Post by Kross on May 18, 2019 18:54:37 GMT -5
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
* Intent: A unique crystal for the Galactic Republic
* Image Source: Link
* Primary Source: Kyber Crystal
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
* Name: The Storm Crystal
* Manufacturer: Republic Technology
* Affiliation: Galactic Republic
* Homeworld (optional): Dorin
* Production: Minor
* Modularity: No
* Material: Crystal
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Classification: Crystal
* Weight: Average
* Resistances
* Blasters (And other plasma type weapons): High
* Kinetic: High
* EMP/ION: Very High
* Lightning/Electricity: Very High
*Dark side powers: Very High
* Cortosis: High
* Heat: Very High
* Sonic: Low
* Water: Low (though it wouldn’t destroy the crystal, it can mess up how it functions considerably when wet)
* Color: A range of colors that resemble some kind of space nebula storm
Lightsabers blade (or other semi solid applications): Same range of colors with more electrical striating, color movement, and arcs.
SPECIAL FEATURES
-Lightsaber crystals: The Storm Crystal is a unique type of lightsaber force crystal that can create a strong offensive blade that, when clashed, creates electrical arcs near it and concentrates its energy on impact points making it stronger than most sabers in those spots allowing it to function not unlike a somewhat weaker synthetic crystal. The typical length of an electrical arc made from a lightsaber blade or crystal of the right size to be used in one , excluding abnormally powerful crystals, is around 1.5 times the length of a regular saber blade if the arc where laid out end to end. If one end disconnects and reaches out to a conductive material (or was guided to do so) that would be around the length it would be.
-Fear of the light: The Storm Crystal causes dark siders and individuals with cruel, malicious, or deceptive intents, or immense anger, to become very uncomfortable and even very fearful, feeling a strong desire to escape the presence of the crystal. They also seem to be make users and themselves extra resistant to dark side powers, while weakening the dark side around it.
-Connection: A user of the Storm Crystal can become very accustomed to it and grow more and more capable of using it, even guiding the electrical arcs. It also gives a unique affinity for lightside force lightning and a greater resistance to electrical damage and dark side methods.
-Constant power: Unlike most crystals which need to be more actively accessed to gain their power, Storm Crystals seem to actively spark, more or less depending on their power. Because of this they have to be carefully handled to avoid being struck by the electricity. And seem to have a much higher possibility to be used outside of lightsabers.
Strengths:
-Usually a stronger blade on impact points, the less points their are, the stronger the blade is at that point.
-Creates lightning arcs when clashed (or by a skilled force user) who can guide them, or simply directly off the crystal. This occurs to a lesser extent even when simply activated
-Causes considerable fear, discomfort, and desire to escape, for darksiders and people with anger, malicious, deceptive, or cruel intentions. And weakens use of the dark side and its powers.
-Creates more resistance to dark side powers, especially lightning
-Won’t go out completely when in contact with Cortosis, as the Crystal generates a constant energy rather then one that can be put out, Cortosis would weaken the blade while in contact, but would not cause it to short out.
-Grants users connected to it a greater affinity for light sided lightning like Force Judgement.
Weaknesses:
-Crystal to crystal, Storm crystals actually have the same overall energy of the blade itself when compared to most others, aside from the electrical arcs, meaning fuller immersing it in a target would not hurt the target any more than a regular lightsaber blade.
-Actually provides a light that can be deemed disorienting, as it seems to wave and alter never remaining perfectly still. Even holding a Storm Crystal over a piece of paper could still make it difficult to read. This also makes it fairly easy to identify.
-Very unwise to use underwater except for those quite connected with the blade, as using it underwater will allow the electrical arcs to spread everywhere and even shock, or kill, the wielder.
-Angered users can become fearful of their own blades which may even straight up refuse to cooperate with them and become unwieldy, sparking electricity in all directions. The effects of this also can pose an issue to allies who have darker emotions, as they could become fearful of the blade and thus avoid it, which can be tactically terrible in a fight.
-Handling: Because the Storm Crystals actively spark lightning, they can’t be handled the same way others are. And must be taken with care using non conductive materials and occasionally even full body suits.
-Can still be weakened by Cortosis, just not shorted out.
-VERY bad weapon for a non force user to use as a lightsaber or open to the air. As most non force users couldn’t properly handle the blade or it’s electrical arcs.
DESCRIPTION
Discovered on Dorin when a Jedi became extremely pulled to the location and discovered the first Storm Crystal, the Galactic Republic initiated a mining process after buying the territory from its owner, for a substantial cost, for government purposes. Then the study of the strange crystals begin. They seem to have a strong lightside presence, something that pushes against the powers of the dark and dark emotions, not only weakening their powers considerably the closer and longer they’re near, but even causing fear and discomfort and a great desire to escape. They have additionally a peculiar effect on force lightning, causing users to become especially resistant to it, but also granting them a much greater affinity for the lightside version of it. The electrical arcs it releases are even something that can be used to one’s advantage, those connected to the crystal being able to guide the arcs.
For whatever reason when in contact with another blade or any material, the blades created by the crystal focus more of their energy on those points, making them considerably stronger then their overall power (but only in those impact points). This is especially true for the electricity for conductive materials.
Of course, there are issues with the Storm Crystals as well. Because of this immense pressure against dark siders and dark emotions, only those who can truly contain themselves are efficient users of the crystals, as anytime someone is feeling a darker emotion like anger, or an evil intent, they are instantly pressed back by the crystals, making many people efficient users of the crystals.
Additionally, the electrical arcing is a threat for those wishing to use the blade underwater. As without proper control of them, they could even travel through the water shocking users and allies just as much as enemies.
