S&t#4: Xian Weapons!, Also Expanded Universe Contest #1 Options

[Ballom Toa of Da...]

Well, I finished. Here's my entry:


Category: Art: Hand Drawn
Member: Ballom Toa of Darkness
Weapon Name: OptiKal Rifle
Other Links: Maj Gallery
Bio: Elemental powers. They are the base of any Toa's arsenal, and their most powerful attack. The OptiKal Rifle relies upon this. Made using an ancient design created millenia ago, the OptiKal Rifle is the most modern weapon known to harness what is colloquially known as "Kal energy".

Essentially, the OptiKal Rifle fires large bolts of electricty. Upon hitting a Toa, the intense shocks prevent the Toa from concentrating long enough to harness their elemental powers. While the effect only lasts a short minute, that is usually enough for the attacker to finish off thier foe. In addition, more blasts to the central nervous system of the target can cause paralysis or death.

However, the OptiKal Rifle has a few key weaknesses. Notoriously unreliable and prone to overheating, the gun also only has enough ammo for around ten shots. After this limit is exceeded, the large power pack at the rear must the replaced, a slow process during which the stunned foe can easily recover.

The OptiKal Rifle is sold mostly to the Dark Hunters, who use the weapon against the Toa of the Brotherhood of Makuta. Many early versions utilizing this technology were used during the Dark Hunter/Matoran War, though the current design was created at the start of the Brotherhood of Makuta/Dark Hunter War.

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Even though I added a Drop Shadow in Photoshop, it's all hand-drawn otherwise. That's okay, right?

BToD

This post has been edited by Ballom Toa of Darkness: Jun 10 2008, 06:54 PM

[coinchaos29]

This is my weapon.



Member: Avohkahs' Sparks
Name: Star Charged Blaster Sword
Category: Description
Description: A weapon that looks like a cross between a Air Saber and Vahki Bordahk Staff that can shoot charged shots of energy.
Bio: When the Brotherhood of Makuta asked for a weapon that could be use by their less expirienced members and more powerful and trusted leutenants the Xians developed the Star Charged Blaster Sword. The weapon recieves its ammo by absorbing light or electric based attacks or it can absorb energy directly from a power source, and also if it runs out of power it can absorb energy directly from the use, but the effect can be very draining and if used is done so reluctantly. After the sword is charged it can be set to two modes, the first of witch sends an energy shot that can paralyze a foe. The second function is an energy shot that blasts the armor off the enemy. A popular way the Star Charged Blaster Sword is used is by using the second function to blast off the armor off the enemy and then using the paralyze function on their exposed organic parts. When the sword is used in this way it has a 50% chance of killing you and a 50% chance of putting you in a coma. The Makuta are immune to the paralyze function because it works on organic mussles and they have none. The Star Charged Blaster Sword got its name from the fact that when fired it lights up like a star before releasing a blinding flash.


I also got approved by GregF:




I hope you can answer these questions.



1. This is about Xian weapons:


Member: Avohkahs' Sparks
Name: Star Charged Blaster Sword
Category: Description
Description: A weapon that looks like a cross between a Air Saber and Vahki Bordahk Staff that can shoot charged shots of energy.
Bio: When the Brotherhood of Makuta asked for a weapon that could be use by their less expirienced members and more powerful and trusted leutenants the Xians developed the Star Charged Blaster Sword. The weapon recieves its ammo by absorbing light or electric based attacks or it can absorb energy directly from a power source, and also if it runs out of power it can absorb energy directly from the use, but the effect can be very draining and if used is done so reluctlantly. After the sword is charged it can be set to two modes, the first of witch sends an energy shot that can paralyze a foe. The second function is an energy shot that blasts the armor off the enemy. A popular way the Star Charged Blaster Sword is used is by using the second function to blast off the armor off the enemy and then using the paralyze function on their exposed organic parts. When the sword is used in this way it has a 50% chance of killing you and a 50% chance of putting you in a coma. The Makuta are immune to the paralyze function because it works on organic mussles and they have none. The Star Charged Blaster Sword got its name from the fact that when fired it lights up like a star before releasing a blinding flash.



2. Since Shadow Kraata can infect masks from a distance can the Makuta do this?
2.A: Can the Makuta infect it by touch?
2.B: Can the Mistika Makuta do both of these?

3. Can the Mistika Makuta create any kraata or just the ones whose powers they have?

4. Since it did not say in BL10 then what is Bitil's special mutation power?

5. How many stingers does Gorast have?


1) The weapon is fine - the other questions I don't have time for at the moment

This post has been edited by Avohkahs' Sparks: Jun 11 2008, 06:03 PM

[Takuta-Nui]

Category: Description
Member: Takuta-Nui
Weapon Name: Black Continuum; Black Spectral x 8

Description: The Black Spectral is a flat black disk that easily fits in a Matoran’s hand. Both sides possess an extremely strong magnetic lock that can be attached firmly to any face, with or without a Kanohi. The Black Continuum itself is a black cylindrical structure approximately one fourth of a bio in diameter and one eighth of a bio in height. Within the side of the cylinder is a ring of circular cases that extend when the corresponding trigger is activated. Each case can hold one Black Spectral. The Black Continuum can hold up to 8 Black Spectra.

Bio: The Order of Mata Nui designed and ordered only one set. The Black Continuum and Black Spectral are designed for the purpose of being the ultimate mercy. Those who are too dangerous to be allowed to remain in even the securest cell in the Pit are treated to the Black Continuum. The Black Spectral is first placed on the subdued prisoner’s face via the magnetic clasp, and a remote trigger controlled from the Black Continuum cylinder activates the process. The prisoner’s spirit is removed from the body and stored in the Black Spectral, which is then transferred to a holding case in the Black Continuum. There the spirit remains dormant. The Black Spectral is not designed to release the spirit, but if the infrastructure is damaged to such an extent that it releases the spirit, the spirit will be free but be unable to interact with the material universe. It is unknown if the spirit will be able to enter and control a spiritless body, and it is also unknown if time has an effect on a stored spirit.

Production methods are unknown, although it can be assumed that the concept and/or function of a Kanohi Iden is involved.

This can be used in battle as well – the Black Spectra are carried easily in conventional ammunition packages, and can be thrown at a being. The magnetic lock is strong enough that, if the target face is struck, bouncing and/or falling are unlikely to occur. The Black Continuum must be within the immediate vicinity for the Black Spectral to be activated, and it can easily be carried on one’s back with secure straps.

I've rewritten it as per the suggestions:

Category: Description
Member: Takuta-Nui
Weapon Name: Dark Spectral

Description: The Dark Spectral is a flat black disk that easily fits in a Matoran’s hand. One side possesses an extremely strong magnetic lock that can be attached firmly to any face, with or without a Kanohi. The other side bears a strap that is also magnetic, wrapping itself firmly around the holding hand with the disk itself resting in the palm.

Bio: The Dark Spectral is designed as the ultimate mercy. Instead of killing an opponent (it is assumed that this would be the intent of the user if s/he did not possess the Dark Spectral), the Dark Spectral simply needs to come in solid contact with the opponent’s face for the magnetic lock to establish itself and for the process to activate. The opponent’s spirit is removed from the body and stored in the Dark Spectral, where it remains dormant. Up to eight spirits can be stored in the Dark Spectral, but each extraction requires a great amount of energy, and in some cases could kill the user for want of energy. This is most likely to occur when the opponent has a great deal more energy than the user, such as a Matoran using the Dark Spectral against a Makuta.

The Dark Spectral is not designed to release the stored spirit(s), but if the infrastructure is damaged to such an extent that it releases the spirit(s), the spirit(s) will be free but be unable to interact with the material universe. It is unknown if the spirit(s) will be able to enter and control a spiritless body, and it is also unknown if time has any effect on a stored spirit.

Production methods are unknown, although it can be assumed that the concept and/or function of a Kanohi Iden is involved.

[Sir Phil Mirrory]

My Enhanced Blaster-Blade of Zatth's hand-drawn artwork image has been removed for quite some time now and relocated to my S&T4 Topic for the Blade. That last barrier keeping me from competing in the Other category has been removed. I did everything Bonesii and your Post on the first page told me to do exactly. PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE!!!!!!!!!

I hope that this has caught your attention, because you skipped over my various other messages about this that were written in other places on Page 14, and all of them came before Post 541.

Tren Krom

P.S. This is addressing Bonesii and/or S&T Fact Team. Please read this as every time I tried to tell you this, it has been ignored or accidentally skipped.

This post has been edited by Tren Krom: Jun 14 2008, 12:50 PM

[coinchaos29]

Why haven't the MODs checked any entries in 6 days?

Category: MOC

MEMBER Lego_Cyclone

WEAPON NAME: The heavily bladed Guantlet

BIO: The Xian's sharpest weapon ever, it was held by tongs while being made, because it kept Denting everyone's armor badly.

This post has been edited by Lego_cyclone: Jul 24 2008, 08:39 PM

[koji toa of ice]

I really have to upload mine soon.

[Lieutenant mikeu...]

I really have to upload mine soon.

Same here

[Kopaka_Reincarna...]

One last minute question,

So I have an automated robot turret walker thing (Not a vehicle), and it has a Tail with a Cordak launcher,

I was going to have Two modes, one compact mode w/o said tail, and just the Cordak launcher stuck where the tail was and a different Mode w/ tail.

So is that okay?

(I'll GIMP it so I have an entry pic showing both modes(

Thanks,
[=-M-=]

[Kopaka_Reincarna...]

Category: MOC
Member:Midnighter
Weapon Name: C.I.A.T.: Cordak Insectoid Attack Turret
Other Links:
Topic
B-Shelf Gallery
Bio:
The C.I.A.T. is a Xian weapon forged around 30,000 years ago after some type turret defense was requested for a part of the Southern Continent. What was created was the C.I.A.T, the Cordak Insectoid Attack Turret; a mechanical weapon that can change from a strong stationary turret mode to a mobile weaker one. The Siege Mode has dual fuel tanks and a Cordak Launcher attached to a tail. The extra fuel tanks and the corresponding weight makes the C.I.A.T. virtually stationary, but adds much more firepower. The Compact Mode only has one Cordak Launcher on its underside and the other one stored in the back, but can move much quicker. These have been used as stationary defense turrets in many places with Siege Mode. They will stay put and fire when an enemy is detected. Its armor is strong, but cannot stay up to many attacks. It has no thought or AI, just a optical detectors to search for enemies and either move toward them or fire at them.
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I know there is “Robot” in the name, but that’s because it has the detectors to find enemies. I don’t think this is too much robot and too little weapon, it’s just a mobile turret. It's basically a combination of the Missile Turret and Siege Tank from Star Craft.
Well I’m off now, and I hope this does well without me looking over it. >>

Thanks,
[=-M-=]

[bonesiii edit: I assume this member wants me to put in the update that gives this entry approval; changing "robot" to "turret."]

This post has been edited by bonesiii: Jul 24 2008, 10:17 AM

[Bioran23]

Sorry for the delay to most people. It seems to me that I am the only person approving entries these days, and I have been kept quite busy recently to approve anything.

My Enhanced Blaster-Blade of Zatth's hand-drawn artwork image has been removed for quite some time now and relocated to my S&T4 Topic for the Blade. That last barrier keeping me from competing in the Other category has been removed. I did everything Bonesii and your Post on the first page told me to do exactly. PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE!!!!!!!!!

I hope that this has caught your attention, because you skipped over my various other messages about this that were written in other places on Page 14, and all of them came before Post 541.

Tren Krom

P.S. This is addressing Bonesii and/or S&T Fact Team. Please read this as every time I tried to tell you this, it has been ignored or accidentally skipped.

I must say I am really confused by the posts you have made so far. Can you provide details as to exactly what you want to happen? From what I was able to figure out in your previous two posts was to change your category to "Hand-Drawn", but there appears to be more...

~ Bioran

[Koju the flail]

Here is my entry, the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle.


Category: MOC
Member:Duckenquacker
Weapon Name:Scorpion Retaliation Rifle
Other Links: gallery,topic
Bio:The story of the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle began with a ko matoran crafter on Nynrah named Kanae. He was an odd matoran, and was shunned by other ghosts for his strange behavior and abstract ideas. After many years of being mistreated, he decided to leave. In his travels, a close encounter with a nui jaga inspired him to create a weapon based on the creature’s unique structure. It later became known as the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle (SRR). Still feeling sore about being treated badly on Nynrah, he decided to take his invention to Xia. The weapon became a huge success among toa as a low cost, low energy, non-lethal weapon. Later, in his journeys as a toa with Lhikan’s team, he carried a customized SRR that could channel his ice powers without damaging the internal mechanism of the rifle. After he died, the Vortixx continued to mass produce the SRR and also created a second, more lethal version with a larger energy source at a request from the dark hunters. The SRR continues to be sold to toa and dark hunters, as well as some OoMN members as well.

The Scorpion Retaliation Rifle is really built as a defensive weapon, but to be completely defensive would be impractical, so the pincer and sword-like blades on the legs were adapted to be powered by a small internal energy source. Due to the size of the source, those parts can only fire small bolts of energy, just enough to stun a toa-sized being. The real power comes from enemy shots. The tail emits invisible waves that “catch” enemy blasts, and they come in two types: the first wave sends out radioactive shocks that drain the shot of all its energy and send it back to the rifle. This radioactive blast works on any kind of projectile, be it a cordak shot or an ice beam, or even a shadow bolt from a makuta. The second wave (placed behind the first one) is only useful if the projectile has mass; it unleashes a seismic shock that blows apart any kind of matter. The matter being destroyed goes outward, so it doesn’t harm the user. The waves are transmitted in a semicircle so that it doesn’t destroy the rest of the gun.

Note:word count is 378
And here is my approval:

Hi Greg, I was wondering If you could approve my Xian Weapons entry, the scorpion retaliation rifle


Category: MOC
Member:Duckenquacker
Weapon Name:Scorpion Retaliation Rifle
Other Links: [http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=324625]
Bio: [The story of the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle began with a ko matoran crafter on Nynrah named Kanae. He was an odd matoran, and was shunned by other ghosts for his strange behavior and abstract ideas. After many years of being mistreated, he decided to leave. In his travels, a close encounter with a nui jaga inspired him to create a weapon based on the creature’s unique structure. It later became known as the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle (SRR). Still feeling sore about being treated badly on Nynrah, he decided to take his invention to Xia. The weapon became a huge success among toa as a low cost, low energy, non-lethal weapon. Later, in his journeys as a toa with the toa Amaja (Lhikan’s team), he carried a customized SRR that could channel his ice powers without damaging the internal mechanism of the rifle. After he died, the Vortixx continued to mass produce the SRR and also created a second, more lethal version with a larger battery at a request from the dark hunters. The SRR continues to be sold to toa and dark hunters, as well as some OoMN members as well.

The Scorpion Retaliation Rifle is really built as a defensive weapon, but to be completely defensive would be impractical, so the pincer and sword-like blades on the legs were adapted to be powered by a small, light internal battery. Due to the size of the battery, those parts can only fire small bolts of energy, just enough to stun a toa-sized being. The real power comes from enemy shots. The tail emits invisible waves that “catch” enemy blasts, and they come in two types: the first wave sends out radioactive shocks that drain the shot of all its energy and send it back to the rifle. This radioactive blast works on any kind of projectile, be it a cordak shot or an ice beam, or even a shadow bolt from a makuta. The second wave (placed behind the first one) is only useful if the projectile has mass; it unleashes a seismic shock that blows apart any kind of matter. The matter being destroyed goes outward, so it doesn’t harm the user. The waves are transmitted in a semicircle so that it doesn’t destroy the rest of the gun.

thanks!

You probably should not give Lhikan's team a team name in your text. I like the concept behind this, but we don't really use batteries, so I would substitute "energy source."

Thanks. Is this okay? I just changed the things you asked me to.

The story of the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle began with a ko matoran crafter on Nynrah named Kanae. He was an odd matoran, and was shunned by other ghosts for his strange behavior and abstract ideas. After many years of being mistreated, he decided to leave. In his travels, a close encounter with a nui jaga inspired him to create a weapon based on the creature’s unique structure. It later became known as the Scorpion Retaliation Rifle (SRR). Still feeling sore about being treated badly on Nynrah, he decided to take his invention to Xia. The weapon became a huge success among toa as a low cost, low energy, non-lethal weapon. Later, in his journeys as a toa with Lhikan’s team, he carried a customized SRR that could channel his ice powers without damaging the internal mechanism of the rifle. After he died, the Vortixx continued to mass produce the SRR and also created a second, more lethal version with a larger energy source at a request from the dark hunters. The SRR continues to be sold to toa and dark hunters, as well as some OoMN members as well.

The Scorpion Retaliation Rifle is really built as a defensive weapon, but to be completely defensive would be impractical, so the pincer and sword-like blades on the legs were adapted to be powered by a small internal energy source. Due to the size of the source, those parts can only fire small bolts of energy, just enough to stun a toa-sized being. The real power comes from enemy shots. The tail emits invisible waves that “catch” enemy blasts, and they come in two types: the first wave sends out radioactive shocks that drain the shot of all its energy and send it back to the rifle. This radioactive blast works on any kind of projectile, be it a cordak shot or an ice beam, or even a shadow bolt from a makuta. The second wave (placed behind the first one) is only useful if the projectile has mass; it unleashes a seismic shock that blows apart any kind of matter. The matter being destroyed goes outward, so it doesn’t harm the user. The waves are transmitted in a semicircle so that it doesn’t destroy the rest of the gun.

Fine

This post has been edited by Duckenquacker: Jun 19 2008, 12:52 PM

[Bundalings the B...]

If I enter in the MOC category, would it be alright to computer edit the picture? As in, make certain parts of the weapon glow?

I know you can edit around the weapon, just wondering if I could edit the weapon itself. After all, this isn't a BBCC... seems like it should be legal.

BtB

This post has been edited by Surprise: Jun 19 2008, 05:53 PM

[SPIRIT]

Category: Art: Computer
Member: SPIRIT
Weapon Name: Force Shield
Link: Here is an informative mini-movie on what it looks like and how it works (if it stops, just click play to continue)

This post has been edited by SPIRIT: Jun 19 2008, 06:38 PM

[Kotahn]

Wow, that Viral Inoculator entry is awesome, and its really big, too!


This post has been edited by Kotahn: Jun 23 2008, 12:07 AM

[Le-Koro Percussi...]

Category: Art: Hand-Drawn
Member:Triggy
Weapon Name:Impact Crystal Launcher
Other Links: Topic
Bio: The Impact Crystal Launcher’s initial design was developed by Avak during his first expedition to Metru Nui as a Dark Hunter to liberate the Kanohi Dragon. On the party’s way through Ko-Metru, Avak became fascinated by the growth process of a Knowledge Tower – specialized crystals called Knowledge Crystals were submerged into basins of refined liquid Protodermis, after which a Tower would instantly form.

Realizing the weapons potential of such technology, the Skakdi began work on a prototype launcher which would fire Knowledge Crystals through a thin film of liquid Protodermis. When the Crystal hit the target, a miniature Tower would grow around it, immobilizing and effectively incapacitating the target. However, the arrival of Toa Lhikan and his team to defeat the Kanohi Dragon put an abrupt end to these plans, and Avak was forced to stash his uncompleted blueprints in a hidden area in Ko-Metru.

Thousands of years later, during the Visorak occupation of Metru Nui, Roodaka accidentally stumbled upon the designs and shipped them back to her native Xia for examination. Weapons-smiths on Xia added several features to the launcher, such as a laser sight for greater accuracy, and a telescoping range adjustor which operated by varying the thickness of the liquid Protodermis film on the end. The barrel of the launcher was covered with low-grade Protodermic ore plating, to limit accidental reaction to the kinetically-charged Crystal (launched by means of a sonic firing hammer at the end).

The Impact Crystal Launcher continues to be a popular item for various organizations in the Matoran Universe, to include the Brotherhood of Makuta and the Dark Hunters. The Launcher can be used quite effectively to subdue and capture prisoners of political interest by locking them within miniature Towers. The assembly cost of a Launcher is quite expensive, however, as Knowledge Crystals proved difficult to come by during the thousand years of Metru Nui’s desertion. (word count 313).

Greg has already approved it, stating:

Nice idea, I like it

[Sir A. Bizzy]

Is it possible to remake our Art- Hand Drawn Entries?
As in, remake the drawing.
Oh, and editing the drawing is allowed, as long as I don't CG it, right? So, I can give it an old aspect, right?

This post has been edited by A1498357B: Jun 23 2008, 02:00 PM

[kyuubi]

Edited my moc

Category: MOC
Member: MAXILOS.BOLSO
Weapon Name: CyberHand
Other Links: +Gallery when public
Bio: This weapon was invented on Xia before the Great Cataclysm by a Vortixx as personal weapon. Other Vortixx, seeing that it was very effective, started to mass produce the CyberHands. By unknown reasons, only a few were exported. Now, they are very old and outdated but some Vortixx continue carrying them.

The CyberHand is a small weapon that is connected to the arm. It́´s light weight, so it can be carried easily. It́´s made with metallic and energized protodermis. It has two wrist cannons mounted on it that cause a paralysis effect in contact with a being. The wrist cannons can rotate, leaving two little blades ready to attack. These blades are often used by Vortixx to make the daily work. The wrist blades are made of a 75% metallic protodermis, 20% energized protermis and 5% protosteel. Given the small size of the blades, the protosteel required is minimal, so the vortixx can get it.

Category: MOC
Member: Omni Link
Weapon Name: Arcane Scythe
Other Links:Topic (with the other links as well)
Bio: Although intended to be used for physical damage, in the right hands, it does much more.

This Xian weapon project started when a mysterious request was sent for a weapon that could render a toa weakless with one blast...

the project failed.

This scythe was the prototype of the intentional project. This scythe is arcane, meaning not much is known about it. Rumors have been spread around that it does what it was intended to. others say that it's for show.

no one knows the complete truth.

[koji toa of ice]

My scanner isn't working, I'll have to describe it unfortunatly.

Category: Description
Member: Sir Koji
Weapon Name: Drone Thrower
Description: A large box mounted on a handle with trigger. The box, handle and trigger are all grey as default, like a Kanohi, they take color as the user takes it. On the end of the box is four sets of flaps that cover the end, hidden inside are many small spiked disks which fly out mentally on command. On top of the box is a dug in handle to be held due to the weight of the weapon.
Bio: It was commonly used in the past due to its usefullness. It didn't require any memorization of complex controls or anything of the matter, so anyone like a Toa who used a Kanohi would feel right at home. By reaching out with the mind, like a Kanohi, the box will open and the discs can be controlled mentally, though the mind can only go so far, so usually only about three discs at a time can be used. Though the weapon stopped being used as commonly more recently due to the mental concentration, especially in the Brotherhood/Dark Hunter War where the time to use this isn't granted, along with other beings, like Matoran, Rahi, etc. being unable to use this weapon since they can't use Kanohi.

[Aryogaton]

Category: Art: Computer 3-D Model
Member: Ary
Weapon Name: ARK-EBW (All-Around Kanoka and Element-Boosting Weaponry)
Other Links: [You can link to a gallery, and/or Artwork topic, if you want.] Entry Topic
Bio: [What the weapon does, how it works, etc.]
Not long after Xia was declared a weapon-making facility, the Vortixx had plenty of ideas but not enough customers. One of these was the ARK-EBW (All Around Kanoka and Element-Boosting Weaponry). They first started with a simple teardrop-shaped design that boosted elemental power, and then they improvised, adding various features to it.

First they added a system where a crafter could customize the connection system and allow the weapon to be attached to virtually any type placement.

Then they added extendable beams on the side of the weapon as well as a laser-type attack from the center of the weapon. This allows the weapon to defend the user, yet still maintain an offensive force.

Afterwards, they added a pair of retractable blades to the front of the weapon, giving it melee power.

Then, they revamped the entire layout and added a Kanoka chamber, where the user may combine his or her elemental energy with the Kanoka’s energy.

Finally, the Vortixx added an energy-to-electricity converter to the blades, which apparently conduct electricity well. The limitation is that the blades have to be in contact with the target, or be in contact with an electricity-conducting material in contact with the target.

After the weapon was perfected, the Vortixx had a good weapon, yet no one to share it with. Therefore it became widespread in Xia, yet rare in other places. They did have a few customers buy the weapon in particular, but they usually had to include free copies of it with various purchases.

In modern day, the weapon has become very rare, even in Xia. This is because there are many other alternatives such as the Zamor launcher and the Nynrah Ghostblaster. However, there are a few populations that use it frequently, though rare.

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The Ballistic Shot mode fires a concentrated shot that adapts depending on the user’s elemental preference and amount of Kanoka energy added. The Shield mode has a sweeping laser that changes color depending on the user’s preferences. The Blade mode has an electric pulse option that is useful for adding an extra kick to a powerful slash.

Word count: 350

This post has been edited by Ary: Jun 24 2008, 05:57 PM

[Bundalings the B...]

I'm gonna be really crunched for time, so I was wondering if I could post the pic of the MOC I'm entering, and then in the grace period post the story behind it. Would that be okay?

BtB

[bonesiii]

Bio: [What the weapon does, how it works, etc.] See Artwork topic please.

Ary, you do need to post a bio within the word limits in your entry form, okay? Only that which is in the entry form itself is what would become official for the winners.

I'm gonna be really crunched for time, so I was wondering if I could post the pic of the MOC I'm entering, and then in the grace period post the story behind it. Would that be okay?

You need to have at least some basics of the bio posted before the entry period closes.

This post has been edited by bonesiii: Jun 24 2008, 05:13 PM

[Aryogaton]

Aye, missed/forgot that part. *edits entry post*

This post has been edited by Ary: Jun 24 2008, 05:56 PM

[Bundalings the B...]

Aye, missed/forgot that part. Here it is.

You need to put that in the entry post.

Question of importance: Would I be making a new character if I said my weapon was contracted by a wealthy Matoran trader who loved bright colors? The idea would be it's a weapon he ordered to outfit his ships with, because the sea routes were getting dangerous with looters. It wouldn't even have to be a Matoran, really, I could use another species or not even specify.

BtB

This post has been edited by Surprise: Jun 24 2008, 05:56 PM

[bonesiii]

Question of importance: Would I be making a new character if I said my weapon was contracted by a wealthy Matoran trader who loved bright colors? The idea would be it's a weapon he ordered to outfit his ships with, because the sea routes were getting dangerous with looters. It wouldn't even have to be a Matoran, really, I could use another species or not even specify.

Yes, it would technically be, but you can ask Greg if it's okay. I don't know if the idea of "wealthy Matoran trader" would fit so well, unless it's not a Metruan. But then you said it doesn't have to be a Matoran. Regardless, I'd rather you get Greg's permission for that kind of thing.

That rule basically is to prevent things like "This is Bobarahk, and he has this and this and this backstory, and oh yeah he bought this weapon once, not sure what it does."

[Bundalings the B...]

Question of importance: Would I be making a new character if I said my weapon was contracted by a wealthy Matoran trader who loved bright colors? The idea would be it's a weapon he ordered to outfit his ships with, because the sea routes were getting dangerous with looters. It wouldn't even have to be a Matoran, really, I could use another species or not even specify.

Yes, it would technically be, but you can ask Greg if it's okay. I don't know if the idea of "wealthy Matoran trader" would fit so well, unless it's not a Metruan. But then you said it doesn't have to be a Matoran. Regardless, I'd rather you get Greg's permission for that kind of thing.

That rule basically is to prevent things like "This is Bobarahk, and he has this and this and this backstory, and oh yeah he bought this weapon once, not sure what it does."

K, I'll go PM him now. But what to do if he doesn't reply in time?
*frets*

BtB

This post has been edited by Surprise: Jun 24 2008, 06:15 PM

[bonesiii]

Then just enter it as is and if he doesn't approve you can modify it later.

[Kopaka_Reincarna...]

So are a bunch of the not-approved-yet-entries going to be looked at after the entry period closes, Bones?

I'm still worried I won't have the time to fix mine if it's not okay, with the lack of computer time... v_v;

[=-M-=]

[Matoran Artist]

Category: Art: Hand-Drawn
Member: Matoran Artist
Weapon Name: Rahi Prism
Other Links: None
Bio: Those who have heard of the Dark Hunters may know that Hunters generally work alone, or in pairs. With the creation of the Rahi Prism, this is no longer the case.
The Rahi Prism was commissioned by the Shadowed One to equip Dark Hunter's who where picky about their weapons. Originally, the Vortixx assigned to design it, all but gave up, the Shadowed One's request of a weapon that any being could use, being nearly impossible. Until one day, they made a breakthrough while studying different kinds of energy and discovering that each being gives of a unique energy! From there, it was a short step to designing a delicate and precise mechanism that would take the unique properties of the being's energy and turn it into a rahi-like creature.
The Rahi Prism is a small, protodermis, pyramid with three opening "flaps" on the front face that open when a user channels large amounts of his/her energy into the Prism. Before opening, the delicate inner workings of the Prism take the unique characteristics of the being's energy and turn it into an elemental rahi-like creature that would fit the user's needs, and obey his/her commands (in most cases). Finally, when the "flaps" are opened, the creature is released, and after a designated amount of time (determined by the amount of energy the user puts in) or after serving it's intended purpose, it disentegrates. For example, a very hard-headed Dark Hunter with control over stone, will most likely release a strong, Stone Bull-like creature.
However, this weapon is not without it's drawbacks. The biggest being that it takes a considerable amount of energy for it to be useful. Also, the creature released can easily be defeated if the user is not competent enough to give orders. Finally, because the resulting creature is always elemental, it is easily defeated by an opposite element (such as a Fire creature against a Water one)
Despite it's drawbacks, the Rahi Prism is a formidable weapon and very useful in most cases.

This post has been edited by Matoran Artist: Jul 23 2008, 02:00 PM

[Bundalings the B...]

It's true that I can make minor adjustments to my MOC during the grace period?

BtB

[Brave_Dragon]

Category: Art: Computer
Member: C:/hsu/run
Weapon Name: Sound Scythe
Other Links: http://www.bzpower.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=289613
Bio: It is a mystery as to who was crazy enough to invent this, but the Sound Scythe is capable of amplifying sound beyond the threshold of pain, shattering solids such as glass and rock, halting enemies temporarily in their tracks, and causing hearing problems withing its vicinity. However the power also affects the hearing of the user as well, so not many desired its power to save their hearing, unless they are deaf or design some sort of hearing protection of their own. Whenever its power is not in use in battle, the scythe has a mid-range melee swing that can knock enemies off their feet, but the user maybe susceptible to close-ranged combat.

It is incapable of creating its own sound, but rather, uses the sound around it.

This post has been edited by C:/hsu/run: Jun 25 2008, 12:51 AM

[Gordon Freeman]

I have a quick question: If our entries involve Rahi, do they have to be projectiles? Or can the be used in melee combat as well?

[bonesiii]

So are a bunch of the not-approved-yet-entries going to be looked at after the entry period closes, Bones?

I'm still worried I won't have the time to fix mine if it's not okay, with the lack of computer time... v_v;

[=-M-=]

It's true that I can make minor adjustments to my MOC during the grace period?

BtB

The grace period is for enterers to still have time to adjust their entries as you say, Surprise, and for the contest staff, mainly myself, to have more time to focus on what needs to be improved, etc. I'm not defining how long exactly it will be because a lot of that depends on me letting you guys know what you need to change so that you can. So I'll try to make it as fair a length of time as possible. Might even stretch out a whole 'nother month.

Hopefully that answers both your questions.

I have a quick question: If our entries involve Rahi, do they have to be projectiles? Or can the be used in melee combat as well?

However you want to do it. If you have a way Rahi could work for melee, go for it -- it sounds interesting.

[Ienu: Toa Of Lif...]

Category: MOC
Member: -Defletazavak-
Weapon Name: Xian Proto Staff
Other Links: Here
Bio: Crafted in Xia before the Great Cataclysm, the Xian Proto Staff was created for melee combat. It is equipped with a blaster capable of firing energy that can temporarily stun an opponent. The energy can either be shot by the blaster itself or the energy can travel through the staff and out the end. The ends of the staff has claws that can capture Rhotuka spinners, much like Roodaka's catcher claws. Mostly large beings carry this type of weapon. Is is really hard to come by as it was rarely made.

This post has been edited by -Defletazavak-: Jul 3 2008, 05:05 PM

[Gordon Freeman]

Category: Description

Member: Gordy

Weapon Name: Vertex Ophidian (ophidian is an english word, it is a type of snake)

Description: The Vertex Ophidian itself is an armless, four-legged Rahi, named for it's razor sharp "tail" at its posterior. Its most striking feature, however, is its long, streamlined body, with sharp spines and small horns embroidened around it. The eyes are located near the bottom, and help the Rahi to see attackers coming form the front or behind. These eyes are also helpful when the Vertex Ophidian is attached to another creature, as it can detect an attacker from behind, thus making many assassinations and stealth attacks preventable. It is a biomechanical Rahi, like most, but it appears to have "scales" across its body. The natural dark colors of this Rahi and its fearsome appearance make it a weapon of choice for many. The Vertex Ophidian also has a "chameleon-like" ability that allows it to blend in with its wearer. This is also a primary defense mechanism it uses unattached, to hide from predators or captors. The mouth of the Vertex Ophidian, located on its underside, is usually unseen as it is hidden when it is attached to a warrior. Nevertheless, the sharp fangs and cuspids within its mouth make it a natural predator.

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Bio: An unlikely weapon, the Vertex Ophidian is a Rahi, meaning it is a living sentient biomechanical creature that serves its purpose as a melee weapon. Grasping its four legs onto the body of its bearer, the Vertex Ophidian acts as a long, whiplike "tail" of sorts. These Vertex Ophidians were first put to use after the Great Cataclysm, and with wars beginning to sprout all over, these Rahi became mainstream weapons for assassins and those working undercover alike. The dark appearance of many Vertex Ophidians became a powerful selling point of the weapon as fearsome warlords or other types of leaders used it to darken their appearance, used mainly for intimidation.

The main use of the Vertex Ophidian is to strike opponents by flailing its body into them. When it is attached, it appears to look as if the wearer is simply lashing their "tail" into an opponent. The Vertex Ophidian are also known for their adaptivity; they absorb and use the elemental ability of the last thing that struck it. It is not uncommon to see an attached Vertex Ophidian spewing plasma or water from its the tip of its cephalothorax.

Many Vortixx weapons developers have experimented on the Vertex Ophidian. Some mutations and varieties have sprouted from this, with such Vertex Ophidians having more than one cephalothoraxes (the "tails"), altered coloration patterns, and even the ability to absorb more than one elemental ability. Of the more rare mutations, a popular one is the ability to give a Vertex Ophidian a Kanohi mask. The ability to experiement and personalize a Vertex Ophidian leads of to the creature's ultra efficiency.

Overall, the Vertex Ophidian is not only an intimidating carnivorous Rahi, it is also a deadly weapon that serves a multitude of purposes. It is "mass produced" only by the Vortixx of Xia.

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This post has been edited by Gordy: Jul 6 2008, 07:16 PM

Here's my 1st contest entry. Enjoy!

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Category: MOC
Member: Ranika Nui
Weapon Name:The Jade Blade
Other Links: None
Bio: The Jade Blade is like any other tool, and can be used by a Toa or Makuta to channel their elemental powers. But ..... it has the power to absorb an attack and release it out in it's opposite form. (e.g. A blast of fire can be turned into a blast of water, with same strength as the attack.) It currently is in the island of Daxia.

Notes: In the picture, it looks like the Takanuva staff blade looks cut off, because my camera accidentally didn't get the whole tool.

And the Bio, name, and the built is completely original.

I'm just doing this so no other member claims that this was their idea.

-RN-

This post has been edited by Ranika Nui: Jun 25 2008, 02:02 AM

[Planetperson]

Category: Art: Hand-Drawn
Member: Planetperson
Weapon Name: Feather sword
Other Links: [None]
Bio: The feather sword at its default state is a weapon of light weight, easily handled. However, when the feather sword strikes a solid object – an opponent’s armor or weapon, for example – it welds itself to the object in contact and then abruptly increases its own weight hundreds of times, weighing down whatever object to which it has grafted itself with overwhelming strength, pulling an enemy down along with his armor, if it must. The sword is infused with the substance of weight increase Kanoka disks to make it function. This weapon is particularly effective for immobilizing foes while not actually harming them, if somewhat humiliating them. Although the feather sword’s trademark form is that of a bladed weapon (see picture), it is not necessary that it be shaped so. The feather sword’s name is in fact meant to be deceiving toward those who only know of the its existence through its name, since the sword’s main buyers often ask that it be disguised as a different tool. Originally commissioned by wealthy Matoran traders as a means of defense against attackers, this weapon mostly comes in more unassuming shapes – a staff, a Kanoka launcher, a hammer – so that an assailant suspects not a feather sword, but a conventional weapon, ready to move in for melee combat and be caught unawares.

[Bundalings the B...]

Question of importance: Would I be making a new character if I said my weapon was contracted by a wealthy Matoran trader who loved bright colors? The idea would be it's a weapon he ordered to outfit his ships with, because the sea routes were getting dangerous with looters. It wouldn't even have to be a Matoran, really, I could use another species or not even specify.

Yes, it would technically be, but you can ask Greg if it's okay. I don't know if the idea of "wealthy Matoran trader" would fit so well, unless it's not a Metruan. But then you said it doesn't have to be a Matoran. Regardless, I'd rather you get Greg's permission for that kind of thing.

Is this alright?

I have no problem with it. We know Matoran trade by sea, which would imply some traders would be more successful than others and be more wealthy than others. Most likely, he would be from the southern continent or possibly Stelt.

Category: MOC
Member: Bundalings the Bunny
Weapon Name: Hagah Plasma Cannon
Other Links: Nothing yet, I'll add a gallery/topic link later.
Bio: Contracted by a wealthy Matoran merchant from Stelt, the Hagah Plasma Cannon was designed to keep pirates and the like away from his goods. Produced by the dozens in his emblematic colors, he outfitted all his ships with them.

The HPC was made for duel purposes; it serves as a fixed turret, perfect height for Matoran and other small species; but at the flip of a switch it detaches and can be used by bigger and stronger species (or Toa with the Kanohi Pakari) as a large, two-handed blaster. The plasma is discharged by gripping one of the two touch-sensitive handles.

Power is supplied via an oblong battery on one side that feeds into the various energy-conducting tubes on the inside of the cannon. Energy heats up the plasma in the plasma tank, which then feeds to the barrel, where it is stopped by a force field. When enough plasma has built up, the field disappears and the pressurized plasma is launched forward at high velocity.

The crystal on the battery glows green when fully charged, then fades to orange, and then on to red, then it darkens entirely when dead.

On the side of the cannon, attached to the plasma tank, is a unique laser-sight. Instead of the laser pointing at where the plasma will go, the plasma goes where the laser points. The plasma detects the exact wavelength of the laser and is drawn to it, following the course of the laser to the target. The Vortixx aren't revealing how they created this technology.
The laser is created by the light-focusing crystal on it's top. Due to it's need for light, the cannon should be used in the daytime or in conjunction with a lightstone.
However, the HPC can be used in darkness. It is just much less accurate, often spewing plasma in unpredictable directions. The Matoran merchant is considering adding a permanent lightstone fixture to the HPC.

The plasma itself is nothing super-special; it's just a super-hot liquid that melts stuff.

302 334 words. I'll be editing this a lot as time goes on. It's really late and I'm tired and I wrote it in a hurry. Edit'd.

BtB

This post has been edited by Bundalings the Bunny: Aug 6 2008, 04:47 PM