The Cyclops of Panatha

SPECIAL FEATURES
- Hollow-point cortosis-jacketed slugs filled with Voidstone particulate
- Optional close-range EMP burst to fry nearby personal shields or electronics
- Lightweight, concealable design with ambidextrous handling
- Includes optional lens-attachment for HUD integration
- Synchronized targeting for dominant eye (used in tandem with custom ocular implant)
- Forcebreaker: Voidstone rounds disrupt the connection between target and the Force upon impact, making it ideal for disabling Force users.
- Cortosis Jackets: Rounds may short out lightsaber blades momentarily on contact.
- EMP Burst: A built-in capacitor releases a localized EMP pulse to temporarily disable personal energy shields or delicate tech at close range.
- Compact & Tactical: Small frame makes it easy to conceal, with high mobility, and fast handling.
- Ineffective Against Armor: Rounds are optimized for soft targets; against full-body armor or durasteel plating, the weapon performs poorly.
- Limited Ammo: Each clip holds only 25 specialized rounds- precision and timing are vital.
- High Recoil: Recoil is heavy for such a compact weapon, requiring strength or implants to maintain accuracy during full-auto fire.
- EMP Drain: The EMP blast has a cooldown and limited uses per engagement.
- Single Purpose: Outside of counter-Force-user scenarios, the Vanta-6 underperforms compared to standard military weapons.
The Vanta-6 "Witchkiller" is not a soldier's weapon, it's a scalpel disguised as a sidearm, designed for one thing: neutralizing Force users with brutal efficiency. Crafted by Karesh in the aftermath of Panatha's destruction and his own spiral into violence, the weapon is a culmination of paranoia, trauma, and calculated design.
Each round is a hateful prayer in alloy and alchemy, voidstone particulate disrupts Force sensitivity, while the cortosis jackets serve to compromise energy weapons like lightsabers. The hollow-point tips expand violently inside the body, ensuring internal damage, and the optional EMP capacitor can unleash a pulse that fries shields or disrupts enemy tech at close range.
But outside of its specific use case, the Vanta-6 falls short. It's not effective against well-armored enemies or machines, and its limited ammo pool makes spray-and-pray tactics impossible. Still, for Karesh, it's more than a weapon- it's peace of mind. A last word when the Force itself comes knocking.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
A personal anti-Force-user submachine gun used by Karesh
Image Source(s):
https://www.midjourney.com/home
Canon Link:
N/A
Permissions:
N/A
Primary Source(s):
Inspired by traditional slugthrowers, cortosis and voidstone lore, and personal player concept
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Karesh
Model:
Vanta-6 "Witchkiller"
Modular:
Yes
Effective Range:
Average
Rate of Fire:
Semi-Automatic
Material:
Durasteel frame, reinforced polymer grips, cortosis-jacketed voidstone rounds, internal EMP capacitor
Ammunition Type:
Hollow-point slugs (cortosis-jacketed, filled with Voidstone particulate)
Ammunition Capacity:
Small
Damage Output:
Very High
Recoil:
High
Ranged Class:
Submachine Gun