Unreviewed Ion Slicer Vibroknife

[Ronhar Tane]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a Vibroknife that can be both thrown and used in a more conventional manner.
• Image Source:
  • Artstation Link, image created by Vadim Sverdlov
  • Full Sized Image
• Canon Link: Vibroknife.
• Permissions: N&Z Umbrella Corporation.
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
• Affiliation:
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Customers of the N&Z Umbrella Corporation
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Ion Slicer Vibroknife.
• Production: Minor.
• Material:
  • Ionite
  • Polymer
  • Durasteel
  • Electronic Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Knife.
• Size: Very Small.
• Weight: Very Light.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Energy Cell
  • Ion Cell
• Ionite Edge
• Zabrak Grip
• Durasteel Bonding
• Ultrasonic Generator
• Self-Sharpening Diagnostic Module
• Capable of being thrown or used conventionally
• Especially effective against droids and other electronic systems

STRENGTHS

• Compact: The Ion Slicer Vibroknife is a physically small weapon, making it quite easy to carry and handle, especially in enclosed or tight spaces
• Lightweight: The Ion Slicer Vibroknife is rather lightweight, allowing it to be held for extended periods of time without causing fatigue or discomfort
• Concealable: Because it is so small, the Ion Slicer Vibroknife can be easily concealed and hidden without much effort
• Streamlined: Based on the way that it is designed, the Ion Slicer Vibroknife is unlikely to snag on clothing when drawn from its scabbard
• Handy: All Ion Slicer Vibroknives are designed to be used one handed, making them especially easy to wield
• Balanced: All Ion Slicer Vibroknives are balanced for throwing, giving the weapon additional versatility
• Ion: Each Ion Slicer Vibroknife is equipped with an Ion Cell and an Ionite Edge, making the weapon especially effective against droids and powered armor systems
• Slicer: As their namesake might suggest, the Ion Slicer Vibroknife can be used to overload door control panels and terminals

WEAKNESSES

• Compact: Because they are so small, Ion Slicer Vibroblades have a very short reach, requiring their users to get especially close to their targets
• Streamlined: Because of its Zabrak style grip, the Ion Slicer Vibroblade is especially ill suited to parrying enemy attacks
• Dangerous: The lack of a proper crossguard makes the Ion Slicer Vibroblade especially dangerous to its user, particularly when trying to throw the weapon
• Energy cell: When activated, the Ion Slicer Vibroblade consumes energy at a fairly constant rate, making the weapon less useful if it runs out of energy
• BOOM: Like all vibroblades, the Ion Slicer Vibroblade is liable to explode should the weapon's blade come into contact with electricity, though the use of Ionite somewhat mitigates this risk
• Lightsaber bait: The Ion Slicer Vibroblade does NOT use any lightsaber resistance materials in its construction, making the weapon nearly useless against them
• Unpredictable: Though it is designed to bypass security systems by overloading them, their are no guarantees that using an Ion Slicer Vibroknife on these systems will always work

DESCRIPTION

The Ion Slicer Vibroknife was developed for use by Mahporeenian Storm Commandos and ARC Troopers, who have often found themselves needing a way to quickly get through locked doors and other security systems. While traditional slicing techniques have proven effective in bypassing these security measures, they often take valuable time that Storm Commandos and ARC Troopers may simply not have.

As such, the Ion Slicer Vibroknife utilizes an Ion Cell and an Ionite Edge to quickly and efficiently overload electronic systems, allowing their users to simply "brute force" their way through door control panels and terminals without having to take time to properly slice them. As a consequence, these weapons are also especially effective against droids and powered armor systems while retaining their traditional lethality against organic beings.

Of course, such a weapon does come with a number of downsides, namely its poor reach and lack of defenses features. Nonetheless, it is hoped that the Ion Slicer Vibroknife will prove to be another useful tool in the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant's arsenal, and plans to create additional variants of the weapon under the N&Z Umbrella Corporation are currently in the works.