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  • $\begingroup$ Is it a fair comparison? The magnetic force might be small, but the size is extremely large. If you have access to all magnetic forces of a star, couldn't you condense all that magnetic power into a tiny package? A billion tiny magnets together still pack a punch. I read some pop articles and none answer this well. $\endgroup$
    – Trioxidane
    Commented Oct 3, 2023 at 20:25
  • $\begingroup$ @Trioxidane - Is it a fair comparison? In some ways yes, in some ways no. I mean, if we are using magic, we can just handwaive it and make it work - but the author wants some link to reality - in which case trying to justify using Magnetism over the other far more destructive options is just... well - I'll leave you to finish that sentence. $\endgroup$
    – TheDemonLord
    Commented Oct 3, 2023 at 21:00
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    $\begingroup$ I took all your points into consideration and have decided you are absolutely right. Some of the powers are literally too destructive to use but a gravity sling or some other tactic may be usable. Anyways, it is good to know that effective railguns would be a rarity $\endgroup$
    – skout
    Commented Oct 4, 2023 at 2:05