Comment Re:So, what's the use of this? (Score 2) 33
Well, what if you scale it up? Harness a large number of peacocks, and aim them somehow at a target? You could build the first environment-friendly laser CIWS, also mostly maintenance-free. Imagine a ballistic missile worth hundred of millions of dollars shot by [insert rogue dictatorship here], downed by a cluster of peacocks. The face that [insert rogue dictatorship leader here] would make upon hearing the news. The heads of the generals rolling. Why didn't my missile destroy [insert valuable objective here]? What do you mean, *peacocks*? Is that some kind of joke, Herr General? You know we don't like joking much around here, hmm? And as an added bonus, in times of peace, you can eat your laser defense.