OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: A set of personal weapons for Asher Sonata
- Image Source: Tron Legacy
- Canon Link: Spinning Saber
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: Spinning Saber || Ultrachrome || Kyber Crystal || Repulsarlift Parts
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Spark Industries
- Affiliation: Asher Sonata
- Model: Sudasharna Type 1
- Modularity: No
- Production: Semi Unique
- Material: Spinning Saber || Ultrachrome || Kyber Crystal || Repulsarlift Parts || Smart Magnet
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Chakram
- Size: Small
- Weight: Average
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Plasma Edged Blade: This weapon unlike the ancient spinning sabers of the old days is modeled after the chakram / throwing discs of the Zeison Sha, using a lengthened emitter that traces a valley along the sides of the weapon, a smaller EM field flows the super heated plasma of a light-saber blade moving in circles constantly around the weapon in a convectional current similar to a spinning blade. Giving an enemy light-saber wielder no outside angle to strike at the weapon and also having to deal with a very physical 'grinding' effect during a clash. Otherwise, this weapon benefits from all the cutting properties inherent in a light-saber
- Aerodynamic: Made to be a mid range throwing weapon, the weapon is built from lightweight materials and slender frame ideal for throwing or hurling. Groves along the sides of the weapon give it lift or bank depending on how the weapon is thrown or spun, allowing it to be curved in an arc or thrown in a straight line based on the skill of the user. Additionally, to limit drag, the weapon bares no external buttons, dials or mechanics.
- Assisted Return / Flight: Repulsars within the weapon can be calibrated to be attracted to a particular electromagnetic signature stored on the user's person. Meaning that, the moment the internal switch for the weapons' assisted flight is turned on, the weapon will instantly and violently alter course and return at great speed to the source of the magnetic signature. Additionally, a second seemingly identical internal switch simply turns on the repulsars which run an electrical current through the ultrachrome creating the Meissner Effect, with an internal magnet system causing the weapon to hover or spin weightlessly on a 4 way axis and allowing it to be thrown colossal distances so long as it isn't interrupted.
- Bouncing Blade: The convectional current of the weapon's blade emits an an amount of physical force equal to that of a spinning circular saw. Meaning that on impact with this weapon there is some amount of kickback or 'grind.' When this weapon is thrown, so long as its flight assisted or aided with the force, it has the potential to ricochet against hard enough objects without losing momentum and still strike true.
STRENGTHS
- Light-Saber: Like any of the classic weapons, this weapon carries with it the awesome penetration power of the lightsaber able to penetrate almost any surface not specifically resistant to it with its lethal edge. Its edge is able to deflect blaster bolts thanks to the EM field surrounding its super-heated plasmic form.
- Force Controlled Internals: The weapon has no external buttons, switches or dials to control the weapon, instead, within the weapon there are a series of evenly distributed identical switches and dials which control the weapon's several functions. To fold it, to turn on assisted flight, to make the weapon return, to turn on the circular blades, to turn on its blade etc with dials for intensity and power control for the energy. Meaning the weapon needs to be activated and wielded via Trakata, and one not familiar with the weapon would have to spend some time orienting themselves to the mirrored identical landscape.
- Low Energy: While these weapons require a lot of focus, adaption and unique training. Once a person is used to them, controlling them thanks to the repulsar aided flight and other systems makes them remarkably easy for a user to manipulate with telekinesis should they need to.
- Shielded: The ultrachrome plating that surrounds this weapon protects its frame from lightsaber strikes and many other of the calamities which can befall a throwing weapon in the field. The protected internal sphere and grip ensure some level of resistance to skilled swordsmen who would seek to exploit them. Though the coating isn't heavy enough to sustain multiple strikes from these blows in quick succession.
WEAKNESSES
- Short Reach: Fist weapon Lightsabers are often wielded in pairs, but the fact remains, that a user of these weapons in melee combat against someone with a full length lightsaber is at a distinct disadvantage due to the only abysmally short length of the blades. An advantage that, if pushed, could lead to cataclysmic results.
- Easily Confused: In chaotic magnetized areas such as volcanoes places filled with iron or electrical storms, many of the automated functions within this weapon cease to function. The flight or return assist is disabled almost entirely requiring much more focus and heavy handed active control from the user rather than the feathered touch of the force.
DESCRIPTION
"What do you mean the other three!?" The voice seemed almost hoarse as it pitched high for a moment, cracking at the absurd request from the Padawan who stood before them, scratching his head as he dared to make such an obscene request. It had taken her the better part of a week just to get the damn materials for one of these things. Feeling accomplished, making molds that she had never had to make before for a bizarre Jedi's weapon that she figured that it would help hone her skills and throw the poor looking kid a bone. Now that the literal blood sweat and tears had been poured into this thing, the gall this creature had to turn around and request one more, yet alone three! was unforgivable. Throwing her arms up in the air she would continue to object, "Do you have ANY idea on how much time, effort, money and pain I've put in making one of these things, where are you going to even get the Kyber for another three of these damn things yet alone the ultrachrome!? And what's more, I didn't charge you for the first one because you looked sad, something i ALREADY regret considering the list of instructions you gave me! This one alone was on the same level as a solstice slash birthday party present Asher, a COMBINED one!!!"
The Boy looked stunned, he had no idea where to look or what to do, he knew he liked that she had done for him and he was grateful for everything she had done. But now she was yelling, barking in his direction. Sher could feel himself, his posture beginning to shrink. Memories of adults castigating him began to ring in his ears as his eyes would almost seem to begin to lose their radiance for a moment. The Arkanian blue eyes dulling as they almost glazed over into a lack of focus. "I- I'm sorry," He would begin for a moment until his fists would ball up defences raised and ready to protect himself from the onslaught if he had to. Rigid as a sedimentary stone. "I won't ask you to do anything you wouldn't want to do. I didn't think any of those things were so expensive... I could get some credits for you, if that would make it better. Or i could bring you the materials if you would rather? But I do have these..." He would finish holding up another three, much smaller than normal Kyber Crystals. Asher had found a cluster of them when he was searching the Illum caves, each seemed to call out to him in equal part set within a single disc, they looked as though once there was a larger crystal which had fallen and broken some time ago.
The clerk couldn't help but give off an exasperated sigh, the Jedi temple were fantastic service, and she was told by that master to help him with whatever project he needed. There was also something about him, a sort of, lost puppy look that she couldn't help but fall for. Without a word she would open out her palm for the crystals. The boy's facial expression altered so quickly it looked as though it were about to explode, but she interjected "I'm not going to do it for free, and its not going to be high priority. The chrome will be from off cuts that I deal with when big repairs come through. I normally get some money back for recycling the stuff, but i can skim some off the top for you. I'm not going to do assembly either, that's on you, got it!? Pop by every few weeks and i might have another one for you... if you're lucky." The boy, Asher, was overjoyed, he didn't need to say thank you, his eyes said it all, like he'd never experienced kindness before, even the belated kind. "Now, Mr big strong Jedi, help me move some stuff around the place, I don't care what the order says, you're at least mine for today considering all i do for you lot."
With a nod, Asher scampered into the workshop, inspecting the weapon with joy, chakram in hand. However, as he found himself staring at it, a flash of him holding a weapon, the faded silhouette of a body feet from him. The ring in his hand had a vibroblade to it all of a sudden, and a wave of fear crashed over him, stunning the boy as the steel circular weapon fell from his grip. The strength melted from his legs as he simply collapsed to the ground. The woman from back the shop called out to him "You better not have broken anything! I swear or I'll dock it from your time-frame and be staying here working until next harve-" As she rounded a corner, she saw the boy sitting on the floor, shaking uncontrollably as she swore loud enough to shock some of the other workers. Calling at one of them the woman wrapped her jacket around the boy as she called to someone else to go for help.
Asher felt the touch of another person, calling him instantly back to the moment, his breath hitched and the shaking stopped. His eyes focused and stared up to the worried expression of the woman wrapping him in warm clothing. "I- uh, sorry. I must have fallen." The woman protested,
"That wasn't a simple fall, you looked scared to death. I've already sent for someone to call yer master. OK? you hold tight and they'll be here soon." Asher let out a groan, attempting to assure the woman that he was fine, that he just fell due to greasy shoes or some other lame excuse. When one of the staffers returned saying that the Jedi were sending someone. Asher simply bowed his head in sullen defeat... not again...
"Can you do me a favor, please?" The boy said meek as a bunny, the clerk nodded, affirming that anything he needs, she'd try and do. "Can you put the Chakram into my holster, I think i uh... hurt my hands when i fell." The woman began to protest, opening her mouth after taking even a sideways glance at his hands, barely grazed gloves covering them with no signs of a sprain or injury. But as she was about to speak, he interjected with a "please..." which caught her off guard. Asher seemed so weak to her in that moment, fragile even. She found herself accepting, placing the weapon in a back holster and strapping it onto Asher's frame under his shirt, helping him tighten the buckles...
It didn't take long for the Jedi to arrive, hot drinks were poured, few words were said after that. But as the older Jedi called to him to come with a wordless gesture. Ashur passed by the Clerc, taking her hand a second as he did so and ushering a light thanks as he would exit the building. It wasn't until another few hours passed until the worry left the clerks' mind. She hoped he was ok, he was a Jedi, he must be... After the long day, she figured that the commissions could wait, she needed sleep.
There was time for everything tomorrow...
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