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AFFILIATION
Open Market
MANUFACTURER
Phatrong Warsmiths
SIZE
48cm length
WEIGHT
1kg
COMPOSITION
Bronzium, Carbon, PhrikWEAPON TYPE
Melee
DAMAGE TYPE
Melee
AMMUNITION CAPACITY
N/A
FIRE SELECTOR
N/A
MAX RANGE
Melee
DESCRIPTION
The Kyuzo petar was a melee weapon created by the Kyuzo, typically by a weaponsmith on their home planet of Phatrong.A double-bladed weapon, the petar has a bronzium knuckle-guard, and features a conductive tempered carbon edge; with a flick of a button, this edge becomes energized with a scintillating monomolecular energy cord, vastly increasing the cutting power and deadliness of the weapon. The powered edge allows it to burn easily through armour and unprotected weapons similarly to a lightsaber, though most melee weapons can stand prolonged contact for longer than a proper plasma blade. Powering this deadly edge are rechargeable energy cells sealed within the hilt of the weapon.
Modern examples can be found or ordered made with phrik or cortosis weave to increase resilience against lightsabers or other energy-edged weaponry, although an active edge could stand up to them without trouble. These weapons vary based on individual preference, though a common variant features a "false edge" where the energy cord also covers the back 1/3 of each blade. Even without a cord being active, these are still edged weapons from tip to base and can cut as well as any other.
They are uncommon weapons used by trained martial arts more often than the average citizen or thug considering the price of a pair.
LEGALITY
Legal. Energized melee weapons are generally considered under the same laws as vibroblades, though their rarity and lethality can draw scrutiny in more civilized systems.INTENT
To introduce a melee weapon from the Solo movie to the fanon.