They could be new to MMOs and/or not played one with the durability mechanic, which is hardly universal across all games. That could easily be a legitimate question. I can see nothing dumb about it. And really, because they said "gun" instead of "blaster" they're dumb?

Sir, are you suggesting there is anything wrong with the understated subtlety of giant missiles on one's shoulder?

I'd like Taris a lot more if I could visit it with a Death Star.

I can't wait to go back to Taris on an alt! With my brand new player ship