diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 76257b4..2cf02c0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 # StarCheese - The Final Fromage
 
-StarCheese is a small game project made in the Godot engine, specifically Godot 4.2.2 Stable (which might change)
\ No newline at end of file
+StarCheese is a small game project made in the Godot engine, specifically Godot 4.2.2 Stable (which might change)
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diff --git a/laser.gd b/laser.gd
deleted file mode 100644
index 4b716b4..0000000
--- a/laser.gd
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,74 +0,0 @@
-extends Node2D
-
-@export var laser_range: float = 800.0
-@export var laser_damage: float = 0.2
-@export var hardpoint_id: String = "HardPoint1"  # Identifier for the hardpoint to attach this laser
-
-var hardpoint = null  # Reference to the attached hardpoint
-var is_firing = false  # Track the laser's firing state
-var current_damage_output: float = 0.0  # Track the current damage output
-var event_bus: EventBus
-
-func _ready():
-	# Register the laser to the "weapons" group
-	add_to_group("weapons")
-	# Connect to the correct hardpoint when ready
-	call_deferred("_connect_to_hardpoint")
-	event_bus = get_node("/root/Main/MainEventBus")  
-	
-	# Initialize LaserLine2D with two points (origin and target)
-	$LaserLine2D.clear_points()
-	$LaserLine2D.add_point(Vector2.ZERO)  # Origin point
-	$LaserLine2D.add_point(Vector2.ZERO)  # Target point (initially the same as origin)
-	$DamageOutputLabel.text = str(current_damage_output)  
-
-# Connect the laser to the appropriate hardpoint
-func _connect_to_hardpoint():
-	var hardpoints = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("hardpoints")
-	for h in hardpoints:
-		if h.hardpoint_id == hardpoint_id:
-			hardpoint = h
-			h.attach_weapon(self) 
-			break
-
-
-func fire():
-	is_firing = true
-	current_damage_output = laser_damage
-	$DamageOutputLabel.text = str(current_damage_output)
-	_process_laser(true)
-
-
-func cease_fire():
-	is_firing = false
-	current_damage_output = 0.0
-	$DamageOutputLabel.text = str(current_damage_output)
-	_process_laser(false)
-
-func _process(delta: float) -> void:
-	if is_firing:
-		_process_laser(true)
-
-
-func _process_laser(active: bool):
-	var raycast = $LaserBeam2D
-	raycast.enabled = active  
-
-	if active:
-		raycast.force_raycast_update()
-
-		if raycast.is_colliding():
-			var collision_point = raycast.get_collision_point()
-			$LaserLine2D.set_point_position(0, Vector2.ZERO)
-			$LaserLine2D.set_point_position(1, to_local(collision_point))
-
-			var collider = raycast.get_collider()
-			if collider:
-				var damage_event = DamageEvent.new(laser_damage, collider)
-				event_bus.publish(get_node("/root/Main/DamageEventScope"), damage_event)
-		else:
-			$LaserLine2D.set_point_position(1, Vector2(0, -laser_range))
-	else:
-		$LaserLine2D.clear_points()
-		$LaserLine2D.add_point(Vector2.ZERO)
-		$LaserLine2D.add_point(Vector2.ZERO)
diff --git a/main.gd b/main.gd
index ebb22cf..11a3036 100644
--- a/main.gd
+++ b/main.gd
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	pass # Replace with function body.
 
 # Called every frame. 'delta' is the elapsed time since the previous frame.
-func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+func _process(_delta: float) -> void:
 	var actions = [
 		"ui_fire",
 		"ui_up",
diff --git a/main.tscn b/main.tscn
index 122934a..1bb12c9 100644
--- a/main.tscn
+++ b/main.tscn
@@ -1,22 +1,10 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=11 format=3 uid="uid://8ocp10j32f62"]
+[gd_scene load_steps=5 format=3 uid="uid://8ocp10j32f62"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://main.gd" id="1_eedai"]
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://y6phkg4twpdm" path="res://images/bg_space_seamless.png" id="1_rpyi5"]
-[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://cran7fr1i2qou" path="res://images/spaceship-placeholder.png" id="2_f2x66"]
-[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://spaceship.gd" id="3_ttkgl"]
-[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://laser.gd" id="4_uhf7q"]
-[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bxgw2u7j4b634" path="res://images/laser_turret.png" id="6_qxhyw"]
-[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://hardpoint.gd" id="7_6cr6a"]
+[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://dej58eek7fudd" path="res://spaceship.tscn" id="3_h8rrl"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://spawn_asteroid_button.gd" id="9_21dg0"]
 
-[sub_resource type="CapsuleShape2D" id="CapsuleShape2D_3vtwu"]
-radius = 48.0
-height = 102.0
-
-[sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_sx4rn"]
-offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0.961735, 1)
-colors = PackedColorArray(1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0.137255)
-
 [node name="Main" type="Node2D"]
 script = ExtResource("1_eedai")
 
@@ -24,52 +12,9 @@ script = ExtResource("1_eedai")
 position = Vector2(955, 537)
 scale = Vector2(2, 2)
 texture = ExtResource("1_rpyi5")
+metadata/_edit_lock_ = true
 
-[node name="spaceship" type="CharacterBody2D" parent="."]
-position = Vector2(956, 623)
-collision_layer = 2
-motion_mode = 1
-script = ExtResource("3_ttkgl")
-
-[node name="Sprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="spaceship"]
-z_index = 1
-texture = ExtResource("2_f2x66")
-
-[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="spaceship"]
-position = Vector2(0, 6)
-rotation = -3.14159
-shape = SubResource("CapsuleShape2D_3vtwu")
-
-[node name="Laser1" type="Node2D" parent="spaceship"]
-light_mask = 2
-position = Vector2(95, -159)
-script = ExtResource("4_uhf7q")
-
-[node name="LaserSprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="spaceship/Laser1"]
-position = Vector2(0, -5)
-texture = ExtResource("6_qxhyw")
-
-[node name="LaserBeam2D" type="RayCast2D" parent="spaceship/Laser1"]
-position = Vector2(0, -17)
-target_position = Vector2(0, -800)
-collide_with_areas = true
-
-[node name="LaserLine2D" type="Line2D" parent="spaceship/Laser1"]
-points = PackedVector2Array(0, 0, 0, 0)
-default_color = Color(1, 1, 0, 0.54902)
-gradient = SubResource("Gradient_sx4rn")
-texture_mode = 2
-joint_mode = 2
-
-[node name="DamageOutputLabel" type="Label" parent="spaceship/Laser1"]
-offset_left = 18.0
-offset_top = -71.0
-offset_right = 104.0
-offset_bottom = -20.0
-
-[node name="HardPoint1" type="Node2D" parent="spaceship"]
-position = Vector2(0, -46)
-script = ExtResource("7_6cr6a")
+[node name="spaceship" parent="." instance=ExtResource("3_h8rrl")]
 
 [node name="SpawnAsteroidButton" type="Button" parent="."]
 offset_left = 72.0
diff --git a/project.godot b/project.godot
index bbc0fb8..06caccc 100644
--- a/project.godot
+++ b/project.godot
@@ -27,6 +27,11 @@ ui_fire={
 "events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":4194326,"key_label":0,"unicode":0,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
+fire_weapon={
+"deadzone": 0.5,
+"events": [Object(InputEventMouseButton,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":0,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"button_mask":1,"position":Vector2(133, 15),"global_position":Vector2(142, 61),"factor":1.0,"button_index":1,"canceled":false,"pressed":true,"double_click":false,"script":null)
+]
+}
 
 [layer_names]
 
diff --git a/spaceship.gd b/spaceship.gd
index c822f60..208c6d7 100644
--- a/spaceship.gd
+++ b/spaceship.gd
@@ -4,9 +4,7 @@ extends CharacterBody2D
 @export var max_speed: float = 1500.0
 @export var rotation_speed: float = 3.0
 @export var friction: float = 0.99
-
-signal fire  # Signal to start firing
-signal stop_fire  # Signal to stop firing
+@onready var laser := $WeaponsSystem/mining_beam_turret/mining_beam
 
 var weapons_system: WeaponsSystem
 var event_bus: EventBus
@@ -14,7 +12,7 @@ func _ready():
 	weapons_system = get_node("/root/Main/WeaponsSystem")  
 	event_bus = get_node("/root/Main/MainEventBus")
 	event_bus.subscribe_to(get_node("/root/Main/InputEventScope"), "KeyboardInputEvent", Callable(self, "handle_keyboard_input"))
-
+	
 func get_spaceship_orientation_vector() -> Vector2:
 	return -global_transform.y  
 
@@ -22,11 +20,11 @@ func handle_movement(delta: float) -> void:
 	var thrust = Vector2.ZERO
 	
 	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_up"):
-		thrust = Vector2(0, -1).rotated(rotation) * acceleration * delta
+		thrust = Vector2(1, 0).rotated(rotation) * acceleration * delta
 		velocity += thrust
 
 	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_down"):
-		thrust = Vector2(0, 1).rotated(rotation) * acceleration * delta
+		thrust = Vector2(-1, 0).rotated(rotation) * acceleration * delta
 		velocity += thrust
 
 	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_left"):
@@ -35,7 +33,6 @@ func handle_movement(delta: float) -> void:
 	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_right"):
 		rotation += rotation_speed * delta
 
-	# Clamp velocity and apply friction
 	velocity = velocity.clamp(Vector2(-max_speed, -max_speed), Vector2(max_speed, max_speed))
 	velocity *= friction
 
@@ -47,14 +44,17 @@ func handle_movement(delta: float) -> void:
 		var collision_normal = collision.get_normal()
 		velocity = velocity.slide(collision_normal)
 	
+func _unhandled_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
+	if not event.is_action("fire_weapon"):
+		return
+	laser.is_casting = event.is_action_pressed("fire_weapon")
+
 func handle_keyboard_input(event: KeyboardInputEvent):
-	if( event.action == "ui_fire" ):
-		if( event.pressed ):
+	if event.action == "ui_fire":
+		if event.pressed:
 			weapons_system.fire_all()
 		else:
 			weapons_system.cease_fire_all()
-			
-	pass
 	
 func _process(delta: float) -> void:
 	handle_movement(delta)
diff --git a/spaceship.tscn b/spaceship.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8e81aaf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spaceship.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=6 format=3 uid="uid://dej58eek7fudd"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://spaceship.gd" id="1_bwnho"]
+[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://kke1bgv1bvht" path="res://src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam_turret.tscn" id="2_4ub4i"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://cran7fr1i2qou" path="res://images/spaceship-placeholder.png" id="3_xxo2y"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://src/vessels/systems/weapons_system.gd" id="4_w4ss2"]
+
+[sub_resource type="CapsuleShape2D" id="CapsuleShape2D_3vtwu"]
+radius = 48.0
+height = 102.0
+
+[node name="spaceship" type="CharacterBody2D"]
+position = Vector2(956, 623)
+collision_layer = 2
+motion_mode = 1
+script = ExtResource("1_bwnho")
+
+[node name="WeaponsSystem" type="Node" parent="."]
+script = ExtResource("4_w4ss2")
+
+[node name="mining_beam_turret" parent="WeaponsSystem" instance=ExtResource("2_4ub4i")]
+position = Vector2(1009, 623)
+
+[node name="Sprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+z_index = 1
+rotation = 1.5708
+texture = ExtResource("3_xxo2y")
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="."]
+shape = SubResource("CapsuleShape2D_3vtwu")
diff --git a/hardpoint.gd b/src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.gd
similarity index 88%
rename from hardpoint.gd
rename to src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.gd
index 228b5b7..20b3fec 100644
--- a/hardpoint.gd
+++ b/src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.gd
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ var mounted_weapon: Node2D = null
 func attach_weapon(weapon: Node2D) -> void:
 	mounted_weapon = weapon
 	weapon.global_position = global_position  # Set weapon position to the hardpoint position
-	weapon.rotation = rotation  # Align the weapon's rotation to the hardpoint's rotation
+	#weapon.rotation = rotation  # Align the weapon's rotation to the hardpoint's rotation
 
 func _draw():
 	draw_circle(Vector2.ZERO, 10, Color(1, 0, 0))  # Draw a red circle at the hardpoint
diff --git a/src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.tscn b/src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..678d144
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=3 format=3 uid="uid://detjgwvlxhxhk"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://src/vessels/components/hardpoints/hardpoint.gd" id="1_sd20m"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://ciy0e5x055p51" path="res://images/32blacksquare.png" id="2_d8vdx"]
+
+[node name="Hardpoint" type="Node2D"]
+script = ExtResource("1_sd20m")
+
+[node name="Sprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+texture = ExtResource("2_d8vdx")
diff --git a/src/vessels/hulls/base_hull.gd b/src/vessels/hulls/base_hull.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..076fa5f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/hulls/base_hull.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+extends CharacterBody2D
+
+@export var acceleration: float = 400.0
+@export var max_speed: float = 1500.0
+@export var rotation_speed: float = 3.0
+@export var friction: float = 0.99
+
+var weapons_system: WeaponsSystem
+var event_bus: EventBus
+func _ready():
+	weapons_system = get_node("/root/Main/WeaponsSystem")  
+	event_bus = get_node("/root/Main/MainEventBus")
+	event_bus.subscribe_to(get_node("/root/Main/InputEventScope"), "KeyboardInputEvent", Callable(self, "handle_keyboard_input"))
+	
+	
+func get_spaceship_orientation_vector() -> Vector2:
+	return -global_transform.y  
+
+func handle_movement(delta: float) -> void:
+	var thrust = Vector2.ZERO
+	
+	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_up"):
+		thrust = Vector2(1, 0).rotated(rotation) * acceleration * delta
+		velocity += thrust
+
+	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_down"):
+		thrust = Vector2(-1, 0).rotated(rotation) * acceleration * delta
+		velocity += thrust
+
+	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_left"):
+		rotation -= rotation_speed * delta
+
+	if Input.is_action_pressed("ui_right"):
+		rotation += rotation_speed * delta
+
+	# Clamp velocity and apply friction
+	velocity = velocity.clamp(Vector2(-max_speed, -max_speed), Vector2(max_speed, max_speed))
+	velocity *= friction
+
+	var collision = move_and_collide(velocity * delta)
+
+	if collision:
+		print("Collided with: ", collision.get_collider().name)
+		
+		var collision_normal = collision.get_normal()
+		velocity = velocity.slide(collision_normal)
+	
+#func _unhandled_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
+#	if not event.is_action("fire_weapon"):
+#		return
+	#laser.is_casting = event.is_action_pressed("fire_weapon")
+#	pass
+
+func handle_keyboard_input(event: KeyboardInputEvent):
+	if( event.action == "ui_fire" ):
+		if( event.pressed ):
+			weapons_system.fire_all()
+		else:
+			weapons_system.cease_fire_all()
+			
+	pass
+	
+func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	handle_movement(delta)
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new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5a5de78
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/hulls/base_hull.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=3 format=3 uid="uid://b1goask3ynem3"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://cran7fr1i2qou" path="res://images/spaceship-placeholder.png" id="1_2uldm"]
+
+[sub_resource type="CapsuleShape2D" id="CapsuleShape2D_3vtwu"]
+radius = 48.0
+height = 102.0
+
+[node name="spaceship" type="CharacterBody2D"]
+position = Vector2(956, 623)
+collision_layer = 2
+motion_mode = 1
+
+[node name="Sprite2D" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+z_index = 1
+rotation = 1.5708
+texture = ExtResource("1_2uldm")
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="."]
+shape = SubResource("CapsuleShape2D_3vtwu")
diff --git a/src/vessels/systems/weapons_system.gd b/src/vessels/systems/weapons_system.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..128519f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/systems/weapons_system.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+class_name WeaponsSystem
+extends Node
+
+func fire_all():
+	get_tree().call_group("turrets", "fire")
+
+func cease_fire_all():
+	get_tree().call_group("turrets", "cease_fire")
diff --git a/src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.gd b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a14ff49
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+# Casts a laser along a raycast, emitting particles on the impact point.
+# Use `is_casting` to make the laser fire and stop.
+# You can attach it to a weapon or a ship; the laser will rotate with its parent.
+extends RayCast2D
+
+# Speed at which the laser extends when first fired, in pixels per seconds.
+@export var cast_speed := 70000.0
+# Maximum length of the laser in pixels.
+@export var max_length := 1400.0
+# Base duration of the tween animation in seconds.
+@export var growth_time := 0.1
+
+
+
+# If `true`, the laser is firing.
+# It plays appearing and disappearing animations when it's not animating.
+# See `appear()` and `disappear()` for more information.
+var is_casting := false: set = set_is_casting
+
+@onready var fill : Line2D = $FillLine2D
+var tween : Tween
+@onready var casting_particles := $CastingParticles2D
+@onready var collision_particles := $CollisionParticles2D
+@onready var beam_particles := $BeamParticles2D
+
+@onready var line_width: float = fill.width
+
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	set_physics_process(false)
+	fill.points[1] = Vector2.ZERO
+	
+
+
+func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
+	target_position = (target_position + Vector2.RIGHT * cast_speed * delta).limit_length(max_length)
+	cast_beam()
+
+
+func set_is_casting(cast: bool) -> void:
+	is_casting = cast
+	
+	if is_casting:
+		target_position = Vector2.ZERO
+		fill.points[1] = target_position
+		appear()
+	else:
+		# Reset the laser endpoint
+		fill.points[1] = Vector2.ZERO
+		
+		collision_particles.emitting = false
+		disappear()
+
+	set_physics_process(is_casting)
+	beam_particles.emitting = is_casting
+	casting_particles.emitting = is_casting
+
+
+# Controls the emission of particles and extends the Line2D to `cast_to` or the ray's 
+# collision point, whichever is closest.
+func cast_beam() -> void:
+	var cast_point := target_position
+
+	force_raycast_update()
+	collision_particles.emitting = is_colliding()
+
+	if is_colliding():
+		cast_point = to_local(get_collision_point())
+		collision_particles.global_rotation = get_collision_normal().angle()
+		collision_particles.position = cast_point
+
+	fill.points[1] = cast_point
+	beam_particles.position = cast_point * 0.5
+	beam_particles.process_material.emission_box_extents.x = cast_point.length() * 0.5
+
+
+func appear() -> void:
+	if tween and tween.is_running():
+		tween.kill()
+	tween = create_tween()
+	tween.tween_property(fill, "width", line_width, growth_time * 2).from(0)
+
+func disappear() -> void:
+	if tween and tween.is_running():
+		tween.kill()
+	tween = create_tween()
+	tween.tween_property(fill, "width", 0, growth_time).from_current()
diff --git a/src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.tscn b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..49b7d29
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=12 format=3 uid="uid://tldpf6ukiu3f"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.gd" id="1_fdyd4"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://di7nndrreqmtf" path="res://images/glowing_circle.png" id="2_h1jdn"]
+
+[sub_resource type="Gradient" id="1"]
+offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0.582915, 1)
+colors = PackedColorArray(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0)
+
+[sub_resource type="GradientTexture2D" id="2"]
+gradient = SubResource("1")
+
+[sub_resource type="Curve" id="3"]
+_data = [Vector2(0.518072, 1), 0.0, -3.53434, 0, 0, Vector2(1, 0), 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0]
+point_count = 2
+
+[sub_resource type="CurveTexture" id="4"]
+width = 2048
+curve = SubResource("3")
+
+[sub_resource type="ParticleProcessMaterial" id="5"]
+initial_velocity_min = 100.0
+initial_velocity_max = 100.0
+gravity = Vector3(0, 0, 0)
+scale_min = 0.5
+scale_max = 0.5
+scale_curve = SubResource("4")
+color_ramp = SubResource("2")
+
+[sub_resource type="Curve" id="6"]
+_data = [Vector2(0, 0), 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, Vector2(0.503614, 0.957505), 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, Vector2(1, 0), 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0]
+point_count = 3
+
+[sub_resource type="CurveTexture" id="7"]
+curve = SubResource("6")
+
+[sub_resource type="ParticleProcessMaterial" id="8"]
+particle_flag_align_y = true
+particle_flag_disable_z = true
+emission_shape = 3
+emission_box_extents = Vector3(60, 20, 1)
+direction = Vector3(-1, 0, 0)
+spread = 0.0
+gravity = Vector3(0, 0, 0)
+tangential_accel_min = 100.0
+tangential_accel_max = 100.0
+scale_min = 0.3
+scale_max = 0.3
+scale_curve = SubResource("7")
+
+[sub_resource type="ParticleProcessMaterial" id="9"]
+particle_flag_disable_z = true
+spread = 50.0
+initial_velocity_min = 300.0
+initial_velocity_max = 300.0
+gravity = Vector3(0, 0, 0)
+scale_min = 0.5
+scale_max = 0.5
+scale_curve = SubResource("4")
+color_ramp = SubResource("2")
+
+[node name="BaseBeam2D" type="RayCast2D"]
+target_position = Vector2(0, 0)
+script = ExtResource("1_fdyd4")
+
+[node name="FillLine2D" type="Line2D" parent="."]
+modulate = Color(1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1)
+points = PackedVector2Array(0, 0, 100, 0)
+default_color = Color(0.301961, 0.65098, 1, 1)
+texture_mode = 2
+joint_mode = 2
+begin_cap_mode = 2
+end_cap_mode = 2
+sharp_limit = 8.0
+antialiased = true
+
+[node name="CastingParticles2D" type="GPUParticles2D" parent="."]
+modulate = Color(1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1)
+show_behind_parent = true
+emitting = false
+process_material = SubResource("5")
+texture = ExtResource("2_h1jdn")
+lifetime = 0.3
+visibility_rect = Rect2(0, -18.722, 29.6756, 38.4841)
+
+[node name="BeamParticles2D" type="GPUParticles2D" parent="."]
+modulate = Color(1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1)
+emitting = false
+amount = 50
+process_material = SubResource("8")
+texture = ExtResource("2_h1jdn")
+preprocess = 1.0
+randomness = 1.0
+visibility_rect = Rect2(-2500, -2500, 5000, 5000)
+
+[node name="CollisionParticles2D" type="GPUParticles2D" parent="."]
+modulate = Color(1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1)
+show_behind_parent = true
+emitting = false
+amount = 16
+process_material = SubResource("9")
+texture = ExtResource("2_h1jdn")
+lifetime = 0.3
+visibility_rect = Rect2(-2500, -2500, 5000, 5000)
diff --git a/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam.gd b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8c3df2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+extends "res://src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.gd"
+var event_bus: EventBus
+@export var laser_damage: float = 0.8
+
+# Called when the node enters the scene tree for the first time.
+func _ready() -> void:
+	super._ready()
+	add_to_group("weapons")
+	event_bus = get_node("/root/Main/MainEventBus")
+
+func cast_beam() -> void:
+	super.cast_beam()
+	if is_colliding():
+		var collider = get_collider()
+		if collider:
+			var damage_event = DamageEvent.new(laser_damage, collider)
+			event_bus.publish(get_node("/root/Main/DamageEventScope"), damage_event)
+
+# Called every frame. 'delta' is the elapsed time since the previous frame.
+func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	pass
diff --git a/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam_turret.tscn b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam_turret.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cece554
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam_turret.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=5 format=3 uid="uid://kke1bgv1bvht"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_turret.gd" id="1_l6ng7"]
+[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://tldpf6ukiu3f" path="res://src/vessels/weapons/beams/base_beam.tscn" id="2_litw1"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_beam.gd" id="3_orfy2"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bxgw2u7j4b634" path="res://images/laser_turret.png" id="4_ut0ve"]
+
+[node name="mining_beam_turret" type="Node2D"]
+script = ExtResource("1_l6ng7")
+
+[node name="mining_beam" parent="." instance=ExtResource("2_litw1")]
+position = Vector2(14, 0)
+script = ExtResource("3_orfy2")
+laser_damage = 0.8
+
+[node name="turret" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+position = Vector2(-3, -0.0834265)
+rotation = 1.5708
+scale = Vector2(1.50815, 1.37222)
+texture = ExtResource("4_ut0ve")
diff --git a/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_turret.gd b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_turret.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..646d732
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/vessels/weapons/beams/mining/mining_turret.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+extends Node2D
+@onready var mining_beam := $mining_beam
+var event_bus: EventBus
+
+# Called when the node enters the scene tree for the first time.
+func _ready() -> void:
+	event_bus = get_node("/root/Main/MainEventBus")
+	add_to_group("turrets")  # Add this turret to the "turrets" group
+
+func fire():
+	mining_beam.is_casting = true
+
+func cease_fire():
+	mining_beam.is_casting = false
diff --git a/test_object.gd b/test_object.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8ff8c3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test_object.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+extends Node2D
+
+@onready var laser := $LaserBeam2D
+
+
+func _process(_delta: float) -> void:
+	look_at(get_global_mouse_position())
+
+
+func _unhandled_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
+	if not event.is_action("fire_weapon"):
+		return
+	laser.is_casting = event.is_action_pressed("fire_weapon")
diff --git a/weapons_system.gd b/weapons_system.gd
deleted file mode 100644
index 23e70e2..0000000
--- a/weapons_system.gd
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,16 +0,0 @@
-class_name WeaponsSystem
-extends Node
-
-var weapons = []  
-
-
-func _ready():
-	pass
-
-
-func fire_all():
-	get_tree().call_group("weapons", "fire")  
-
-
-func cease_fire_all():
-	get_tree().call_group("weapons", "cease_fire")