Here are Jayro’s contributions to Alex Griendling‘s futuristic raygun-a-week armory, Raygun52. Behold the Tree Spirit Ray and Dragon Ray! Here is some background field data to accompany them:

Tree Spirit Briefing: New technologies developed in 2056 allowed scientists to see and capture powerful life forms inhabiting trees and plant life for study. Particularly potent spirits were consequently discovered deep in the Amazon in various species of trees. Through research and development, scientists were able to replicate and contain these life forms to harness, project, and weaponize their inherent energy. For maximum power displacement, each weapon is made from the indigenous wood the tree spirits inhabit. As such, the housing is capable of being recycled indefinitely. When reserves run low, the Spirit Ray’s Photochloric Power Chamber can also synthesize energy from sunlight.

Dragon Ray Briefing: As objects became more and more mass-produced and look-alike in the future, the desire for more bespoke and individualized objects increased dramatically. The Dragon Ray is the answer to those who want a more unique and fierce-looking method of particle-based destruction.

In addition to the Raygun52 project, Alex is putting together a really nice Time Travel calendar for 2012. Check them both out!