S u p e r i o r
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Personal weapon to Zul Grimm.
- Image Source: Source, Blizzard, Diablo 3
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Zul Grimm
- Model: N/A
- Affiliation: Zul Grimm
- Modularity: None
- Production: Unique
- Material: Phrik, lightsaber components
- Classification: Sickle
- Size: One Handed (2)
- Length: 13.5 cm (Hilt) 54 cm (Blade)
- Weight: 3.3 kg (Each)
- Phrik constructions make the entirety of the weapon lightsaber resistant, while still allowing for the projection of a lightsaber blade along the inner curve that can be activated and de-activated at reactionary speeds.
- The curvature of the blades allows for rapid strikes that can also be used to hook an opponent and either disarm/amputate them.
- The odd nature of the blades makes it difficult to combat, as its versatility makes it excellent for both parrying and disarming. The sharpened Phrik blade on the outside of the sickle can deflect and redirect, while the lightsaber inner edge of the sickle when ignited can cut through whatever non-lightsaber resistant material it encounters. Alternatively it functions as a normal hook when not active.
- Due to its unique nature, not many people are properly trained in handling and combating against the fighting forms that the blades and user utilize.
- The lightweight nature allows for the user to move rather freely and is at its best in a fighting style that favors excellent footwork and maneuvering around an opponent.
- Effective fighting style for disarming opponents and conrtrolling their movements due to the hooking nature of the weapon.
- Extremely effective against opponents with a singular lightsaber as one sickle can be used to parry and deflect while the other strikes.
- The weighted nature of both sickles makes it have more force with each swing, forcing an opponent to retain a strong defense to counter properly.
- Due to the curvature of the blades, it is very difficult to stab someone, making it primarily a slashing weapon.
- The weapon is significantly shorter range compared to the average lightsaber, making it so that the user has to take on a very dangerous and fast-paced fighting style that requires the user to get much closer to their opponent.
- The user has to take very careful note of where he is slashing at and which side of the sickle he is using. Striking armor with the Phrik blade will result in little damage and give an opponent a small opening where one of the user's sickles is blocked entirely.
- The full effectiveness of the Sickle Sabers is against opponents that use a singular blade, but has difficulty against saberstaffs or its cousin the twin lightsabers as multiple blades make its versatility limited to either full defense or aggressive offense.
- The increased weight of the dual sickle sabers also makes them slightly less unwieldly compared to standard dual sabers.
DESCRIPTION
The sickle sabers are a unique weapon designed by Zul Grimm as his personal weapons. While starkly different to the traditional lightsabers, it ranks among the unique variants much like the guard shotos or light whips that some Jedi and Sith use. Its Phrik exterior makes it an effective tool to fight against lightsabers, the sharpened outer edge being able to flay flesh from bones as well as deflect oncoming lightsaber strikes off at an angle while the inner curve of the sickle doesn't possess a sharpened edge but is able to hook and disarm opponents. Alternatively, the inner edge can house the lightsaber blade to allow it to cut through whatever it comes into contact with for a swift and deadly slash. The plasma projection of the blade is guided by a series of magnetic rings that 'curve' the shape of the blade to allow for it to cut through sturdier materials.
The Sickle Saber is much more effective at disarming parries or quick, precise strikes, one sickle being used to parry and deflect while the other is used offensively. Its unique nature makes it excellent for both offense and defense, aggressive offense, and stable defense. The Sickle Sabers were constructed with the emphasis on mobility and speed in mind, bringing together aspects of several commonly practiced lightsaber forms in a fluid and deadly form. Most of the form's inspiration drew from the acrobatic prowess of Ataru along with the ferocity brought upon by Jar'kai.
[Note] If a codex submission is required to develop a lightsaber style unique to the sickles, I will be more than happy to write one and provide it to add to more background for this submission.
