Orihime Ike
Forceborn Daughter
Image Source: Sky Wolf Cannon
Intent: To create a defensive weapon able to be utilized by the jedi on their ships that can deliver a surprise.
Development Thread:
Manufacturer: Jedi Order/Sasori Research (distribution)
Model: Dar Light Defense Turbolaser
Affiliation: Jedi Order
Modularity: None
Production: Mass Production for lightside factions
Material:
- Desh-Terenthium
- Kyber crystal
- Sasori Synthweave
- Focusing Lens
- Mount
Size: Mounted
Length: 2 meters
Weight: 650 kg
Ammunition Type: Energy
Ammunition Capacity: Unlimited (Force Energy)
Effective Range: Short Range
Rate of Fire: Single Shot (60 second recharge)
Special Features:
- Force Stun - Stun Shockwave
- Ionize - Disrupts Droids
Strengths:
- Bypasses Shields
- Bypasses Armor
Weaknesses:
- Needs the Force to Function
- Does not cause physical damage
- Shorter Range
- Flimsy armor protection
- Shots require recharge
- Cannot Bypass yasalimiri or force dampening bubbles
Description:
"Long ago in forgotten times, when the Sith and Jedi fought for control of the galaxy, weapons there were, of unimaginable power. Always at their heart, a kyber crystal was." ―Yoda
Discovered by [member="Orihime Ike"] and [member="Sorel Crieff"] then crystal cannon is an ancient design that has been revitalized and improved upon. The pair discovered the cannon after finding a holocron on Jakku in a crashed ship, the ship led them through the galaxy to a world on the outer rim where they found an installation used by the jedi to help develop equipment and weapons in ancient times.
Working with each other the two of them managed to get into the facility and discover the different pieces. Finding some of the ideas for designs of the Chu-Gon Dar cube and early prototypes of it. Other equipment that was being designed by the jedi in ancient times as a means to augment their own technology. There was more exploration and discovery for what they might be able to do.
The cannon the pair discovered came with notes attached to it, talking about ancient weapons and designs that were far stronger then most things in the galaxy and how the larger crystals could be used to power weapons. One of which was the cannon, a light defensive turbolaser that could be mounted on ships and fired off into enemy ships. The designs showed how it would be used.
The cannon focuses the force energies that resonate in the large kyber crystal channeling it into the focusing lens and then blasting it outwards in a short range. For most ships it won't reach capital ship range but it can provide a number of hits directly to enemy ships. The force energy made to impact against the hull of a ship and send a blast of force energy throughout it disabling organics and droids within but leaving it intact.
The designs and cannon were adapted by Sasori who had been experimenting with the methods of it. Making the crystal blasters and shots but this was on a much larger scale of what they were getting things done. The jedi allowing themselves to test it and work with the design. The larger scale means they are relying on the crystal itself and the materials to power it as a weapon.
That also means that it cannot fire off as much as the smaller versions they have developed, the slower rate of fire helps to balance the wider spread and the blasts that are created cannot harm beings that are able to be caught in the shockwave it creates. Immunity or higher resistance to the force allows someone to avoid the effects of it.
The work that has went into the crystal itself to properly shape it from a large uncut crystal into a focused one that fits in the cannon and resonates the force with a focused shot through the lens once they release it sending a short range shot made to hit other ships. The small and lightweight design of the cannon is ideal for it to be used with different vehicles, mounts and ships.
Primary Source:
- Piranha Light Turbolaser - for how to fill it out as I am not used to making ship sized weapons
