[Tech nods, turning eagerly to watch as the Doctor spills out more information across the chalkboard that a less-trained eye might not be able to follow.]

I'm sure there should be something to work with. And if I do find an energy-based firearm then it will simply be a matter of configuring the output.

[And then he shakes his head at the question that comes up.]

No. I'm not sure that's something so simply done, especially if these contacts are working in enemy territory and can't have their cover compromised. The rebels here likely give that on a need to know basis.