Modification Magnetic Accelerator

[The Captain]

Magnetic Accelerator​

Affiliation:
Open Market

Manufacturer:
Various

Type:
Weapon AttachmentPower Supply:
N/A

Sensors:
N/A

Size:
2.5 cm

Composition:
Duraplast

DESCRIPTION​

A magnetic accelerator is a weapon attachment for small, non-repeating blasters such as pistols and carbines, designed to increase the speed and force of blaster bolts fired from the weapon. Accelerated bolts are harder to dodge or deflect, and can even knock a fully-armored target on its back with a direct, close-range shot. The actual damage to or through armor, however, is not increased, as most of a blaster's damage is done through extreme heat rather than blunt force.

The magnetic accelerator does have a few drawbacks, however, as the attachment increases the kick of any weapon it is attached to. In fact without a firm grip and a steady arm the person firing the weapon is just as likely to get knocked over as their target. Combined with the fact that this attachment slashes the weapon's firing rate to 1 shot per second, and this weapon is not designed for rapid-fire use.

LEGALITY​

Illegal. This is a potentially dangerous weapon modification that no law-abiding citizen should ever need.

INTENT​

I wanted to create some unique weapon attachments to give people's gear some flavor and some kick.

RESTRICTED TECH​

No.

 

[Loco]

If this is going to be unrestricted tech, then it needs some sort of significant drawback, just like all the other currently approved tech "upgrades" and modifications. Otherwise why wouldn't this be standard on every blaster in the galaxy?

 

[Pippa]

As a suggestion, It'd make sense to me if the power draw of the mod cuts the ammo capacity in a serious way. You have less shots but they are more likely to hit (with good aim).

 

[The Captain]

If this is going to be unrestricted tech, then it needs some sort of significant drawback, just like all the other currently approved tech "upgrades" and modifications. Otherwise why wouldn't this be standard on every blaster in the galaxy?

Does this work?

 

[Loco]

Does this work?

I think you're on the right track, but can you be clearer on exactly how much it reduces the firing rate? I also dont know what you mean by "increases the volume of each shot".

 

[The Captain]

I think you're on the right track, but can you be clearer on exactly how much it reduces the firing rate? I also dont know what you mean by "increases the volume of each shot".

I cut the volume suggestion and specified that it cuts the standard fire rate in half.

 

[Loco]

Approved.