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The Yaujta Weapons
| KI'CTI-PA (Wrist Blades) |
The Ki'cti-pa is the weapon chosen for most Yaujta. Twin blades,
double-edged, and sharp enough to tear through bone, these retractable
blades are effective against large and small opponents. Using it shows
Yaujta pride, because they must fight face-to-face. They are the recommended
first weapons because of their effectiveness. The barbs on the back
are typically used against unarmored foes, and the weapon can be used
to parry/trap other blades.
Length is 6 to 18 inches. Width of the blades can be spread from two
to eight inches apart. |
| Scatter gun |
The Scatter-gun is a hand-held plasma gun that fires a net of energy
out to a long range. The weapon is, unfortunately, very clumsy, taking
up a hand which can be replaced by melee weapons. Most prefer the
shoulder mounted plasma caster. |
| Naginata |
The Naginata is part weapon, part ceremonial trophy. It is a beautifully,
plated, and encrusted pole arm with double bladed ends. Each end is
a super sharp collection of knives causing devastating damage if struck
upon a hapless victim. The blades can flawlessly cut through almost
ever substance and is totally immune to alien acid. The Naginata also
has a conducting field which allows it to be cloaked when in hand.
When the weapon strikes, however, it becomes visible. The Naginata
is an image of Honor and demands respect when brandished.
It is 7 feet long and weighs 8 pounds.
(NOTE: Only those of the ANCIENT caste are given these weapons) |
| Dart Gun |
The Dart Gun is the closest Predator equivalent to a pistol. It
fires self-propelled flachetes that inflict little damage but do come
with a poison which may be applied to the darts. The weapon is small
and easily concealed. The launcher uses a highly compressed air charge.
Length: 2 inches of blade, four inches of shaft that fit into the
launcher.
Weight: the firing mechanism weighs 4 oz, darts have no appreciable
weight (1 oz.) |
| Net Launcher |
The Net Launcher is small and usually reserved for when a Hunter
is planning to enter a major combat area and the temporary incapacitation
of a subject is necessary. The net launcher is not a kind weapon.
The net usually pins a victim to the floor or a wall with razor sharp
wire that viscously cuts into the flesh, making an escape a painful
experience. It has several high penetration spikes around its outer
rim.
The net is only large enough to entrap one creature roughly Yaujta-sized,
but it fires with enough force to pin a creature against a wall or
thick column. The force of this projectile can also lift a 100 kilogram
target off the ground and throw him up to 12 feet and flies at 200
mph to 500 mph, depending on the thickness of the oxygen in the immediate
area. The net needs a blade to be cut. This keeps up until the subject
is released or is killed. The net can also release on a trigger from
the weapon.
The projectile launching device is hand held by the Yaujta, and the
trigger is hit by the thumb on the top thumb support. The launching
device is carried inside of a holster that can be attached on either
the backpack, or one of the kneepads.
Length is six inches, weight is 6 oz. |
| Forearm Plasma Caster |
Used in tandem with the more powerful, shoulder mounted version,
this ejector has far greater accuracy in the short range. The weapon,
unlike the larger one, is not fired by the Predator's lower mandible
(tusk), but is actually triggered when the hunter fully extends his
arm.
It weighs 2 pounds and has a range of 400 feet. |
| Forearm Laser |
Almost identical to the small plasma caster, this weapon sacrifices
a little power for a lot of range. The weapon is also fired when the
hunter fully extends his arm.
It weighs 2 pounds and has a range of 2000 feet. |
| The Combi Stick |
The Combi-Stick is self powered, telescoping spear that is merely
one meter at its shortest length. The Combi-stick extends by two meters
at each end, making it a formidable weapon for close range attacks.
Made of nearly unbreakable alloys, sharpened tips on either end produce
electrical charges as it slices through any surface.
Once thrown, it will maintain a 99% straight trajectory until it runs
into something, or until it goes 1000 ft, when it will fall to the
ground. When this happens, it retracts into its travel form and waiting
to be found by the hunter that threw it. Also an excellent pole arm
for whirlwind Bo-style attacks.
By twisting the grip and pumping the shaft like a shotgun slide, the
hunter can send up to a dozen skewers into his prey.
It weighs 6.5 - 10 pounds. Its battery lasts 2 years. |
| The Smart Disk |
The Smart Disk is thin and ultra light. This internally powered
airborne weapon is crafted of materials that produce the Combi-Stick,
easily slicing through an opponent with its devastating razor edges.
The blades extend when drawn, bringing it from an oval configuration
to a circular one. When thrown, it will leave the thrower's grasp
and do severe harm to anything living in its flight path. (It creates
a disruptive field around itself, which can cut through the hardest
of metals.) Much like a boomerang, it returns loyally to the hand
of the thrower, but this is due to electronics, not aerodynamics.
The disc will burn out its power core if not picked up by someone
within thirty minutes.
The diameter is 7 inches when sheathed, 11 inches diameter when in
use. Weight is 3.5 pounds.
The Elders decree that the concentration needed to retrieve a combat
standard disk is not present in minds of young Yaujta, therefore disks
are not given until proven they can use it wisely. |
| Shoulder Plasma Caster |
The Shoulder Cannon, the most powerful aid in a Warrior's arsenal,
is a mounted and lightweight weapon capable of firing multiple long
range blasts of super heated plasma. It has a 180 degree firing arc
horizontally and 90 degrees vertically and fired the Predator's lower
mandible (tusk), as the fire controls are located on the inside of
the mask/helmet of the Predator's armor.
The destructive power unleashed by these bursts is immense. The weapon
tracks with the head movement of the firer. The weapon must be attached
to a Hunter's Mask or a Bio Helmet for this to work. It can be used
with the Laser Sight to increase the targeting capacity. It is powered
by the power pack of the suit.
It is one of a Yaujta's most powerful weapons, and is used only in
hunting prey with similar capabilities. This weapon is often discarded
by older warriors.
It weighs five pounds and has a range of 1200 feet. The batter running
the laser rack can run up to 10 years, and the battery generating
the rounds is effective for up to 8 months, but can be recharged with
a special kit. |
| Self-Destruct Sequence |
This weapon of last resort is used by warriors to keep the honor
when they die. After the arm mounted device is set, there is a one
minute countdown until a micro nuclear weapon is detonated, destroying
everything in a 200 acre radius. The device becomes part of the armor
suit and can be disabled. |
| Burner |
This is often carried by Yaujta on bug Hunts. It is a hand-held
flame thrower. Each blast is equivalent to a blast of napalm. |
| Side Blade |
This is a standard 12 inch blade common with the lower castes. |
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