Approved Tech Eien no Kinkou Masamune

[Masamune Tametomo]

Eien no Kinkou Masamune​

(Eternal Balance Masamune)​

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Found Here​

Intent: To create a weapon of great power for use by worthy blade masters and to be handed down from generation to generation, both IC and OOC.
Development Thread: Poetics of the Forge (Rave Merrill)
Manufacturer: Masamune Tametomo and @[member="Rave Merrill"]
Model: Katana
Affiliation: Masamune Tametomo (To be passed down to Rave Merrill upon death)
Modularity: None whatsoever (Exception being Rave Merrill AFTER inheritance)
Production: Unique (1)
Material: Songsteel, Oak Wood, Leather, Alchemically Treated.
Description:

In Songsteel, forged, and meant
For balance in all things,
Masamune made this blade, rent
From the ore itself to
Bring balance to the Force
Of the one who would wield the
Steel blades and, in due course,
Inherit the swords in time.

A focal point, the blade was made
To balance the light and the dark
In the soul of the one who, brave
enough, would wield it.

A single edge, the sword has
And is limited in use, but
If given time and training, this will pass
With the skill the user obtains.

Strengths:
- Songsteel Blade
- Alchemically treated to act as a focus node or point for Force sensitives and Force powers.
- Alchemically treated to deflect blaster rounds
- Alchemically treated to never lose the razer sharp edge

Weaknesses:
- The blade is single edged and does not offer the same flexibility as a two edged blade.
- Though made of Songsteel, the alchemical treatment has made it near equivalent in weight to mundane blades of the same style.
- The Force focusing abilities rely upon the user, not the blade.

Classification: Sword
Size: One or two handed (Depends on fighting stance/style)
Length: 75cm
Weight: 0.68kg
Other Features:

Resistant to lightsabers
Deflects Blaster Bolts
Acts as a focusing node for Force abilities and powers
Retains a razor sharp edge
Songsteel renders the weapon lighter than equivalent weapons

 

[Lief]

The amount of work put into this and the dev thread is /astounding/ so you ought to be very pleased with and proud of yourselves. As for the weapon itself, the fact it's a blade and not armour makes this easier to judge; it's measured by the skill of the writer/character as opposed to just generic and passive defence. From what I've gathered there are four of them, although the style of this blade is unique.

I'm going to approve this weapon with the understanding that aside from the other three smaller blades there'll be no more made without further dev/submission threads. This isn't the sort of thing we'd want spawning left, right and centre. The same will be said for the other blades. Keep in mind the limitations set, and ensure that if this gets passed on the individual who claims it is fully aware of what it can/cannot do where combat is concerned.