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The technology to give a rifle the ranges you want wasn't a kyberite crystal or a crystal in general. By boosting the power you can get more damage yes but range wise it would be more the tech side with the
farkiller as the example and even that had limits to its range.
Don't think you understand what I am explaining. I'm not sure how else to word it because to me it's written pretty simple.
The Amplification Crystal isn't what's projecting the bolts that distance. It's making them stronger and hotter so they can 'survive' the distance they are being shot to.
When you fire a blaster, bolt, say from a small hand gun style blaster and you shoot beyond the range that it is capable of, what do you think happens to the blaster bolt?
I can infer a few possibilities:
1. Dissipation: The most likely scenario is that the energy of a blaster bolt dissipates over distance. Blaster bolts are made of plasma contained in a magnetic field. As the bolt travels, it's possible that the magnetic field weakens, causing the plasma to disperse and lose its coherence and, consequently, its lethality.
2. Loss of Accuracy: Even if a blaster bolt maintains its integrity over a long distance, the accuracy would likely decrease. Factors such as the blaster's design, the shooter's aim, environmental conditions, and the inherent instability of plasma could affect the bolt's trajectory over long distances.
3. Reduced Damage: If a blaster bolt does manage to maintain its form over a great distance and hits a target, it might inflict less damage than it would at closer range. This is due to the potential heat and energy loss over distance, meaning the bolt's impact would be less forceful.
4. Environmental Interaction: Blaster bolts that miss their target and continue traveling could eventually interact with other objects or environments. Depending on what they hit, they might cause secondary damage (e.g., igniting flammable materials) or simply dissipate upon impact with a solid object.
The specific mechanics of how blaster technology works, including specifically the exact fate of long-range bolts, are not thoroughly explained in Star Wars canon, leaving room for this interpretation and speculation based on observed effects in the movies and other media.
The lens that is crafted from this crystal is like a magnifying glass that filters the Energy / Bolt through it to make it stronger / preparing it to go such great distances.
What do lenses do to lasers?
Lens design significantly impacts laser performance by influencing factors such as:
beam quality, focusability, and efficiency/intensity.
Lenses can help with the following:
Beam Quality: Lenses can improve the coherence and uniformity of a laser beam, making it more effective for its intended use.
Focusability: By adjusting the focal length of a lens, the laser beam can be focused to a very fine point, increasing its intensity at the target point. This is particularly useful for applications requiring high precision and power density.
Efficiency: Proper lens selection and design can minimize the loss of laser energy, ensuring that a greater proportion of the laser's power is delivered to the target.
Because the lens is being crafted from a type of Kyber Crystal to work in tandem with another to make the projectile effects stronger. The fact that it's cut in to a specialized lens assists the functionality of the lens of keeping the bolt from weaving, dissipating loosing accuracy ect.
In the source you linked for the
farkiller it refrences an item known as an a
'magnification attenuator' along with Lightsaber components. The Lightsaber gun this lens is intended to work with already uses lightsaber components. But for the sake of understanding one anouther let's review the piece of technology you've presented and clarify and misunderstandings between us over what is presented in the linked article.
Attenuators are
passive devices. It is convenient to discuss them along with decibels. Attenuators weaken or attenuate the high level output of a signal generator, for example, to provide a lower level signal for something like the antenna input of a sensitive radio receiver. An
attenuator is
an electronic device that reduces the power of a signal without appreciably distorting its waveform.
This implies it
Lowers the power output.
Magnification: typically refers to the process of making something appear
larger or more detailed, commonly associated with optical devices like microscopes or telescopes. In the context of a sniper rifle, magnification would be crucial for identifying and targeting objects at long distances.
In simple terms, a hypothetical
"magnification attenuator" for a laser would be a device that can both zoom in (magnify) the laser beam to make it stronger and focused on a small point, and also dial it back (attenuate) to make the beam less intense or spread out over a wider area. It's like having a remote control for the laser that can adjust how sharp or gentle the laser's "light" is, depending on what you need it for.
I already have a
Variable Power Setting Module- which I coudl link to the
farkiller 's and suggest as a 'magnification attenuator'.
If you would like for me to link to the farkiller under thsi section on my Marksman-lightsaber-rifle-phantom Submission I do not mind doing so.
Calling it a
"Variable Power Setting Module" would be very apt. This name accurately describes a device that allows for the adjustment of a laser's power output, enabling it to either concentrate and intensify the beam for precision and strength or to diffuse and weaken the beam for safety or broader application. It encapsulates the functionality of both magnifying and attenuating the laser's power in a straightforward and understandable way.
Now let's take a look at what the Kyber can help achive that the variable power setting can not.
- Energy Amplification: Kyber Crystals are known for their ability to focus and amplify energy, particularly in the creation of lightsabers. A lens made from a Kyber Crystal could inherently strengthen the energy bolt by increasing its power and heat, making it more lethal over long distances.
- Force Sensitivity: Kyber Crystals are attuned to the Force, which could potentially add a layer of precision or guidance to the weapon's bolts that purely technological solutions cannot replicate. This could allow the bolts to maintain coherence and direction more effectively, especially in the hands of a Force-sensitive user.
- Adaptive Energy Output: The crystal could allow for a more dynamic interaction with the weapon's energy output, potentially adjusting the bolt's properties in real-time based on environmental factors or the user's intentions, something a mechanical attenuator might not achieve.
- Variable Power Settings: This module allows for the manual adjustment of the weapon's power output, enabling the user to select the appropriate level of intensity for different situations, from non-lethal to highly lethal.
- Focus and Range Adjustment: It likely provides the ability to adjust the focus of the energy bolt, altering its range and spread. This could be crucial for ensuring that the bolt remains effective over varying distances, from close-quarters to long-range shots.
- Energy Efficiency: By controlling the intensity of the bolt, the magnification attenuator could help manage the weapon's energy consumption, ensuring that it operates efficiently under different firing conditions.
While the Kyber Crystal lens focuses on amplifying
(Making the bolt strong enough to reach extreame distances) and potentially guiding the energy bolt through its inherent properties, the magnification attenuator offers manual control over the weapon's power output and focus. The crystal brings a Force-sensitive aspect to the weapon, enhancing its power and possibly its connection to the user, while the attenuator provides practical, adjustable control over its operation.
