Mika Tai En
Character
Kurokage
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Black-Oxidized Hilt: The hilt is made from black-oxidized durasteel, giving it a sleek, matte, and non-reflective finish that further enhances the Asian-inspired, samurai aesthetic.
- Tassel Attachment: A red ceremonial tassel is attached to the pommel, serving as both decoration and a counterweight, aiding in grip transition and momentum generation.
- Aquatic Functionality: Features a specialized diatium power cell and a modified focusing emitter that allows the blade to be ignited and used effectively underwater or in zero-pressure environments without shorting out.
- Artificially Bled Crystal: Generates a stable, powerful violet blade.
- Environmental Versatility: The aquatic functionality removes a major weakness of standard lightsabers, allowing Mika to maintain combat effectiveness in aquatic, heavy rain, or deep-sea environments.
- Superior Reach & Power: As a full-sized weapon, it offers standard lightsaber reach and contains a more robust power cell, making it better for blocking heavy attacks and offensive sweeps.
- Balanced Design: The hilt's black metal finish is highly durable, and the pommel tassel provides a small amount of counter-balance, improving the weapon's overall handling and stability.
- Tassel Vulnerability: The red cloth tassel is purely decorative and aesthetic; it is easily cut or damaged by enemy attacks, requiring frequent replacement or repair.
- Increased Complexity: The modified focusing emitter required for underwater use introduces additional internal mechanisms, making the saber slightly more susceptible to internal shock or disruption if hit directly on the emitter shroud.
- No Quick-Ignition: Due to the specialized power cell and focusing system for aquatic use, the blade has a half-second delay on ignition compared to simpler, standard lightsabers.
is Mika Tai En’s main lightsaber, designed to be visually and functionally congruent with her smaller, violet-bladed shoto. The entire piece exudes a subtle, deadly elegance, built from black-oxidized durasteel which provides exceptional durability and a beautiful, intimidating matte finish. This weapon perfectly aligns with Mika's Dark Side persona, opting for a powerful, traditional aesthetic.
What sets the Kurokage apart is its advanced internal systems. Utilizing a modified focusing emitter and a resilient diatium power cell, Mika has engineered the blade to overcome one of the most common lightsaber limitations: aquatic use. This allows the blade to repel water, maintaining its plasma integrity even when fully submerged, making her a dangerous adversary regardless of the battlefield environment. The power behind the blade is a fully bled red Kyber crystal, representing her full commitment to the Dark Side.
The red tassel at the base of the hilt is a nod to traditional Asian weaponry, adding a flourish of color and a physical anchor that helps Mika manipulate the saber in rapid, complex combat forms. This saber is her preferred weapon when facing a single, powerful opponent or when she needs the extra reach and power of a full-sized blade, often paired with her shoto to employ a devastating Jar'Kai (dual-saber) technique.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
The primary, full-sized lightsaber for Mika Tai En, designed to complement her shoto in dual-wwielding, with features to support combat in diverse environments.
Image Source(s):
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Technical Information
Model:
N/A
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Black-Oxidized Durasteel, Ceremonial Cloth (tassel), Lightsaber components, Dark-aligned Kyber Crystal (Artificially bled), Diatium Power Cell
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