Approved Melee Weapon VF-009 "Revenant Shard"

[VesperWorks]

VF-009 "Revenant Shard"​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To create a specialized combat dagger designed for counter-Force operations, ideal for nullifying or disrupting Force-user opponents.
Image Source: MidJourney
Canon Link: N/A
Permissions: N/A
Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: VesperForge (Subsidiary of VesperWorks)
Affiliation: VesperForge, VesperWorks, Project Vesper, Serina Calis, Atramentum
Market Status: Closed-Market
Model: VF-009 "Revenant Shard"
Modularity: No
Production: Semi-Unique
Material:

• Cortosis-Weave Durasteel Core: At the heart of the Revenant Shard lies a cortosis-laced durasteel core, giving the blade its most dangerous property: the ability to disrupt lightsaber blades on contact. Cortosis is an exceptionally rare mineral known for its unique ability to temporarily short out lightsaber energy fields, causing momentary deactivation or instability. However, pure cortosis is brittle—so it has been carefully woven into a high-grade durasteel alloy, forming a resilient combat core that retains structural integrity while preserving its anti-saber properties. This allows the Shard to function as both an assassination tool and a last-ditch defense against Force-wielders armed with lightsabers.
• Voidstone Laminate Coating: The blade's exterior is plated in a thin, non-reflective layer of voidstone, a rare material known for its ability to suppress Force resonance and aura projection. Voidstone has long been used in ancient tombs and containment structures to neutralize or mask Force signatures, and here it serves a stealth function: it renders the dagger near-invisible to passive Force detection, masking its presence from precognition or Force-based spatial awareness. The laminate is also optically null, absorbing over 97% of visible light and making the blade exceptionally difficult to detect visually.
• Anti-Force Alloy Mesh Inlay: Threaded between the layers of the blade is a proprietary anti-Force mesh, developed by VesperForge scientists using experimental techniques. This alloy reacts at a microspiritual level, disrupting sustained Force channeling (such as Force weapon bonds, telekinetic grasps, or Force-enhanced reflex states) upon physical contact. While not strong enough to sever a user's connection to the Force entirely, it acts like a static surge, scrambling or weakening Force effects localized around the point of impact—often enough to create an opening for a killing blow.
• Vanta-Carbon Coating: The blade's surface is further layered in a cutting-edge vanta-carbon compound—a carbon nanotube weave designed to render the weapon completely non-reflective, both to the eye and most optical sensors. This ultra-dark coating also serves a secondary function: reducing thermal bleed, making it difficult to detect the dagger on infrared scopes or heat-mapping devices. Combined with voidstone and its slim profile, this material makes the Shard an apex stealth weapon.
• Polyresin Tactical Grip (EM-Insulated): The hilt is molded from a high-durability polyresin composite, specifically designed for shock absorption and electromagnetic insulation. It resists static discharge, magnetized disarming techniques, and Force-powered magnetic manipulation. Internally, the grip contains an inertial dead zone core, which isolates feedback and ensures stability during precision strikes. The material is also chemically inert, blood-resistant, and texturized for quiet draws under pressure.
• Micro-Pulse Edge Modulation Circuitry: Integrated discreetly along the blade's internal edge are pulse-actuated microcircuits that can emit high-frequency vibrations when activated. This optional feature gives the Shard additional armor-penetration capabilities when Force suppression is not a factor—particularly useful against light armor, droids, or synthetic materials. However, due to power constraints and EMP vulnerability, this function is used sparingly and with intent.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Ritual Combat Dagger
Size: Very Small
Weight: Very Light

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Cortosis-Weave Edge (Lightsaber Disruption)
  The Revenant Shard's blade is laced with cortosis, a legendary mineral known for its ability to short-circuit lightsabers upon contact. While integrated into a durasteel matrix to preserve blade integrity, the cortosis filaments are concentrated along the cutting edge and spine, allowing for targeted blade clashes that temporarily disable saber functionality—ideal for creating lethal openings in close-quarters combat.
• Voidstone Laminate
  The outermost coating of the Shard is forged from Voidstone, a rare and mysterious mineral with innate Force-nullifying properties. Commonly used in ancient anti-Sith containment architecture, this laminate shrouds the weapon in a field of spiritual opacity. It suppresses the blade's presence in the Force, making it difficult for Jedi or Sith to sense its proximity—even at close range. To a Force-sensitive, it feels like a "dead spot" in reality, subtly unsettling and easily overlooked in the heat of battle or meditation.
• Force-Dampening Alloy Mesh Inlay
  Woven throughout the blade's substructure is a Force-reactive microalloy mesh that activates only on physical contact. This mesh momentarily disrupts sustained Force usage—such as Force weapon grips, barrier techniques, or continuous telekinetic fields—by delivering a micro-interruption in spiritual energy. While not strong enough to nullify Force powers entirely, it acts as a stinging static shock to Force concentration, often breaking a user's rhythm and exposing them to follow-up strikes.
• High-Frequency Vibro-Edge Modulation (Optional Activation)
  The Revenant Shard includes a low-profile edge modulation circuit, which emits micro-vibrations along the blade when activated. This feature increases penetration against light body armor, synthetic flesh, and power-suited opponents—particularly when the Force is not in play. It is silent, controlled via biometric grip pressure, and designed for single-strike activation to prevent overheating or power draw vulnerabilities.
• Thermal and Optical Invisibility
  Thanks to its vanta-carbon surface coating and Voidstone sheath, the Shard is nearly invisible to infrared, ultraviolet, and low-light optics. Its surface reflects less than 0.1% of visible light, and it leaves no thermal footprint when sheathed. This makes it ideal for use in stealth assassinations, shadow infiltration, and high-security environments where conventional scanners are employed.
• Electromagnetic Insulation Grip
  The grip of the blade is constructed from an EM-neutral polyresin compound, resistant to ion pulses, magnetic fields, and Force-enhanced telekinetic manipulation. This makes the Shard highly resistant to disarming attempts, especially by Force-wielders who rely on subtle magnetokinesis or weapon calling. It also minimizes vibration bleed, allowing for surgical control even under high stress.
• Localized Biometric Lockout (Security Feature)
  The Shard is equipped with a biometric identification module embedded in the grip. This system locks the blade's magnetic sheath and disables vibro-edge activation unless handled by an authorized user. If tampered with or stolen, the lockout will render the blade inert—dead weight to any unauthorized user. An optional self-destruct fuse can be fitted for field agents with strict operational security protocols.
• Silent Draw Sheath Integration
  Paired with the blade is a non-reflective sheath constructed from Voidstone-reinforced durafiber, with internal noise-baffling and magnetic suspension rails. The Shard can be drawn or returned completely silently, with no friction sound or clatter, even while sprinting or moving through confined quarters. Its ultra-slim design allows it to be worn beneath armor, across the spine, or under the forearm, making it ideal for hidden deployment during close-range combat.
• Force-Aura Disruption Field
  The Shard possesses a passive disruption field that activates on contact with a Force-aura-saturated target—such as an empowered shield, a Force-enhanced body, or a holocron guardian. This field does not nullify powers from a distance, but interferes with local spiritual harmonics, often jamming or delaying instinctive Force reactions such as precognition, ripostes, or saber-speed deflections at the critical moment of contact.

STRENGTHS

• Anti-Force Precision Weapon:
  The Revenant Shard is purpose-built to exploit the vulnerabilities of Force-users. Through a combination of cortosis-weave construction, Force-dampening mesh, and Voidstone laminate, it directly counters some of the most critical advantages Force-wielders rely on: precognition, weapon calling, telekinesis, and sustained energy manipulation. A single strike from the Shard can break an opponent's concentration, compromise their Force-enhanced defense, or sever their grip on a lightsaber—turning the tide of battle in a single, surgical moment.
• Lightsaber Disruption Capability:
  Thanks to its cortosis-threaded edge, the Shard is capable of shorting out lightsaber blades on contact. This disruption may only last a moment, but that instant can mean life or death in close quarters. Against a Jedi or Sith reliant on blade supremacy, the Shard creates a decisive opening—allowing an operative to kill, escape, or neutralize their target with lethal efficiency.
• Near-Invisibility to Force Senses:
  Wrapped in Voidstone laminate and insulated from Force resonance, the Revenant Shard is almost entirely invisible to the Force. It does not radiate emotion, intent, or danger in the way most weapons do—making it particularly effective in ambush scenarios or undercover operations. Even highly attuned Force-users often fail to sense it until the moment it enters their body—by which point, it is far too late.
• Silent, Concealable, and Tactical:
  Every aspect of the Shard is designed for covert deployment. Its matte vanta-carbon coating renders it invisible to optics, scanners, and thermal imaging. Its sheath is sound-dampened for silent draws. Its grip is shock-resistant and magnetically insulated to resist disarmament. This makes it the perfect assassination tool for zero-light environments, infiltration missions, and close-quarters Force-neutralization.
• Localized Force Disruption on Contact:
  The anti-Force mesh inlay within the blade delivers a jamming effect upon striking Force-active targets. This isn't full nullification, but rather a violent interruption—a static burst that destabilizes active powers like Force barriers, saber telekinesis, or combat precognition at the moment of contact. That disruption can give the wielder just enough time to land a kill shot, escape a duel, or incapacitate a fleeing Jedi.
• Highly Resistant to Disarming Techniques:
  The Shard's grip is coated in a polyresin compound designed to resist electromagnetic manipulation, including Force-enhanced weapon pulls, magnetokinesis, and standard tractor lock systems. Combined with a balanced ergonomic profile and textured no-slip surface, the blade remains firmly in hand even under stress—making it a trustworthy companion in tight, kinetic confrontations with Force-sensitives who might otherwise disarm lesser weapons.
• Compact and Easily Concealed:
  Small enough to be worn under armor, hidden inside gauntlets, or mounted along the inner thigh, the Shard is a weapon of stealth and intimacy. Its reduced size and absence of a radiating energy signature make it ideal for undercover operations, political assassinations, or close-in strikes where traditional weapons would trigger security systems or be spotted during scans. It excels in environments where subtlety is the weapon before the weapon.
• Utility Without Force Dependence:
  Unlike Sith blades, which require spiritual alignment, or lightsabers, which demand maintenance and power cores, the Revenant Shard is self-contained and functionally agnostic. It does not need the Force to operate. It is a knife—not a beacon, not a relic, not a burden. Just sharp, silent death wrapped in industrial genius.

WEAKNESSES

• Requires Physical Contact for Effectiveness:
  Despite its Force-disrupting capabilities, the Revenant Shard must be driven into flesh, armor, or an active Force field to have any meaningful effect. Its anti-Force mesh and cortosis edge provide no area-of-effect disruption or ranged projection. If the blade does not make direct contact, it is functionally inert. Against Force-users who maintain distance, control terrain, or rely on mobility, the wielder must close the gap first—often at great risk.
• Extremely Limited Range:
  The Shard is a compact dagger, and thus inherently restricted to close-quarters use. It cannot be thrown with accuracy or effect, lacks any kind of ranged utility, and offers no reach advantage in melee combat. Against polearms, sabers, or even basic vibroswords, its short range becomes a critical liability unless ambush or surprise is secured.
• No Force Compatibility or Enhancement:
  Unlike Sith-forged ritual blades or lightsaber crystals attuned to the Dark Side, the Revenant Shard offers no boon to Force-wielders. It cannot be channeled through, amplified, or augmented by Force powers. In fact, some Force-users may find the blade's aura psychically irritating, dulling their senses or disrupting their spiritual feedback. While excellent for non-Force operatives, it's less ideal for Force-sensitive assassins seeking synergy between their power and their tools.
• Over-Specialized Tool:
  The Shard is designed specifically to kill or disrupt Force-wielders—but against mundane or conventional enemies, its advantages are diminished. While still dangerous as a physical weapon, it lacks the versatility, ritual power, or battlefield resilience of more general-purpose blades. Against armored infantry, security droids, or non-Force elite combatants, the Shard's unique attributes may go entirely unused.
• Inert in Force Null Zones:
  While the Shard can disrupt the Force on contact, it does not generate its own suppression field. In locations or against enemies utilizing true Force-nullification (such as Ysalamiri fields, Voidstone chambers, or Artusian dampeners), the Shard's mesh and enhancements become effectively redundant. Its only remaining benefits in such zones are its cortosis-weave and stealth design—which may not justify its use over a more rugged weapon.
• Vulnerable to EMP/Ion Disruption:
  The high-frequency modulation system that powers the blade's vibro-assisted penetration feature can be disabled by ion grenades, EMP pulses, or strong magnetic interference. While the blade itself remains functional as a dagger, loss of this feature reduces its armor-piercing capabilities significantly—particularly against synthetic or cybernetic targets.
• Biometric Lockout Limitations:
  While the biometric lockout provides elite-tier operational security, it also creates a problem if the user is incapacitated, killed, or otherwise disarmed. Allies cannot use the blade in emergencies, and attempts to bypass the lock can disable edge modulation or permanently lock the sheath. In chaotic combat zones or group missions, this can lead to valuable assets being rendered useless when needed most.
• No Ritual, Symbolic, or Psychological Impact:
  The Revenant Shard lacks the mysticism, symbolism, or aura of fear associated with Sith relics, lightsabers, or iconic killing tools. It does not inspire dread, cannot be used in rituals, and has no presence in Force-lore or sacred tradition. In cultures or environments where psychological warfare, intimidation, or ceremonial reverence is relevant, the Shard is just a knife—deadly, but mundane in appearance and weight.

DESCRIPTION

Crafted in the blacksite R&D crucibles of VesperForge under the authority of Serina Calis, the Revenant Shard is a blade born not from tradition or faith, but from ruthless necessity. Designed for elite operatives tasked with assassinating Jedi, Sith, witches, prophets, and Force-wielding extremists, it represents the culmination of decades of anti-Force warfare research, condensed into a weapon no larger than a man's hand.

The Shard's foundation lies in brutal physics and arcane engineering. Its cortosis-weave core gives it the ability to short out lightsabers upon contact—a miracle of materials science, once thought too unstable to weaponize in this form. Around it, VesperForge's engineers folded Voidstone laminate, suppressing any detectable aura in the Force and rendering the blade almost invisible to precognition and spiritual senses. Its presence is a vacuum, an absence, a silent place where the Force does not reach.

Woven within the blade is a microfilament mesh of anti-Force alloy, proprietary and classified, which delivers a localized disruption upon impact—scrambling Force concentration, breaking through defensive barriers, and severing a wielder's bond to their weapon. It does not nullify the Force across a room—but when the blade sinks into a target's body or presses into their shield, the Force wavers. It shudders. It becomes fallible.

Unlike Sith blades, the Revenant Shard is not ritualistic. There are no dark glyphs, no whispers, no alchemical madness breathing from its steel. It does not care for blood oaths or legacy. It simply functions, and it does so with cold, clinical precision.

It excels in stealth. Its vanta-carbon coating renders it invisible to optics, scanners, and thermal sensors. Its magnetically suspended sheath allows for completely silent deployment. Its compact size makes it easy to conceal under armor, within bracers, or in thigh-rigs—ensuring it is where it needs to be when the time comes to strike.

But perhaps its most terrifying quality is not its construction, but its philosophy.

The Revenant Shard is a dagger that doesn't respect the Force. It doesn't fear it. It doesn't engage it in ritualized combat, or try to dominate it through greater will. It simply says no—and that rejection, in a galaxy defined by the struggle between Jedi and Sith, is radical.

To many Force users, the Shard feels like an error in perception—an anomaly, a blind spot in a world they otherwise command. Those who survive an encounter with it describe moments of numbness, or hesitation they cannot explain. For some, the memory of it becomes a trauma—a place in time where the Force didn't answer when called.

 

[Delsin Shaw]

VesperWorks

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