"Command & Conquer Yuri's Revenge Redux" is a game modification of the popular real time strategy game C&C Yuri's Revenge released in 2001. The aim of this modification project is to remaster the original game content, from graphics & sound to the maps, missions and game-play balance. Taking inspiration from other modern RTS games from studios such as Relic & Activision Blizzard.
According to the Westwood design notes in the game unit configuration, the Mirage tank was supposed to have a heat ray as its weapon. Towards this end I've added railgun particle effects to the primary weapon along with a small laser beam.
The laser beam leaves sparks in the air that slowly fade and the impact animation resembles a melting burst effect that throws out some additional sparks with every impact.