To attain higher pulse energies and average power requires an amplifier with multiple modules. To package multiple modules into a scalable amplifier, we designed a new laser disk amplifier module (dubbed Module C) with universal architecture that supports broadband amplification at each 1 and 2 micron wavelengths, a range of aperture sizes, and stored pulse energies up to 5 Joules. The new laser module is self-contained and remarkably compact, which allows convenient integration of multiple modules into a very powerful amplifier used for short and ultra-short pulse lasers (latter being also known as ultrafast lasers or UFL). Module C is operable at high-pulse energy and high-pulse repetition rate need for the generation and heating of high-density energy plasmas now being pursued worldwide as a part of the “second laser revolution.” Other applications include commercial laser material processing such as cutting, drilling, and welding. When operated at 2 micron wavelength, Module C is 100-times eye-safer that the commonly used 1-micron wavelength lasers. The compact  EPDL produced first laser light in April 2022. This project is supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE).