Mika Tai En
Character
Yorukage
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Custom Hilt Design: Features an Asian-inspired design with a grip wrapped in polished Bacta-wood and Electrum accents, giving it a samurai-sword or katana aesthetic.
- Red Wine Blade: The blade is generated from an artificially bled Kyber crystal, resulting in a rare, intense red wine color that indicates a powerful connection to the Dark Side, but retains a hint of the crystal's natural state.
- Shoto-Class: The shorter blade length facilitates faster, more agile movements and is optimized for the Niman or Juyo forms, as well as being well-suited for a dual-saber style if paired with another weapon.
- Agility & Speed: The shorter, lighter design makes the weapon easy to conceal, quick to draw, and highly effective for rapid, close-quarters combat and swift parries.
- Unique Focus: The violet blade is created from a strong Kyber crystal, granting the blade a slight-yet-noticeable power edge over standard synthetic crystals, while still possessing the chaotic nature of a bled crystal.
- Aesthetics/Intimidation: The custom, artful, and distinctly Asian-inspired hilt combined with the rare, red wine blade creates a striking and unique appearance that is intimidating to opponents.
- Limited Reach: As a shoto-class weapon, it has a significantly shorter reach than a standard lightsaber, putting its wielder at a disadvantage against polearms or standard-length blades wielded by opponents with equal skill.
- Power Drain: Due to the internal conflict of the artificially bled red wine Kyber crystal, the power cell drains slightly faster than a lightsaber with a naturally grown synthetic or fully stable natural crystal.
- Fragile Accents: The Bacta-wood sections of the grip, while providing a unique texture and beautiful aesthetic, are more vulnerable to scratches, impacts, or severe heat than the surrounding durasteel.
Yorukage is not just a weapon; it is an extension of Mika’s identity, reflecting both her artistic heritage and her corruption by the Dark Side. The hilt is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending durable durasteel with shimmering Electrum and sections of polished Bacta-wood to achieve a distinctive, elegant, and distinctly Asian-inspired look, setting it apart from more utilitarian lightsaber hilts.
The weapon is classified as a shoto, featuring a smaller size than average, which emphasizes Mika's preference for speed, agility, and precision over brute force. This smaller size makes it an excellent choice for both a primary weapon in aggressive forms like Juyo, or a reliable off-hand blade for dual-wielding.
The blade's color, an intense red wine, is the result of Mika's efforts to twist a powerful natural Kyber crystal to her will. This process, known as 'bleeding,' was not a total corruption, resulting in the rare hue that signifies a Dark Sider who once knew or retains a subtle connection to the power of the light. The resulting blade is slightly more powerful than a standard synthetic blade but demands more energy from the power cell. This unique blend of aesthetics and power makes it a fearsome and personal instrument for Mika Tai En's alignment to the Dark Side.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
A personal weapon for the Darkside warrior Mika Tai En, reflecting her heritage and dark alignment.
Image Source(s):
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Technical Information
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Durasteel, Electrum, Bacta-wood accents, Lightsaber components, Dark-aligned Kyber Crystal (Artificially bled)
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