Originally posted by Markkus Name of Aug/Tech: Weaponized Chainsaws Description: With the chainsaw being an excellent tool, why not use this reliable tool to become a versatile weapon? It comes in many shapes and sizes, but it can be traced back to the standard melee weapon templates. Such as axes, swords and polearms. Usually these weapons are single-edged to provide the user a measure of safety when his or her attack is parried to avoid being cut up themselves. Spoiler Example of a weaponized chainsaw. History of Aug/Tech: Created to turn a beloved tool into a powerful close-range weapon of devastating effect. Many variations exist and can be made out of different materials. How does it work: Weaponized chainsaws at their essence, are chainsaw blade strips attached to the shape of a weapon. Be it an axe, sword or polearm. With the natural form being switched for a durable casing that protects the components that make the saw spin. In the base design, the following components are always required. Chainsaw blade strip, power source and some kind of motor that powers the chainsaw blade strip into motion. The power source and motor can vary differently. To a combustion engine to a battery with servo-motors. The speed generally stays the same across the field for all the different variants that exist to ensure a somewhat loose safety protocol so weapon manufacturers wont risk losing future clients due to a weapon killing one of their clients when being used. What is it's intended use: Allow people to enjoy the usage of weaponized chainsaws for their enjoyment. Also because it is a cheap weapon to make with the right components. Strengths: [*] Depending on which chainsaw blade strip is used, it can cut through non-metal materials fairly easily. It is up to the user which metal is used for the cutting part. [*] Fuel-efficient if a combustion-type engine is used, allowing it to be used for an extended time period of active service for up to a month. The battery version lasts roughly two months but is more expensive to produce. [*] Versatile technology that can be applied across a myriad of fighting styles and weapon types. [*] Casing strength varies depending on materials used but it normally shouldnt break when meeting a solid object, the teeth however are a different story. Weaknesses: [*] Combustion-type cannot be used in oxygen lacking environments, not recommended to be used in an room filled with explosive gas either. [*] Battery version cuts short from an EMP blast, a reboot of the servo-motors usually fixes it. Takes about 3 combat turns for servo-motors to be operational again. [*] Noisy weapon, stealthy kills almost impossible to make. How do you believe this will benefit roleplay?: Makes people on a low budget be able to obtain a somewhat useful weapon for a multitude of uses. Attainability: Open Tags: [Military]
