Weapon Flash Pistol

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FLASH PISTOL

AFFILIATION
Open market.

MANUFACTURER
Various.

SIZE
Small.

WEIGHT
Light.

COMPOSITION
Durasteel.

WEAPON TYPE
Non-lethal defense pistol.

DAMAGE TYPE(S)
  • Temporary blindness (1-2 rounds).

AMMUNITION CAPACITY
100 shots per power pack.

FIRE SELECTOR
Semi-automatic.

MAX RANGE
20 meters.

DESCRIPTION
Flash pistols are a class of non-lethal defense weapon which has been popular in the Galaxy essentially since prehistory. Consisting essentially of a focused, high-intensity light source built into a compact pistol frame, flash pistols cause no lasting damage, but can be used to temporarily blind opponents, allowing the wielder to attack with another weapon or - more commonly - escape. Flash pistols are cheap, easy to procure and typically do not require licensing, even on planets with otherwise strict personal arms limitations, allowing nearly any being to carry one.

When "fired", a flash pistol produces a thump and a crackling sound, akin to an old magnesium flash bulb. Notably, most flash pistols can also function as glowrods, using a low-power setting to produce constant, far less intense illumination, suitable for work and navigation in darkness. This does not impact the weapon's ammunition capacity.

When used, a flash pistol can blind any 2 opponents directly in front of the wielder. This blindness is temporary, and will abate after 1 posting round, or 2 rounds in conditions of total darkness, with no lasting damage. It is advised that the wielder use the distraction of their opponent's blindness to retreat, or form another plan of attack.

LEGALITY
Legal. Ownership of flash pistols is unrestricted in most of the Galaxy, and carrying one is seen as socially acceptable on most worlds.

INTENT
To add a weapon from Legends canon to our site's fanon.
 
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