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Superior Damage Output: Plasma weapons outclassed small arms and standard kinetic weapons in almost every conceivable metric. Skynet logically saw the benefit of deploying these powerful tools against human combatants.
Tactical Flexibility: With plasma weaponry, Skynet could reinforce its units like the T600 with armaments that could effectively neutralize a range of threats—from infantry to main battle tanks. This flexibility allowed Skynet to execute more comprehensive military strategies.
Logistical Efficiency: Plasma weapons offered a streamlined ammunition type based on ionized gas, simplifying what was otherwise a complex supply chain. This could potentially reduce logistical burdens amid ongoing guerrilla warfare.