| 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.
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| 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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