Blastsword
Melee / Blaster Pistol
The blastsword was a melee weapon favored by the Adumari noblemen for use in their frequent honor duels. The weapon closely resembled a conventional sword, except for one significant difference. The end of the sword contained an energy outlet which, when turned on, emitted a blaster shot upon contact being made with the tip. This emitter also left light trails in the air where it traveled.
The Adumari had several variants of the weapon, including a polearm version used by guards of the perator, or ruler, of the nation of Cartann. The weapons were considered fit for polite company, and Adumari duelists often wielded them single-handedly while holding a shorter knife or dagger in the off hand.
Adumari culture afforded a certain significance to the blastsword, and they were carried by nobility and commoners alike. Over the years, Adumari nobility developed a stylized form for use of the weapon, which included lowering the lethality of the blaster charge to only stun instead of kill, as well as make certain blows illegal for use, though some fighters ignored those rules.
Successful competitive blastsword fighters could even make a living off of endorsements from manufacturers of blastswords, such as Ghephaenne Deeper-Craters Weaponmakers.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
The hilt featured a pommel and was covered by a curved metal guard to protect the hand of the user, while the blade's edge began a few centimeters above the guard.
Unlike other sword designs, which featured a sharp tip, the blastsword had a flared nozzle at its tip. The tip was connected to a blaster mechanism powered by a cell located in the hilt that, when activated by means of a switch at the pommel, would discharge an energy blast upon contact with a solid object. When the blaster was activated, the blastsword's tip made a humming noise and glowed with energy, leaving behind colorful lines as it was moved. Due to its exotic design and function, a user required training to wield the weapon proficiently.
History
Miscellaneous Information:
- As piloting and starfighter combat rose to prowess among the Adumari, the stature of blastsword duelists was lessened, though the blastsword was still considered the weapon of choice for settling personal disputes in Cartann. The traditional Cartann salute used by pilots was also the hand motion used when saluting with a blastsword, even if the individual was not carrying one at the moment.
- One of the weapon's main uses was in honor duels, where an Adumari, upon feeling slighted or offended, could challenge another to a duel to the death over the offense. In Cartann society, a challenge to a duel could be refused by the receiving party in most cases without any disgrace. However, accepting a challenging was considered an act of great bravery under most circumstances. Once a challenge was accepted, the blastsword fighter could not back down from the fight without incredible loss of face. It was considered an insult to apply conditions to a blastsword duel, as it indicated the challenger was not interested in the honor to be won from winning the duel, only in the conditions.
- Adumari considered the blastsword the weapon of their people, and did not like outsiders wielding one. Most Adumari considered it disrespectful, but those prone to anger have, in the past, attacked outsiders seen wielding the weapon.
Significance
| Personal combat |
| Adumari honor duels |
| Model | - |
| Weapon Group | Exotic Weapons (Melee) |
| Culture | Adumari |
| Affiliation | Adumari |
Melee Chart:
Blaster Chart:
| Size | Medium |
| Damage | 1d8+2 |
| Stun Setting | NO |
| Damage Type | Slashing or Piercing Bludgeoning (via guard) |
| Power Source | Power Pack |
| Capacity | 100 shots per PP |
| Range Chart | Contact only |
| Accuracy | N/A |
| Damage | 3d6 |
| Damage Type | Energy |
| Rate of Fire | Single-shot |
| Stun Setting | YES |
| Size | Medium |
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Creation Date
Unknown; Centuries ago
Manufacturer
Rarity
Galactic Scale:
Adumar:
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Availability | Licensed |
| Vendor Types |
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| Cost | 5,000 credits |
| Rarity | Common |
| Availability | Licensed |
| Vendor Types |
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| Cost | 1,300 credits (equivalent) |
Weight
4.63 lbs / 2.10 kg
Dimensions
Blade Length: 1.09 yds / 1 m
Base Price
5000 credits