Slugsthrowers VS Lightsabers

[The Red of Sinner]

[member="Ice"]

SO why does a slugthrower knock a lightsaber out a jedi/sith hand? Ice would like to know and I cants finds it love you guys! xoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

 

[Grrwunhoooll Agaburry]

Slugthrowers dont just knock lightsabers away but could destroy them, but that depends on the material. Slugthrowers = Force Users Nightmare.

Blocking a Slugthrower is almost impossible. Its like trying to block a Shotguns Birdshot.

[member="Romeo Sin"]

 

[Arrbi Betna]

It's less that and more that the lightsaber melts the bullet, but for the most part (especially with large caliber bullets) the melted metal keeps going. Now, with more specialized bullets you could possibly have it knocked out of your hand. For example, a beskar or phrik bullet would do that. Now, there are cortosis bullets that will deactivate your lightsaber, but those won't knock it out of your hand to be honest.

In general, slugs are much harder to block with a lightsaber both because they're physical projectiles and not blaster bolts but also because they move far, far faster than blaster shots do. Blasters you can follow and deflect, slugs are impossible to see with the naked eye when fired.

That said, if you have a marksman or expert gunslinger aiming for the HANDLE of the lightsaber, then that'll knock it out of your hands, too.

Just my two bits.

 

[Ak'lya]

.............

A slugthrower can't be deflected by a lightsaber. However, it can destroy the projectile, stopping it from hitting the wielder. Just no redirection.

Shatterguns and scatterguns are more likely to avoid being blocked, but still wouldn't send the saber flying.

Although, this assumes you hit the blade. If the handle is struck, then there's a different story.


And seriously, how many people use saber-resistant bullets?

 

[Arrbi Betna]

[member="Tarian Keldau"]

*Raises hand*

Yup. I'm "that guy."

 

[sabrina]

It not a problem, it melt on impact and be deflected of course. If they where good against lightsabers, the average soldier would use them rather than blaster. As bullets are cheap.

It would deflect as the bullet would heat up and set on fire, so it gain energy from that. Also metal can explose if supper heated, I know lead does this. If you over heat with oxy acceleane torch

That`s my two cents

 

[Arrbi Betna]

[member="sabrina"]
Most Force/Jedi/Sith hunters use them extensively. It's easy to deflect a blaster shot going 300-600 feet per second. It's VERY hard to deflect or even stop something going 1,200-1,700 meters per second. It's fired and has hit you in the blink of an eye. Long, long range? Sure. Short range? You're better off dodging.

 

[Ignatius]

Slugthrowers..... Oh how I hate them.

1. Hard to defend against. You have a bullet that is by some standards moving well past the speed of sound. (340.29 m / s) as well they are smaller. So defending against them, the best chance you have is to dodge them with precognition (even then you would be cutting it VERY fething close) or use a force shield of some kind.
2. They are cheep and reliable to an extent. However, if aiming for the handle, the said handle would have to be not moving. If the person is using the lightsaber and not paying attention to you, then you can hit it yes. HOWEVER! if someone is using it, then it is Highly unlikely that the hilt will be hit.
3. A way to avoid number two, is to have a heavier or more durable metal cover the entirety of the lightsaber, OR learn how to use force shield when around people who carry them.
4. Rarely have I seen it actually done because not a lot of people think to shoot for the handles. As I said, they move around too fast for you to aim, shoot, and hit it. You would more likely hit the person's hand rather than the hilt.

 

[sabrina]

All I say is, unless an rpj says other wise, it no worse for me than a blaster. As I can block some thing moving at light speed at close range. Then some thing that moves slower, would be much easier to doge or block.

 

[Just Skeleton]

the melted metal keeps going.

It actually doesn't. The bullet just gets vaporized.

 

[Arrbi Betna]

Rarely have I seen it actually done because not a lot of people think to shoot for the handles. As I said, they move around too fast for you to aim, shoot, and hit it. You would more likely hit the person's hand rather than the hilt.

Yeah, you got a point there. I'd rather use a grenade anyways lol

 

[Arrbi Betna]

[member="sabrina"]
As one member to another, if I spot you deflecting a machinegun like it was a blaster, you'll get a friendly PM from me.

[member="Ruu"]
Depends on the caliber. You're not stopping a 20mm round with a lightsaber block lol

 

[Just Skeleton]

[member="Arrbi Betna"]
Metal bullets would get vaporized as long as they're not made of something lightsaber resistant. Otherwise lightsabers would have difficulty cutting through durasteel, which they don't, as shown in the movies.

 

[Grrwunhoooll Agaburry]

Know what better then a Slugthrower? A Sonic Blast Rifle...

Nearly unblockable, Causes area damage & those hit by it explode entirely or their organs rupture. A Slow Agonizing death.

 

[sabrina]

this is what you need, or even better an explosive version.

[member="Arrbi Betna"] I meant like for like, a repeating blaster would be harder. I am talking shot for shot. Slug thrower v blaster

 

[Arrbi Betna]

[member="Ruu"]
A 20mm cannon has a velocity of "Kark You" and generally have enough mass to be cut in half by the lightsaber... and keep going. Anything larger than a 20mm projectile and you'll see a HUGE drop in blocking ability.

[member="sabrina"]
Oh aye, just saying lol

Also, I don't need the sith wrist mounted thing. I made my own a while back.

 

[Ignatius]

Yeah, you got a point there. I'd rather use a grenade anyways lol

Erin - 1 Everyone else - 0

[member="sabrina"], Um my Jedi Master who has highly advanced forms of precognition and is a SaberMaster in just about 4 forms could not do that. You as a Knight or apprentice would be impossible without years of training and practice, and even a few bullet holes in you. The reason you were probably not called on it is because the judge did not see it, or looked it over in some shape or form.

[member="Ruu"], In some cases yes. Matters on how large the round is, as well as the size of said bullet. If it is larger than the blade, then yes, it will melt on the sides and has a chance, Albit a VERY FETHING SMALL chance to drip into your saber and short it out that way.

Know what better then a Slugthrower? A Sonic Blast Rifle...

Nearly unblockable, Causes area damage & those hit by it explode entirely or their organs rupture. A Slow Agonizing death

I hate those. My Jedi master has a burn on his left arm from one of those...... There is like one way in the force to protect against that, and it's through Force Barrier, provided you are strong enough, and talented enough to defend against it. Obi-Wan. who was, used it and survived as it blocked the sonic bursts.

 

[Darth Banshee]

[member="Erin Ecthelion"] erm this is my character, Sabrina is my writer account

 

[Just Skeleton]

[member="Arrbi Betna"]
A Lightsaber is a blade made of pure plasma. Which means that it can pretty much vaporize anything it comes in contact with that isn't as thick as something like a blast door. As soon as the bullet would get past the energy field holding the heat in, the bullet would vaporize just because of the sheer heat.

[member="Erin Ecthelion"]
Aye, bullets that are wider than the Lightsaber blade would get past.

 

[Ignatius]

[member="Darth Banshee"], Hard to tell the difference... same Avi and I don't keep track of everyone.

As well, I was typing that for a while, so you posted and I did not see your response to [member="Arrbi Betna"],