Unreviewed The Stinger || Khar Zuun Reward

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T H E
S T I N G E R​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION:

• Intent: A reward for Ze'bast Verd in the Khar Zuun event.
• Image Source(s):
  • Star Wars
  • Midjourney
• Canon Link(s):
  • Solar Ionization Cannon
  • Disruptor
• Permissions(s): N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer(s):
  • MandalEnergetics
  • MandalTech
• Affiliation: Ze'bast Verd
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: N/A
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Unique
• Material(s):
  • Mandalorian Iron
  • Duraplast
  • Electronics

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Disruptor
• Size: Average
• Weight: Average
• Ammunition Type: Stellar Microcell
• Ammunition Capacity: Small
• Effective Range: Long Range
• Rate of Fire: Average
• Damage Output: Extreme
• Recoil: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Overload Mode: By toggling a switch on the weapon, the user is able to overload the power cell. This temporarily augments the damage output of the Stinger.

STRENGTHS

• Disruptor: The Stinger is, first and foremost, a traditional disruptor. Thus, its bolts can atomize targets on contact.
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• Overload Mode: When elevated into its Overload Mode, the Stinger's bolts bypass conventional shields while maintaining Disruptor strength.

WEAKNESSES

• Lightsabers: The blades of lightsabers can deflect the bolts of the Stinger.
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• Select Materials: Throughout the Galaxy, there are select materials that are immune to the bolts of disruptors. The Stinger cannot overcome these.

DESCRIPTION

The Stinger is a custom disruptor pistol of peerless design, commissioned by Mand’alor the Iron for his brother, Ze’bast Verd, in recognition of his valor during the Gravesong War. Sleek and compact, the Stinger bears the aesthetic of precision engineering: angular casing with obsidian plating and golden inlays that shimmer faintly with internal heat. While it shares the core functionality of traditional disruptors: reducing organic and inorganic targets to vapor with a single well-placed shot, the Stinger was refined to match Ze’bast’s brutal efficiency and daring combat style. There is no kickback, no wasted energy, only the absolute finality of each squeeze of the trigger.

What truly sets the Stinger apart is its Overload Mode, powered by Stellar Microcells. When enabled, the pistol shifts into a state of elevated output and delivers blasts that mimic the properties of a Solar Ionization Cannon. These shots tear through conventional shielding and strike with unrelenting force. Against enemies relying on energy barriers or hardened cover, the Overload Mode transforms the Stinger from a precise sidearm into a shield-breaker of terrifying lethality. In trained hands, it becomes a weapon that can shatter tactical formations and open decisive breaches in defensive lines. Its small form belies its destructive potential, making it ideal for elite operatives and shock assault scenarios.

However, such power comes at a cost. The Stellar Microcells that enable this heightened function lack the endurance of standard energy packs and drain rapidly with each shot fired in Overload Mode. As a result, users must carry additional cells and prepare for swift reloads mid-battle. Moreover, the weapon’s effectiveness is sharply limited against targets clad in disruptor-resistant materials. Its bolts, while vicious, can still be deflected by lightsabers with enough precision. In the end, the Stinger is not meant for drawn-out firefights but for those bold enough to make every shot count. It is a statement as much as a sidearm: one of legacy, lethality, and the trust between brothers.​