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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Representing a new class of weapon, the FAE/EMW-01 Plasma Chakram Projector is an energy-matter weapon that projects hyper-ionized particle (or stun) discs (plasma chakrams). Typically integrated into a glove, gauntlet, or cybernetic hand, the weapon operates when the user first manifests an energy disc that hovers just over the palm of their hand, held in place by a magnetic field. This is typically done by pressing a trigger, giving a mental command, or executing the necessary input through a different type of control system. When the user executes a throwing motion, the field collapses, at which point the momentum and force from the throw is imparted on the energized disc, thereby launching it towards a given target. In essence, the plasma chakram projector is to the chakram as the energy bow is to the primitive longbow.
Upon impact, the disc explodes with a kinetic force of roughly 30 kilojoules, equivalent to the force of a high-grade anti-materiel caliber round. As such, even in the event that penetration fails, targets may be knocked back and concussive waves of overpressure (shockwaves) can carry through armor to possibly blow open body cavities and internal organs or devastate internal components. The plasma within the disc can transfer sufficient thermal energy to superheat an affected target at typical temperatures of nineteen-thousand degrees centigrade, giving a single energy disc the ability to blow a 0.5 meter wide section through a section of impervium plating. Through this superheating, the weapon manifests an extreme degree of potential lethality against flesh, organic armored carapace, scales, and skeletons, and armor plating constructed out of reinforced metal alloys the likes of titanium and duravlex. In this regard, the energy disc deals damage through combined energy, kinetic, and ionic/electromagnetic effects. Thus, the weapon is not only dangerous to conventional targets, but it is also effective against droids, energy shields, and electronics.
Naturally, the plasma chakram projector is an extremely skill-intensive weapon. Aiming it is not nearly as straightforward or easy as aiming a typical blaster rifle. It is more akin to throwing a typical metal chakram, albeit one with almost no air resistance, less weight, and a higher velocity. However, should a user become adept in the weapon, they may be able to throw the energy disc in an arc, allowing them to strike targets from unconventional angles.
All in all, the FAE/EMW-01 Plasma Chakram Projector represents a new style of energy-matter weapon. It is an elegant, graceful alternative to blasters that retains an extremely lethal character.
- Intent: To conceptualize a take on an energy-matter weapon.
- Image Source: N/A
- Canon Link:
- Permissions:
- FAE/AM-01 Energy Weapon Cartridge Series (N/A)
- Ethaerium (Open-Market)
- Ethaerium X (X) - See: Full Permissions Tab
- GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite (Open-Market)
- FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix (N/A)
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: First United Astral Engineering
- Affiliation:
- First United Astral Engineering
- Exclusive Writers - Marketplace Purchase or Direct Permission
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: FAE/EMW-01
- Modularity: Yes
- Can be integrated into a glove, gauntlet, cybernetic appendage, or droid
- Various settings and programming alterations
- Can link to virtually any electronics, sensor suite, HUD, artificial intelligence, or targeting system
- Systems may be stripped as needed or desired
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material:
- Dallorian Alloy
- Reinforced Duraplast - Sensitive Components
- Internal Circuitry and Electronics
- Energy-Matter Weapon Materials and Components
- Classification: Energy-Matter Weapon
- Size: Average
- Weight: Average
- Disc Appearance: Cyan
- Appears as a thin, perfectly flat cyan energy disc which has a shimmering visual texture with branching electro-ionized micro-discharges along its surface. If Ethaerium X is used as the gas instead, the disc retains the same shape, but it is semi-transparent rather than cyan, only appearing as a disc-shaped mirage.
- Disc Diameter: 27.3 cm
- Disc Velocity: ~150-400 m/s
- Ammunition Type:
- FAE/AM-01-S2 Energy Weapon Cartridge - Ethaerium Gas and CryoBan Coolant
- FAE/AM-01-S2 Energy Weapon Cartridge - Ethaerium X Gas and CryoBan Coolant
- Ammunition Capacity: Small - 40 Energy Discs
- Effective Range: Average* - ~200 m
- Rate of Fire: Average* - ~2 Energy Discs/Second
- Damage Output: Extreme
- Recoil: Low
- NB: *Numbers represent estimates based on a skilled, unaugmented user. Disc velocity, effective rate of fire, and effective range are ultimately dependent on user skill and strength
- Data and Information Security
- Genetic Code Operator Verification System
- Automatic power cell overload upon verification failure
- Biohexacrypted Systems
- GPO-12 "Ironmaze" Threat-Prevention Suite
- Genetic Code Operator Verification System
- Combat Electronics
- Interfacing, Uplink, and Networking Capability
- Pyrowall and Echo Pulse
- HUD Link or Data Feed Link
- Oversight and Governing Computer Brain
- FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix
- Power Setting Modulation System
- Interfacing, Uplink, and Networking Capability
- Control Systems
- Modular Direct Interface System - Neural Interface, Motion Interface, Mind-Machine Interface, Droid Interface, and Technopathic Link Compatibility
- Secondary Blink and Voice Command Functionality
- Energy Modes
- Hyper-Ionized Particle Disc - Considered to be the standard energy module, this module manifests a hyper-ionized particle disc that deals damage via a veritable hammer blow of concussive shock (kinetic energy), the searing release of thermal energy as the superheated plasma particles destabilize matter to produce extreme heat, and finally ionization energy which can disrupt electronics and overload energy shields in the manner of an electromagnetic pulse. Of particular significance, the disc has an explosive effect upon connecting with a shield or solid object, including the blade of a lightsaber.
- Stun Disc - Projects a stun disc intended to leave a target unconscious by overloading their nervous system via charged electrical impulses.
- Modular Direct Interface System - Neural Interface, Motion Interface, Mind-Machine Interface, Droid Interface, and Technopathic Link Compatibility
- Power and Discharge Systems
- Prismatic Crystal Focusing Array
- Overcharged Galven Circuitry
- Micro Diatium or Rylith Power Cell - Secondary Functions
- Actuating Module
- Utility and Safety Systems
- Weapon Integrity Reader - Operating Temperature, Power Levels, Etc.
- Cautionary Pulser
- Automatic Diagnostic System
- Gas Mask
- Cooling System
- Incorporated Heat Sinks
- Heat Radiator Shroud
- Cooling Coils
- Electronic Safety
- Galven Pattern Dampening Sleeve
- Integrated Radiation Screener
- Comprehensive De-Icing System
- Ambidextrous Controls
- Combat De-Ionization System
- Weapon Integrity Reader - Operating Temperature, Power Levels, Etc.
- Curveball - Unlike a blaster bolt, the energy disc can be projected in a curve and/or imparted with a spin by its user, giving the potential for unconventionally-arced attacks.
- Resilient - The FAE/EMW-04 is insulated and hardened against electromagnetic and ion threats, making it reliable in conditions of high electromagnetic activity.
- Explosive Output - A single energy disc has an extreme damage potential. The plasma chakram projector is dangerous to targets up to and including lightly-armored vehicles clad in materials the likes of impervium and titanium. In addition, a disc projected via the hyper-ionized particle module carries concussive force and will detonate when impacted a solid surface, including energy shields and lightsaber blades.
- Mechu-deru - Like any piece of technology, the FAE/EMW-04 is susceptible to Mechu-deru and other technology-corrupting powers. If left unprotected, a talented practitioner of such esoteric sorceries could induce a failure that might compromise the weapon entirely or demand precious time to fix, leaving the user vulnerable.
- Physical Weapon - Since the process of launching an energy disc necessitates a physical motion, the plasma chakram projector does not release energy discs nearly as fast as a typical blaster releases bolts. Most users can only manage to release a single disc per second, while especially skilled ones might be able to manage two. By comparison, a typical blaster is able to fire several bolts per second with far greater efficiency.
- Fortune Teller - In the event of a misaligned prismatic crystal, projecting an energy disc risks an explosive outcome, likely ending with the weapon going off in the wielder’s hand to potentially catastrophic effect should they attempt to use it in spite of the damage.
Representing a new class of weapon, the FAE/EMW-01 Plasma Chakram Projector is an energy-matter weapon that projects hyper-ionized particle (or stun) discs (plasma chakrams). Typically integrated into a glove, gauntlet, or cybernetic hand, the weapon operates when the user first manifests an energy disc that hovers just over the palm of their hand, held in place by a magnetic field. This is typically done by pressing a trigger, giving a mental command, or executing the necessary input through a different type of control system. When the user executes a throwing motion, the field collapses, at which point the momentum and force from the throw is imparted on the energized disc, thereby launching it towards a given target. In essence, the plasma chakram projector is to the chakram as the energy bow is to the primitive longbow.
Upon impact, the disc explodes with a kinetic force of roughly 30 kilojoules, equivalent to the force of a high-grade anti-materiel caliber round. As such, even in the event that penetration fails, targets may be knocked back and concussive waves of overpressure (shockwaves) can carry through armor to possibly blow open body cavities and internal organs or devastate internal components. The plasma within the disc can transfer sufficient thermal energy to superheat an affected target at typical temperatures of nineteen-thousand degrees centigrade, giving a single energy disc the ability to blow a 0.5 meter wide section through a section of impervium plating. Through this superheating, the weapon manifests an extreme degree of potential lethality against flesh, organic armored carapace, scales, and skeletons, and armor plating constructed out of reinforced metal alloys the likes of titanium and duravlex. In this regard, the energy disc deals damage through combined energy, kinetic, and ionic/electromagnetic effects. Thus, the weapon is not only dangerous to conventional targets, but it is also effective against droids, energy shields, and electronics.
Naturally, the plasma chakram projector is an extremely skill-intensive weapon. Aiming it is not nearly as straightforward or easy as aiming a typical blaster rifle. It is more akin to throwing a typical metal chakram, albeit one with almost no air resistance, less weight, and a higher velocity. However, should a user become adept in the weapon, they may be able to throw the energy disc in an arc, allowing them to strike targets from unconventional angles.
All in all, the FAE/EMW-01 Plasma Chakram Projector represents a new style of energy-matter weapon. It is an elegant, graceful alternative to blasters that retains an extremely lethal character.
