My entire high-school threw a LAN party once, it was pretty wild.
10455 computers though is a little much- I don't see how much different it is from just playing online. :x
Oh dear. I sense a physics argument ensuing D :
If the reaction is the plasma being fired from the barrel, then what is the action? What forces are involved here?
I don't think you get it.
Let me explain it:
Let's say the action is the plasma slug or whatever it is being accelerated...
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. So if coils in the turret exert a magnetic force on the plasma, the plasma will in turn exert a magnetic force on the turret. Hence, recoil.
Also, :p
Alright, here's Valve's original concept for the combine super-soldier:
It's some sort of human-sized synth. That would work I think.
Also, if you don't like the hairiness, here's the Sven-Coop mod-teams take on the same concept: