Dr. Benedict and his agents stole this laser from a U.S. Military Base in the Southwestern United States. They then did various tests on both the laser concept via a miniaturized version (one of which was witnessed by T.J.) and on the device itself after installing the latter into Third Street School when it was out during the summer. However, glitches occurred that caused the laser dish to malfunction and prematurely deactivate on its first try.