Date: Sat, 02 Dec 1995 02:13:37 -0600 (CST)
From: "Michael F. Overbo" <overbom@stolaf.edu>
Subject: NEW WEAPON!
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> Or what about a "thunder gun"?  Sends a massive shock wave of sound to crush 
> the enemy?  Interesting concept--although I bet a silencer for *that* one is 
> tough...

Oh, yeah? How's about this?

Quote from Yabudabud YubYadub:
"Wayull, ahse bin figgerin dat da weppin bidness is perdy big, anif ahma 
gonna carve out'en one o'dem nit-chiz for mah-sehf, ahd bedder corner da 
market wid sumfin..."

YubYadub Arms, co., unltd. BH-2 "Brain Hoser"
Skill Used   : blasters OR melee attack
Damage       : 7D/5D/3D
Range        : .2m/.4m/1m
Availability : 4, X (but, of course, YubYadub works outside of the law...)
Cost         : GM's call, but I'd suggest a figure of 5 digits.

The BH-2 "Brain Hoser" is a small weapon that emits sounds at a pitch far
below the human register, yet at a fiercely intense volume, producing
large amounts of resonance. The resulting massive soundwaves will easily
mash light matter, such as the innards of an enemy.  This weapon is
notably perilous to grey matter...


Notes:

The BH-2 can also be used in a melee weapon fashion.  (as opposed to
aiming the BH-2 in the general direction of the target, they place the
emitter in direct proximity to the target.) Some GMs may disagree with
this ruling, but I think that with a weapon with as little range as this,
the distinction between blaster and melee attack becomes a little
blurry... 

GM's may wish to incorporate a rule similar to that of the lightsaber 
(e.g., if an attack roll fails by more than 15, the attacker has hit 
themself)

let me know what you think, eh? 


			     have a nice day!
			         _mcmike_
			    overbom@stolaf.edu