Science Fiction Archetypical Military Technology

These technologies include: powered armor, 'mechs, gauss rifles, night-vision goggles, radar that works, sonic weaponry, and more.

Examples include:

the use of a powerful comms laser as a weapon

Chasing in 2 identical ships, each ship can use its comms laser to heat up the other's shield. If sufficient power can be directed, the ships will gradually heat up. There is an advantage in being the first one to use this tactic.

fusion drive as a weapon

You shouldn't use your fusion drive inside an atmosphere, or over a big city, say. But what happens if you do?