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TS-Vanguard Model: Bad Luck
AFFILIATION
Open Market
MANUFACTURER
Unique Requisitions
SIZE
33.02cm long | 7.6cm wide | 15.24 high
WEIGHT
5.8967 kg
COMPOSITION Kiirium, an inexpensive material used for ship engines, makes up the entirety of this gun. The charge casing and interior of the barrel consists of a crystal like alloy know as Phobium (often used in lightsabers) used as an emplacement for Heavy fire.
WEAPON TYPE
Repeater
DAMAGE TYPE
Medium/Heavy
AMMUNITION CAPACITY
6
FIRE SELECTOR
Automatic
MAX RANGE
Effective up to 30 meters | ‘Bad Luck’ is effect up to 10 meters
DESCRIPTION
TS-Vanguard is a Heavy Blaster available for private military use only. The “Bad Luck” variant is publicly sold and widely available. It’s shell is made of Kiirium to prevent melting. Phobium inlays the blaster, surrounding the power cell for mitigating heat. It’s trade off is increased weight, making this blaster difficult to aim.The blaster fires simple power cells (both rechargeable and single use). In order to fire, however, the trigger must be held for three seconds. The cell will charge in that time and release a medium blast of energy. It’s recoil is powerful and often requires two hands for compensation. Additionally, continuing to hold the button down will shorten the next charge time by one second. After three shots continuing will use the remaining charges in a single heavy shot. This feature is where the blaster gets it’s name, Bad Luck, which refers to the effective range being reduced to 10 meters and leaving the marksmen to reload. It also refers to anyone unlucky enough to be in range.
There is a huge flaw with the Bad Luck model. Continuing to hold down the trigger after all ammo is exhausted can cause the Kiirium casing to melt. If less than three shots remain, the next shot will not have the “Bad Luck” modifier but will exhaust remaining ammo in a single (medium) shot.
TS-Vanguard Bad Luck is meant to bring military grade weaponry to civilians while also minimizing illegal use. This particular series of gun was originally created as a mining tool. The advanced and compact design were meant to make it appealing to miners with less than technical skills. These early projects turned into weapons manufacturing after discovering it had a habit of melting.
After ascending into military grade weaponry as an anti personnel gun, it quickly found its way into the public. Seeing their weapons used illegally, they released a new model called “Bad Luck”. It’s lighter, but not by much, and fundamentally flawed. It’s intention is strictly for self defense.
LEGALITY
Legal – Deemed acceptable for self defense and hunting. INTENT
My hopes for this weapon are simple; give an overconfident gunslinger a bad day. This weapon allows for heavy shots to be strategically placed while giving little in way of compensation. Personally, I wanted to make my RP experience harder. This weapon is meant to be flawed and used by masochists.The summary; just adding more ways to interact in combat and a balance to powerful weaponry.
ADVANCED TECH
No. While very expensive and unpopular, it can be found in stores or traded between individuals.
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