The permanently-on radioactive power supply is stated as being in excess of 100 KILOWATTS per weapon. That's rather hot. You wouldn't be able to stand near the weapon, let alone pick it up. A soldier would give away their position by virtue of bursting into flames.
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The permanently-on radioactive power supply is stated as being in excess of 100 KILOWATTS per weapon. That's rather hot. You wouldn't be able to stand near the weapon, let alone pick it up. A soldier would give away their position by virtue of bursting into flames.