D O M I N U S
AR-714-EB:
"Nightingale" Energy Bow
Out of Character Information
Intent: The purpose of this submission is to build upon a Canon weapon/attempt to explain its function.
Development Thread: If Required
Image Source: The Taken King
Production Information
Manufacturer: Arakyd Industries
Model: AR-714-EB "Nightingale" Energy Bow
Affiliation: Selective Market (Witches of Dathomir, Approved Buyers)
Modularity: Yes (Attachments)
Production: Limited
Materials: Durasteel, Shell Spider Silk, Velmorite Crystal
Technical Specifications
Classification: Bow
Size: Handheld
Length: 1.5 meters
Weight: 2 kilograms
Ammunition Type: Power Cell
Ammunition Capacity: 25 rpc
Effective Range: ~25 meters
Maximum Range: ~55 meters
Strengths and Weaknesses
(+) Penetration Power: The Nightingale Energy Bow can completely penetrate a thin plate of Durasteel (i.e. Class 5) and can make short work of lighter, armor materials. It can also dent slightly thicker plates of Durasteel (i.e. Class 6) at varying degrees.
(+) Reloading: As opposed to fiddling with both a gas canister and a power cell, the Nightingale Energy Bow requires only the replacement of the latter material. Reloading is as simple as popping out the spent cell and slipping in a new one; taking mere seconds to achieve.
(~) Impact: Unlike blaster bolts, there is no explosion upon impact. Instead, the arrows simply puncture the target with a slight flash of light before dissipating.
(-) Expense: Between the Shell Spider Silk and the exotic nature of the weapon, the Nightingale Energy Bow is not cheap in the slightest. The average joe could not dream of affording one.
(-) It's 844 ABY: Despite being an updated version of the Nightsister Energy Bow, the Nightingale...is still a bow. Range is affected by a plethora of factors and an archer will almost always be outshot and outgunned by modern blaster weaponry. In the right hands, this weapon can be deadly, but in the average hands...no.
Description
The Energy Bow famously used by the Nightsisters of Dathomir functioned in a manner similar to common, blaster weaponry. The "body" of the weapon was equipped with a tiny canister of tibanna gas in addition to an equally-sized power cell. These worked in tandem to produce plasma that would be emitted from either "nock" of the bow's body. The "notch" of the weapon served as a focal point for the plasma, forcing and condensing the element through a number of lenses until a full arrow is formed. In addition, the notch is responsible for maintaining the "shape" of the bowstring; which is accomplished by projecting a small, electromagnetic field about the plasma. In order to grant stability to each pull of the string, Shell Spider Silk was utilized as a physical bowstring upon which the plasma would run about. As the material is naturally repellant to blasters, it was the prime choice for forming, maintaining, and drawing the bowstring. In addition, the sheer expense of procuring this material cost, approximately, "nine out of every ten credits" that a Nightsister earned.
In terms overall range and penetration power, the Nightsister Energy Bow "falls short" by modern standards. This is due to the simple reality that the weapons were not devised for dedicated, battlefield service. Rather, they were designed in order to be a capable weapon during bounty hunts and other covert, small scale operations. As such, the archaic energy bow does not possess supreme range or the ability to puncture exceptional materials. However, in the modern era, the son of Dathomir's own Mother Superior decided to take a fresh look at the weapon.
Glorified tinkering and consulting with engineers at the employ of his corporation yielded a new generation of energy bow; one that was superior to its predecessor in a variety of fields. To begin, the primary changes saw an adjustment in the element produced and fired by the weapon. Arakyd's own entrance into the modern firearm market saw a blaster built around archaic, laser technology. In the same vein, the "updated" energy bow steers away from plasma; instead utilizing coherent "arrows" of light.
This is accomplished through the complete removal of the aforementioned cannister of tibanna gas and replacing it with a physical, "gain medium". In this case, the gain medium is a small shard of Velmorite whose duty is shape the arrow as it passes through the notch. Arrow formation is accomplished when the power cell excites the gain medium, causing a rapid expulsion of photons in the form of coherent light. These photons are then exposed to the lenses and focusing crystal of the notch, which offer the arrow its shape. As per the norm, the arrow is launched by drawing back and releasing the bowstring.
In terms of penetration power, the Nightingale Energy Bow has an edge over its predecessor due to the composition of the arrow. Velmorite naturally produces thin, precise "beams" when energy is passed through it; and as such the resulting arrow benefits from these features. While it is true that overall range is totally dependant upon the strength of the draw, the arrow itself is exponentially "sharper" than that of the original Bow. In particular, the Nightingale Bow can (assuming arrow launch and flight conditions are favorable) completely penetrate a thin plate of Durasteel. As such, the weapon can be effectively utilized against average combat droids or soldiers without fear of complete deflection due to armor. Of course, upper-tier materials can make short work of the arrows, which will prompt a skilled wielder to get creative with their shots.
The Nightingale Energy Bow is effective at a variety of ranges. However, maximum penetration power is achieved when an arrow is fired within twenty meters of a target. On another note, the weapon can be used in close quarters combat in a pinch; either by bludgeoning a foe or burning them with the bowstring. Ammunition capacity stands at a solid twenty-five arrows per cell. While the weapon is indeed based on archaic design and can be outshot by a blaster, it is a capable improvement upon its predeccessor. It is poised to serve any Witch, Bounty Hunter, or Exotic Weapons Wielder with the credits to purchase it. As per the usual, satisfaction is guaranteed!
Primary Source(s):
-AY-214 Combat Pistol
-Nightsister Energy Bow
"Nightingale" Energy Bow
Out of Character Information
Intent: The purpose of this submission is to build upon a Canon weapon/attempt to explain its function.
Development Thread: If Required
Image Source: The Taken King
Production Information
Manufacturer: Arakyd Industries
Model: AR-714-EB "Nightingale" Energy Bow
Affiliation: Selective Market (Witches of Dathomir, Approved Buyers)
Modularity: Yes (Attachments)
Production: Limited
Materials: Durasteel, Shell Spider Silk, Velmorite Crystal
Technical Specifications
Classification: Bow
Size: Handheld
Length: 1.5 meters
Weight: 2 kilograms
Ammunition Type: Power Cell
Ammunition Capacity: 25 rpc
Effective Range: ~25 meters
Maximum Range: ~55 meters
Strengths and Weaknesses
(+) Penetration Power: The Nightingale Energy Bow can completely penetrate a thin plate of Durasteel (i.e. Class 5) and can make short work of lighter, armor materials. It can also dent slightly thicker plates of Durasteel (i.e. Class 6) at varying degrees.
(+) Reloading: As opposed to fiddling with both a gas canister and a power cell, the Nightingale Energy Bow requires only the replacement of the latter material. Reloading is as simple as popping out the spent cell and slipping in a new one; taking mere seconds to achieve.
(~) Impact: Unlike blaster bolts, there is no explosion upon impact. Instead, the arrows simply puncture the target with a slight flash of light before dissipating.
(-) Expense: Between the Shell Spider Silk and the exotic nature of the weapon, the Nightingale Energy Bow is not cheap in the slightest. The average joe could not dream of affording one.
(-) It's 844 ABY: Despite being an updated version of the Nightsister Energy Bow, the Nightingale...is still a bow. Range is affected by a plethora of factors and an archer will almost always be outshot and outgunned by modern blaster weaponry. In the right hands, this weapon can be deadly, but in the average hands...no.
Description
The Energy Bow famously used by the Nightsisters of Dathomir functioned in a manner similar to common, blaster weaponry. The "body" of the weapon was equipped with a tiny canister of tibanna gas in addition to an equally-sized power cell. These worked in tandem to produce plasma that would be emitted from either "nock" of the bow's body. The "notch" of the weapon served as a focal point for the plasma, forcing and condensing the element through a number of lenses until a full arrow is formed. In addition, the notch is responsible for maintaining the "shape" of the bowstring; which is accomplished by projecting a small, electromagnetic field about the plasma. In order to grant stability to each pull of the string, Shell Spider Silk was utilized as a physical bowstring upon which the plasma would run about. As the material is naturally repellant to blasters, it was the prime choice for forming, maintaining, and drawing the bowstring. In addition, the sheer expense of procuring this material cost, approximately, "nine out of every ten credits" that a Nightsister earned.
In terms overall range and penetration power, the Nightsister Energy Bow "falls short" by modern standards. This is due to the simple reality that the weapons were not devised for dedicated, battlefield service. Rather, they were designed in order to be a capable weapon during bounty hunts and other covert, small scale operations. As such, the archaic energy bow does not possess supreme range or the ability to puncture exceptional materials. However, in the modern era, the son of Dathomir's own Mother Superior decided to take a fresh look at the weapon.
Glorified tinkering and consulting with engineers at the employ of his corporation yielded a new generation of energy bow; one that was superior to its predecessor in a variety of fields. To begin, the primary changes saw an adjustment in the element produced and fired by the weapon. Arakyd's own entrance into the modern firearm market saw a blaster built around archaic, laser technology. In the same vein, the "updated" energy bow steers away from plasma; instead utilizing coherent "arrows" of light.
This is accomplished through the complete removal of the aforementioned cannister of tibanna gas and replacing it with a physical, "gain medium". In this case, the gain medium is a small shard of Velmorite whose duty is shape the arrow as it passes through the notch. Arrow formation is accomplished when the power cell excites the gain medium, causing a rapid expulsion of photons in the form of coherent light. These photons are then exposed to the lenses and focusing crystal of the notch, which offer the arrow its shape. As per the norm, the arrow is launched by drawing back and releasing the bowstring.
In terms of penetration power, the Nightingale Energy Bow has an edge over its predecessor due to the composition of the arrow. Velmorite naturally produces thin, precise "beams" when energy is passed through it; and as such the resulting arrow benefits from these features. While it is true that overall range is totally dependant upon the strength of the draw, the arrow itself is exponentially "sharper" than that of the original Bow. In particular, the Nightingale Bow can (assuming arrow launch and flight conditions are favorable) completely penetrate a thin plate of Durasteel. As such, the weapon can be effectively utilized against average combat droids or soldiers without fear of complete deflection due to armor. Of course, upper-tier materials can make short work of the arrows, which will prompt a skilled wielder to get creative with their shots.
The Nightingale Energy Bow is effective at a variety of ranges. However, maximum penetration power is achieved when an arrow is fired within twenty meters of a target. On another note, the weapon can be used in close quarters combat in a pinch; either by bludgeoning a foe or burning them with the bowstring. Ammunition capacity stands at a solid twenty-five arrows per cell. While the weapon is indeed based on archaic design and can be outshot by a blaster, it is a capable improvement upon its predeccessor. It is poised to serve any Witch, Bounty Hunter, or Exotic Weapons Wielder with the credits to purchase it. As per the usual, satisfaction is guaranteed!
Primary Source(s):
-AY-214 Combat Pistol
-Nightsister Energy Bow
