Talk:Heavy Laser Cannon/@comment-93.82.10.171-20180517220124/@comment-454133-20180517221352

The weapon will tell you if you need a target lock, focus token, or nothing to fire it. For example, Heavy Laser Cannon doesn't say "Attack [ Target Lock ]", just "Attack", so you can just use it independent of tokens. Proton Torpedoes do specify target lock. Some missiles like Proton Rockets require a focus token instead. Synced Turret requires a target lock, even though it's a turret; same deal with Blaster Turret needing a focus.

Some of these weapons that require a target lock or focus will require you to spend the token, while others don't. For example, Homing Missiles and Synced Turret let you keep your lock, and Proton Rockets let you keep your focus. These weapons are stronger because you can then use the token to modify your attack dice (greatly improving your average damage), or keep it for a second shot next round.

Finally, the Target Lock requirement can be changed to Focus with Deadeye, or removed with Targeting Synchronizer.

I hope that helps!