Subject 37
The Cracked Mirror
- Intent: To sub a unique, fun weapon
- Image Source: Sean Bigham
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: Tier 6, Phrik
- Primary Source: Me, I'm great.
- Manufacturer: Vanir Technologies
- Model: VT-Particle Bow
- Affiliation: Open-Market
- Modularity: No
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Phrik, Durasteel, Fiberplast
- Classification: Bow
- Size: Handheld
- Length: 1.8m
- Weight: 1.2kg
- Ammunition Type: Power Cell
- Ammunition Capacity: 20
- Effective Range: 180m
- Rate of Fire: Single Action
- Phrik Overlay
- Collapsible Frame
- Targeting HUD
- Power: The VT-Particle Bow is designed to pack more of a punch than an ordinary particle blaster. The weapon creates maximum impact force combined with the explosive nature of Particle weapons. This effect is achieved through supercharging the powercell and allowing the 'arrow' to build upon the pulled string. Eventually the bolt that is released is more powerful than one would find in an ordinary particle blaster. The strike is enough to peel away armor and rend flesh in an instant.
- Silent: Compare to weapons of similar size and function the VT-Particle Bow is relatively silent. Though it is obvious where the bolt was fired from(due to light) the weapon does not make an actual noise aside from the snap of it's string, something that will go unnoticed by most people.
- Reloading: Found within the handle of the weapon itself is a powercell, in order to replace this powercell one needs to 'break down' the bow into it's collapsed form, unscrew a cap, and then reload. In the heat of battle this can be somewhat difficult, if not extremely annoying. When utilizing this weapon one must ensure they counter their shots so they don't end up dying from a foolish mistake.
- Back Handle: Though most of the weapon is covered in Phrik, giving it quite a bit of durability, the back of the weapon is only fiberplast. This makes it a weakpoint on the weapon itself, and although it can be played around easily enough, a clever opponent could take advantage.
The VT-Particle bow is a piece of technology based off of a similar weapon; the Nightsister Energy bow.
The Nighsister energy bow is a weapon that has been in use on Dathomir for centuries, many regard it as a traditional tool of both combat and hunting. There is an advantage to the Bow, mainly it's silence, durability, and relative lack of maintenance needs. Vanir recognized this, studying the weapon and ultimately deciding to adapt it into their own technologies.
Though at first Vanir attempted to utilize the bow with it's great knowledge in Disruptor Technology, this idea was ultimately scrapped due to it's dangerous nature. Eventually the company turned towards another source of destructive energy, that of Particle weapons. The two seemed to go hand in hand, and with Vanir's previous experience in utilizing Particle Based weaponry it was easy enough to adapt it to a new form.
Eventually the VT-Particle Bow was born.
Through many tests and scans, it was eventually found that the nature of particle weapons meant the bow degraded quickly with frequent use. Fiberplast, Dallorian Alloy, and Even Durasteel couldn't handle the daily wear and tear of the weapon, thus Vanir's Kvas Mining Corporation was swiftly contacted and the Demonsgate mines were utilized to hone a small supply of phrik. The Phrik was used to create a skeleton for the bow, allowing it far more durability and effectiveness in combat.
With this innovation put into place, more stringent testing was quickly undertaken.
Over the next few months Vanir Technologies honed and improved the Particle Bow, ensuring that it's shots were accurate, of the same power, and generally ensuring quality. Through this testing Vanir was told by Saeva Incorporated that the weapon was perfect for fighting Jedi. The nature of a Particle weapon meant it was unblockable by lightsabers and the Bow's Phrik structure allowed it to block lightsaber strikes. This meant a skilled warrior could use the bow in both long and short ranged combat.
Due to the phrik overlay of the Particle Bow, the weapon is extremely difficult and expensive to construct. As of now Vanir only sells these weapons on an as needed basis, and generally never more than one per order.
