Well, I'm going to do some apprehending that'll make all previous apprehending look like no apprehension at all. You transpose the air in its path into an unstable isotope which tends to carry all ene...Well, I'm going to do some apprehending that'll make all previous apprehending look like no apprehension at all. You transpose the air in its path into an unstable isotope which tends to carry all energy as heat. Then you shoot your juice light, or whatever along the isotopic path and you burn whatever's on the receiving end. What else have you got for offense and defense?” Underbottam opened a cabinet and proudly waved an arm. “Everything,” he said.