Nobody was sure what the Word of Blake wanted to accomplish with the Laser when it first appeared from Skorbel's factories in Germany.
At 25 tons and an array of laser weapons, it has since appeared in many Word of Blake recon Level IIs alongside Red Shifts and Gurkhas, replacing venerable Hussars.

The name of Laser is suitable for this mech, as it is a walking showcase of Inner Sphere laser technology, armed with Diverse Optics extended range models of all types.
Preliminary analysis of the mech suggested a long range direct fire support unit in the mold of the Talon and Hussar mechs.
The combination of the extended range large laser and targeting computer, while lacking the substantial punch of a ER PPC, offers incredible accuracy at all ranges. Secondary weapons include a medium and a small laser, though it is likely the Laser will not survive long in close up combat, even though it carries the maximum of armor for its weight class.

Lasers were deployed during the Word of Blake's final defense of Terra against the liberating coalition of Trinity Alliance, Wolf Dragoon, Northwind Highlanders, Eridani Light Horse, MIB, Royal Black Watch Regiment, and 3 Comstar divisions.
In one particular battle, a WoB recon lance with one Gurkha, one Red Shift, one Mongoose, and one Laser encountered a MIB skirmish lance. With the other three mechs engaged in close combat, the Laser hung back, sniping away with its large laser.
The recon lance eventually fell, but not before destroying two MIB mechs and severely damaging the remaining two.

All Word of Blake Lasers were destroyed in the liberation of Terra. However, with Skobel's mech factories in Germany intact, Lasers are now marching into the ranks of Comstar divisions and reformed Star League regiments.
The various units participating in the operation also salvaged a few Lasers. Skobel's new management is considering whether to sell the mech on the open market.