Kal
Whispers
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Commissioned for far less than it cost to make at one of Greystone's auctions, the Frozen Hand is an exotic yet functional weapon whose effects can be adapted to a wide range of purposes by tinkering with its injection system and/or providing it with unusual reagents.
Several of its functions just barely adhere to the laws of thermodynamics, likely due to Greystone's artificers viewing the laws of physics less like an unchangeable constant and more like a challenge. Still, it is relatively mundane as far as their creations go - as no fanciful sorceries are required to keep it functional, the user need not worry about encountering items of creatures that interfere with Force usage.
- Intent: An unusually hard-hitting and versatile CryoBan pistol.
- Image Source: Clarity Cannon Concept (Source Deleted) by Giles Mullen
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Greystone Mercantile
- Affiliation: Iella Sunscream
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: The Frozen Hand
- Modularity: Limited.
- Production: Unique
- Material: Duranium-Titanium
- Classification: CryoBan Pistol
- Size: Small
- Weight: Light
- Ammunition Type: CryoBan Canister
- Ammunition Capacity: Small
- Effective Range: Average
- Rate of Fire: Average
- Damage Output: Extreme
- Recoil: Average
- The Frozen Hand utilises a unique chemical injection system to alter the composition of its CryoBan payload for more specialised uses. While there is some room for experimentation, the most reliably useful mixtures are listed below.
- The CryoBan can be altered to be entirely nonlethal, enshrouding targets much like carbonite without the risk of hypothermia; the 'ice' it produces is only mildly cool to the touch, yet will only melt preemptively in extreme environments - it is amazingly insulated. As leaving targets frozen for hours can be undesirable, the Frozen Hand is equipped with an energy emitter that neutralises the substance.
- Alternatively, the CryoBan can be made particularly lethal - this mixture draws in immense amounts of heat, posing an extreme risk to organic victims. The absence of heat is extreme enough that durasteel has been known to become brittle enough to be shattered. The effect is relatively short-lasting, but the 'ice' it produces does not release the heat as quickly, instead transforming into boiling goop.
- The CryoBan can even be altered to disperse into the environment in the form of a large cloud of chilly fog with sensor-dampening properties, an ability that can allow users to make a rapid exit - or, if the mood suits them, a dramatic entrance.
- The Frozen Hand is compatible with a laundry list of less reliable or difficult to procure mixtures; examples include acid mists, arcane blends that draw heat into the target rather than extracting it (in the hopes of boiling them alive), or even mixing in ground-up Voidstone.
- Glacial Surge: The Frozen Hand's esoteric components allow it to hit as hard - or harder - than your average CryoBan rifle.
- Icy Versatility: The Frozen Hand's astonishing versatility greatly expands its tactical profile compared to similar weapons.
- Extremophiles: The Frozen Hand is less effective against extremophiles and droids/armour rated for extreme environments.
Commissioned for far less than it cost to make at one of Greystone's auctions, the Frozen Hand is an exotic yet functional weapon whose effects can be adapted to a wide range of purposes by tinkering with its injection system and/or providing it with unusual reagents.
Several of its functions just barely adhere to the laws of thermodynamics, likely due to Greystone's artificers viewing the laws of physics less like an unchangeable constant and more like a challenge. Still, it is relatively mundane as far as their creations go - as no fanciful sorceries are required to keep it functional, the user need not worry about encountering items of creatures that interfere with Force usage.
