Approved Melee Weapon Asmenys iv Tikyba | Blade of Faith

[Darth Strosius]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Finally get a proper lightsaber submitted for Strosius
• Image Source: Found Here
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Permission for the Eyes of Satwas
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Darth Strosius
• Affiliation: Darth Strosius
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: N/A
• Modularity: No, not without almost total deconstruction and reconstruction at least
• Production: Unique
• Material: Durasteel, Sarassian Iron, Vanadium, Nihil Smokestone, Phobium, Lightsaber Components, Kyber Crystal, Ashes of Darth Strosius, Eye of Satwas

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Lightsaber
• Size: Small
• Weight: Average

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Discharge Energy Cell
• Beam Gem Lens
• Bifurcating Cyclical-Ignition Pulse
• Blade Drain
• Ion Energy Cell
• Phobium Emitter
• Force-Activated Ignition Switch
• Locking Activator
• Dual-Phase Configuration
• Smokestone and Ashes Inclusion
• One Kyber Crystals, One Eye of Satwas

STRENGTHS

• Forged in Darkness: Due to the inclusion of Sarassian Iron, Nihil Smokestone, and the Ashes of Darth Strosius into the plating, internal components, and coating respectively, the lightsaber is heavily steeped in the Dark Side of the Force. Making it not only a very potent focus for its user but also rendering it hazardous to any non-Dark Side Force Users that would attempt to wield it.
• Tempered by Practicality: Each component and feature of the lightsaber aids in perfectly complementing the fighting style of a Sith, and indeed Darth Strosius specifically. The additions make for a deadly and powerful blade that can operate in almost any condition with efficiency and sheer power being a priority.
• Life-Stealer: Inflicting violence with the Eye of the Satwas has the potential to draw vitality from the victim and transfer it to the wielder, giving them an addictive rush of power. The negative emotions swerving inside the crystals are transmitted into the blade and creates an effect much akin to Force Drain, which can be triggered upon prolonged contact with a foreign body that is inhabiting a soul. Creatures harmed with a blade powered by The Eye of the Satwas may find themselves weakened with each successive strike as it "drinks" from their life-force. The siphoned life-force is transferred to the blade's wielder, empowering them spiritually and physically with each successive wound or kill.

WEAKNESSES

• Power Intensive: While normally not an issue due to the inclusion of two Kyber Crystals to power the weapon, if the power cells or one of the crystals were to be compromised then the lightsaber itself would become very difficult to use due to its numerous components requiring a high level of power to be useful.
• Forged in Darkness: As a result of the intense and deliberate introduction of Dark Side focused materials, the lightsaber's presence radiates an aura of its own that is difficult to mask without proper training and practice. Additionally when subjected to Force dampening or nullification it will be noticeably weaker in functionality and will entirely negate the Life-Stealing property.

DESCRIPTION
While Darth Strosius had wielded a lightsaber for essentially the entirety of his time as a Sith, for the most part it wasn't too dissimilar from a standard lightsaber. Over the years modifications had been made of course but it wasn't until his revival that he chose to fully break down and remake his weapon to maximize its potential. A variety of components and features typical of lightsabers would be included in the new hilt in order to compliment his fighting style and better adapt his blade to lightsaber combat would be included of course but there was also three very notable additions that diverged from the typical lightsaber construction.

Almost all of the external plating and a good bit of the internal housing would be made from Sarassian Iron, giving the weapon a better attunement to the Dark Side that the crystals already channeled. Additionally his own Ashes would coat the outside of the hilt, making it distinctly feel and act like an extension of his being rather than a mere weapon. The Eye of Satwas from his master's lightsaber would be incorporated into the blade as well, giving it a deadly new ability. Finally a Nihil Smokestone would be incorporated into the internal components, allowing for every component of the lightsaber to be extremely reactive and receptive to the Force manipulations of its wielder which made external activation components unnecessary.

In order to compensate for the two crystals and the additional components which strengthened their power a bit beyond the limits of the hilt as it was, a pommel exhaust vent was added to compensate and allow for the lightsaber to operate at full power without overloading. While this vent was far from another emitter, keeping the blade a single edged one, it nonetheless still burns hot enough to grievously wound someone should it be brought into contact with skin.

 

[MANIAC]

Darth Strosius

Love it! But I have some concerns about this part, because it is too absolute. You know, always your opponent decide about this effect. Because of this, I would like to ask you to reword it.

Life-Stealer: Inflicting violence with the Eye of the Satwas draws vitality from the victim and transfers it to the wielder, giving them an addictive rush of power

 

[Darth Strosius]

MANIAC

I'm not really sure how I'd reword it if I'm honest, would it be better to just remove it outright?

 

[MANIAC]

Darth Strosius

It's also good if you add a NB that for players and NPCs, it's up to the user But this is good too for example:

Life-Stealer: Inflicting violence with the Eye of the Satwas it might draws vitality from the victim and transfers it to the wielder, giving them an addictive rush of power

 

[Darth Strosius]

MANIAC

Okay thank you for the advice! I gave it a few tweaks that I think should make it work a bit better.

 

[MANIAC]

Darth Strosius

Perfect! Thank you!

Approved.