A laser perforation tool configured for use in a downhole environment of a wellbore within a rock formation, the tool comprising: perforation means configured for perforating the wellbore, the perforation means comprising one or more optical transmission media, the one or more optical transmission media being part of an optical path originating at a laser generating unit configured to generate a raw laser beam , the one or more optical transmission media configured for passing the raw laser beam; a laser head coupled to the one or more optical transmission media and configured for receiving the raw laser beam, the laser head comprising an optical assembly for controlling at least one characteristic of an output laser beam ; a purging assembly disposed at least partially within or adjacent to the laser head and configured for delivering a purging fluid to an area proximate the output laser beam; a plurality of orientation nozzles disposed about an outer circumference of the laser head, the plurality of nozzles configured to control orientation of the laser perforation tool within the wellbore; and a control system to control at least one of a motion or a location of the laser head or an operation of the optical assembly to direct the output laser beam within the wellbore, where the plurality of orientation nozzles are purge nozzles configured to provide thrust to the laser head to move the laser head within the wellbore, and where the plurality of orientation nozzles are movably coupled to the laser head to allow the orientation nozzles to rotate or pivot relative to the laser head to provide forward motion, reverse motion, rotational motion, or combinations thereof to the laser head relative to the wellbore. perforation means configured for perforating the wellbore, the perforation means comprising one or more optical transmission media, the one or more optical transmission media being part of an optical path originating at a laser generating unit configured to generate a raw laser beam , the one or more optical transmission media configured for passing the raw laser beam; a laser head coupled to the one or more optical transmission media and configured for receiving the raw laser beam, the laser head comprising an optical assembly for controlling at least one characteristic of an output laser beam ; a purging assembly disposed at least partially within or adjacent to the laser head and configured for delivering a purging fluid to an area proximate the output laser beam; a plurality of orientation nozzles disposed about an outer circumference of the laser head, the plurality of nozzles configured to control orientation of the laser perforation tool within the wellbore; and a control system to control at least one of a motion or a location of the laser head or an operation of the optical assembly to direct the output laser beam within the wellbore, where the plurality of orientation nozzles are purge nozzles configured to provide thrust to the laser head to move the laser head within the wellbore, and where the plurality of orientation nozzles are movably coupled to the laser head to allow the orientation nozzles to rotate or pivot relative to the laser head to provide forward motion, reverse motion, rotational motion, or combinations thereof to the laser head relative to the wellbore. <EOS>