Chris Walker
Killed by BotM
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Provide an update to an older blaster pistol
- Image Source: The image is an ingame texture from the Steam Workshop mod “Rimsenal - Federation Faction Pack”
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: Negotiator Blaster Pistol
- Manufacturer: Arms Dynamics
- Affiliation: Faction - The Nothmiro Federation
- Market Status: Closed Market
- Model: Negotiator Mk.2 Crucible Hand
- Modularity: No
- Production: Limited
- Material: Durasteel, plasteel
- Classification: Blaster pistol
- Size: Small
- Weight: Average
- Ammunition Type: Power cells, gas canisters
- Ammunition Capacity: Average
- Effective Range: Personal
- Rate of Fire: High
- Damage Output: Very High
- Recoil: High
- Arms Dynamics Energy Crucible
- Holographic Reflex Sight
- Crucible Weapon
- Gun to a knife fight: Blaster bolts modified using this technology dissipate explosively when they hit lightsabers or energy shields, preventing deflection and possibly harming the person being hit
- Hot knife through butter: Projectiles generated by the crucible are well suited to penetrating armour.
- Crucible Weapon
- Fizz: Blaster bolts created by the energy crucible are relatively weak when it comes to actually damaging energy shields
- Hot hot: If the blaster overheats it may explode as the energy crucible’s magnetic containment field fails. This can result in at best the permanent disablement of the blaster, and at worst the removal of the operator’s hands.
A successor to the older Negotiator Blaster Pistol, the Negotiator Crucible Hand integrates the Arms Dynamic Crucible Core into an updated frame that does away with the poor ergonomics of the older pistol. The newer Negotiator carries higher stopping power and armour penetrating ability along with a higher fire rate at the cost of recoil. When fired rapidly most users will have to hold the weapon with two hands, however this can be offset with strength-enhancing powered armour. The pistol has integrated holographic reflex sights, letting users get off repeated rounds on target quickly while not adding to the frame of the weapon itself.
The pistol is intended as a sidearm for starship crews, vehicle operators and security forces, as well as a backup weapon for those using heavy or crew served weapons. The pistol is effective at close range, also making it a popular choice for pointmen in urban environments.
