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The Lost Kensei Blades
AFFILIATION
Black Market
MANUFACTURER
Exiled Jedi Kensei Lighthawk
SIZE
84 cm
WEIGHT
1 kg
COMPOSITION
Phrik, Cortosis, and SongsteelWEAPON TYPE
Melee
DAMAGE TYPE
Melee
AMMUNITION CAPACITY
N/A
FIRE SELECTOR
N/A
MAX RANGE
N/A
DESCRIPTION
The Lost Blades of Kensei were once sought after by collectors and arms dealers after his passing at the Tragedy of Ilum. What made these weapons so valuable was that Kensei had melted down a small chuck of Songsteel when forging his weapon. But there was not enough of the rare ore to use for one blade so instead he made a set of eight blades and used Phrik and Cortosis iron to finish the product. As they can withstand the heat of a lightsaber in battle, they are formidable weapons to those wishing to take down a Force sensitive combatant.Each blade was given a specific name and every sword a work of art. The careful carving and etchings into the hilt make them a wonder to behold and anyone who has a Kensei blade can sell it for high profit, should they so choose to part with it. It's said that the metal never tarnishes due to the forging process used so even after five millennium their steel blades still shine like diamonds. The edge itself is paper thin yet strong as the toughest armor. While vibroblades are common to these katanas, the artistic design to the blades makes them valuable and thus sold for a high price in black markets across the cosmos.
Of the original eight, only two are currently unknown:
Muramasa- Kensei's favorite of the collection which he kept with him at all times. This saber was last seen on Ilum.
Cortana- Given to his daughter and kept in private, the Lighthawk family is known to possess this rare blade.
Kusanagi- In a vault on Coruscant kept hidden by the fallen Empress of the Imperial Republica.
Durandel- Unknown
Masamune- Bought at a weapon's gala by the CEO of the Black Corporation.
Joyeuse- In the property of Kae'Leigh Tameris
Goujian- In a museum on Alderaan under heavy guard.
Excaliber- In the care of an exiled Sith Lord.
LEGALITY
While swords are not illegal in most systems, there are places which will restrict the use of carrying a blade, especially one as large as these katanas. These blades can also not be compacted in any way so if carrying in a secret case it must be large enough to house the blade and scabbard. There also runs the risk of someone recognizing the Lighthawk crest carved into the pommel. This can lead to bounty hunters and the like coming after someone in possession of the blade.INTENT
My intention is to offer a different type of melee weapon besides just a vibroknife. But with the restriction of eight blades, there are only so many to go around. So if someone does wish to find a blade, I ask that they message/tag me if one is claimed so that I might add it to the roster above.ADVANCED TECH
No. However, with only eight blades in existence and their locations lost over five centuries, it stands to reason they will be difficult to obtain. One thread is asked to find or acquire the blade. How they are found can vary, but the task should be slightly difficult as they won't turn up in just any marketplace. If it is in the hands of an NPC, they are likely not willing to part with it.
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