D O M I N U S
Intent: A Crushgaunt variant to be rewarded to outstanding, Mandalorian Empire individuals.
Development Thread(s):
Model: Echoy'lii Shuk'orok
Affiliation: Mandalorian Empire
Modularity: No
Production: Semi-Unique
Material: Beskar, Jakobeast Horn
Classification: Multipurpose
Weight: 1.4 kilograms (each)
Quality: Class 8
Strengths:
"My Mentor loved her trench knives. They let the vode punch lightning. Me? I'm going for something more...explosive."
—Mand'alor the Reclaimer
The Echoy'lii Shuk'orok (Mando'a, Lit. "Echoy'la Crushgaunt") is a variant of a weapon that has found widespread use by the Mandalorians – past and present. Named in honor of the Mandalorian Empire's capital, these Crushgaunts boast a trait born from the cold-loving Jakobeast.
Crushgaunts, in their natural form, augment the grip strength of the wearer tremendously. In fact, this elevation is such that bone and even metal can be obliterated with ease. What's more, Crushgaunts are fabricated from micronized beskar — a metal with immense cultural significance to the Mandalorians. Being composed of this material allows bestows complete imperviousness to the strikes of lightsabers; thereby allowing such feats of catching an enemy's blade in one's grasp.
It was upon this foundation that Isley Verd, the "infamous" Alchemist-turned-Mand'alor, built a new variant.
In the wake of a daring hunt undertaken on Mygeeto, Isley was provided with fresh materials by [member="Varian of Myrkr"] and [member="Alexandra Feanor"]. Of these, Isley utilized the horns of Jakobeasts whilst constructing a few pairs of the aforementioned gauntlets. Following the proprietary process devised by his mentor, Rave Merrill, the horns retained their natural abilities once wielded in life. This amounted to, when carefully introduced to each finger of the gauntlets, a minor telekinetic ability to be had overall. Each finger, and by extension fragment of horn, acts identically to a single Jakobeast. Meaning that, when moved in concert with another, a Force Push is the result.
However, the degree of this push is miles away from being the forest-leveling might of a Jakobeast pack. In particular, when the gauntlet is thrusted forward (i.e. a punch), a modest telekinetic shove is the result. This push carries enough oomph to unseat the average foot soldier, armor and all, and set him on his backside with ease. However, the range of this push is rather close-quarters and is restricted solely to the area immediately in front of the movement/punch. (It is to be noted that, when utilized by a Force practitioner of above-average skill, the degree of the push can be enhanced at their leisure. However, this is due to the addition of their own power to the push, not the base nature of the gauntlet itself.)
All in all, the Echoy'lii Shuk'orok is a creative spin on the standard Crushgaunt; and is intended as a reward for outstanding members of the Mandalorian Empire.
Development Thread(s):
- Hunting the Pack - [member="Varian of Myryr"] and [member="Alexandra Feanor"] embark on a Jakobeast hunt.
- Operation Weedkiller v2 - An illegal, beskar mine is destroyed and its contents collected by the Mandalorian Empire.
Model: Echoy'lii Shuk'orok
Affiliation: Mandalorian Empire
Modularity: No
Production: Semi-Unique
Material: Beskar, Jakobeast Horn
Classification: Multipurpose
Weight: 1.4 kilograms (each)
Quality: Class 8
Strengths:
- Standard Crushgaunt: the Echoy'lii Shuk'orok is, simply, a variant of a standard Crushgaunt. As such, it naturally augments the wearer's grip strength immensely and is impervious to lightsabers.
- Jakobeast Horn: Rapidly moving the gauntlet forward, either in an open-palm thrust or punch, results in the release of a modest Force Push.
- Ysalamir: As is the case with all Force-crafted items, entering the neutral bubble of a Ysalamir renders the Echoy'lii Shuk'orok temporarily devoid of its special trait.
- Accidents Happen: Face-palming, high-fiving, clapping, first bumping, etc. can unintentionally trigger the gauntlets' effect. Caution is advised.
"My Mentor loved her trench knives. They let the vode punch lightning. Me? I'm going for something more...explosive."
—Mand'alor the Reclaimer
The Echoy'lii Shuk'orok (Mando'a, Lit. "Echoy'la Crushgaunt") is a variant of a weapon that has found widespread use by the Mandalorians – past and present. Named in honor of the Mandalorian Empire's capital, these Crushgaunts boast a trait born from the cold-loving Jakobeast.
Crushgaunts, in their natural form, augment the grip strength of the wearer tremendously. In fact, this elevation is such that bone and even metal can be obliterated with ease. What's more, Crushgaunts are fabricated from micronized beskar — a metal with immense cultural significance to the Mandalorians. Being composed of this material allows bestows complete imperviousness to the strikes of lightsabers; thereby allowing such feats of catching an enemy's blade in one's grasp.
It was upon this foundation that Isley Verd, the "infamous" Alchemist-turned-Mand'alor, built a new variant.
In the wake of a daring hunt undertaken on Mygeeto, Isley was provided with fresh materials by [member="Varian of Myrkr"] and [member="Alexandra Feanor"]. Of these, Isley utilized the horns of Jakobeasts whilst constructing a few pairs of the aforementioned gauntlets. Following the proprietary process devised by his mentor, Rave Merrill, the horns retained their natural abilities once wielded in life. This amounted to, when carefully introduced to each finger of the gauntlets, a minor telekinetic ability to be had overall. Each finger, and by extension fragment of horn, acts identically to a single Jakobeast. Meaning that, when moved in concert with another, a Force Push is the result.
However, the degree of this push is miles away from being the forest-leveling might of a Jakobeast pack. In particular, when the gauntlet is thrusted forward (i.e. a punch), a modest telekinetic shove is the result. This push carries enough oomph to unseat the average foot soldier, armor and all, and set him on his backside with ease. However, the range of this push is rather close-quarters and is restricted solely to the area immediately in front of the movement/punch. (It is to be noted that, when utilized by a Force practitioner of above-average skill, the degree of the push can be enhanced at their leisure. However, this is due to the addition of their own power to the push, not the base nature of the gauntlet itself.)
All in all, the Echoy'lii Shuk'orok is a creative spin on the standard Crushgaunt; and is intended as a reward for outstanding members of the Mandalorian Empire.
