fig 1. Cuf'boka in collapsed form
- Intent: A non-lethal option for Confederate Defense Forces Personnel, Knights Obsidian, and Vicelords/ladies.
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- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: Quarterstaff | Shock Stick
- Manufacturer: Confederacy of Independent Systems
- Affiliation: Faction (Confederacy of Independent Systems)
- Model: N/A
- Modularity: No.
Production: Minor
- Material: Cortosis Weave
- Classification: Quarterstaff
- Size: Very Small (collapsed); Large (expanded)
- Weight: Average
Strengths:
- Cortosis Weave. This quarterstaff is capable of parrying lightsaber blows and absorbing blaster bolts.
- Non-Lethal Take Down. The stun baton functionality allows the wielder an available option for non-lethal take down of an opponent.
- Travel Sized For Your Convenience.
- Cortosis Weave. As this is constructed of a cortosis alloy, it does not shut down lightsabers upon contact.
- Specialized Training Required. More complex and versatile than a mere club, the security baton required proper martial arts training in order to be wielded effectively.
- Simple Melee. This weapon is only effective at close arms combat. It offers no benefit at range.
- Resistant, not Impervious. Prolonged or repeated lightsaber strikes will cause metal fatigue.
The cuf'boka is a modern device inspired by traditional Nightbrother fighting staves used in zhaboka training. Constructed of a duralumin-cortosis alloy, the lightweight quarterstaff fits comfortably inside the palm of the average humanoid hand when collapsed. Extended, the quarterstaff extends to 1.5 meters in length, making it more substantial than a baton. The stun function made the cuf'boka a preferred police weapon for take down of uncooperative belligerents, finding use among the Knights Obsidian or Confederate Defense Forces when engaged in capture or riot control operations.
Because the stun function was the product of an electro-neural shock, armors which were resistant to electrical energy were similarly resistant to the staff. Even assuming the stun connected with an opponent, owing to different anatomical structures and biological resistances, it was not guaranteed that the stun was going to be effective.
