Unreviewed Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet

[Gel Karn]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a Shield Gauntlet that can expand in size and shape.
• Image Source:
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  • Original image here, though the only link I could find for it was on Pinterest
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• Canon Link: Shield Gauntlet.
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• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Gel Karn
  • Iron Covenant Armorers and Forgesmiths
• Affiliation:
  • Gel Karn
  • Iron Covenant
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet.
• Modularity: Yes, can increase and decrease size.
• Production: Limited.
• Material:
  • Beskar
  • Plasma
  • Magnets
  • Durasteel
  • Electronic Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Shield Gauntlet .
• Weight:
  • Very Light (Minimum Size)
  • Light (Small Size Setting)
  • Average (Standard Size Setting)
  • Heavy (Large Size Setting)
  • Very Heavy (Maximum Size)
• Resistances:
  • Energy: Very High.
  • Kinetic: Very High.
  • Lightsabers: High.
  • Environmental: Average.
  • EMP/ION: Very Low.
  • Radiation: Low.
  • Sonic: Very Low.
  • Acid: Average.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Coated with a thin layer of Beskar
• Can be worn on the right or left arm
• Can be worn atop Mandalorian Magna-Gloves
• Can be activated and deactivated for ease of carry
• The shield itself is constructed out of magnetized Plasma
• Four Beskar-Magnets are responsible for keeping the form of the shield intact
• Plasma is cool to the touch and cannot cut through materials like lightsabers can
• Can expand in size and shape anywhere from 45 centimeters in diameter all the way up to 120 centimeters in diameter
  • Minimum Size: 45-55 Centimeters
  • Small Size: 56-69 Centimeters
  • Average Size: 70-90 Centimeters
  • Large Size: 91-109 Centimeters
  • Maximum Size: 110-120 Centimeters

STRENGTHS

• Bulwark: The Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet is capable of creating a defensive shield for its user, one that is capable of absorbing blaster bolts, kinetic projectiles and even lightsaber blades
• Beskar: The Variable Plasma Shield Guantlet itself is coated in a thin layer of Beskar, allowing the device to intercept lightsaber blades without being damaged or destroyed
• Variable: The user of the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet is capable of increasing or decreasing the size of the shield as needed, allowing them to prioritize the amount of protect they desire over the amount of weight that the shield is
• Semi-Transparent: The shield generated by the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet is semi-transparent, allowing its user to actively see through it, though their vision will be tinted orange
• Convenient: The Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet can be worn on either the right or left arm, worn over Mandalorian Magna-Gloves and be deactivated for ease of carry

WEAKNESSES

• Weight: The larger the size of the shield, the heavier it is to use and maneuver around for its user
• Powered: Unlike other shields designed by Gel Karn , the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet requires a power cell to operate, and should the device run out of power, it will be unable to project a shield at all
• Vulnerable: Though quite sturdy, should even one of the Beskar-Magnets on the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet be damaged or destroyed then the device will no longer be able to project its shield
• Defensive: The way in which the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet is worn on the arm makes it much more difficult for the shield to be used offensively, especially when on its "larger" settings
• EMP/ION: Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlets are especially vulnerable to EMP and ION pulses, which can easily disable the shield regardless of its size or battery capacity

DESCRIPTION

Though Gel Karn prefers the certainly of Beskar for his various shields, even he understands the advantages of utilizing a Shield Guantlet over a more traditional metallic shield. In response to this understanding, Gel has created the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet, a Shield Guantlet capable of increasing and decreasing the size and shape of the shield that it projects.

The shield works in a somewhat similar manner to a lightsaber, suspending Plasma within a magnetized field. By increasing or decreasing the distance between the Magnets, the user of the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet can likewise increase or decrease the diameter of the shield projected by the device. This allows the user to select the size of the shield defending them, and the shield itself can expand and contract anywhere from 45 centimeters to 120 centimeters in diameter. Thus, those using the device can choose to utilize a smaller but lighter shield over a larger but heavier shield and vice versa.

Because of the way that it works, the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet does required a dedicated power source, such as a power cell, and will not function should the device end up running out of power. Likewise, the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet will also fail to activate if even one of its four Beskar-Magnets are damaged or destroyed, a thankfully rare occurrence due to the legendary durability of the much famed metal.

Furthermore, as might be obvious, the larger that the user makes the shield, the heavier and more unwieldy that it gets, which can make it difficult to wield when at its maximum size. Nonetheless, the ability to select the size of the shield that the Variable Plasma Shield Gauntlet generates makes the device a powerful asset for any Mandalorian warrior, one that is likely to see considerable use in the near and far future.