Post by Marcus Starkiller on Jul 17, 2005 13:21:29 GMT -5
DESCRIPTION:
The HardTek MS-3 Electro-Stunner is the first HardTek accessory that gives the user the option to project non-lethal firepower. The device itself can be installed into a Type III accessory mount that conforms to HardTek standards, thereby allowing it interface with the energy matrix and firing electronics of the host weapon. The electro-stunner is a choice weapon for crowd control and special operations as it emits a non-lethal stream of high-voltage electricity to the target.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 27 cm
Width: 5 cm
Height: 5 cm
Weight: 0.5 kg
Mount Type: Type III
HISTORY:
In order to maximize reliability and efficiency, HardTek weapons are usually created without the stun setting that many other weapons manufacturers include. The operating principals behind blasters and stun weapons are very different, high-energy plasma being what it is cannot simply stun a person without causing a great amount of tissue destruction. HardTek engineers initially created a stun setting on our blasters using industry standard methods, but because such a modification is more of an afterthought it was removed, as it did not meet our standards for quality.
We realized a new type of non-lethal weapon was needed, and so our weapons designers began work on the electro-stunner. The designers wanted a system that could deliver a high-voltage, low amp stream of electricity to a target at a range of 8 meters. After only 6 months of work, their final product was the MS-3.
FEATURES:
The HardTek MS-3 Electro-Stunner consists of a non-conductive housing, a laser array, electrodes, a high-voltage capacitor, and a link for the Type III Accessory mount. All of the internal components are sealed in the impact-resistant housing to provide durability and to prevent accidental user injury.
The electro-stunner is actually a two-stage weapon, the first being the laser array and the latter stage is the electrical stream. When the weapon is activated the laser array fires two beams at the target, the lasers themselves are harmless and invisible, serving only to ionize the atmosphere between the target and the weapon. Once the weapon’s onboard computer has calculated that the air is sufficiently ionized the electrodes are charged, this sends a high-voltage discharge to the target.
From an observer’s standpoint the weapon looks extremely impressive in action, it appears that the weapon is electrifying the target with a continuous bolt of lightning. For crowd control this effect alone can cause mobs to flee, thus helping to save both civilian and military lives.
The electrical discharge uses the time-tested concept of high-voltage, but low amperage current. Living creatures that are struck by this discharge are most likely to be incapacitated with a painful memory, but no real lasting damage. However, users are cautioned that continued exposure to the discharge after incapacitation can be fatal.
Because it is installed into a Type III accessory mount, the stunner draws power from the energy matrix of the host weapon. This gives a standard power pack between about 50 shots depending on the exact specifications of the power pack.
Because of its design the MS-3 cannot function in a vacuum or liquid environment, nor is it affective against enemies in sealed and insulated battle armor.
Customers who register their MS-3 with Hardtek are entitled to a 3-standard year transferable-warranty.
Model: HardTek MS-3
Type: Blaster Rifle
Scale: Character
Skill: Blaster: Blaster Rifle
Ammo: 50
Cost: 300
Availability: 2, R
Range: 3-8
Stun Damage: 1D+2
The HardTek MS-3 Electro-Stunner is the first HardTek accessory that gives the user the option to project non-lethal firepower. The device itself can be installed into a Type III accessory mount that conforms to HardTek standards, thereby allowing it interface with the energy matrix and firing electronics of the host weapon. The electro-stunner is a choice weapon for crowd control and special operations as it emits a non-lethal stream of high-voltage electricity to the target.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 27 cm
Width: 5 cm
Height: 5 cm
Weight: 0.5 kg
Mount Type: Type III
HISTORY:
In order to maximize reliability and efficiency, HardTek weapons are usually created without the stun setting that many other weapons manufacturers include. The operating principals behind blasters and stun weapons are very different, high-energy plasma being what it is cannot simply stun a person without causing a great amount of tissue destruction. HardTek engineers initially created a stun setting on our blasters using industry standard methods, but because such a modification is more of an afterthought it was removed, as it did not meet our standards for quality.
We realized a new type of non-lethal weapon was needed, and so our weapons designers began work on the electro-stunner. The designers wanted a system that could deliver a high-voltage, low amp stream of electricity to a target at a range of 8 meters. After only 6 months of work, their final product was the MS-3.
FEATURES:
The HardTek MS-3 Electro-Stunner consists of a non-conductive housing, a laser array, electrodes, a high-voltage capacitor, and a link for the Type III Accessory mount. All of the internal components are sealed in the impact-resistant housing to provide durability and to prevent accidental user injury.
The electro-stunner is actually a two-stage weapon, the first being the laser array and the latter stage is the electrical stream. When the weapon is activated the laser array fires two beams at the target, the lasers themselves are harmless and invisible, serving only to ionize the atmosphere between the target and the weapon. Once the weapon’s onboard computer has calculated that the air is sufficiently ionized the electrodes are charged, this sends a high-voltage discharge to the target.
From an observer’s standpoint the weapon looks extremely impressive in action, it appears that the weapon is electrifying the target with a continuous bolt of lightning. For crowd control this effect alone can cause mobs to flee, thus helping to save both civilian and military lives.
The electrical discharge uses the time-tested concept of high-voltage, but low amperage current. Living creatures that are struck by this discharge are most likely to be incapacitated with a painful memory, but no real lasting damage. However, users are cautioned that continued exposure to the discharge after incapacitation can be fatal.
Because it is installed into a Type III accessory mount, the stunner draws power from the energy matrix of the host weapon. This gives a standard power pack between about 50 shots depending on the exact specifications of the power pack.
Because of its design the MS-3 cannot function in a vacuum or liquid environment, nor is it affective against enemies in sealed and insulated battle armor.
Customers who register their MS-3 with Hardtek are entitled to a 3-standard year transferable-warranty.
Model: HardTek MS-3
Type: Blaster Rifle
Scale: Character
Skill: Blaster: Blaster Rifle
Ammo: 50
Cost: 300
Availability: 2, R
Range: 3-8
Stun Damage: 1D+2