crystals; while less powerful than liquid crystal lasers, they are far safer to handle, an important consideration for potential naval use. Intended targets include manned and unmanned aircraft, manned and unmanned ground vehicles, sensors, and electronics. The AN/MSY multi-spectrum optic was noted for its great search and targeting capabilities, and was considered the equivalent of putting the Hubble Telescope upon a vehicle. It is also armed with a standard RCWS system with an M2HB machine gun. Planned upgrades encompass power generation, increased laser lethality. and different fire control modules to allow the weapon to be employed as a counter rocket, artillery, and mortar system.