Approved Tech Thermite Gun

[Jak Sandrow]

Image Sources: I made this.
Intent: To create a breaching weapon for Jak Sandrow
Development Thread: None
Manufacturer: Jak Sandrow
Model: N/A
Affiliation: Jak Sandrow
Modularity: No
Production: Unique
Material: Basic slugthrower components, grenade launcher components, and a type of miniaturized tractor beam
Classification: Launcher
Size: Handheld
Length: 0.75m
Weight: 3 kg (loaded), 2.7 kg (unloaded)
Ammunition Type: Custom cartridges, containing the two key elements for thermite: aluminum powder, and iron oxide

Ammunition Capacity: 1 shot per cartridge
Effective Range: 3 meters; fires an expanding ring of thermite, and 3 meters is the optimum range the thermite needs to burn a hole large enough, yet quickly enough.
Rate of Fire: Single action, must be reloaded after every shot
Special Features: None, other than main action.
Description: The thermite gun fires a ring of thermite, which is first mixed and activated, and then yanked out of the main tube by a tractor beam -styled launcher. This pulls the now-burning thermite into a ring, which ripples out as a burning liquid, which in turn melts through the metal/wood/plastic/whatever between the gun and the target. Obviously, depending on the thickness of the substance, it may or may not burn completely through to the target, so multiple burns may be necessary.

The tractor beam is a ring-like device that simply pulls the thermite out from a central 'glob', into a burning, expanding ring. It cannot be used to deflect projectiles, or pull the gun towards anything. It works for the thermite, that is all.

The capsule itself can be self-ignited as a thermite 'bomb' of sorts, as well. With a bit of on-the-spot welding, the gun could also be used as a regular grenade launcher, but then can no longer be used for its original purpose.

Primary Source: None

 

[Laira Darkhold]

RESEARCH REVIEW

Star Wars Canon:
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Starwars Chaos:
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WITHOUT DEV THREADS
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WITH DEV THREADS
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SUGGESTIONS
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[Laira Darkhold]

Alright, so I have pondered this weapon for some time, and I have reached a conclusion.

The weapon as written simply will not be very effective. You need some way to ignite the thermite after it has been fired so that it will not burn out at a very short range. Think more like a flame thrower that ignites the fuel outside the weapon, and that will be better. Igniting the Thermite after it has struck a target also works well.

As it is, the weapon is a short burst flamethrower but the fuel will most likely burn up before it is able to do serious damage to most heavy armors.

[member="Jak Sandrow"]

 

[Jak Sandrow]

Well, the thing is, with thermite, it ignites, but it takes a second or so to reach full burn. However, after it starts to burn, it really starts to melt metal. (and that's inefficient thermite.) It is not a flamethrower; it is simply a projectile that ignites upon launch, but doesn't actually burn till it's at the target.

[member="Draco Vereen"]

 

[Laira Darkhold]

Awesome. Pending Admin Approval. Thanks!

 

[Allyson Locke]

Approved.