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Originally Posted by Neurion
Whether they're immune to sunlight or not, I think the mirriors are worth looking into. The Byzantines apparently possesed a system of mirrors whereby they could focus sunlight into a laser-like beam capable of setting ships on fire. Surely a device like that could be used as an effective deterrent at the very least.  |
Mythbusters, a TV show on the Discovery channel, say 'no' to the mirror in regards to setting boats aflame
MythBusters Episode 16. Note that Trolls (resistant or native) were not tested.
02-10-2005, 07:59 PM
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