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Drumbeat Sonic Pistol
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____________________________________________ Affiliation Tatooine Expeditionary Force Free for individual use | ____________________________________________ Ownership N/A |
Intent Somewhat generic sonic pistol for the TEF. But there aren't a lot of sonic weapons on the site, and they're a little tricky so I figured a full writeup would be better. I also only recall seeing one other sonic weapons in the approved section that's restricted, so consider this free for use by anyone else as well! |
____________________________________________ Model Sd-770 "Drumbeat" Sonic Pistol | |
Size Heavy Pistol, Large |
Range 20 meters Ammo Capacity 5 Shots per a Power Cell |
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Description The Drumbeat is designed to be the hand cannon of the sonic pistol world. Heavy, and with a limited amount of ammunition, it is nevertheless an effective weapon against things that traditional blasters and slugthrowers fail against. Like many sonic weapons, the lethal effects of the Drumbeat don't necessarily come from the earsplitting sound it produces but rather the concentration of direct sonic energy into "bolts" or "hard sound" which can cause a physical impact like a blaster bolt. Unlike a blaster bolt however, the Drumbeat doesn't have quite the same destructive force behind it, putting it on par with middleweight or average blaster pistols in terms of effectiveness. However the nature of sonic weaponry ensures that is more effective against armors designed to defend against blaster bolts, and whatever loss in power the Drumbeat may have it makes up for in utility. Like other Sonic weaponry, the trademark feature of the Drumbeat it is ability to disorient those it impacts, and cause damage to hearing faculties. In its stun setting it trades the ability to cause blasteresque damage to create a cone shaped area of effect with the effected range being on par with the Sonomax 75 of Galactic Civil War vintage. While by and large modern medicine can treat or offer technological replacements for any such damage caused by the Drumbeat, if a shot from it impacts on, or near a target it will cause severe damage and pain. Most probably rendering those hit deaf or at the very least significantly impaired and in pain until medical treatment is received. The weapon is typically calibrated to effect humans, and near humans but preset options available on the on board computer include Duros, Rodians, Trandoshans, Wookiees, and Twi'leks. There is also a setting to overload the auditory sensors of droids and other pieces of equipment but actual results may vary as Droids can typically compensate for the loss much more easily than organics. Other species must be calibrated for manually which can be problematic in a combat situation. The Drumbeat comes with a pair of earplugs attached with built in comm devices to allow the user to keep their own hearing protected and stay connected to allies. In the hands of the TEF the Drumbeat is most often used in its stun setting to scare, or clear out wildlife from the ruined sections of Mos Esther, and keep them away from sensitive areas of the TEF base. |
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