Stormbound Aegis

[Adonis Angelis IV]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
• Intent: A personalized Mandalorian returning shield forged by Adonis Angelis IV for his ally, Athena Faar.
• Image Source: Midjourney
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION
• Manufacturer: Adonis Angelis IV
• Affiliation: Athena Faar
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: N/A
• Modularity: No
• Production: Unique
• Material: Beskar, Neutronium (core lining), Energy shield capacitors, internal magnetic gyros

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Classification: Multipurpose Combat Shield
• Weight: Average
• Resistances:

• Energy: High
• Kinetic: Very High
• Lightsabers: High
• Sonic: Low
• EMP/ION: Low (external systems only)
• Elemental (Heat/Lightning): Very High

SPECIAL FEATURES
• Lightning Capacitor Core: Stores kinetic or electrical energy from impacts and can discharge via magnetic repulse or contact shock.
• Directed Discharge Emitter: Can release stored energy in a cone arc or focused pulse.
• Returning Protocol System: Internal magnetics and gyroscopic stabilizers allow the shield to return when thrown.
• Storm-Synced Weapon Link: Attuned to Stormtooth, allowing brief Force-guided coordination with Adonis in combat.
• Retractable Edge Plates: Telescoping beskar ridges offer expanded surface area in midair or bracing.

STRENGTHS
• Forged for the Storm: The shield excels in elemental-heavy combat, absorbing lightning-based energy and redistributing it against foes.
• Mythosaur's Resolve: Made from beskar, it can withstand saber strikes, direct blaster fire, and concussive blows without shattering.
• Storm-Bonded: When paired with Adonis in battle, the shield can subtly respond to his Force-imbued presence, allowing Athena to anticipate or follow his cues in close quarters.

WEAKNESSES
• EMP/Ion Disruption: While the shield's core remains intact, a strong EMP burst can temporarily disable its energy capacitor and returning protocol.
• Heavy Impact Recovery Delay: If intercepted mid-flight or hit by overwhelming force, the returning system takes time to reset.
• Short Discharge Range: The energy pulse is devastating in close combat, but ineffective beyond several meters.

DESCRIPTION
Forged from Mandalorian beskar and storm-hardened alloys, the Stormbound Aegis is a returning shield gifted to Athena Faar by Adonis Angelis IV, designed not only as a weapon of defense, but as a bond of trust between warriors. Echoing the mythic energy of Onderon's harsh storm, it incorporates an internal capacitor core capable of absorbing both electrical and kinetic energy, which can be redirected into controlled bursts through a directed emitter system.

The shield bears the sigil of the cracked Mythosaur skull, surrounded by storm-etched veins glowing with blue light, marking Athena not only as a fighter, but as a chosen of the storm. In battle, it spins with purpose, guided by a returning system built from magnetic stabilizers and Force-aligned calibration, enabling it to fly back to its wielder's hand even in chaotic combat.

Though it cannot defend against all things and remains vulnerable to EMP disruption or long-range discharges, it excels in the trenches of real war: where storms roar, and thunder answers to steel.