Touche. But maybe a laser-powered superweapon is more cost-efficient in the long run. But unfortunately, I'm not up to date on my dollars-to-credits conversions, nor do I know the difference between the cost of building and maintaining a laser-firing superweapon and building, somewhat-maintaining, and destroying a fleet of disposable light-speed-capable ships.
Wow. I'm really beginning to sound like a nerd.